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Rain's DIY Fashion Blog April 2008 Archive

By Lorain Blanken, About.com Guide to DIY Fashion

Add a Pocket, Add Some Character

Sunday April 27, 2008
Adding a side pocket to your jeans not only gives you more storage room; it's also the perfect opportunity to add a piece of personality to your look. You can ... Read More

Office Style: On Your Budget

Wednesday April 23, 2008
One of the best money-saving moves I ever made was to storm the local thrift store, buying up clothing that didn’t fit me. This may sound silly, but I was ... Read More

Junk Drawer Jewelry

Sunday April 20, 2008
Old socks, snack bags, and used toothbrushes. Wow, this sounds like some fabulous jewelry to me. I’m not kidding; you can make some sweet jewelry out of just about anything. ... Read More

T-Shirt Deconstruction Zone

Sunday April 13, 2008
So, whose idea was it that all t-shirts are made for the boys? While browsing the racks, I often come across some very cool band tees, but 90% of the ... Read More

Beaded Trim

Saturday April 12, 2008
Adding beads to a project means adding color, texture and style. Beads range in quality from plastic pony beads to expensive glass pieces. No matter what kind of beads you ... Read More

The Hippie Chick Challenge

Friday April 11, 2008
Spring means lots of skirts and flowing accessories. What better time to try out a few bohemian rhapsodies? The hot gladiator sandal trend in 2008 has paved the way for ... Read More

Techno Style

Thursday April 10, 2008
They say that art imitates life. What better explanation to lend to a blossoming trend of technologically-savvy jewelry. When we wear rose quartz, it is supposed to signify love. Amethyst ... Read More

Rejuvenated Jeans

Wednesday April 9, 2008
Hey DIY girls, don’t throw out those jeans! Here's a quick fact: jeans were first used by miners in early America to combat harsh working conditions. With a hearty history ... Read More

Vintage Style Dilemmas

Tuesday April 8, 2008
Girls are always eager to get their hands on vintage style. At the local Goodwill, my sister had found a vintage skirt that would have been a steal at $3.50. ... Read More

Getting Your Feet Wet

Monday April 7, 2008
So you have decided to take the plunge and try your hand at DIY fashion. There are plenty of DIY fashion projects that are perfect for beginners. Since it ... Read More

Spring is in the Air!

Sunday April 6, 2008
Ahhh, spring…the flowers…the birds…the accessories! There is DIY-to-die-for popping up like tulips. The top designers of 2008 have dispatched a troop of models with boldly colorful accessories hanging off of ... Read More

Celebrity DIY Divas at it Again!

Friday April 4, 2008
This spring, the stars are flaunting a bright penchant for DIY flare! Even the fabulously wealthy need to stretch their crafty wings once in a while. ... Read More

“Harajuku Girls, You've Got the Wicked Style!”

Thursday April 3, 2008
The Harajuku (pronounced Hah-rah-joo-koo) district in Tokyo, Japan is always brimming with outrageous DIY inspiration! Styles are carefully composed by Japanese youth, who put different elements of fashion trends together ... Read More

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