HIVER 2009/2010 Givenchy Covered Beaded, Feather Top DIY

Ok---I've got two tops (from ShopNBC, Lukastyle)in white that I intend to use as a
base for my take on a DIY Givenchy inspired top. I've got beads similar to these
shown on Ebay and also Ostrich Feathers from Ebay. I need to get a shoulder pad
for a feather base. Check back for my finished DIY.

eCOmbellishment----DIY GIVENCHY

These photos are from an Ebay auction for a beautiful Givenchy sweater/top. It's too small and I can't afford it so I'll attempt a DIY. I've ordered the black wrap sweater top from HSN and black onyx beads from Ebay ----the beads will take a while to get here. I'll post the final product after I get the goods and embellish the
top for my diy look.

Check back.

Comme DIY Garcons! Spring 2010

Shoulders out ----How to do it? Grab some interesting old clothes that are too small or perhaps have other issues. Cut out the shoulder part and a section of the
sleeve. Position onto an existing jacket/top/skirt, etc. whilest it's on a dress
form and stich it up! Easier said than done mon ami.....! Enjoy the greatness
that is Rei: http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/show/galleryimage.aspx/full-length-photos/id,8412?adTag=Fashion_ShowPhotos_Slideshow

LETTING GO

You know how lots of blogs show pictures of acquisitions? Like thrift scores and must have items for home or body? I'm planning to photo blog (PLOG?) things I'm letting go, as it's time to remake my home.....I need to make space. I'm sick of the excess. I've done this before, partially anyway. But the stuff has come back.....I've bought the junk back. (It's a sickness I know----) Mostly clothes. Five sizes of shirts, pants, sweaters, jackets coats (I've gained 10# a year for almost 10 yrs.) One elastic waisted silk skirt. Scarves, sewing patterns. Fabric. Crystals. Labels (yes, labels from clothes). Spools of thread. More needles than I can use in 10 lifetimes. These are small things but in abundance. Garlands. Miscellany. Magazines by the boatload. A whole room full of mounds of this stuff. I've already donated 40 black garbage bags to Goodwill. I've put freebies out on the curb: a mannequin, dinnerware, an oval wooden dining set with 6 chairs. A silk pillow (brand new). Sunglasses by D&G. Calvin Klein black sparkle sequin top NWT.
Emancipation commences. Stay tuned.

Look Ma ---No eyebrows!

Do try this at home.......

Ok it may not make you into a Lara Stone......but it is TOTALLY modern looking (chalk another one up for Carine R.) ---great for all hair colors. Alien sex appeal. Very futuristic. A trademark look for the 2010's??? Especially wicked cool with black eye-make up.

I suggest Sally Hansen facial bleach. Be careful around your eyes. Follow the directions, natch.

Lookout Planet Earth! (photo's from Style.com, Calvin Klein and Vogue Paris)

Something knocked me out' the trees

''Cover me, darling please

Hey hey hey,

Monkey, monkey, monkey

Don't you know when you're going to shock the monkey

hey hey

Fox the fox

Rat on the rat

You can ape the ape

I know about that

There is one thing you must be sure of

I can't take any more

Darling, don't you monkey with the monkey

hey hey hey,

Monkey, monkey, monkey

Don't you know you're going to shock the monkey

hey hey

shock the monkey''
by Peter Gabriel (natch)

This reminds me totally of what Margiela has done with hair/wig clothing and I'm inspired to do my own rendition (since I have not access to either physically or financially the originals.) I've ordered two black wigs from Ebay (totally Angelina Jolie in ''Salt''). I'll add the black wig photos shortly. I will attach them to a plain black silk T. You will drool

with envy when you see it! I assure you! Stay tuned.

COVER ME

GIVE ME GIVENCHY

Frickin gorgeous! And unaffordable! Can the last ones be a DIY??? Perhaps with silk T's from Wintersilks (wintersilks.com) as a base with plastic or glass beads sewn under the T? Additional silk T's to make the loose coiled and dangling pieces?