May 09
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    Mayday…Mayday…Summer is approaching in a big, big way and your wardrobe is in need of a fresh coat of paint - literally! The days ahead are easy breezy, so step into the season with a fresh and colorful outlook. Block out some time for this DIY that mixes simple-chic style with bold n’ bright hues. To create: Use gaff tape to section off the cuffs, collar, pocket and button line of your button down shirt. Pour a small amount of fabric spray into a paint dish, then use a foam brush to apply a thin layer to the cuffs of your shirt. Choose two other colors, then repeat the process on the rest of the blocked off sections. Once dry, remove the tape and join the color-block trend!    Get down with DIY and a dope playlist CLICK HERE for the P.S.- I made this..Playlist Curated by The Jane Doze

    Mayday…Mayday…Summer is approaching in a big, big way and your wardrobe is in need of a fresh coat of paint - literally! The days ahead are easy breezy, so step into the season with a fresh and colorful outlook. Block out some time for this DIY that mixes simple-chic style with bold n’ bright hues.

    To create: Use gaff tape to section off the cuffs, collar, pocket and button line of your button down shirt. Pour a small amount of fabric spray into a paint dish, then use a foam brush to apply a thin layer to the cuffs of your shirt. Choose two other colors, then repeat the process on the rest of the blocked off sections. Once dry, remove the tape and join the color-block trend! 
     
    Get down with DIY and a dope playlist
    Curated by The Jane Doze
    Feb 20
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    Spring forward and fall back in love with warm weather style! Chloé is one of our favorite go-to’s for whimsical yet structured looks, and we’ve had our DIY eye on this season’s midriff bearing tank. Its simple structure and embellished arrows point toward the perfect project, so we teamed up with our friends at Who What Wear to make this equally chic creation.  To create: Use a measuring tape to determine the desired length of the beaded trim, on your tank top . Trim four strips, leaving an extra 3” on each to allow for it to wrap onto the back of the top. Glue two strips of trim on either shoulder with fabric glue. Embellish the middle of the strips with gems and use excess materials to create an arrow.  Need a soundtrack for this week’s DIY? CLICK HERE for the P.S.- I made this..Playlist: Volume 6 Curated by The Jane Doze

    Spring forward and fall back in love with warm weather style! Chloé is one of our favorite go-to’s for whimsical yet structured looks, and we’ve had our DIY eye on this season’s midriff bearing tank. Its simple structure and embellished arrows point toward the perfect project, so we teamed up with our friends at Who What Wear to make this equally chic creation. 

    To create: Use a measuring tape to determine the desired length of the beaded trim, on your tank top . Trim four strips, leaving an extra 3” on each to allow for it to wrap onto the back of the top. Glue two strips of trim on either shoulder with fabric glue. Embellish the middle of the strips with gems and use excess materials to create an arrow. 
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    Dec 28
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    If the idea of packing up the holiday decorations brings you great sorrow, imagine the joy of wearing them all winter long. 3.1 Phillip Lim takes standard wool pieces from ordinary to extraordinary with his gorgeous embellished sweaters. They inspired us to team up with our friends at Who What Wear to jazz up a knit that was bound for the thrift bin. Let your imagination (and your outfit) shine!  To create: Sew on glass beads with needle and thread to your sweater. Design unique geometric patterns by stitching on gold tube beads. Use less beads to create a simple look or pile them on to construct an intricate piece.  

    If the idea of packing up the holiday decorations brings you great sorrow, imagine the joy of wearing them all winter long. 3.1 Phillip Lim takes standard wool pieces from ordinary to extraordinary with his gorgeous embellished sweaters. They inspired us to team up with our friends at Who What Wear to jazz up a knit that was bound for the thrift bin. Let your imagination (and your outfit) shine! 

    To create: Sew on glass beads with needle and thread to your sweater. Design unique geometric patterns by stitching on gold tube beads. Use less beads to create a simple look or pile them on to construct an intricate piece.
     
    Nov 07
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    Fashion forward-thinkers know while plaid is most recognized for its place in wooly blankets, scarves and cozy flannels for that cold winter’s eve, our passion for this most versatile textile gives it stylish new life this season in the form of purses, platforms, ponchos…even pedis!  While Burberry wears the crown, plaid madness has crisscrossed the runways of heavy hitters like Dries Van Noten, Donna Karan and Vivenne Westwood, delivering looks that range from posh to punk. Its origins stem back to 16th century Scotland and the British Isles, where it’s traditionally known as tartan.  Originally donned in varying colors and patterns to identify different clans, royals soon romanticized and made it popular with the masses. On November 13, Disney Pixar is releasing on DVD, “Brave“—an animated tale about Merida, a determined spunky Princess who defies the rules to break an evil curse. Get inspired by this young heroine, go mad for plaid and add a weave to your sleeve!  To create: Use a marker, draw and cut a pattern for your elbow patch. You could use a template or for a fun shape try a cookie cutter. Next, trace and trim the pattern on your tartan fabric. Pin the patches to the sweater at the elbows with straight pins and stitch with needle and thread. Create a temporary look or double-up on the thread to securely attach them. 

    Fashion forward-thinkers know while plaid is most recognized for its place in wooly blankets, scarves and cozy flannels for that cold winter’s eve, our passion for this most versatile textile gives it stylish new life this season in the form of purses, platforms, ponchos…even pedis!  While Burberry wears the crown, plaid madness has crisscrossed the runways of heavy hitters like Dries Van Noten, Donna Karan and Vivenne Westwood, delivering looks that range from posh to punk. Its origins stem back to 16th century Scotland and the British Isles, where it’s traditionally known as tartan.  Originally donned in varying colors and patterns to identify different clans, royals soon romanticized and made it popular with the masses. On November 13, Disney Pixar is releasing on DVD, “Brave“—an animated tale about Merida, a determined spunky Princess who defies the rules to break an evil curse. Get inspired by this young heroine, go mad for plaid and add a weave to your sleeve! 

