I'm completely in awe of crafters who have the knack of transforming old shoes into amazing one-off pieces with just a lick of paint, and here's one of the cutest I've seen recently: delicately painted russian dolls on a gold background that makes them positively glow.
This pair have been customised by Etsy seller Scolarly Articles, and you can see more of her inspiring work here. These are on sale for $75 at Etsy
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New York Fashion Week is now well underway with London following hot on its trail from Friday. So to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with our fashion comrades on both sides of the pond, I've chosen a DIY couture project for today.
These creations from Love Meagen are more like shoulder 'embellishments' than pads, but I love them to bits and think they'd work a treat on a plain, tailored suit jacket. You could even make them removable for days when you're feeling less brave! For the full pattern, head along here.
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'Scalloping' has got to be my all-time favourite fashion technique, and Brit designer Christopher Kane has used it heavily in his catwalk collections this year.
While gearing up for London fashion week (my pass finally arrived last week!) I stumbled on this clever tutorial that shows you how to create interesting 'serpentine' edging on a skirt, resulting in a stylish garment inspired by current runway creations. The method is simple once you know how, so you may end up with some DIY designer gear of your own.
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When I heard that there were going to be rhinestones on everything in the coming season, I have to admit I hadn't thought underwear would be affected by this onslaught of studs and sparkles. But I was wrong, because there are crafters out there, and crafters will stick anything on everything they can lay their hands on!
Acidtrix on Craftster decorated a plain black bra with rhinestones in a project that displays all the obsessive characteristics of the true craft devotee. Just look at the precision of the placement of all those gems! The result is certainly eyecatching and would put any burlesque showgirl to shame. Yee haw!
If you pick only one trend to follow next season, the 'statement sleeves' look is a definite shortcut to instant fashionista status. Not quite full-on shoulder pads, it's a great way to add definition to the upper arms, and the look can be created in all sorts of inventive ways.
Wardrobe Surgeon extraordinaire Love Meagan has a simple tutorial here showing you how to turn an ordinary t-shirt into a ruffle sleeved number that will bring your wardrobe right up to date. Love it.
[Via Craftzine]
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Aren't playsuits a brilliant invention? They take all the best elements of a dress: the floaty coolness, the femininity - without being overly girly or blowing up in the wind. Bonus!
Luminia on Etsy is selling this particularly smashing playsuit in her shop at the moment, alongside lots of other adorable and well-fitted wearable items for ladies who like to give their wardrobe a handmade touch. I'll be keeping an eye on this designer who clearly has her finger on the fashion pulse but prefers to keep a stylish and daring distance from the herd.
[Via Domestic Sluttery]
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What with the credit crunch and all that, these are hard times. Luckily, thanks to Belle from Belle and Burger, the lack of funds shouldn't affect your underwear drawer.
She made cute knickers with Stewie from Family Guy on the back, who I doubt would take kindly to being sat on. Obviously it would be very easy to adapt this method to suit your tastes, using different materials and techniques. It would also mean that if you have trouble finding underwear that fits you, you could tailor them to your exact size!
If you want to five it a go, Belle has posted a very simple and easy to understand tutorial here.
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