DIY Inspiration: Unique Button Up

I love when a simple DIY can take a common item of clothing and make it a stand out piece. The unique hemline on this shirt makes it so unique and fresh and it would be such a simple DIY to do! I am completely falling head over heels for the crop top trend going on right now but the fact that this shirt is cropped in the back vs. the front means I don't have do nearly as many sit ups before I am comfortable to wear it.

If you are in need of some high waisted shorts to go with your button up make sure you check out our store!

Prudence

Photos from UO

NYFW

The current lack of internet at my house has prevented me from my usual obsessing over every show at NYFW. However, I did manage catch Proenza Schouler's new collection and it absolutely blew my mind. Embroidered on chain mail? Oh the things this makes me want to do! Chain mail details on shorts? Shirts? Jackets? Dresses? Screw studding things, this is my new obsession.

Prudence

Photos from style.com

Cara

I'm not even going to attempt to deny it, I have a total girl crush on Cara Delevingne. How could you not? She looks stunning in this Vogue Spain editorial.

Prudence

Photos from WhoWhatWear

DIY Inspiration: Fringed Kimono

I'm not one to typically own fringed things or kimonos. They are the type of things that I see and love on other people but every time I try them on myself I just don't feel right. However, I feel like I could make an exception when it comes to this lovely fringed kimono. The best part is this would be so easy to make! I find old silk floral bathrobes at thrift stores all the time. Simple crop one and sew fringe to the bottom and sleeves. I honestly can't wait to make this.

Prudence

Photo found on Pinterest (I couldn't find a better source than that)

DIY Inspiration: Unique Layers

I'm not one to normally post or obsess over celebrity fashion. However, this skirt that Emma Roberts recently wore is amazing! I love everything about it, the geometric print, the sheer detailing around the hem, and most of all the unique peplum-like layer at the top. The best part is that this would be a very easy look to recreate. I'm now on the look out for a pencil skirt that is a little too long so that that I can make my own DIY version of this great look.

Prudence

photo from Nylon Mag

Maui Wowie

Greetings from Maui! Sorry about the lack of posts lately but it is a bit hard to make yourself sit in front of computer when it is just so nice out here. I am lucky enough to have a mom who lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui so I am spending the next month here relaxing in the sun, diving, and surfing. I promise to keep my eyes peeled while I am here for some lovely tropical inspired DIY.

Prudence



Photos from Fashion Me Now, Oracle Fox, FGR

DIY Inspiration: On the Streets of NYFW

I think I am usually just as excited to see what people wear to the shows at NYFW as I am to see what goes down the runway. Not only do you get to see how some of the world's most fashionable people pull together different designer pieces to make a show stopping outfit but it is also common to see an amazing mix of high and low pieces. Here are a few of the DIY ideas I have gotten from this years street style shots.

 Altering and embellishing denim projects are always some of my favorites. I love the idea of adding fun fabric to the waste band of jeans or shorts to make them unique. Plus it is a great way to use up those scraps of fabric I have laying around.

Now this is a photo filled with amazingly dressed women and there are really countless DIY ideas to be taken away from this. However, the one that stands out to me the most is probably also the simplest. I am in love with the cropped turtleneck tank top on the far right. Granted, I don't think I have ever worn a turtleneck before in my life, but if I am going to start this is the way to do it. All I need to do is find a turtleneck at my local thrift store, cut it, and hem it.

 

Turn an old blazer into a skirt. There are always thousands of old blazers at thrift stores just waiting to be turned into great DIY projects. With the buttons up the front you wouldn't even need to worry about sewing in a zipper, just cut, hem, and take in the sides so that it fits you properly. 

Prudence

All photos were taken by Tommy Ton and are from Style.com

Cut outs and Cut Backs

I'm a big fan of simple DIY projects that make an otherwise ordinary item stand out. So when I saw this photo from Fashion Gone Rogue on the Spell and Gypsy Collective blog I new these unique but simple cut outs were going to shoot to the top of my DIY list. As soon as I find the perfect shirt to alter you can expect a DIY tutorial to be posted.

Prudence

Photo from FGR and Spell

DIY: Easy Backless Shirt

It would be hard to not notice the backless trend that is everywhere right now and not only is this a great trend that I am a huge fan of but it is also extremely easy to turn into a DIY project.

What you will need

1. A simple stretch shirt. (The one I used was from Forever 21)
2. Scissors
3. Measuring tape
4. Washable marker

How To

1. 
   Cut off the collar of the shirt. To make sure you cut the collar evenly measure and mark one inch from the collar on each side and going around the front of it.
   
   
   
2. I wanted a really deep backless shirt but you can choose however deep you would like your shirt to be. On the back of the shirt make a mark where you would like the shirt to be cut to.
3. Carefully cut the back of the shirt out, making sure that both sides are even. If unsure of how much to cut always lean on the side of caution. You can always cut more out but you can't add it back on. 
   
    
4. Once you have the shirt cut to your liking you are done! The shirt will slightly curl along the cuts, if you want to avoid this you can hem the shirt using a stretch stitch. Wear and enjoy.
   
   
   
   Prudence