Bustier/Crop Top-- DIY

Recently Crop Tops and Bustier Style tanks have been seen everywhere from Urban Outfitters to American Eagle. I love this look but have difficulty sparing much money on such little fabric...I decided to opt for a cheap DIY and was happy with the results.

I started off with this cheap Lace Tube Top I managed to find at Rue 21 for a whopping $5. Some of the other supplies I needed were...

Some sort of Lace or Fabric trim to make the Strap. A basic thread/needle & Studs, Beads, or any kind of Charms you can get your hands on to add some sass. I attached mine using a glue gun, I know this is a easy way out but my sewing skills are pretty sad so I will definitely be hand-washing this baby. 

Step 1-- I hand sewed the straps on using some black thread. I wanted to make mine a halter so I sewed the straps on the left and right side of the front and made sure to keep the fabric xtra-long to later cut in the center, so I could tie a bow.

Step 2-- I cut the center of the Lace Fabric so each strap was equal in length. This way I can tie the halter easily and get add a feminine touch with the bow in the back.

Step 3-- I added the studs in a funky pattern to add some edge to my Bustier/Crop Top. Like I said I used a glue gun, but if you have the sewing skills more power to ya, go ahead and sew away...

Step 4-- The length on the tube top hit right at my hips, so I chopped off about three-four inches at the bottom to make the top land right at my waist. I'll most likely pair this top with high-waisted shorts so I assumed this fit would be most flattering.

There you have it, a funky versatile Bustier/Crop Top. These were two different styles I put together. The first is a little more casual & the second is more of a going out look.

I cannot wait to wear this one out at Sixth Street in Austin, TX!

Summer Staple-- White Jean DIY

A classic piece every woman should include in her Summer Season wardrobe is a pair of White Skinny Jeans. White Jeans are a statement themselves so it leaves very little fuss when picking the right accessories and shoes to pair them with. White Jeans can be dressed up with wedges, or simply dressed down with classic nude flats. With pastels being seen just about everywhere, the color palette this Summer compliments White Jeans more than ever. Here is a quick DIY to transition your favorite fitting Winter Jeans into White Summer Must-Haves...

Supplies:

Typical Clorox Bleach 

Measuring Cups (1 1/4 cups or 3/4 cups*)

Any color Denim

*If using a HE Washing Machine to Bleach Denim

Step 1-- First fill the container/sink you are using to bleach the Denim in, with warm-hot water. Add the 1 1/4 cups of Bleach to the water and mix immediately. The Clorox Bottle will typically say the ratio of water/Bleach.

**If you are using a Washing Machine simply put the Denim in a normal wash with the allotted Bleach.

Step 2-- Let the Jeans sit, mixing occasionally. I had to bleach mine twice to get the white-ness I desired. But the extra Bleach created the brightness I was looking for, so it was well worth it. 

Step 3-- Wash Jeans in a normal wash with detergent to rid all excess Bleach, and help the "Bleach-y" smell fade. Either hang dry, or use dryer whichever you prefer.

Step 4-- Go out and rock your Summer White Jeans!