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January 11, 2013

D.I.Y. ‘Leather’ Sleeve Denim Jacket


Turn your ordinary denim jacket into something a little more… well, extraordinary. It’ll only take you, like, half an hour. Try it! read more…

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Fashion
December 21, 2012

D.I.Y. Patchwork Army Jacket


If you’ve got an army jacket and a big scarf lying around… you’re golden! In 20 minutes your army jacket can gain, like, 10 cool points. read more…

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Fashion
December 7, 2012

D.I.Y. Denim Shirt With “Leather” Pockets

It’s a little bit country, and a little bit rock & roll! Try this super-simple D.I.Y. project, and ~jazz up~ your normal denim shirt in no time. read more…

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Fashion
November 16, 2012

D.I.Y. ‘Alexander McQueen’ Lace Smoking Slippers

They’re like Hugh Hefner’s shoes: GIRL EDITION. Inspired by Alexander McQueen. Twerq. read more…

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Fashion
November 2, 2012

D.I.Y. R13 Skinny ‘Leather’ Chap Jeans


Inspired by R-13′s Skinny Leather ‘Chap’ Jeans (as seen on Elin Kling and Rihanna) – we set out to make a pair ourselves. Giving the ~illusion~ of leather, screen-printing paint is super cheap and easy to apply. Also, the original pair retails for $820 – a bit of an investment, wouldn’t you say? read more…

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Fashion
October 19, 2012

D.I.Y. ‘Burberry Prorsum’ Studded Leather Gloves


Yeah, you may say the whole studding thing is a little played out – and usually we’d agree – but when we saw Burberry Prorsum’s Studded Leather Gloves ($711) we were, to say the least, ~into them~. So we made them, and it was easy, and now our hands are sassed up for fall. If you’re into them, here’s how you can make them, too: read more…

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Fashion
October 12, 2012

D.I.Y. Mosley Tribes Inspired Beaded Sunglasses


We’ve been more or less obsessed with Mosley Tribes’ Beaded Lyndel sunglasses since their 2010 release. Now completely unavailable, these babies retailed for a not-so-affordable $695. Anyhow, it’s never too late to get what you want, or, in our case, make what we want. So here’s how you can make a pair of these awesome tribal-looking sunnies for yourself. read more…

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Fashion
September 21, 2012

D.I.Y. Dannijo Inspired Ringbracelets / Ringlets / Brings / Racelets


Sporting the most modest of #armparty we’ve ever seen her in, Leandra ‘Man Repeller‘ Medine showed up at NYFW sporting THESE GUYS. What are they, you ask? Well, they’re bracelet-ring hybrids and they’re made by Dannijo and they’re wicked. We recreated some similar hand-spanning creations. And filmed it. So you can learn, too. read more…

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Fashion
September 14, 2012

D.I.Y. Rag & Bone Neon Stripe Skinny Jeans


Rag & Bone‘s Neon Stripe Skinny Jeans are just the perfect amount of neon to carry over for fall. Thing is, they ring in at $200 – which is not horrendously expensive, or anything. But if you’re trying to save your pennies, you can totally make them yourself. This is the easiest DIY, ever! read more…

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Beauty
May 11, 2012

60 SECOND HAIRSTYLE: The Low Bun

Now that you’ve mastered the faux ‘fro, @MatthewStylist & @AliyaJasmine will show you how to gather it down into a messy low bun. read more…

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