DIY INSPIRATION - CUT & SEW KNIT

Ok so putting aside this amazing printed Celine skirt, the first this that catches my eye in these pics is the peekaboo knit - and makes me think of DIY (natch!). A sneaky cut and sew number perhaps? I think so!

Pretty sure this outfit couldn't be any more perfect...

Images: Studded Hearts

DIY INSPIRATION - BEADED SWEATER

This bead applique sweater caught my eye not once but twice when I was stalking Paris Fashion Week street style recently. This would be such an easy project as long as you could get your hands on some oversized, geometric shaped beads. If not, try any sort of oversized beads or even a sequin applique - turns a basic marl jumper into something special.

 I love how the streets inspire me to DIY! Has anything caught your eye recently?

Can anyone tell me who makes this number? Am getting a Marni vibe but might be wrong.

Update - this sweater is by Vika Gazinskaya (seen in the top picture and all over street style blogs) and the beads are actually wood diamonds that are attached with snap buttons. You can see them up close in this video - fast forward to 1.54.

 Image: Grazia it

DIY INSPIRATION - SEAFOAM NAILS

Spotted these nails recently and thought they looked like a very cute way to get amongst the under the sea trend - in the event that you're not down with carrying around a badazzled shell as a purse. 

Image: Grazia IT.

DIY INSPIRATION - AW12 STREETSTYLE

With Milan and Paris yet to come you can take this as part 1 of DIY inspirations from AW12 Streetstyle. As usual I have been scouring the streets for inspirations for my next projects - and have found plenty. If you haven't got any DIY projects on the list for this weekend (scarily I have 9 planned, not sure how that will go...) why not find some inspiration here?

| These distressed Acne boyfriend jeans have inspired me to make my own - apply this tute all over |

| This bag  couldn't be easier to make yourself - flick coloureds paint onto a clutch |

| Torn denim jacket? Easy peasy, cut along the shoulders then wash in the machine. |

| Perfectly marbled bleached jeans are easy to make yourself - simply roll jeans in a ball and tie up with rubber bands then leave in bleach for a few hours |

| Adore this zip necklace, easy to make by threading secondhand zips onto string |

| Hand sew a simple side stripe of ribbon to your trousers for this sporty look |

 

| Love this bag made out of pompoms - emulate the handle by gluing pompoms onto a leather bag strap |

| Use fabric paint to add a horizontal neon stripe to your knit |

| Make your flats fashion week ready by adding a red toe cap using spray paint |

| Stud your jeans down the side seam using flat round studs |

| Make some chain rings (like these) and attach them together with a length of draped chain using jump rings |

| Belt your coat with a colourful scarf |

| Denim chaps style jeans. Not on the top of my list but  inspiration worthy none the less |

Images: Bazaar Australia, Stockholm Streetstyle, Adorngirl, Snappy Lifestyle, Vogue.com, Tommy Ton for Style.com

D I Y STREETSTYLE - #PFW

Fashion weeks sooo remind me of that movie Night At The Roxbury where Doug and Steve think that it would be better to have the outside of the nightclub on the inside and the inside on the outside. In the case of fashion week clearly what goes on outside the shows is just as important as what goes on inside on the catwalk. Very happy to see that there was DIY inspiration aplenty at the recent Paris Fashion Week!

Wrap your beanie with mesh lace for a Jil Sander inspired winter look.

Deconstruct a few shirts - sew the front of a khaki shirt onto the sides of a pattered shirt.

Cut rectangles out of a mini white dress

Swap the handle of your bag for some knotted neon climbing rope and linked up carabiners.

Cover a clutch in yellow fringe. Stud the shoulder strap of a handbag. Images: Tommy Ton for Style.com

DIY CRAYON SCRIBBLE PRINT

This is another one of those prints that's so bad it's actually good. Take a white piece of clothing - dress, skirt or top, and scribble on it in different colours using crayons. It's that easy.

Image via Stockholm Streetstyle

Speaking of fashion that's so bad it's good, I was on style.com recently looking at Tommy Ton's streetstyle slideshow, and my bf was looking over my shoulder. He was revolted by every single outfit - 'wtf' 'horrendous' 'thats so bad' and finally, 'so I'm guessing that it's cool now to throw everything clashing in your wardrobe on before you leave the house?'. ummm yes thats about the gist of it.

