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Ahh, the Cutout Trend: Another way for fashion to con us into overspending on something easily achieved for the cost of an Xacto knife. Cutout tees are everywhere at the moment. Do yourself a fave and don’t go snapping one up from H&M or Forever 21, for the best things in …keep reading Shirt Trends on the Cheap 
Think about it: If the same thing were In season after season, what excuse would we have to buy new crap? …keep reading How To: Rip Off Ripped Leggings 
Apparently, my word isn’t enough to convince some that an old pair of jeans + the serrated blade of a wine key = destroyed denim identical to that of the $200 ilk. …keep reading Distressed Denim Pics 
My first attempt at DIY destroyed denim resulted in two things: A damaged ottoman, and the gift of the damage-causing creation to my mother as penance. I fully intended on slicing up another pair for my own personal use with my Stanley Utility knife. I arrived back in New York after my weekend …keep reading Tools For Your DIY Arsenal 
Last week, I decided to finish up my homemade distressed jeans whilst vegging on my parents’ couch, and made the mistake of using Mom’s precious leather ottoman for leverage. Note to self: A Stanley Utility knife is sharp enough to cut through two layers of denim AND whatever’s on the other side. It probs …keep reading The Post Where Mom Steals My DIY Distressed Jeans 
I initially intended on wearing this Triumphant Ten-Dollar Tunic (by Reiss – word) as a dress, as it was def long enough to masquerade as such. When I tried it on in outside of an ill-lit dressing room, I noticed a serious problemo: The thing was see-through. Well, not on top …keep reading The Wifebeater Skirt Slip 
Ahh, the Glam Rock trend. While there’s no shortage of tips for DIY-ed distressed
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An oversized Piazza Sempione blazer gets cinched with a ribbon. An easy no-sew DIY apparel project. …keep reading DIY Fitted Blazer 
An oversized shirt gets a scissor happy makeover and becomes a cute fitted top. An exercise in no-sew DIY fashion. …keep reading How To Cinch an Oversized Top (Sans Sewing) 
A long floral vintage Ralph Lauren dress gets shortened into a cocktail dress and paired with black boots. Summer style goes badass. …keep reading Ridiculously Fun Party, Ridiculously Fun Outfit 
An erroneously purchased Forever 21 dress gets a makeover. Scissors work their magic on a muumuu. …keep reading Forever 21 Dress Makeover 
How to tone down a potentially slutty dress? Layer a preppy Ralph Lauren boatneck top underneath. DIY satin robe dress from Target. …keep reading Preppy Top, Scandalous Dress 
Elle magazine says bondage dressing is all the rage. DIY your own bondage dress with a beach coverup from Target and some old pairs of tights cut into strips. …keep reading The Art of DIY Bondage Dressing 
A generic cashmere sweater gets an 80s fashion makeover. Scissor it into a cropped off-shoulder top and layer it over a wifebeater tank for full 80s effect. …keep reading Scissored Cashmere Not A Crime 
A damaged Diane von Furstenberg dress gets a DIY makeover. Scissor it into a wrap top; pair with leggings or tights. …keep reading The Damaged DVF 
A five dollar oversized silk shirt gets a makeover. Trim with fabric glue and patterned material, and bam! A thrift store shirt becomes a cocktail dress. …keep reading DIY Dress, Sewing Optional 
Take a pair of scissors to that top before donating it to a thrift store. DIY makes potential closet castoffs worth a second look. …keep reading Upcycled Closet Castoffs |
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