BUY IT OR MAKE IT: THE FRINGE EDITION

I have an eye for fringed pieces at the moment, not helped by the fact that I found all of these pieces in the 'what's new' section of Net-a-porter - inspiration galore! You can of course head over and add to cart all these delightful fringed items, or you can read on to be inspired to make them yourself. It's one of those choose your own adventure thingies...

Lanvin Fringed Dress -  Make it by stitching coloured layers of fringe onto a dress.

Missoni Chain and Fringe Necklace - Make it by gluing long plum coloured fringe onto a thick gold chain necklace.

Matthew Williamson Fringed Ikaat Print Shoulder Bag - Make it by dip dying extra long fringe and then stitching to a boho bag.

Oak Fringed Suede Clutch - Make it by gluing suede fringe to a black clutch and then trimming on a diagonal angle.

Christian Louboutin Fringe Shoulder Bag - Make it by attaching layers of suede trim to the shoulder strap of a handbag.

BUY IT OR MAKE IT

You could buy it. Or you could make it. The choice is yours.

1| Bell Embellished Shoulder Bag.  Buy it or Make it - Take a small black shoulder bag with a thick strap (or add a wide rectangle of leather over the shoulder section of the strap if you need more width) and embellish with gold bells.

2| Chain Necklace. Buy It or Make it -Take two lengths of chain. Drape them around your neck and connect at the front at bust height using ribbon or thread.

3| Gold Metallic Dress. Buy It or Make it - Spray paint a mini dress with gold spray paint. Look for a brand of paint that is non toxic when dry like Krylon.

4| Feather Embellished Heels. Buy it or Make it - embellish a pair of strappy heels with colored straight feathers.

5| Fringed Platform Pumps. Buy It or Make it - Add some suede fringing to the back of some suede pumps.

6| Gold Branch Necklace. Buy It or Make it - find some soft twigs and glue together to make a collar necklace. Spraypaint with gold. Sort of like the project I did here.

My addiction to Net-a-porter is pretty obvious isn't it?

BUY IT OR MAKE IT

1| Balmain Metallic Leather Skinnies. Buy It or Make It - spray old dark jeans with gold paint.

2| Isabel Marant Gown Cotton and Silk-blend Vest. Buy It or Make It - remove the sleeves of an oversized thrifted blazer.

3| Christian Louboutin Artemis Studded Python Shoulder Bag. Buy It or Make It - stud the shoulder strap of a snake print bag.

4| Amanda Wakely Leather Double Belt. Buy It or Make It - Layer two skinny belts.

5| Burberry Embellished Pocket Scarf. Buy It or Make It -  using a long wool scarf, fold over the ends and sew to create pockets for your hands and then embellished with beads.

6| PS1 Large Leather and Jacquard Satchel. Buy It or Make It - Embellish a leather bag with Kilim or Aztec fabric as done here by Rackk and Ruin. Oh did I mention that this is my dream handbag?