This is one of my favorite trends right now! These last couple of years there have been so many beauty trends when it comes to hair and nails, but I think this is a trend I'm very willing to try. The models of Kate Spade's Fall 2013 fashion show all sported these studded nails and luckily I was able to track down a very creditable and easy DIY. Check it out!
Speaking of shoes, here is a cool little DIY I found the other day. Studded shoes, or studded anything actually, has been quite popular for a while now--and I don't think the trend is going anywhere. So if you like studs like me, then this easy but cute DIY is for you. All you need is a pair of canvas shoes, glue, studs, and toothpicks! Also, if you want to try this out but don't want to experiment on an expensive pair of Vans or Keds, then you can head to Forever21 and grab a pair of canvas tennis shoes for only $6.50! I bought a pair in white but they also come in neon yellow and navy blue.
Start by squeezing a small amount of E6000(Glue) into a disposable container or onto a wooden popsicle stick. Dispensing a small amount at a time prevents the glue from drying too quickly. Using the tip of a toothpick, apply a small dollop of glue onto the back of a spike.
Press the spike into the sneaker, holding it in place for a few seconds.
Continue adding spikes along the shoe’s baseline and working upwards in horizontal lines.
Arrange the spikes, without glue, into awkward spaces before attaching them.
Glue spikes onto the heel cap, again working horizontally.
Allow the shoes to dry overnight before wearing them!
Via: HonestlyWTF
One of the chicest and simplest trends that I am loving right now are detachable collars. Which were pretty popular on the Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton runways. And they have translated quite well into everyday fashion. Lots of stores like ASOS, Topshop, and Net-a-Porter are now selling them, however some can be a bit pricey! That's why I found a few DIY projects where you can easily achieve the same look. After checking out a few different styles, you can see the instructions below on how to create your own detachable collar!
via: Thepenelopetimes
I was doing a little spring cleaning, going through all my clothes and rearranging my closet, and I realized that I have a ton of jeans. About 30+ pairs or so. I don't wear them all, but for some reason I can't seem to give them up. So I decided instead of just throwing them out, I am going to try and revamp them. For the last few months I have been wanting to buy a pair of bleach washed skinny jeans but they can be a bit expensive, so now I'm going to create my own! But first check out a few different styles worn by some of my favorite celebs.
Now here is a video that I followed to create my own. I used a pair of skinny jeans from Forever21, that only cost $9.99. Go with a less expensive pair or your least favorite just in case you make a mistake, or if they don't turn out the way you like.
You will need:
1. Bleach (2 parts water to 1 part bleach)
2. Old pair of jeans
3. Rubber-bands
4. Rubber gloves
Tightly bunch up a section of your jeans with a strong rubber-band. Do the same all over your jeans until they are rolled up in a tight ball and covered in rubber-bands. Put on gloves and dunk jeans into bleach mixture. Keep bleaching until you get the desired color. Take off rubber-bands and dry jeans, then wash and your done!
One thing about fashion is that it always repeats itself and rather you like it or not, shoulder-pads are back in style--Be it pointy, padded, angular, or bare. Not since the ’80s have we seen people flaunt them so much, even on the runway. And now some of the best dressed celebs are making this trend into a very sleek and edgy style. So if you're like me and you are inspired by famous fashionistas but don't have a stylist or closet full of designer clothes, you can make your own shoulder pads and embellish a few pieces of your wardrobe.
What You Need: raglan shoulder pads, various ribbons, fringes, strings, scissors, thread, needle. (You can find most of these items at Walmart and all under $5 each!)
1. Decide how you want your shoulder pads to look. There’s probably a million ways to make them and a good way to start, is to simply pin down a lot of different materials on the shoulder pad. That way you’ll get an idea of how voluminous you want them to turn out.
2. You should start by carefully stitching everything together when you’ve decided how you want them to turn out. You should do this by hand, assuming that a sewing machine will probably make the pads a little flat. Start by covering the pads with the ribbon in order to get a little texture on the surface.
3. From there add two types of fringes. You can always add more fringes or strings under the pad if you want a greater effect.
4. Finally add the cable string around the edges to cover up the stitches. And you're done. (s)
I am a big fan of edgy fashion and one trend that seems to be real popular is the sheer dress. It's pretty edgy and risque but it's cute (for the most part). Khloe Kardashian seems to be a big fan of the trend herself. Here are some of the best and most daring looks worn by a few celebs--plus a DIY if you're bold enough to pull off this trend.
Khloe.Lala.Fergie
Ciara.Kim Kardashian
Mandy Moore.Cindy Crawford.Roisin Murphy
Khloe. Lea Michele.Whitney Port
Lea Michele.Megan Fox.Halle Berry
Alice Dellal.Amber Rose
Rihanna
Khloe
Leighton Meester
Alice.Brooke Jasmyn
Now here is the DIY inspired by Alice's dress from Haute Pursuit
Things you'll need:
» American Apparel Mesh Dress
» 2 yards of black cotton jersey (anything with stretch will work)
» Light but durable paper for pattern-making (mine was 17″ x 31″)
» Scissors, needle, and black thread
» Demi-cup bra
Now here are the steps:
1. TAKE SHAPE Halve your sheet of paper and start drawing the top half of the pattern. Here I used a ruler to create straight lines. As a general guide, take a strapless demi-cup bra to ensure that your pattern gives you enough coverage. Continue drawing until you have completed the pattern.
2. SNIP SNIP Cut the fabric with your pattern. Be liberal with pins: you need to make laser edge cuts.
3. STITCH BY STICH Pin the fabric onto the dress turned inside-out. Sew very delicately–mesh cannot take super tight stitches. Sew in sections; this way if you ‘mess up’ you won’t have to take the whole seam out. Try it on after the bust area has been sewed together. If all looks well, continue sewing.
4. PUT YOUR BACK INTO IT Use the same pattern to create a piece for the back. Place against the front to ensure the sides meet, so your profile will have a continuous line and then you're done
5. FINISHED





































