My favourites, in order of appearance.
1. NIGHT FLORISTA. A glimpse into the Innanen sun room, after dark…
2. TECHNICAL SPORTS. I played squash.. once.
3. HBD. Stumbling around in the dark, Crystal Eyes turns one.
4. SOFT LINES: HARD LUXE. CYEOMS Women’s FW 2012 collection on paper.
5. WHITE TREND REPORT. Four sassy ways to wear white.
6. DIY MAXI » 2 PIECE. Step by step instructions on how to transform your boring old maxi.
7. 8MM LUXE. The official Hard Luxe collection fashion video, shot on 8mm film.
8. HOLOGRAPHIC DREAMS. Obsessed with holograms I set out to replicate THE Stella McCartney holo-clutch.
9. ILLUSIONS. Melissa & I spiral out of control in my interpretation of her new apartment.
10. 80 ON MY 90. Mixing decades with this neon n’ print experiment.
11. LEAF. Creeping out on our couch on a dope Saturday night.
12. MASCARA. Shady eyes, let’s get dark in the park.
2013, the best is yet to come…
“An evening dress that reveals a woman’s ankles when she is walking is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen.” – Valentino
This isn’t an evening dress, but it hits my ankles in a way that disgraces fashion. If you have an old maxi that isn’t so maxi, here’s my ultra-modern summer solution.
diy top. diy slit skirt. vintage persplex shoes. asos ankle cuff.
You’ll need: some elastic for your waistband, a sewing machine, a marking chalk/pencil, pins, + fabric scissors.
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Backstory// I made the grievous error of putting my American Apparel oversized fringe dress in the dryer. FRINGE BALL. I decided to cut my losses (so to speak) and cannibalize the parts like I always do before I throw out or donate clothes (sorry goodwill!). Fringe is not cheap mistress, last time I checked it was $14+/m. If you find some fringe just hanging out on some old clothing seam rip and profit for what I’m about to show you.
You’ll need:
- fringe
- seam ripper (if you are stealing fringe)
- little neat chains from old jewelry or wherever *not bicycle chains
- leather or pre-cut leather string
- thread *button thread is better but regular is fine*
- scissors
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Okay! It’s time to move forward. I’ve been busy planning a spring collection but I have also done a little Martha work (Stewart that is). I thought I’d share something that is relatively simple to make and looks pretty DOOOPE.
2 old shirts 2 new ways
supplies//
sharp scissors (preferably just for cutting fabric, paper dulls your blades)
seam ripper
ruler
chalk or marker
pins
sewing machine
crop tank//
I liked the ridiculous print on this shirt but it is a horrible polyester nightmare. It clings to you like a mother and you makes you sweat just looking at it. A tank top is a practical design for it. The shirt I chose is not skin tight and not oversized.
- Cut arms bottom and neck line as shown. (use your chalk or washable marker)
- The top will now be super baggy on the arm holes because sleeves were meant to go there… Try it on and measure how much you can take in on the sides. Take it off, turn inside out and stitch a diagonal line for the amount you measured *as shown.
- Fold over 1cm around each opening (neck, arm & hem) and stitch down.
It’s done but I realize even with a fresh design some shirts cannot be saved. It still does not go with most of my clothes.. it was only a $1 though so I can’t be too upset. Maybe you’ll find a nicer shirt to start with.
oversize dolman//
I have so much leopard print, I thought I’d get a little crazy and try tiger print. For this design you NEED an oversized preferably square shirt. I started with this but I could tell it was missing that special something to separate it from grandpa’s closet.. I present to you the T-shirt mullet.
- Try on your shirt and measure where you feel comfortable cutting your shirt up to, chalk that point lightly.
- Seam rip up the sides of the shirt and all the way up to the arm holes (usually the seam for the armhole is in line with the side seam so you can go up the entire side)
- Lay the shirt flat and use a ruler to draw a straight line to the sides from the mark you made previously
- Cut through ONLY the top layer of the shirt. Try and do this with one cut so your spare pieces can be used for the sleeves.
- You can stop here and sew up the hem again and you may have a lovely shirt.. or you can keep going and have an even better shirt!
- Cut some of the sleeve off so you have a straight line to join the square fabric you chopped off earlier to. Just follow the side seam and angle it out a bit
- Fold the pieces that you cut off the front diagonally
- Attach as illustrated so fold is diagonal to body and there is an opening at the top
*It can be a bit tricky attaching the square to the sleeve (there may be a bit of excess fabric) just fold it into a pleat as you are sewing under the sleeve, on this print it isn’t noticeable
Okay it’s done somehow!
I think this one is more my style. I’m getting a fear and loathing vibe from it which is why the only way to wear it is with 70s pervert glasses. Thank you for reading and be sure to let me know how yours turns out.
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