Monday, May 10, 2010

NDOTD 1/25... AAAND a DIY! aren't you lucky ;)

NDOTD (No Denim Of The Day) 1/25... damn this challenge already! i didn't wanna go out today lolz i wanted to stay inside and DIY every t-shirt i owned (after reading about this DIY on Fran Jayy's lovely blog) but just for youuuuu suckas... i got dressed :) and i had to go eat dinner & pick up sum necessities from the stoh' too... so yeah... blah...

[i was contemplating between the shirt tucked in or not... now that i look at it i kind of like the tucked in better even though it makes my torso look awkward hahaha <3 the awkward... well this was the final say...]
[cropped denim jacket - Faith 21 ($28), striped tee - old navy ($7 i think, on sale), black Free People skirt - thrifted, black leggings & simple skinny black headband - beauty supply/clothing store, necklace - island plus, big silver ring - charlotte russe ($4), big black jewel heart ring - gift (not visible)]


so while perusing a new blog i found (The Frantic Dreams of You're Modern Day Giant) i came across a DIY she's doing that she got from another blog i follow (Childhood Flames) for this awesomely simple/fun/grungy/did i mention awesome?! shredded tee! here's Camille's version (the simple v-neck, she also does a tank top in her tutorial video)

i was kind of confused on how to start the whole thing but i found this video that really simplifies it for anyone else who wants to try this

supplies:
- a knitted tee shirt or tank or anything! as long as its knitted (everyone keeps saying this doesn't work on woven fabrics, i have no technical knowledge so im just taking their word for it lolz)... and thats all!

here are my results, it looks almost like a mix between soft lace and cheese cloth... from far away lolz (i tested it out on an old von dutch (ugh) tee i had and when it turned out really well i did it on a t-shirt that i had turned into a muscle beach tank (you know big giant arm holes) down the center of the back... can't wait to wear this at the beach! i wanted it straight down the middle of the back but because of the fabric it veered to the side lolz... still looks kinda cool tho ;) i wanna make one that looks like Camille's, on a simple white v-neck all down the side)




8 comments:

  1. Cool!
    Love your outfit girly.

    bonjourgazel.blogspot.com

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  2. Cute outfit, so has all the qualities I look for...cute, comfy and casual. I know you can do a great job with your NDOTD, don't get discourage! You can do it!!!

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  3. yes, ive been wanting to do this for years! so lazy! lol can't wait to see it on you.
    -gabi

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  4. good luck with the challenge! I know I can't do a no denim challenge, I live in mines. hehe.

    Oh and the DIY shirt is hot!! I was thinking about doing it too, but don't know how it would hold up when I wash it. hmp! let me know how that turns out. :)

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  5. I love shredding tee shirts. The more you do the faster you get. Owning a seam ripper helps too.

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  6. great challenge! good luck! :D you can do it! you look great! :D

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  7. FUN! I'm going to have to try this out!

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  8. @Gazel - thank u thank u hunny :)

    @Cid - thanks! yeah im tryina look at my closet differently and be a little more inventive with my wardrobe lolz

    @Linda - yeah thats the way i feel now that im in the challenge... i miss my jeans sooooo much lolz... Camille (from Childhoodflames.blogspot.com) says that its actually pretty strong even after the shredding so it should be okay in gentle cycle (but i probably wouldnt try it unless it was 100% cotton) im probably gonna stick to hand washing and line drying mine :) you should totally try it!

    @theF&SonF - i love it too now! lolz i did pretty well w/out one :)

    @Jennifer - thanks babe! :D

    @LaLa - yay! u should... its a bit addicting tho lolz i was shredding everything in sight the other night hahahaha

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