that won item

I cleaned out of closet (for those who didn't read my last post) and I feel like a weight has been lifted. It's crazy that way. In light of doing this I made a pack with myself not to buy any new clothes until the new year. Well, I of course had to do one more purchase.

 

I was in Forever 21, window shopping pre-say, when I found myself in the men's section where I found these camouflage pants. Why not? They fit like an ideal skinny boyfriend jean (duh! They are men's pants) and I have been looking for a great army print jeans. So there.

  

NOW! Let's see if I can last until the new year without buying any new clothes. If you want, try the challenge out with me.

Shoes (Macy's) x Pants (Forever 21 - Men's)

Tank Top (H&M) x Hoodie (Topshop - Men's)

Necklace (Target) x Jacket (Salvation Army)

sew again

I have found myself in yet another a closet funk.

It's gotten so bad I cleaned out my closet, nearly cutting my content into half. I am either selling items or donating them to Goodwill (Let's hope I don't re-buy any items. A truly embarrassing mishap for a guttersnipe like myself.)

Surprising the fall clean out has helped out a lot but I haven't had time or inspiration to style any posts. So, sorry folks!

However, for those who follow my Instagram know that I've been adding new pieces to my closet by making them myself. I've turned my old bedroom into my studio and all it takes is putting an episode of Project Runway on.

 

I've been trolling the good old internet for some future DIYs. I've realized there are a lot items that coast ridiculous amounts of money that can easily be made.

DIY: Gem Detailed Beanie

I was at H&M looking through their Fall Collection and buying some much needed basics. (H&M is my favorite store when I shop first hand. It's also the ideal place for basics like tees, hoodies, leggings, and what not)

While I was there I noticed these great beanies with gems, studs, and jeweled details. I really liked the trend and thought they were cute, however this guttersnipe knows better.

 

I know I can make this myself and so can you. That way, you can styled it and design it however you please.

I picked up a grey beanie for a buck at the dollar store, grabbed some crystal gems and good glue from the fabric store. Three simple ingredients.

For my design I went for a kind of "faded" look. A ombre like pattern if I may. All you need to do is place the gems where ever you like, glue, press lightly, and then let it dry. Just that easy.

      

Then my favorite part of any DIY: Wear it & Share it!