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Posted May 30th, 2012 17:22

We went to see the movie Moonrise Kingdom this week and loved it so much that we couldn't resist doing it for DIY The Look:

  1. Recreate Susie's make-up with Hallucinogenic_lipstick's green eyeshadow tutorial.
  2. Turn some plastic creepy crawlies in to earrings like Nick H.
  3. Turn a furry sweater in to a hat with to look like Sam's hat.
  4. Combine with Kida T's fox tail made out of yarn.
  5. Make a Peter Pan collar out of a smock with Yasmine B.
  6. Pair with Maize Hutton's Lauren Moffat look-alike dress.
  7. Sew some boy scout style scrap fabric brooches with bella.
  8. Carry your kitty in a refashed straw bag like gwenstella.
  9. Finish Susie's look with some Sunday School style collage shoes by Lana Raye.
  10. Sew a fancy kitty plushie with judithchen to look like Susie's kitten.
  11. Don't resort to sucking pebbles by bring your own version of Jeanette W's water bottle holder.

Have you seen the movie yet?



Posted May 23rd, 2012 17:09

Garbage front woman Shirely Manson has an effortless rock chick style and we had so much fun DIYing her look:

  1. Get the bad girl look with a padlock necklace by viczye23.
  2. If you want to dye your hair, check out Crissy's tips for bleaching safely.
  3. Add a touch of colour with M$ UndeadR@!nb0w's under eye rainbow.
  4. Make your own stud earrings like Lilly V.
  5. Go rock chic with Yasmine B's lace studded corset.
  6. Turn a DVD case in to a leopard clutch with Miki.
  7. DIY a pair of Jenna C's chained Isabel boots.
  8. Pair with some Punisher leggings, also by with Jenna C.
  9. Accessorize with Operation Overhaul's leather bracelet.
  10. Paint some turquoise striped nails like Birgit.

Do you love Shirley's look?





Posted May 17th, 2012 12:36

British singer, Jessie J is loved for her outrageous style, making her the perfect candidate for DIY The Look:

  1. Rock a pair of licorice allsorts earrings by Helen P.
  2. Recreate M$ UndeadR@!nb0w's rainbow checkered make-up.
  3. Follow AKdesign's leopard nail painting tutorial.
  4. Turn a waistcoast in to a jumper with Bobben.
  5. Accessorize with PinKween's hand painted badges.
  6. Look edgy in So's newspaper skirt.
  7. Feel deadly in a pair of armed tights like alison r.
  8. Be colourful with Impybat's fun with shrink plastic bracelet.
  9. Pair with krissycandisco's punk union jack shoes to complete the look.

Which singers would you love to DIY The Look of?



Posted May 9th, 2012 22:47

Cher from the movie Clueless had such a fun preppy Valley girl look that we coudn't resist going retro and DIYing her style:

  1. Turn a t-shirt in to a cardigan with Zornista A.
  2. Chat to Dee in between classes on your customized phone like Beverly Z.
  3. Accessorize with a fabulous pair of felt heart earrings by Maleikie
  4. Make your own fluffy pen with Joanne N to note down important clueless thoughts. 
  5. Feel flirty in a pleated mini skirt by Laura N.
  6. Sew your own version of Chantelle Fashion's DIY elegant lace shirt.
  7. Carry your shopping in Mayra Deezy's easy peasy tote.
  8. Pull on a pair of fairy kei knee high socks like Annika G.
  9. Try to look intelligent for Josh with a pair of Imagine's zebra glasses.
  10. Pair with some gold or silver nautical flats by Jenna C.
  11. Get the Malibu look with KMOM14's nail art.

Which other movie characters would you DIY the look of?





Posted May 3rd, 2012 12:26

Festival season is upon us and noone rocks the muddy look better than supermodel Kate Moss. Here's how we'd DIY her look:

  1. Create a fire & ice make-up look with help from Belladonna B.
  2. Look edgy with Cherrie's D.I.Y zipper necklace.
  3. Make sure you never miss a call with an antenna bag from Switch Craft.
  4. Fill up your wrists with lots of bracelets and wristbands like Tasha M.
  5. Dress up a little with Michelle G's deconstructed waistcoat.
  6. Paint a set of glam striped nails with Acis S. D.
  7. Add some designer to your look with carlyjcais's Burberry warrior belt.
  8. Glam up your wellies (or heels if you dare) with boot covers also by carlyjcais.
  9. Turn jeans in to peek a boo pocket shorts with under the misletoe.
  10. Complete the look with Casey I's wire wrapped ring.
What do you wear to festivals? 


