Saturday, June 12

trying my hand at diy..

let me warn you first by saying that i am probably one of the least creative person in the planet. but before all the career updates that happened last week, i decided to try my hand at diy-ing my old things just to keep me busy.

i have acquired so many shirts from the past, that shredding them was my best option. the shredding technique/style must have been so last season already, but what the heck, right?

get some scissors and a tee

cut the ends

start picking out the threads

continue shredding until desired shape, length, size

the less perfect it is, the more raw it looks

also, remember the package i got here? well it turns out that it's from new york design shop. they sent me a canvas tote and some ribbon pins/appliques to play with. i would have to say that they have amazing materials for your diy pleasure. plus, they have tutorials on how to use their stuff.

this ribbon that i got had pins at the back so i can easily attach them to anything. it totally ups the cute factor of any piece! hahaha! a pair of flats + ribbons = cute cute cute!

joe fresh flats, nyds ribbons


i tried to incorporate my diy stuff into one outfit today so i wore the shredded tee with a plain black skirt and pinned the ribbon and another brooch in front.

outfit: diy shredded tee and skirt from divi

forever 21 brooch, nyds ribbon & tote bag

and this is what happens because i use my self timer to take photos! major bloopers with some hair flipping, what?! hahaha!




Comment of the Day: The Petite Blogger
cute outfit! love the skirt!!! and loving ur diy shredded tee... ive tried this before and i gave up! :(

oh no! why did you give up?! im positive that anyone can do it. i don't have any sewing/artistic skills but i managed to do something out of my old tee.
oh and btw, thanks to all those who commented on my post regarding the job opportunities i've been handed. i really hope for the best this coming week! :D wish me luck!

37 comments:

  1. awesome diy. love the bag i LOVE diys lol!! Good luck with the jobs too!! its like life goes from 0 - 60 in a matter of days or sometimes hours.

    xoxo enjoy your weekend

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  2. You look so cute and happy!!

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  3. Great idea on the T-shirt! It looks awesome on u... hope I'll be able to do that.

    ascensionstyle.blogspot.com

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  4. i love this diy post!!!! now i have an urge to shred a shirt. i used to just have an urge to shred paper (i always wanted one of those mechanical paper shredders) :P

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  5. Cute outfit. I love that DIY shirt.

    Those shoes are adorable. Love bows.

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  6. i remember the shredding technique. i was gonna try it but it looked like it took so much patience and time--two things i didn't have at the time hehe, but it looks like you've done a good job with it! are you done with it? or are you gonna shred more? :)

    ps. i am in love with the bow pins (obviously!) hehe. i should think of pinning some of mine to a pair of flats :)

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  7. Love the shredded shirt look! Haha I don't think I'd have the patience to shred a shirt though. Cute tote too, and I love how you added the bows to your flats :)

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  8. Those shoes are so adorable!

    Your blog makes me smile,
    girlwiththeflower.blogspot.com

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  9. Great post! Love the DIY elements. <3

    -Dyanna Pure
    www.thesfstyle.com

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  10. seriously. the diy is super cool. and the flats with the ribbon is just super pretty, you're too creative!
    love,vdcouture

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  11. Wow great DIY!! the shredded tea is soo amazing.
    i love NYDS

    xx

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  12. Thanks for the comment! Yes, it is hard to find the perfect job, but I'm sure we will find it soon! Btw, I LOVE your flats! The bows are so cute. They would go great with this Forever21 necklace, Pearlescent Bow Necklace
    $6.80 http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_necklace&product_id=1077473798&Page=1

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  13. i am loving what you did with that top!! i think i want to try this out myself!! looks hard though, so i hop i can do it as good as you!! and those bows are super cute!! loving the whole outfit too btw :)

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  14. Wow you are amazing! I love how you did those DIYS. :) I wish I could do them myself. Good job!

    http://aviatorshades.blogspot.com

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  15. Those flats are adorable!!! :)) Love it so much!

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  16. I want to try shredding my shirts too! :) Nice one!

    Melai
    Style and Soul

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  17. well done on the diy..it sure does take patience:) the bow is super cute too!

    eclectic du jour

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  18. Wow, I really like what you did with your shirt, I would've never guessed you can do stuff like that with your old shirts. o.0
    And that cute bow on flats - LOVE it!!!

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  19. At first I was skeptical about that detailing on the shirt. Then I saw a pic of you standing sideways. I must admit the shirt does look rather nice. Very interesting concept and it looks lovely on you.
    I loooooooooooooooooove being able to add little accessories to shoes. The ribbons are a nice idea as well. Can't wait for my NYC trip, I'm hoping to find lot's of cute accessories for my clothes.

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  20. You know what you are so creative missy! I loven them alll <3 freeking great post :D:D xxx Keep in touch.
    KimboxKimboxKimboxKimbox

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  21. I think you did a great job with your DIY attempt! I think someone is more creative than she gives herself credit for!

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  22. Cool tee ! I love this outfit ! Cute shoe s!
    Kiss

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  23. Love what you did with your shoes!
    And the tshirt is very rocknroll ;)
    xxx

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  24. Hi Sybli! Thank you :) They are images I googled and also found on Photobucket.com. Glad you love them! Love your blog too missy! I'm all about the DIY projects. So precious. xo!

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  25. omg i can't believe you picked out all those threads!! amazzzzzles!

    keep up the fun DIY. love it.

    xoxox
    Suzy

    http://RossmoreLA.com

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  26. hello lovely!! thanks for your sweet comment!

    I have to tell you that I admire your creativity and crafty-ness... I am horrible when it comes to diy's! I start and never finish :(

    i need to establish more patience!! You have inspired me! I am going to get to work on a couple DIY's I have in mind! :):)

    ari
    http://lacatrinadelamoda.blogspot.com/

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  27. U styled ur DIYS perfectly hun!! Luv it! xx

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  28. SOOO CUTE darling!! love your d-i-y's. i can never do them. the only things i can do to my clothes:

    sew buttons...letters...ribbons...

    rip jeans

    cut old jeans to shorts

    rip my shirts / cut the sides off.

    lol.

    ps: thank you for the lovely comment! i've been busy with dancing. i barely have any outfit posts anymore!

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  29. urgh, I would never have the patience to shred a tee :p But good job, Sybil! I'm sure that took awhile to shred :)

    But I'm so in love with those glittered bow pins :D what a great way to spice up a pair of plain flats :D

    www.monochromachic.com

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  30. High five on the shredded tee! I'm a sucker for a good DIY ;)

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

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  31. love the DIY!!! really nice idea!! Im gonna try that for sure:)

    Loving your shoes too btw,
    they're reallllly cute:)
    always Love some nice flats!

    Love,
    FashionFabrice

    Please visit & follow if you like:)

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  32. The shredding on the shirt is awesome!! and the bows on your shoes are adorable!! Love it. GREAT DIYs!

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  33. LOVE the home made things! You're creative that's awesome!

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  34. that's what I'm working on right now.
    I've realized that it takes hours to get it done but is still fun!

    thank you for the comment by the way<3

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  35. that's crazy!! :)) u deserve a prize for the shirt!

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