DIY #001: Rhinestone studded portfolio clutch bag

"I love DIY because its such a sustainable and personal approach to fashion. Plus, your project is truly, a one-off that can't be found anywhere else!" - Shini Park on DIY for H&M Magazine Summer 2012

A look for less with a very personal approach <3

Who fashion conscious *fashionista* doesn't want to own a fashion pieces like the PRADA SS2012 Rhinestones studded portfolio clutch bag like I do? But let face it, not everyone *including ME* can afford to pay USD1,950.00 for a clutch bag. So instead of mopping around and feeling sad I decided to get creative and busy. And in situation like this DIY-ing comes "handy" *no pun intended* plus by doing DIY, I'm able to "re-interpret" things like this without breaking or robbing a bank while adding my very own personality on each project.

So here you guys. I hope you LIKE my very first DIY blog post  :-D

You'll need:

On this DIY project, I am using a ZARA Leather portfolio clutch bag.

• Clasp portfolio clutch bag (it could be new, old or vintage)
• Hammer
• Leather Stitching Awl
• Belt hole puncher
• Rhinestones
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Scissor *optional*

Procedures:

Step 1: Remove the lining of the portfolio clutch bag *if any*.

Step 2: Measure and mark the placement of the rhinestones.

Step 3: After marking the placement of the rhinestone start making holes on the portfolio clutch bag.

You can use a "belt hole puncher" to punch a holes around the edge of the portfolio bag.

Then use the "leather stitching awl" to punch holes on places "belt hole puncher" can't reach.

Step 4: Place the rhinestones.

Try to be creative on creating your own unique pattern and color combination <3
After that place the "base cap" on the feet of each rhinestone studs.

Step 5: Hammer each "base cap" to keep the rhinestone in place.

Try not to hammer the rhinestone too hard so it won't break or shatter.

Then... TADA!!! You have your very own creation RHINESTONE STUDDED PORTFOLIO CLUTCH BAG.

I dare you to be creative and make your very own DIY project. 

Images: Jade Shop-a-lot 

DIY Inspiration #001: PRADA Rhinestone SS2012 studded portfolio Bag

PRADA Spring Summer 2012 Rhinestone studded Portfolio Clutch

From the day, I saw this AMAZEBALL "bedazzled" portfolio clutch bag from PRADA Menswear Spring Summer 2012 live streaming fashion show at PRADA's official website, I know it was a love at the first sight and I know want it so badly. But reality bites and it bite really hard like US$1,950.00 hard and then it  was clear that I can't afford this beauty *boohoo*. So the US$1,950.00 question is, what is best next thing I can do? Of course, it's time for me to get creative and busy DIY-ing!

Will post my actual DIY-ing of this portfolio clutch soon. So stay tune <3

Images: Lee Oliveira

Materialistic Bastard #1: ASOS Retro Suede Two Tone Shoes

I am feeling a little bit old soul this week and this is because I am so inspired by the wardrobe of the movie "Pleasantville". You know the one with Tobey Macguire and Reese Witherspoon where they find themselves in a 1950's sitcom and they are all wearing 50's eras clothes. It is one of my favorite feel good movie.

As we know it fashion is very fast phase industry, one season one style or color is so "HOT" and then next season its "NOT". But no matter how fast phase fashion is, it always find itself repeating few styles from different centuries. Example of that is PRADA S/S2012 with their RETRO chic pastel color theme.

While I can't afford a PRADA for now this ASOS Retro Suede Two Tone Shoes just hit the right spot to satisfy my cravings for RETRO in a budget friendly price. Its black and white contrast gives it that classy RETRO feel that I can definitely see myself wearing paired with my color chinos. A thumb's up indeed!

SAVED in my wish list :-P

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