Posted April 25th, 2012 16:07

Today we're giving you two for one for DIY The Look with twins Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen!

  1. Glitz up with a pair of Jacky F's gold sequin earrings.
  2. Make your own eyeliner pot with Kata B.
  3. Hide behind a pair of CheerLiveWire's upcycled sunnies.
  4. Make a pair of Anthropologie style frozen waves earrings with soccerqueen105.
  5. Create a studded shoulder blazer like Jenna C.
  6. Recreate Alex B's down the rabbit hole bracelet.
  7. Sew an elastic maxi dress like the one Bobbie L made.
  8. Go designer with an oversized Chanel clutch by Audrey Kitching.
  9. Get the nautical look with CHEL(in the)SEA's ribbon and chain bracelet.
  10. Make an edgy coil ring with Inol.
  11. Stand tall in Charley H's Long Live McQueen heels.
  12. Or DIY a pair of Christian Louboutin Shoes with Chantelle fashion.

Do you love the Olsen's style?



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Posted April 18th, 2012 12:36

 

A bunch of you request Effy from Skins for this week's DIY The Look and we love her grunge style:

  1. Make a metal chain bracelet like Rebecca S.
  2. Recreate Doe Deere's Miss Reckless make-up.
  3. Cut up an easy ripped skull tee like xMaytiie.
  4. Construct your own version of Jenna C's electric bracelet.
  5. Make a chain for days necklace with Jenna C.
  6. Reconstruct an old pair of boots with Fobrici.
  7. Paint a set of xcookie'sbroken mirror nails.
  8. Rip a pair of skinny jeans like Tera.
  9. Accessorize with a lace Victorian ring by InoL.

Who else from the TV would you like to steal the look of?



Posted April 11th, 2012 18:53

 

We love PJ Harvey for her amazing music and awesome style. Here's how-to DIY her look:

  1. Make an easy key choker with Rawr.Rawr.X.
  2. DIY a pair of Cat Morley's zip tap earrings.
  3. Recreate a green children make-up look with Doe Deere.
  4. Turn a t-shirt in to a dress with Andraste.
  5. Use leftover t-shirt scraps to make a pair of armwarmers with Emily.
  6. Stud a guitar strap like Rebecca S.
  7. Rock your own set of Starrys heart shaped guitar picks.
  8. Rock a pair of elastic banded pumps like carlyjcais.
  9. Paint a set of Maria's 4th of July Nails.

Which other rock chicks would you like to DIY The Look of?



Posted April 4th, 2012 13:25

 

Bella wanted us to recreate Taylor Swift's rock country chick look and here's our best DIY:

  1. Give your hair some pretty curls like Darling Chelsea.
  2. Express your inner rock chick with a guitar pick necklace by Angie.
  3. Recreate Belladonna B's soft purple smokey eye make-up look.
  4. Go girly with bow earrings by Luiza S.
  5. Pull your outfit together with Disney P's corset-belt.
  6. Embellish an antique punk vibe dress with jo-milk. 
  7. Accessorize with one of Jenna C's butterfly statement rings.
  8. Add country chic to your wrist with a trible row leather bracelet by Sew Petite Gal.
  9. Create a DIY pair of Louboutin Shoes with Yasmine B.
  10. Paint a set of Veronie's midnight sky gradient nails.

Who would you like to see us DIY The Look of?



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Posted March 28th, 2012 15:08

Sex & The City's Carrie has so many amazing outfits to DIY The Look of, so we've started with this one:

  1. Make a Carrie BFF necklace with Quiet Lion.
  2. Make a t-shirt dress with carlyjcais.
  3. Recreate Shirin L's touch of pink make-up.
  4. Carry a Patricia Field-style collage clutch by Cydney W.
  5. Make a pretty bow bracelet lke Cara S.
  6. Get the taste of NY with jojobeandesigns's Sex And The City cupcakes.
  7. Knit a pair of Argyle socks from Knitting With Tea.
  8. Accessorize with a tie-down brooch by Jennifer P.
  9. Paint a pair of Scharminkeltje's rainbow stilettos.
  10. Revamp a pair of scoop gloves also with carlyjcais.

Which other Carrie looks do you love?



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