DIY STREETSTYLE | #LFW

The cobble stones of Somerset House are, to me, the alltime background for amazing streetstyle. There's something about that grey brick that makes everyone's outfits pop - and when the sun shines (rarely) the cobble stones do too. Can't believe a year ago I too was shakin my tail feather on those cobbles,  it feels like a lifetime ago - remember this? Enough reminiscing, here are my fave DIY inspiration pics from the streets of SS12 London Fashion Week.

Left: Amazing dress that takes 3D flowers to another level! Colour photocopy the print of your dress and then cut out the flowers and overlay them on the dress, using padding so the flowers sit up. Right: Gorgeous Kit plaits her hair with a scarf, fantastic!

I love these square style rings, check out your local plumbing shop which may have some square fixtures like these? I have been on the lookout for something similar, will keep you in the loop if I find some!

The perfect cut off shorts (make them yo'self!) paired with a simple yet elegant outfit of blazer and white shirt. I'm dying over the mulberry fedora.

This shirt just screams deconstructed to me - you could cut and re-sew a few shirts together in varying denim colours. Or for a simpler version, swap the pockets of a few different coloured denim shirts.

Simple bag update - tie a scarf to the handle. Was so happy to see so much of the lovely Peony in all the streetsyle snaps!

Monotone paint splattered boots, yes please! Geez, I don't think I'll ever get sick of looking at these, this style of boot is so so soo flattering. They're the perfect compromise between flats and heels.

Collar tips, easy peasy! Erica and Lauren of Honestly Wtf show you how here.

This pic reminds me of making a dress by attaching some ostrich feathers to a knit. Edit: Thanks Kit for letting me know this pic is the lovely Shini!

Images: The Style Crusader, Style Slicker, Tommy Ton for Style.com

Stay tuned for my DIY Streetstyle Roundup of Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks.

DIY STREETSTYLE | #NYFW

What better place to find DIY inspiration than on the streets of New York Fashion week? Here are some of my key picks. *one of which I am currently making!

Create a maxi dress with a wide side split by attaching fabric to a mini skirt or dress.

Create some yummy fabric pom poms.

Spraypaint some jeans. Use cardboard to overlap various colours and create geometric shapes.

Create a sleeveless dress using an oversized thrifted blazer. Stack collar necklaces on top.

Wrap a silk scarf for an arm party update.

Head down to a hardware store for supplies to make a steel mesh bag.

 A complete NYFW rundown to come soon - stick around for my take on the best DIY inspirations for SS12.

Images: Tommy Ton for Style.com, Phil Oh for Vogue.com, Streetfsn

DIY Stud Bow Tie

This spike stud is such a simple addition to an otherwise cute bow tie, with a really edgy affect. Love! Thanks to Shini of Park and Cube for the pics.

DIY Pom Pom Headband

This gorgeous pic snapped by tommy ton reminded me of when I blogged a while ago about pom pom headbands (which are the tits!). Matching the colour of your pom pom with your hair is very cute too.

DIY at LFW - Bell Embellished Sleeves

Ahhhhh I love this sooo much. Take a white shirt and embellish the sleeves with crazy bells or buttons. So. Cool. I'm really enjoying all the LFW streetstyle that's filtering through, Londoners have such quirky style and I am sure that the next couple of days and weeks will see a heap of inspiration. I have to thank the lovely Shini of Park and Cube and Jen of the Style Crusader for the pics below, and for being my eyes on the street at Somerset House. I'm not even going to begin to describe how much I wish I was there again this season.

The street runway

Even though the shows at fashionweek in NYC are amazing, I don't share pics with you on my blog because I think you've seen them before. But I do have two stunning pics of people outside the shows. The first and the third picture are models off duty. Frida always dresses so lovely, so I wan't that suprised when I saw this stunning outfit of her. Chanel Iman also wore a great outfit. It's very rock chic. When I saw the second picture, I knew I had to add it to this post. Love the pleated maxi skirt - tried a couple of maxi skirts last week, but the ones I tried didn't look great on me - and in combination with the long cardigan, the scarf, the sunglasses and the bag it looks even better. Very stylish and appropriate to different kinds of occasions.

pictures are not by me