A Culturista DIY

[Elizabeth and James bracelet]

Ever since Elizabeth and James' new line came out for Spring-we have been thinking about it. They have this really cute wood beaded bracelet/necklace that I decided to make one inspired by it. Instead of the $150 price tag it probably cost around 10-15 dollars to make.

Materials:
You need a pack of small wood beads (using 40)
8 cone shaped beads
elastic invisible thread
1 crimp bead
Sissors
Crimp tool OR flat nosed tool

Directions:

I decided to use more ethnic looking cone shaped beads instead of the simple and modern ones from Elizabeth and James. But first you need to cut out your thread to 26 inches. Then you start beading---add 10 wood bead and then insert two cone shaped beads (little side facing each other) Once you get to the end you take your crimp bead, thread it through one side and then thread the other side into it--so it creates and x shape. Pull it as tight as you can. Then take your crimp tool or flat nosed tool and flatten or crimp the bead. Cut the remaining ends off and you're done! So easy!

Fashion trend: Studs + DIY Studding

Roberto Cavalli Studded leather bag
2,380.00

Right now the Culturistas cant get enough of this studding trend! But most of us can't afford crazy designer prices. So here are the best Do-It-Yourself studding projects from some fabulous bloggers:

This fab DIY is based on the studded Balmain Blazer.
From Maison Des Reveries

An awesome studded handbag from the awesome Park and Cube blog. Check out how to do it here: Park and Cube

A great studded and bleached denim project from
Brook and Lyn

Dying for these DIY tights!

[Rodarte SS 09]


The tights featured at the Rodarte SS 2009 Collection are pretty amazing. What's more amazing is a DIY version that looks just as fab. Pictured below is Park & Cube's version--which you can see is quite spiffy.


[Photo via Park & Cube]

What you’ll need: Cutting board, ruler, a fabric marker, scalpel or fabric scissors, pattern, a pair of leggings, and patience.

Here are her fabric choice suggestions:

Fabric tips: I chose elastic/semi-shiny leggings… Well, If you want to add another 5 hours sealing off the edges with a candle, don’t get them. Rodarte obviously had theirs laser-cut, so there’s no beating that. Also avoid cotton leggings as well - mucho fray and no easy way of seal. The best would be semi-thick material (faux leather or semi-shiny) which doesn’t have too much elasticity.

Too much elasticity may end up making the diamonds look like round holes which is just a glorified fishnet.

Check out
Park & Cube for all the instructions and diamond shape pattern.