Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Re-inventing, Re-doing, Re-making... Craftista Inspiration

Welcome 2012 (in my head I'm saying Twenty Twelve, I blame the Olympic's influence)!

I hope you've all had a brilliant time and that the New Year kicked off with a mighty positive bang.
In the midst of the New Years madness, a pair of my t-bar jewel satin strappy heels had an excessive night out and some of the gems fell out, so I have a funny lookin' pair of heels now, so what to do?

I scoured the net for some inspiration and thought this would be brilliant! Need to get hold of some black satin or even chunky lace to conceal the missing gems!
via LoveMaegan

I've also discovered some 'bingo' brilliance in the craftista department, when it comes to DIY fashion too. As much as I love shopping, I love the idea of re-inventing, re-making and re-doing! I already have plenty in my wardrobe, and like many women probably don't wear 25-30% of it. I guess this weekend will be a good excuse to browse through what to keep, chuck or charity.

Detachable collar via eleven objects.
I can imagine making your own version of this using whatever fabric base and whatever interest detail you have; so buttons, jewels, ribbon, pearls, badges etc.
DIY glitter nail polish via GlitternGlue
So simple it's genius. Puring fine glitter (any colour you fancy) into a clear polish and giving it a good shake rattle and roll before applying.



Such a pretty statement necklace from the legendary ps...I made this posse.

Yeah, I know, it's not exactly shorts weather but it is in Australia/NZ/S.Africa, so here's a fantastic idea for re-inventing your denim shorts. A lace crochet insert
via OohSoChic tumblr

Have a fantastic mid-week!
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30 comments:

Maddie said...

I'm sure you already know how much I love this post:) Great DIY selection!

Sulky kitten said...

Brilliant ideas, I especially love the collar and the shorts! Alas, I'm such a klutz I struggle to even re-attach a button. Can you glue buttons on....? x

A Brit Greek said...

Glad you guys liked this post, I'm thinking get yourself armed with a Glue gun - cheating is always an option if you hate sewing!
x.o.x.o

sacramento said...

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh great mind think alike, eh???
Love, love your DIY I will dive into them inmediately, yeahhhhhhh
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Fashion, Art and other fancies said...

Fashionable, playful and creative ideas. I adore the shorts. Happy new year.

Inspiration partout said...

Lovely ideas!I love the one with the lace on shorts!I'm definitely going to try doing it when the weather gets better!Have a lovely new year!

marina miouprincess said...

love everything creative and custom-made even if it's as simple as putting your own glitter in nail polish!I have also experimented with addding MAC pigment into clear nail polish and it's amazing!Lately I have been looking high and low for big glitter nail polish and because I could't find I made my own again!LOVE YOUR POSTS! xoxo
www.miouprincesslovespink.blogspot.com

Little Ms. Fun said...

You are way craftier than I could ever be :P The glitter nail polish is simple enough. As gorgeous as that necklace is, I'm not skilled or patient enough to create it. :)

Audrey Allure said...

I'm loving the collar & the necklace!

shoelazzo said...

Happy new year!
I'm impressed with the necklace you've made.
And you can easily alter the shoes either by replacing the gems or by "dressing" the t-bar with leather or some fabric.
kisses and wishes for an amazing 2012

Marissa said...

I'm always so inspired by DIY posts, but I'm also hopeless! Nothing I make ever turns out how it's supposed to. LOL. Happy New Year, lady. :)

Vanessa@Luxuria said...

Love these creative posts. I'm a little "deprived" in the creative/imaginative part of the brain , so I love the ideas you give xx

Tanvi said...

Eventually even I am getting inspired to try some DIY ... need to try new things. That pair of shorts look fantastic!!!!

♡ from © tanvii.com

Kavery said...

Fab ideas. It's officially summer here but my shorts are still in the cupboard since it's all drizzly and yucky!! That gold necklace is soooo pretty.

Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) said...

I love the necklace you made!!! It is gorgeous! GOLD is always so rich looking and pretty. I love the lace crochet on those shorts and that collar is beautiful. Great DIY ideas!

http://averysweetblog.com/

Bad Joan said...

Fantastic necklace! Love all these inspirations!

GTBB,
http://badjoan.blogspot.com
http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

A BRIT GREEK said...

Good to hear you're all inspired! Note, I did not and have not made these! Images are via the sources as stated above.Sounds like most of us can't wait til summer so we can get onto the lace insert case.
So need to fix my heels...
x.o.x.o

angie said...

I follow these bloggers for sometime now and they totally changed the way I look at accessories.Get crafty means one million ways to renew outfits given the crisis we all experience.I will follow ,please follow back.

Rita said...

I love DIY! The shoes are amazing!

fashionatemybrains.blogspot.com

Lisa Griffin said...

happy new year!! these are some great ideas, i can not wait to see the shoes revamp, and i definitely have some icky clear nail polish to freshen up, here's to an awesome 2012!
in dramatic fashion

whitney - see shop eat do said...

Great diy projects, I don't think I'll ever be crafty or patient enough but I am envious of everyone who is!

*Glam Chameleon* said...

Darliiiiing!:)) Ti kaneis?:)
I love those DIY projects, I saw most of them, they're freakin' amazing and pretty simple to make!! Hope u're having great day!!
filakia

Jelena
glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com

the Citizen Rosebud said...

Best. Detachable. Collar. EVER.

Happy 2012 to you BG! Sending you lots of California hugs and kisses! xo. Bella Q

Wida said...

I love all of these ideas! Must try!

Wida
Missing Amsie Blog

Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) said...

They're using a Japanese manufacturer (Albion). So maybe that has something to do with it.

http://averysweetblog.com/

Punctuation Mark said...

i wish i would thought of that necklace first... haha!

Tiffany said...

this is such a great post! i love all of these ideas and totally got inspired! thanks!
i'm thinking collar necklace too lately btw ;)

Gogo Garantzioti said...

happy new year sweetheart!wish you all the best*amazing post, brilliant ideas***lot of kisses**

Silvertigo said...

Now, this was truly inpiring! Thank you! ♥ xoxo

Fashion to Go said...

This post was genius! The nail polish idea... so obvious i dont know why more people don't DIY their own glittery varnish. Love the embellished collar too, must put this on top of my projects list!

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