DIY Circle Fringe Scarf and Crop Top (a 2 for 1 deal)

I was looking at one of my favourite Vancouver Fashion Blogs, A Haute Mess, and she had posted up a DIY Fringe Scarf. I seem to be on a DIY binge this weekend, so I had to try it.

Materials: Scissors, old t-shirt

1.       I cut the t-shirt horizontally around the middle.

2.       Then I cut the fringes on the rough-edged side, not the hemmed side
3.     Pull the fringes one by one to make it fringey

4.       Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy. A fringe circle scarf.
5.       I also cut the sleeves off the top and made it into a crop top I can use for dance class!

DIY Feather Earring

I had lots (and I mean LOTS) of feathers left from the bag I bought from Michael's to make the feather headband so I might as well make some earrings.

Materials: Wire, Feather, beads (make sure they fit the feather), a hook earring

1.       Cut the wire to the length of the earring you want plus a little more so that you can coil the wire to secure. Coil the wire around the feather about  1-2cm from the end of the feather

2.       Slip the beads down the wire and onto the feather.  The number of beads is up to you.
3.       On the last bead, I secured it by pulling the wire through the bottom of the bead up. (Click on the picture, for a better idea of what it looks like)

4.       Attach the wire to the hook earring and coil the wire around itself a few times to secure.

5.       A feather earring!!

DIY Feather Headband

So I've wanted a feather headband for a while now... ever since I saw them a a local craft market. So I decided it was time to make it myself (with the itsy-bitsiest help from my sister.............)

Materials: feathers, headband, scrap fabric, soft cardboard or stiff felt, hot glue (I’m just stunning with my Love Glue Gunning), scissors.

1.        I didn’t have a nice headband so I used an old one and took the original fabric (black with rainbow stars!) off.  And then I cut off long strips of scrap fabric. You can skip this step and the next if you already have a nice headband.

2.       I started wrapping the headband with the strips while hot-gluing the top part of the headband. (I didn’t hot-glue the bottom because it might become bumpy and sit uncomfortably on my head).

 3.       While I set the headband aside to dry off and set, I sorted out a bag of feathers I got from Michael’s. I sorted by size and the kinds of feather I wanted.

4.       I cut a piece of soft cardboard into the general shape I wanted to set the feather (see picture). Then I wrapped it in the scrap fabric and glued it together. You can probably skip this step if you have a piece of stiff felt, which I didn't have at the time.

5.       I hot-glued the longer feathers on the fabric-covered cardboard first.

6.       Then it’s just a matter of layering the feathers into the shape and look you want.

7.       When the feather piece is done, hot glue onto headband!

8.       Voila! You're a bird!

Cost: The only thing I had to buy were the bag of feathers, which cost $2.50 after the 50% off coupon at Michael’s.

The Royal Wedding

Hopefully everyone had a chance to watch William and Kate’s wedding, because everything was beautiful! Everyone’s dresses and suits were all so elegant and then there’s Kate. Her dress was amazing! Her dress was perfect. It was simple and clean yet intricate and detailed. The bodice fitted nicely and her train flowed gracefully. The long lace sleeves gave the dress a vintage Victorian look which represents the British history. Her dress was by Sarah Burton the successor of Alexander McQueen (R.I.P).  I’m sure after watching this spectacular wedding, many engaged women will have a Kate Middleton inspired wedding dress. I would.

You must have also seen all the fascinators and hats on all the women that attended the wedding. I thought that was a very brilliant tradition. It’s not every day you can show off your over-the-top hats. I’d like to wear something like that one day.

Here are some of my favourite ones:

         Sophie Winkleman                           Tara Parker Tomkinson                         David and Victoria Beckham

And then theres' Princess Beatrice and Eugenie....

Finders Keepers

It has been a wonderful two days!! I think these were some of my best purchases of my life.
Here are some of the stuff my sister and I got from the sales:

Dakota Group Sample Sale Spring 2011

I saw the PLV slingbacks that I mentioned in the last post, but unfortunately they were a size 6...

