In order to fill a creative void at certain times, I've ventured into a store and purchased materials in order to make my own custom jewelry.
DIY Shoe Chains
Materials purchased from clearance necklaces at Nordstrom
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Flower necklace
Material purchased at Michaels Craft Store
How do you feel about buying custom handmade one-of-a-kind items? Is it high on your fashion must haves? Do you consider it like buying custom art from a local artist? Or do you strictly buy fashion items from retailers?
Here are some of my favorite designers/DIY bloggers:
Thank you for including me, Sing! =D
ReplyDeleteI have a mantra, "I buy what I can and make what I can't." Aside from that, I'd rather support an indie/local artist. It's rare that I buy stuff from retail stores (nothing bad, sometimes I just don't like the materials).
I buy wherever, but I like things that are one (or few) of a kind. Over the years, I have bought lots of accessories from vendors at festivals...a couple of them have even made unique pieces for me. I just bought some stuff from a craft market here in Brazil...the stuff is easy to find here, but is rare in the US.
ReplyDeleteBecause I have tons of stuff, and much of it old, I am starting to re-purpose my accessories. I am not particularly crafty, but blog surfing has helped me get more creative! I will be blogging about my "re-designs" in the future...
Awesome DIY projects! It's such a satisfying feeling to tell people you made something yourself.
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i love these DIY projects! it's so much fun to reinvent something in your wardrobe. the shoe chains are really great. ~joelle
ReplyDeleteWow now this look just like the Lavin heels. I also love the necklace...
ReplyDeleteThose are Banana Republic platform pumps I got on clearance last year for $17! Beat that Lavin. haha
ReplyDeleteI make my own clothes, I have tried jewelery and I love buying the one off from little outlets.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that necklace. Getting something I know is unique makes it so much better for me. Check out my store, I think you'd really like it!
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oooo, what a good idea with the chains on the shoes. Very Lanvin!
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