Mismatched stud rhinestone earrings: from Japan (I forget the brand)
Sweet Surprise Chiffon Bow Hairclip: Sproos (win it here!)
Crochet top and linen dress: mocha [Japan]
Feathered bangle: DIY (quickie how-to here)
Crochet lace Basket: DIY
Flowered Ballet Flats: DIY (tutorial here)
From the photoshoot last week with my talented friend Dave Lim in Portland’s Forest Park. (more…)
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Lately neon’s been the IT color of the season…and I’m particularly drawn to bright yellow. DIY tassel earrings have been making the rounds for some time on the blogosphere (see …love, Maegan’s version or Studs n Pearls’ version), so I decided to spice up my version with a bit of elegant rhinestone chain around the tops of the tassels. The great thing about using neon embroidery thread for this project? For some reason the quality of the thread is such that it unravels in a heartbeat…particularly annoying for friendship bracelet projects…but perfect for DIY tassels!! Here’s how to make them:
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2 weeks into 1, posted on Thursday, playing catchup as always. It finally feels like Summer here (most days that is) and school years are winding down and I’m gearing up with Summer DIY projects by the dozen. What’s everybody else been up to??
Got 10 minutes? How about making 5 bracelets? Matter of Style posted this Build Your Arm Party awesomeness.
This may be from awhile ago, but it’s just perfect for Summer! Passions for Fashion’s DIY Guide – Draped Skirt is super-easy, non-destructive to your materials, and looks super-elegant!
Virginie Peny‘s DIY Veiled Cap is an excellent take on the omnipresent Jil Sander DIY Net Veil Beanie that’s been making it’s way around the blogosphere. Sporty + chic = instant love!
Found another DIY blog! Trinkets in Bloom has a number of great DIY tutorials to peruse…and I think I love her Striped Leather Purse DIY best. What an amazing transformation!
Cocorosa shared a pair of easy DIY Flower Heels…made with the addition of clip-on barrettes from H&M. (I made a similar pair of flower heels awhile ago, by creating clip-on corsages from flowers from the craft store that I liked. Either way, a little bit of floral prettiness on your feet goes a long way!!)
Just when I was thinking of making a camera strap to replace my DSLR’s ugly CANON-emblazoned one, Chictopians LIPGLOSSANDBLACK come up with an edgy spiked DIY Designer Camera Strap. Gorgeous!
Reware Vintage posted an ingenious tutorial for re-using the metal brackets that come in a picture frame…and fashioning them into a DIY Chevron Necklace. How incredibly cool is that?!
More awesome repurposing: How to Make a Belt from a Scarf from Scarves.net (incidentally written by my DIY blogger friend Stacie from Stars for Streetlights). It may take a bit of sewing, but the pop of pattern and color at the waist can’t be beat!
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If you have a DIY how-to or tutorial that you’d like to see featured on Chic Steals, please email me at carlyjcais at chic-steals dot com – and I’ll try to squeeze it in to one of my Links of the Week posts! (Tutorials/how-to’s with steps and photos included please! So everyone can share in the DIY goodness:-)
xoxox
Carly
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Draped Poly Kimono-Sleeve Jacket: SLY
Mismatched rhinestone stud earrings: bought in Japan
Faux enamel necklace: handmade by me
“To Be Green is To Be Serene” slogan t-shirt; Hinged Silver Cuff: Forever 21
Slap Watch: ?
Upcycled Padded Leather Stud Zip Clutch: DIY (tutorial for body of clutch here; added zipper following this tutorial here)
Ripped Bean Pole Jeans: Insight Denim (similar here)
Perforated Wedge Heels: Qupid
I had the great pleasure to shoot with my friend Dave Lim the other day – and he’s a really amazing photographer.
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Well, I did this step-by-step DIY of a pair of Luxury Jones belt-wrapped boots (as found on FreePeople.com) a little while ago and couldn’t wait to share the tutorial. You need: a pair of vintage Western-style boots with mid-calf or knee-length shafts, 3-4 belts that you like, a sharp box cutter, a pair of shears, and some glue for leather/vinyl. (As well as some matching shoe polish if your leather boots are dirty.;-)
However, I also happened to find this DIY in video form, and must give full credit to Mr. Kate, who shared the how-to first on Youtube:
Think of all the possibilities – if you can just find the right pair of vintage-style Western boots!
Oh well..at least I had fun making them!
xoxox
Carly
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Carly J. Cais I am a DIY’er, designer, sewist, maker, and marketer. Chic Creative Life is where I share what I do, and help others bring their unique style into their own lives.
