as my obsessive compulsion to enhance tired jackets and coats has been fairly well-documented, you can believe i'm always on the lookout for new spruce routes...
thanks to marc jacobs' fall 2009 cape (below), i'm imagining something involving plus-size studs, lacquered with pastel nail polish:
i'm also loving the new fall ornaments at mathew williamson (left) and carolina herrera (right), and feel certain i can find similar antique appliques to repurpose:
no matter your crafting dexterity, there's a DIY here for you. why not simply wear a brooch on an unexpected location, like your hip pocket, or replace your buttons with extra-large beads ~ like this lovely riding coat from lanvin fall 2006 (below)?
17 comments:
Simple, yet effective ideas, love it! :)
xx
These look super cool on the runway but... I feel like attempting this myself would be a slippery slope into tacky/dowdy/crazy neighbor lady always talking to herself.
I've been reading blogs for quite a while now and I guess you're the first one who really inspires me to change sth.
I've got this green H&M coat, cute but after two winters a bit boring.
I think I'll start the beginners way and excange the green buttons for wooden ones.
always an inspiration lady.
how amazing is that mathew williamson. le sigh.
Oh, yay! I might really sew different buttons on my black coat. Awesome ideas :)
You are always inspiring! I gave you a blog award. You can check it out on my site.
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I didn't really like Marc Jacobs last season, (Spring 09) but I LOVED this season. You are so right, sparkle and shimmer always win! I love everything you put in this post. Awesomeness.
all these embellishments are beautiful. getting some ideas...
I love your outfits. They're inspiring <3.
Love the jewels on capes! Can't wait to see your own take on this.
Oh so clever, I love these ideas!
you're so sr=tylish.
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Hey!
I love your blog! I am a big fan of glitz and embellishments as well! If you get a chance, check out my blog!
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Thanks!
-E
its refreshing to see someone in the fashion industry so openly embrace the D.I.Y. mentality, like "ordinary" folks like me!
I love the idea of wearing a brooch in an unexpected place!
thank you G.for your comment on my blog, you are too kind! is only a feeble attempt to imitate you ... which for me is impossible, you are too creative and brilliant!
I love jackets.
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