 

Co-Lab                              Matt and Nat                             Matt and Nat

          Jenny Han                                  Numph                                    Something Else (back)

My favourite purchase was the Matt & Nat backpack. I have been looking for a backpack like that for awhile. The Something Else dress has a really cool back to it that would be good for the summer.  love love love Matt and Nat (and penguins)!! (I'm also probably going to "borrow" my sister's Jenny Han Dress)

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Army And Navy Annual Shoe Sale

G by Guess                                        Rocketdog  

Jessica Simpson                              Steve Madden

Whenever I go to a shoe store I always check out those blue suede Steve Maddens, but they were always too pricey. I freaked out when I saw them. They're 4 and a half inch heels but I manage. You always need simple black heels because they go with everything, so I got the Rocketdogs. The Jessica Simpson line has really cute shoes, so I've gained a bit more respect for Jessica Simpson. ;) And a classy nude kitten heel won't hurt either. :)

I'd say we did pretty good.

Baby G

I never wear watches, but these Baby G watches will make me start. I love them. The Baby G watches with the one solid colour are pretty retro and cool. Those are the ones I'd like to have.

I wish more places sold them because I can barely find them anywhere. But I know some Swatch stores sells them.

When I was little I had a tiny Baby G ring watch for my finger. It was so cute. I wish I still had it. The watches are also Shock resistant!

Hong Kong Finds

During Christmas I was in Hong Kong for a family trip. The shopping was amazing! There are so many designer shops there. It was heaven! They even had a Diane Von Furstenberg, John Galliano and a Manolo Blahnik store there. I wish I was super rich so I can buy everything. Although I could afford to buy some things from two of my favourite stores, Bershka and Pull and Bear. They don't have any of thoses stores here in North America. What a shame. Aside from all the expensive things in HK, I also found tons of cheap finds.

I got a pair of skinny cargo pants from H&M for about $13! 

Black Tights $11: Bershka

Circle Scarf $10 

 

 Audrey Hepburn shirt $23: Pull and Bear

 

Combat Boots $22

Boots $30

Suspenders $9 

Headband $4

Bracelets $2 (good bargaining)

Leg Warmers $5

  

Yeah, I had a great time shopping.  

Feather HeadBands

So there's these headbands I been obsessing over lately and I hope I'll be able to get them this Christmas. They're feather headbands. They are so cool and vintage. I don't decorate my hair with accessories a lot, but feather headbands are amazing and are the way to go.

I am in love with this one especially: Forever 21, Elegant Feathered Leaf Headband

Winter Wonderland

It's Decemeber already! and it's getting really cold so you should all put away your summer clothes. ;) And bundle up in your jackets, warm pants, sweaters, ear muffs, gloves, scarfs and winter boots! You won't even know what cold is anymore. Here's some winterwear I would definitely pick out for the winters to come.

Ear muffs: Forever 21 $5.50

Trapper Hat: Forever 21 $14.80

Wool Leggings: Aritzia $75

Kimono Sleeve Sweater: by Chloe $198

Knit Headband: Prada $110

Fingerless Gloves: Urban Outfitters $28

Peacoat: Michael Kors $210
Leather Boots: Belstaff Barkmaster $535
Scarf: MadeWell $58

Merry Christmas.

Menswear for Me.

          Menswear for womenswear. I'm pretty sure most people have worn something that guys usually wear like a dress shirt, oxfords, blazers, or ties. I'd add a feminine touch like a belt or a girly colour to it. There are also womenswear that are inspired by menswear already.

Suspenders are awesome. I'm planning to get some soon. I think they're especially good on shorts.
Dress shirts are sweet. But I'd add a belt or shape to the waist to not look baggy.
Oxfords; they're expensive if you want nice ones. I'd definitely get a slim fit pair. I have a pair of Steve Madden ones. I love them!

 

        

 I watched the Victoria Secret fashion show today. It was amazing. The models are gorgeous and everything was extravagant and extraordinary. The ideas and creativity was...  I can't even explain it. If you missed it, that's quite a shame but wait till next year's, it'll be bigger and better!

 

      If you want to watch things about fashion instead of reading it sometimes, the H&M fashion videos are helpful and interesting. and guys can watch them too! ;)

        Keep reading!

Arson and Orb

So a week ago I stood in line for about an hour to get into this Arson and Orb sale. They sell clothes, bags and winterwear, which I like because I snowboard. When I got there it was packed. I'm small so it was really difficult to get past everyone, but I did end up with some stuff I really like.
These are the two dresses I got. They are the only dresses I own now.

 This is probably one of the best shirts I found there:

My new favourite bag:

A T-shirt dress that says L'Amour de ta Vie. I usually wear this with a belt and make the top part baggyish and black tights.

Now I have to wait till next year for sale again.