5 Trendy Chokers to have this Fall!

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Fall is pretty much here and I decided it was time to up my choker collection. Top 3 things you should know about me? I have a shoe addiction, lipstick addiction + more recently, a choker addiction!This DIY project was super fun, super simple and super affordable. For just $5 I was able to create five unique chokers. Some of the fabric + materials I had already, but what I needed to purchase came out to around 5 bucks. Wanna try it? Check out my video tutorial at the end of this post.What you'll need:dscn17755 fab chokers :dscn1772Velveteen + Glitter Glamdscn1777Distressed Denim + Glamourousdscn1776Lovely Lacedscn1778Check out my video tutorial here!Xoxo,Kelsley  

SWIMSUIT REVAMP

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FotorCreatedI'm not the biggest fan of letting go of clothes or shoes in good condition. So instead of tossing my simple, black swimsuit, I decided to give it a DIY makeover. Wanna try it? This is what you'll need.Mesh fabric (or the fabric of your choosing)PinsThreadFabric cutting scissors (regular scissors work too, just be careful)ChalkSewing Machine (alternative, elastic thread to sew by hand)A helping hand and you're ready to go!Step One:Make sure that you try on your swimsuit before making drastic cuts, it's better to be safe than sorry. While your swimsuit it on, mark with the chalk where you would like to cut on the front and back of the swimsuit. (This is where the helping hand comes in handy, haha, hand-y)DSCN1603Step Two:Fold the swimsuit in half and secure the front and back layer with a pin so that it doesn't move while you cut. For the bottom section of your swimsuit you want to angle your cut upwards to create a nice silhouette for the swimsuit. **Be sure to leave the sides of the swimsuit attached, we will remove them later.IMG_4147IMG_4150Step Three:Try on your swimsuit for the second time and ensure that you are satisfied with your cuts. Keep on the swimsuit and cover the open areas with your mesh fabric. It is best to measure how much mesh you will need with the swimsuit on being that the swimsuit's fabric is nylon and stretches to your body's shape!IMG_4153Step Four:Once the mesh fabric is cut, you want to secure it with pins to the swimsuit, making sure that the mesh fabric is on the inside of the and now you're ready to sew! Step Five:Be sure to switch to a zig zag stitch and align your swimsuit appropriately underneath the sewing machine needle. Also tug a little at the fabric as it is sewing.IMG_4158Attach all four sides/pieces and try on (repetitive, I know) your swimsuit once more before you cut off the side fabric. If you are satisfied, you may cut the sides off and secure your swimsuit with a second stitch.Viola! There you have it. A new redefined, sexy swimsuit!DSCN1641DSCN1640DSCN1639If you'd like a video tutorial of how to make this suit, then check it out here. DIY Mesh SwimsuitXx,Kelsley

DIY: Hand-Sew Fashion Top #NYFW

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Everyone knows that you have to be fabulously fashionable for NYFW! Not wanting to spending $$ on a completely new outfit for the shows, I decided to make a shirt that was inspired from a photo on IG. So with a little thread, some scissors, an $8 button up and a $1 sweater I created this top! (Be sure to click the link at the bottom to see how it was done)

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For a detailed step by step process click here and watch the video on Youtube!

Xoxo, 

Kelsley