DIY Embellished Knickers

I'm sure you've seen these type of embellished knickers before, but this picture has particularly inspired me to make some of my own - I am thinking maybe for swimwear. Buy some high waisted knickers or bikini bottoms, attach some half moon shaped fabric at the hips like below, embellishing with different coloured sequins, studs, buttons or even fringing. For the half moon shapes use leather or another stiff fabric to get the required amount of definition at the hips.

Image: Studded Hearts / Tumblr

DIY Vintage Corsets as Belts

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who was drooling over this gorgeous Style Stalker dress from the new Desert Fox collection, and it distinctly reminded me of a fanlacer corset worn by Michelle of Kingdom of Style back early last year - she got it for a song on Etsy. I suggest getting yourself a laced corset like this from a charity shop or online, and layering it like a belt over a full skirt. Perfection!

Images: Style Stalker Blog / Kingdom of Style