DIY INSPIRATON - DOLCE & GABBANA AW12

The Dolce and Gabbana shows never fail to impress me - every season I absolutely love what they do. Their eye for the female silhouette, along with a penchant for DIYable embellishments means they're a frontrunner for me season after season. Their recent collection was no exception, with pearls, flowers, lace, chains, embellished headbands and oversized earrings inspiring me no end. Feast your eyes on my favourite pieces! Do these make you want to get crafty this weekend?

Images: Vogue.com

DIY INSPIRATION - NYFW ROUND UP

I've been quite busy this week keeping up with all the New York Fashion Week shows, in between moving house, resigning from my job and all sorts of other life changing activities. As usual I kept my eyes peeled for DIY inspiration on the runways, working out what projects I'll be doing come next autumn/winter. Here's a little round up of just some of the details that caught my eye.

 

3.1 Phillip Lim - Clear collars caught my eye straight away, and peplums created by rounded zips in mossy green suede jackets have got me thinking of my next project.

The Row - I loved the fantastic chain strap bum bags / fanny packs, and the woven ribbon strap flats.

Band of Outsiders - Oversized blanket capes and coats featured heavily on the NYFW runways, and I loved the mix of colours in this Band of Outsiders version. I can so see myself making something like this come next winter.

Karen Walker - As soon as I saw the Karen Walker show I was drawn to the shoes - fabric covered and oh so DIYable.

Derek Lam - Gold cap toe brogues screamed DIY at Derek Lam - along with very cute contrast printed collars.

Theyskens' Theory - Bleached tees and sheer skirts made me immediately think of my next DIY project - you can make your own sheer skirt by following this tutorial.

MSGM - Spiked heels? Yes please. Stay tuned for the DIY.

Proenza Schouler - This was one of my favourite collections at NYFW - and I think that the angled skirts could be very easy project to recreate by attaching fabric to the front of a mini skirt.

Dean Quin -  I fell in love with the strategically placed zips in these dresses and think they could be an easy project that so easily changes the look and feel of a dress.

Diesel Black Gold - Paint splattered jeans and shorts with leopard print fabric sewn over the top. Perfectly DIYable.

Peter Som - These feather embellished heels are to die for - and such a simple update to a pair of heels.

Rodarte - amazing star embellished hair combs - love them and will definitely be making my own version.

Images: Style.com + Studded Hearts

DIY INSPIRATION - S/S12 SHOES

Shoes glorious shoes, right? The footwear that came down the S/S12 runway was killer and has inspired in me more DIYs than is probably healthy... This summer I won't be able to resist making myself some runway inspired foot action. Here are some ideas for you.

- Altuzarra - Cover pointed toe heels in bright floral fabric
- Balmain - Bedazzle boots with beads and gold thread
- Roksanda Ilincic - Spray paint the heels of your shoes neon colors - here's how
- Celine - Add wide leather belt style ankle straps to plain heels
- Prada - Attach flamelike wings to your sandals.
- Burberry - Deck out your wedges/heels with beads - here's how

(Altuzarra, Balmain, Roksanda Ilincic, Celine, Prada, Burberry)

Images: The Telegraph

DIY INSPIRATION - CROPPED AND HIGH WAISTED

Many of you will have noticed that cropped and midriff style tops featured heavily on the S/S12 runways, from Prada to Missoni. I particularly like when the style is worn as a matching set, with the top and bottom in the same print - feels very Betty Draper. This holiday season I am going to be making my own - using  dress to create skirt and top separates...

This style feels super appropriate given that I am spending 2 weeks on the beach at Byron Bay.  Something to bookmark if you're deep in your wintertime!

Images: Style.com

DIY ON THE RUNWAY - PHILLIP LIM S/S12

The Phillip Lim S/S12 collection was so beautiful, I can't wait to swathe myself in these tones come next Summer (can we just skip Winter already?).  I loved the shapes and drapes of the fabrics, and I think I'll be subtly dip dying these sorts of colours, I can't wait! Of course this collection inspired me to DIY. Cut out backs, tops made out of strips of ribbon, side split trousers, fringed bag wrist straps, and oversized ripped denim. I think I may have just DIY-gasamed.

DIY DETAILS - MISSONI S/S12

I must admit that I only recently stumbled upon the Missoni S/S12 collection, even though it was shown a few months ago now. Fashion month is such a blur of collections and details that sometimes some of the best collections for DIY inspiration slip by me. Whilst doing a bit of webslacking last night I was completely blown away by the attention to detail in this collection - the iconic Missoni fabrics intermixed with fringed necklaces, tiered skirts, coloured flowers, tassels, painted seashell necklaces, bright gold chain, shoes with coloured clear heels (I die!) and bags with coloured fans attached. For me this collection brings to mind salsa dancers and mexico - and does it get any more fun than that? Some parts of the show were a little too much in my books but overall is scores a zillion points in the DIY inspiration stakes. You can look forward to seeing some projects inspired by this collection.

For all of you deep into winter, apologies for all the summer inspiration that I have been posting. But there's no reason why accessories and projects like the ones above can't be integrated in your winter wardrobe. In fact my favourite outfit at the moment is a soft grey marl sweatshirt, neon necklace, skinny khaki jeans and black ankle boots. The best of both worlds right?

Images: Vogue.com

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DIY ON THE RUNWAY - VICTORIA SECRET 2011 RUNWAY SHOW

Putting aside the out-of-this-world bodies for a minute - lets focus on the amazing DIY inspiration that sailed down Victoria Secret the runway last night. Gahhhhh! Whoever makes the costumes is incredibly talented and deserves a medal for their DIY skills and ability to see sexy potential in every outfit. The floral bow embellished shoulders took the cake for me, along with the studded wings, a maxi skirt made out of a patchwork blanket, peacock feather skirt, leopard print wrapped top, and rainbow crochet bell sleeved number. The hotties have inspired me to take my crafting to another level!

Images: TFS