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Tights as accessories? yup.DIY Sequined Tights!

November 2, 2011

Accessories, plural of accessory;

  1. A thing that can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.
  2. A small article or item of clothing that is carried or worn to complement a garmet or outfit.

I Love Accessories. Adding an accessory or accessories to any outfit can immediately ( and a lot of the time cost efficiently) transform it, for the better!

Another thing I love are sequins! Sequins add dazzle ( and a slight eccentric demeanor; a little eccentricness never hurt anyone…think Little Edie, Grey Gardens…looooove her)!

But sequins are tricky, you must wear them appropriately. Sequins on jeans…no. Sequins on vintage sweaters, adorned on vintage purses, or tights….YES!

The holidays, Christmas and News Year’s specifically, are the perfect time to slip into something shimmery!

Perfect Holiday Outfit Hands Down= Little Black dress with sequined tights

Aren’t they Beautiful!?!  Sequined tights were walking up and down both Doo.Ri and Zac Posen runways.

Gimme, gimme you say?

Make them yourself!

What you need:

  • Tights or knee highs from Goodwill
  • Sequins in differing shapes, sizes and colors
  • fabric glue
  • You could spice this up and sew on shimmery beads as well!

How to:

  • Stuff the tights with paper or something that will prevent the glue from seeping through and gluing the tights together!
  • Pick out the sequins and glue!
  • Let dry…do NOT wash!
  • Pair with the perfect little black dress and heels!

Ta da! Pretty, Pretty!

Brit

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DIY: Ann Taylor Loft Inspired Ribbon Necklace

August 10, 2011

Since entering the wonderful world of the workforce I’ve developed a passionate love for all things Ann Taylor Loft. Like my love of home accessories, I feel quite the same about outfit accessories and nothing says fun and professional like a good ole Ann Taylor Loft Ribbon Necklace.

I never buy anything from Ann Taylor Loft, or anywhere really, at full price. They are continuously having great sales and I am always able to easily find something I like. However, I have noticed that the jewelry rarely goes on sale or low enough to a price that I am willing to pay for it; it’s Ann Taylor Loft not David Yurman.

I was “stoked” to say the least when I found this tutorial on how to MAKE your OWN Ann Taylor Loft Inspired Ribbon Necklace and, as usual, at a price you can’t beat.Check out below for instructions:and here is the perfect song to get your crafty onWe used to wait; Arcade fire

Things you will need:

1. Wide chain: Craft store

2. Ribbon color of your choice

3. Vintage pins or brooches from Goodwill

4. 2 Jump Rings: Craft store

5. 1 clasp; Craft store

6. Pliers

Step one: Run your ribbon through the chains. You can alternate every other chain link or every couple. Do it however you like!

Step two: Use pliers to open up the jump rings. Hook a jump ring on each side of the necklace; tie ribbon to the jump ring.

Step three: close one jump ring using the pliers. Attach clasp to other jump ring using pliers.

Step four: Pin your brooches on and add a cute ribbon bow.

Idea inspired by collegefashion.net

Spice it up: Use lace and pearls to weave through the thick chain!

Enjoy

- Brit

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