Kowloon flower markets

The Kowloon Flower markets in Hong Kong are some of the best ones I have ever been to. Although they lack the hipster and bagel element of Columbia Road, they definitely kick ass in the stuff-yourself-with-dim-sum-after department. Don't forget to shop my closet here.

DIY Flower Harness Underwear

How amazing and gorgeously textured are these flower encrusted harness bras? You could definitely make your own with the help of a bra, some plastic or silk flowers and a glue gun. I love it. If you haven't got a hot glue gun you should definitely invest - they are absolutely essential for DIY.

Images: Studded Hearts

DIY Side Split Dress

Have been doing a lot of research on what style of bodice to do for my side split dress - after getting some great feedback from you guys this week on the asymmetric style I made last weekend (so helpful, thanks!). This twisted cut out style is also so gorgeous... and DIYable? Watch this space...

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DIY Maxi Skirt and Midriff Top

This is SUCH a gorgeous maxi skirt. I love the gathered waistband and spare few inches at the top. So incredibly easy to make too. The cut off midriff top is very doable as well! And is that not the most beautiful hair ever?

Image: Studded Hearts

DIY Christopher Kane Inspired Tassel Earrings

Continuing the theme on from my recent Jil Sander inspired DIY maxi, I have been feeling very bright and neon recently. It probably helps that Hong Kong winter is pretty damn pleasant compared to London. I absolutely loved the Christopher Kane Spring Summer 11 collection and wanted to make something inspired by the brights. Neon accessories are particularly good if you want to get amongst the brights trend but dont want to go large on a dress or trousers. Found these tassels in a market and was instantly inspired. Bought some little earring studs and tied the tassels on. I can separate them in the future and just wear one colour, very versatile!

 

Wearing: DIY tassell earrings, vintage floral dress, tan sandals by river island.

Reader DIYs! Floral Headband

Adore this headband that Laraquela of My Boyfriend Hates this Dress made using the tutorial I blogged about here by Kasturi! It is so cute in the gorgeous floral pattern. Great work here, but I hear she burnt herself with the glue gun - the hazards of DIY.

Reader DIYs: DIY Flower Headband

Thanks for all your emails showing me all your fantastic DIYs! The lovely Katsuri of Amped + Dangerous (and my hometown Brisbane) sent me this gorgeous flower headband she made out of old t-shirts and a glue gun. It is so easy, simply cut circles and pinch with your fingers into flower shapes and then glue to a headband. Love it! Check out the DIY here on her blog.

DIY Charles Anastase Sheer Flower Dress

Ok so I don't suggest going out in JUST a sheer dress like this - particualrly not wearing massive granny pants underneath - but I adore the sheer dress with flowers peppered all over it. A sweet top/light jacket made like this would be a winner (cue mosquito netting and flowers from the pound store).

Image: Style.com

DIY Distressed Patchwork Denim Jacket

A patchwork denim waistcoat over a distressed jacket? Layer upon layer of DIY genius and inspiration! Floral patches are making my fingers tingle for DIY...

Image: In Search of Little Sadie

DIY Floral Chain Embellished Sunlasses

Love this. Great for festivals when you are likely to lose your sunglasses. Sunglasses + hot glue + a whole lot of chains + some sweet little plastic flowers = coolness.

Image: In Search of Little Sadie

Ps. I am doing a little DIY giveaway this weekend - so stay tuned! x

DIY Patchwork Jeans

I like the subtle mix of blues in the patches so they blend in with the jeans.

Images: Dirty Hair Halo

DIY Floral Midriff Top

Scissors + thrifted floral top = perfect summer wear!

Image: Tobacco and

DIY Denim Shorts with added floral fabric

Love the floral fabric on these shorts - add some over the waistband and hems of your denim cut offs for instant summer style update.

Image: TFS

DIY Carolines Mode Cut Shoulders

Love this Acne shirt on Stockholm Streetstyle's Caroline, the cut shoulders are such a lovely detail and a very very simple DIY.

Image: Carolines Mode

DIY - Flower Headband

Flower Headband from Peny Lane... so cool! Definitely putting this on my weekend project list.

Image: Peny Lane

DIY Christopher Kane Beaded Top by Style Bubble

Great DIY from Susie of Style Bubble. She used a thirfted top and painstakingly added some white beading in the same style as the Christopher Kane dresses (S/S 09 I think....?), concentrating the beading along the floral pattern of the top. Gorgeous! And so effective. See her post here.

Images: Style Bubble

DIY - The Finished Product - Bike Stripping and Painting

Have already posted about the bike restoration that I undertook (with a significant amount of help from the bf) here and thought it was high time I posted some photos. The bike used to be a kind of blue colour with heaps of stickers on it so I think it looks pretty nice. Haven't actually ridden the bike yet - have found myself too hungover at all the recent appropriate moments. Any day now though. I am a bit concerned that there are a few bolts and screws left over from the dismantling of the bike though.

DIY Flower Headbands...

The Cherry Blossom Girl has a great flower crown DIY. So Easy! Although When I make mine it will be a little sparser - like Lousie’s from Miss Pandora. Something to add to the DIY List.

Image Source: Cherry Blossom Girl/ Miss Pandora / Harper and Harley

DIY Six Six Sick '3D Flower Skirt

Ever since I saw the DIY Flower Skirt on Six Six Sick’s blog a year or so back, I have been obsessed with trying it for myself. It involves covering a skirt in a huge number of silk/plastic flowers that have been dipped in acrylic or resin paint. So Amazing! I think I will give it a go this weekend… Homebase here I come - with a looonnnng list! Although I think a black skirt with black laquered flowers would be more versatile.

Image Source: Six Six Sick