DIY: Studded Snakeskin Clutch

All right, enough with the suspense! Here it is! This is the DIY clutch that I have hinting about in the previous 2 posts. I'm so happy that I finally completed this project, after planning it for a year. Maybe I am exaggerating, but I got the idea of making a snakeskin clutch a year ago. That was when I bought the pink snakeskin skirt in a thrift shop for just $4. This year, I finally got down to finalising the design that I want for the clutch and putting my plan into action. 

Flaw: Imperfect corner

Flaw: Imperfect closure at the corner

I have to say that I am a little disappointed in the end-product. Firstly, the clutch is smaller than what I initially wanted because I realised that the skirt is not as big as I originally thought. Secondly, there are some flaws here and there due to my amateur sewing skills. Moral of the story: DRAW A CUTTING DRAFT NEXT TIME.

Nevertheless, I am still proud of it (am I contradicting myself?) because it is, after all, my baby. :)

I planned on writing a tutorial but then the sewing process simply got really complicated as I tried to figure out a way to cut the pieces and sew them properly together. So, there's no real tutorial but I took many pictures of the process. Hopefully the pictures will be able to give you an idea of what to do/what I did! :)

Inspiration board (via)

Before: A large skirt!

LOVE THE TEXTURE

Used a Japanese magazine as measurement for the size of the clutch

Cut out the pieces for the clutch (including a lining!)

Close-up of the pieces

After a bit of struggle......... tadaaa!

Added the magnetic clasp and then moved on to adding the studs

Created holes with my seam ripper to insert the studs

Studs :)

So.... that's all I have to say for now. What do you think of the clutch? :D

DIY INSPIRATION: Studs and Skins

Studs and Skins by gwenstella

Here's the inspiration board for my most recent DIY project. I will be writing a blog post about it soon. Stay tuned! ^_^


Hint: It has something to do with an envelope clutch and shiny studs.

Pretty in Pink

Yes, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the 80's cult classic by John Hughes. But this post is not about all the pretty clothes worn by Andie (Molly Ringwald), the boyish good looks of Blane (young Andrew McCarthy) or the unforgettable dance moves by the Duck Man (Jon Cryer). Maybe I can talk about all that in another post in the future. But for now, I am just going to talk about how I've been rather 'inspired' by the colour pink lately. Yes, for some reason, the colour pink has creeped into my life...

Lip Smacker Balm (Cotton Candy flavour). I am lip balm junkie because my lips are always dry, regardless of the season. I feel like licking my lips all the time with this, because it's just too tasty. It comes with a lip gloss too (in the background), and that tastes like ... glucose. HAHA. BUT! It's not very moisturising and there's no SPF value. I am not likely to get a Lip Smacker product again...

Rimmel Nail Polish, $2.33, on sale. I don't usually buy nail polish by big brands like Sally Hansen/Maybelline/Rimmel/OPI, but this was on sale and the price was close to the usual cheap $2 ones that I get from the pharmacy. :)

Kids watch, $5, on sale. A good pair of watch for uni. Also, a great addition to any arm party!

Friendship bracelet, DIY. Ok, this is not EXACTLY a bracelet, because it's too short to be one. Well, it might still become one if I attach a long chain or something. I did this on a whim and I haven't really decided what I want to do with it. I may make it into something else! (i.e. NOT a bracelet)

Pink denim, $14.95, on sale. I can't believe how cheap this pair of denim is. I can't believe that they fit me well! I have never really found a good pair of jeans that fit me well because I have bottom-heavy. I wouldn't say that this pair of jeans fit me perfectly, but it's good enough! More importantly, I uploaded this picture on the Westfield shopping page on Facebook and won a $50 gift card! Oh yeah oh yeah~ Lucky~ P.S.: Westfield is a chain of shopping malls in Australia

Salmon skirt, $14.95. I bought this salmon skirt using the $50 gift card. It sits about 1 inch below the waist and does not fit snugly. I wish it sat right on the waist instead. I'll see how it goes. I can always alter it if I want to! :)

And.... last but not least... a set of pink velvet tracksuit. Judge me for all you like, but I think this set of tracksuit is AWESOME. I couldn't help it. The jacket and pants were just $3.50 each (i.e. $7 in total). There were pink, sapphire blue and black. Black is boring. Blue is not my colour. So... I opted for pink. All I need now is a chihuahua in my arms... (P.S.: Of course I'm not going running in this tracksuit. I don't go running at all...)


Oh oh!!! And also, I have been working on something... Here's a sneak preview... It's still not complete. Hopefully I'll be able to write a post about it soon! :D

That's the end of the pink vomit post. So, what colour has been inspiring you lately?

Capsule Wardrobe NUMBER 1 - Part 2 of 4

In case you missed it: Capsule Wadrobe NUMBER 1 - Part 1 of 4


30 outfits from 5 tops, 5 bottoms, and 3 jackets...


Hi everyone! I'm back with my second part of my first capsule wardrobe. Frankly speaking, I can't wait for this capsule wardrobe to be done. I am actually very very tempted to abandon this project. The clothes for this capsule wardrobe were selected in the final days of winter and I totally forgot to take spring's weather and colours into consideration. So here I am, still dressing in winter's colours and clothes, braving the crazy warm and windy spring in Sydney. :(


On a happier note, I have finally recovered from the horrible cough and flu. Life is good again.

For those who only recently started following my blog/ didn't notice/ completely forgot... that chambray skirt that I wore in ELEVEN, TWELVE, THIRTEEN and SIXTEEN is something I refashioned from a shirt I thrifted. The DIY tutorial for the skirt can be found here. 


All right, that's all for now!


P.S.: Uni break week is coming!!!

DIY INSPIRATION: House of Holland's Granny Square Scarf

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I have never tried making a granny square because I was never able to decide on what I want to create with those granny squares. I thought of making a bag, a vest, a placemat... but oh boy, I never realised how good granny squares look as a scarf. I hate how runway shows and fashion designers make simple and possibly overlooked crochet items/knitwear look so chic.


I did a quick search for patterns to make granny square scarves on Ravelry and found this and this to be highly similar in terms of design. If you have never made a granny square and are not quite sure how to, there's a comprehensive tutorial with videos here.


Now I am itching to make a granny square scarf... What about you?


To view the complete collection by House of Holland, visit their website here.