    To create: Use a marker, draw and cut a pattern for your elbow patch. You could use a template or for a fun shape try a cookie cutter. Next, trace and trim the pattern on your tartan fabric. Pin the patches to the sweater at the elbows with straight pins and stitch with needle and thread. Create a temporary look or double-up on the thread to securely attach them. 

    Oct 29
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    When a chunky chain around your neck, bangles on your wrist, sparkle dangling from your ears and a hint of glint atop your peep-toe just doesn’t seem to cut it…take a hint from the maestro of playful distinction, Oscar de la Renta, and take embellishment to the next level. Photo prints of jewels jazz up jackets, dresses & skinny pants throughout Oscar’s Fall 2012 collection, fashioning a nod to envelope-pushing elegance and the trendiness of head to toe prints. If you too can never have enough bijoux…put on your crafty pants and start creating with us and WhoWhatWear faster than you can say “ODLR”. To create: Snap photos with your smartphone of encrusted jewels. We used earrings by Oscar de la Renta and a vintage brooch. Print off the image on a dark fabric transfer sheet, you may have to repeat the photo. Cut out the jewels and place them on the pants to create an unique print. Peel the backside of the transfer and iron as directed. P.S.- to prevent fading, dry-clean only.

    When a chunky chain around your neck, bangles on your wrist, sparkle dangling from your ears and a hint of glint atop your peep-toe just doesn’t seem to cut it…take a hint from the maestro of playful distinction, Oscar de la Renta, and take embellishment to the next level. Photo prints of jewels jazz up jackets, dresses & skinny pants throughout Oscar’s Fall 2012 collection, fashioning a nod to envelope-pushing elegance and the trendiness of head to toe prints. If you too can never have enough bijoux…put on your crafty pants and start creating with us and WhoWhatWear faster than you can say “ODLR”.

    To create: Snap photos with your smartphone of encrusted jewels. We used earrings by Oscar de la Renta and a vintage brooch. Print off the image on a dark fabric transfer sheet, you may have to repeat the photo. Cut out the jewels and place them on the pants to create an unique print. Peel the backside of the transfer and iron as directed. P.S.- to prevent fading, dry-clean only.

    Aug 27
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    Luck be a lady in lace - and you’ve come to the right place if you noticed the rising trend of gorgeous lacy accents on the runways and are ready to weave it into your Fall wardrobe.  Erdem showed us how this classic material is always ripe for a refresh by layering Chantilly inserts and appliques with bright hues-creating looks that are at the same time flirty, feminine and edgy. Mixing tradition with creative innovation is what modern style is all about…now add a dash of DIY with this Lace Embellished skirt we whipped up with our friends at Who What Wear! To create, use a solid black skirt as your canvas.  Choose 3 different shades of lace or lace trim. We used about 1/2 a yard of the black lace and yellow lace and 1 yard of the white lace trim.  Cut out lace pieces from each color and layer creating a pattern on the skirt.  Use pins to hold lace pieces in place as you arrange.  Once satisfied with your layout begin to sew each lace cluster to the skirt. 

    Luck be a lady in lace - and you’ve come to the right place if you noticed the rising trend of gorgeous lacy accents on the runways and are ready to weave it into your Fall wardrobe.  Erdem showed us how this classic material is always ripe for a refresh by layering Chantilly inserts and appliques with bright hues-creating looks that are at the same time flirty, feminine and edgy. Mixing tradition with creative innovation is what modern style is all about…now add a dash of DIY with this Lace Embellished skirt we whipped up with our friends at Who What Wear!

    To create, use a solid black skirt as your canvas.  Choose 3 different shades of lace or lace trim. We used about 1/2 a yard of the black lace and yellow lace and 1 yard of the white lace trim.  Cut out lace pieces from each color and layer creating a pattern on the skirt.  Use pins to hold lace pieces in place as you arrange.  Once satisfied with your layout begin to sew each lace cluster to the skirt. 

    Aug 23
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    “Always a bridesmaid never a bride” isn’t a phrase to frown upon when you’ve got a closet full of dresses ripe for reinvention.  A clever and creative crafter wouldn’t dare give a dress a single spin…we harness our imagination, dream up a stylish lace update and let inspiration win.  Grab your trusty scissors and transform formal into fun, wearable fashion. To create, chop your maxi to the desired length.  If fabric frays- add a hem, ours was polyester so no hem needed.  Grab a lace tee or tank and secure with pins along the neckline of the dress.  Double your thread and stitch the lace shirt to the dress, removing pins as you go. P.S. - All this wedding talk is getting me excited to see the new movie “Bachelorette” starring Kirsten Dunst…a perfect reason to pop on your new black lace dress for a girls night!

    “Always a bridesmaid never a bride” isn’t a phrase to frown upon when you’ve got a closet full of dresses ripe for reinvention.  A clever and creative crafter wouldn’t dare give a dress a single spin…we harness our imagination, dream up a stylish lace update and let inspiration win.  Grab your trusty scissors and transform formal into fun, wearable fashion.

    To create, chop your maxi to the desired length.  If fabric frays- add a hem, ours was polyester so no hem needed.  Grab a lace tee or tank and secure with pins along the neckline of the dress.  Double your thread and stitch the lace shirt to the dress, removing pins as you go.

    P.S. - All this wedding talk is getting me excited to see the new movie “Bachelorette” starring Kirsten Dunst…a perfect reason to pop on your new black lace dress for a girls night!

    Aug 16
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