The Look

Ostrich Feather Coat, Banana Republic Scallop Striped Blazer, Vince Camuto Bootie (similar here), Zara Leather Leggings (similar here), H&M Striped Tee,  Miu Miu Sunnies

A Warm January Day on E Houston

After posting a DIY Varsity Sweatshirt tutorial, I have to show off my favorite varsity jacket. A year ago I stopped over at M&J and grabbed these letters...just to have...just in case I needed them for something. No more than a week later I was heat fixing them to my a new varsity jacket.

The Look

DIY Varsity Jacket (Same DIY tutorial as the Varsity Sweatshirt I made a month ago), Gray Tee, Zara Marble Moto Trousers, J.Crew Bracelet, Jennifer Zeuner Necklace, Zara Orange Shoes

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What to Wear: DIY Flannel Patchwork Denim (As Seen on The Style Line)

Excited to collaborate with an old friend on a new DIY for her website, The Style Line!

Inspired by Junya Watanabe AW13 Collection

Images Sourced from Vogue.co.uk

The Materials

Boyfriend Jeans (I got mine at Gap), Flannel Scraps, Fabric Glue, Scissor, Needle & Thread (if you'd like to further seal)

Cut scraps into random rectangles and squares

Lay the cut pieces onto denim, and arrange as you like

With a foam paint brush, cover the back of each patch in glue, lay onto the denim and press down. Make sure all corners are secure.

photos by Alana Slutsky

Visit The Style Line to check out my interview, where I share my background in the fashion industry, and why I'm so DIY-obsessed.

DIY The Perfect Gift: Cash Money Leather Pouch

The DIY

American Apparel Leather Pouch, Sharpie Gold Paint Marker (oil based)

Note: Practice makes perfect. Take your time and practice at least three times before putting the paint pen to leather.

Not feeling crafty? No worries. Check out some of my favorite leather pouches in the Buddha Shop!

DIY Varsity Sweatshirt

The DIY 

Grey Sweatshirt, Iron-on Varsity Letter (Mine is from the M&J Trimmings store on 38th and 6th but you can buy online here), Iron, Needle & Thread

The Look

Vintage Fur Coat, DIY Varsity Letter Sweatshirt, Zara Leather Leggings, Comme Des Garcon for Converse Sneakers, Coal Beanie

Stained to Perfection

Random findings at hardware stores often provide unexpected canvases, such as this Klein Tool pouch. I was able to bring the runway to reality with this canvas zipper pouch, and a black Stained by Sharpie marker. My Balenciaga-Inspired creation is now used to house my Sharpie collection, but would be fun to take out as well.

Klein Tool Pouch

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Stained by Sharpie

Studs and Zipper Tape also add a great touch, and can be found at your local craft store, on Amazon or of course, on Etsy.