Jacket update

Want to update an old jacket and give a fresh look? Look at these Balmain jackets. Update a pre-loved jacket with ribbon braiding, ribbon lace, buttons, spikes lace applique or even try some zari or brocade. 

photos from here

Or how about replacing old buttons with large new ones like this Mulberry jacket

Lace update

Love the lacey numbers in the Valentino spring 11 RTW collection. So very feminine and fairy like appeal. 

Elegance is the word

 Lace and Organza (probably)- so much of DIY appeal

A definite DIY possibility. Weekend mission - find a vintage lace blouse and dig out pearls and other supplies I already have. (photo scanned by my iphone from vogue Australia April '11 issue)

Other Lacey options Dolce and Gabbana Spring 11 RTW

Love the appeal of this Nina Ricci black lace dress

Inspiration Chanel

Saw this Chanel jacket (s/s 11RTW)  in Vogue Australia Magazine. So very DIYable. Getting my scissors, needles, beads/sequins or wool/thread ready. A trip down the local vintage shop is due too.

Photos scanned from Vogue Australia April, 11.

More photos from here (Chanel Spring 11 RTW)

Ombre

Love this Dries Van Noten ombré trench. Dip dye-anyone???


photo from here