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By
Aimee S.
Outfit details:
- Tank: H&M
- Heels: Forever 21
- Ring: House of Harlow
- Skirt: DIY (see below)
DIY Scalloped Hem Skirt
Recreate the look with Aimee's DIY Scalloped Hem Skirt tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Evolving. I am trying to refine my style everyday.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Right now, it's my new ankle moto booties.
Who are your style icons?
Kate Bosworth, Annabelle Dexter-Jones and Elin Kling
Do you have any favourite designers?
Isabel Marant and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
Zara and Madewell
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Yes, I try to this as much as I can.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Do not follow trends unless you really love them... Try on a lot of different types of clothes and shapes to understand what works with your body type. Also, have fun with fashion and color!
By
Erin P.
Outfit details:
- Boots: Old Navy
- Jacket & Shirt: Gap
- Skirt: H&M
- Necklace: DIY (see below)
DIY Jeweled Triangle Necklace
Recreate the look with Erin's DIY Jeweled Triangle Necklace tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Casual, classic, with a sprinkling of vintage and world-traveler.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
I love, love, love my denim shirts. I recently ruined my original one by washing it with a rogue red scarf, and was pretty heartbroken afterward! Now, I have multiples so I'm never without.
Who are your style icons?
I take a lot of inspiration from stylish women in the past. For example, the ladies of Studio 54, like Laura Hutton, Angelica Houston, and Bianca Jagger. (Actually, all of Mick Jagger's women, like Marianne Faithfull and Jerry Hall!) Also, Francoise Hardy and Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde.
Do you have any favourite designers?
Ralph Lauren always does American style so well and does an amazing job of reinterpreting the past. I also really like Isabel Marant, Suno, and Rodarte.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I'm definitely a bargain shopper. For trendy stuff, it's H&M, for fun basics, the Gap, and mixed in plenty of thrifted items or DIY.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I try to customize what I can, but I'm a terrible sewer! I prefer to put my spin on things through accessories I make myself, especially jewelry.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Every morning I try to incorporate at least one piece (hopefully more!) that tells a story about who I am. Whether it's earrings from a trip to India, a necklace I made myself, or a bracelet with my (and my sister's) initials, I try to put "me" in as much as I can.
Follow Erin on CO+K to keep up with her projects and check out her blog, Thanks, I Made It »
Outfit details:
- Tee: Stylemint
- Jeans: DIY (see below)
- Bag: ASOS
- Bullhead necklace: DIY (see here)
- Booties: Aldo booties
- Rings: Madewell
DIY Embroidered Jeans
Recreate the look with Kara's Free People Inspired: DIY Embroidered Jeans tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
I wouldn't say that I have one particular style. After starting my blog, Sprinkles in Springs, I really started experimenting with it and I'm finding that I have many. But I'd say it definitely comes down to being comfortable, casual and a bit edgy. That's when I feel most like myself.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
A tan circle dress with small white polka dots from Free People. I always find myself reaching for it because it's such a fun, versatile and easy piece to wear, especially since it's so hot in south Florida. It's one of the most photographed pieces of clothing on my blog, I can't get enough!
Who are your style icons?
I love people who can pull off the effortless chic look. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen of course, Kate Beckinsale, Miranda Kerr, Rachel Bilson, Nicole Richie, Rachel Zoe, and a handful of favorite bloggers.
Do you have any favourite designers?
I love Diane Von Furstenberg, Elizabeth & James, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Balmain, Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, Rag & Bone, Tibi
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I like shopping at places like Zara and Urban Outfitters for trendy pieces, flash sale websites like Gilt for designer deals (be careful: it can be addicting!), and eBay and Etsy for one of a kind or vintage pieces.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Because I like to get the designer look for less, I do customize or DIY from time to time. If there's a high-end piece that I love but found a way to make it myself for a fraction of the cost, I see that as a fun crafty challenge too hard to pass up. Plus, it gives you the satisfaction knowing that you feeded your creativity.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
I think small touches like tucking in the front of the shirt, rolling up or scrunching the sleeves gives your look more personality. Like it's a look that's lived in and not perfect. Adding a vintage bag or interesting piece of jewelry with a story also personalizes your look. It becomes something that's you and not a generic look from the mall.
By
carlyjcais
Welcome to DIY Fashionista, a brand new feature where we'll be bringing you outfits, style tips and tutorials from the most fashionable crafters on the internet. We start with the chicest crafter of all, Carly J Cais from Chic Steals who's going to teach us how to make an adorable kitty beret.
Outfit details:
- Cute Kitty Beret: DIY (see below)
- Tweed Boucle Belted Cape: DIY
- Puffball Spore Sweater: DIY
- Ruffle Bag: Steve Madden
- Stretch Tank Top (worn as skirt): Victoria's Secret
- Reversible Opaque Tights: SPANX
- Studded Suede Loafers: Forever 21
DIY Cute Kitty Berret
Recreate the look with Carly's DIY Cute Kitty Beret tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
My style is a mix of ladylike chic with edgy rocker. Sometimes I go more buttoned-up lady, sometimes the all-black and shredded route.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Ooh, it's so hard to pick a fave! Usually what I love most comes from my yearly trips to Tokyo: my silk apron dress by As Know As (seen here), my convertible double-layered zip-up overalls dress by Jelly Garcia (now The Dress & Co. by Hideaki Sakaguchi (seen here), and my DIY's, like my rhinestone and chiffon-embellished tunic (seen here) or my draped skirt from a curtain valance (seen here).
Who are your style icons?
Kate Lamphear, Alexa Chung, Tilda Swinton, Marilyn Monroe, Susie Bubble.
Do you have any favourite designers?
So many! Alexander McQueen, Hideaki Sakaguchi, Alexander Wang, Rad Hourani, Balenciaga, FURFUR [Sugiru Furubashi], Romantic Standard Clothing, Vivienne Westwood...
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I love shopping online, or in Tokyo. Online I frequent ASOS.com, Topshop.com, Lulus.com, ChloelovesCharlie.com, Modcloth.com, and Choies.com. In Tokyo I'll always hit up Shibuya-109 and Parco Shibuya, make trips out to the As Know As flagship store in Shibuya and mocha, and spend time in LaForet Harajuku. Of course I'll check out Beams but the prices always scare me away!
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I make and customize at least half or more of what I wear. I hate paying full price for something, especially something trendy, and so even though I want to play with trends and have fun, I don't want to drop a lot of money on them. Making my clothes, or customizing and DIY'ing them, allows me to dabble in trends and be creative, without too much financial commitment. Plus it's fun and so rewarding to be able to put my personal stamp on what I wear!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Take inspiration from all sources around you: magazines, TV, the internet, other girls you see. Take it, mix it up, and make it your own. Wear a top as a skirt, a dress as a top, be silly, be fun, and don't ever be too afraid of what others think to enjoy yourself with fashion!