D.I.Y denim cutoffs

it's been a while.
i am sorry that i have been quite reluctant to write a post nowadays.

jeans are versatile. 
jeans are must have.

it's still summer here.
there's one thing about me.
i don't wear jeans during summer.
well i used to.
but not for the past few years. 

i wear shorts a lot for summer.

there was a urge to do some diy last week.

some old pairs of unwanted jeans and turn them into something wearable in this heat.

it's a really quick and easy diy.

i have got these worn out men's jeans (just for the comfort)but you can get whatever jeans you want; please note that loose fit are preferred.

you just need a pair of scissor to do the transformation!

you can try the jeans on and   mark your desire hemline or use your favourite pair of shorts as a template.
 
once marked, draw a slanted line (leaving the inseam longer than the side one)

i decided to cut it free hand but it should looked like the photo- the hemline in an angle.

fold the jeans to mirror your hemline and cut the other side.


 
i forgot to take the photo but i will try to explain.

you want to create a slightly round angle on the front.

cut about 2.5cm or more (as you desire) on the side seam, then we move on and cut towards the inseam at a round angle. now the front would be shorter than the back.

this way you have got the lovely details of the pocket peeking out too!

this is not an necessary step but if you have an unpicker, you can run the unpicker through the hemline to create the frayed look.

if you don't, don't worry. 

wash the shorts and you will eventually get the look.

more details on the shorts.

i have studs on hand so i decided to do some studding.

you can do whatever you want; leave it plain cause it looks as good.










finished look!

here is another pair of jeans being transformed.

these shorts will be on sale at my facebook page so if you would love to have these, please visit my shop!

~ like ~ matsuki kousuke

matsuki kousuke is one of the talented photographer from osaka, japan.

i found his works rather ethereal yet beautiful and original.


there are certain repetition of how he approach his shooting but yet the results always come out distinctively and fairly refined.





 

 

 

 

(images courtesy from matsuki kousuke's site)

| maybe stranger | collection

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i hope last year treated you right and well !
it's the second month of the new year.

just a message to you.

please 
look out for my latest collection | maybe stranger | 

collection can be viewed on my facebook page  → https://www.facebook.com/arinakhoo 


and i hope you find it inspiring ;  somehow !





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~ like ~ Sun Fei Fei for Vogue China September 2012

a lovely retro-twist wardrobe for autumn.
 
elegant knitwear in jewel toned shades.
 

 

fashion photographer _ lachlan bailey

stylist _ 
clare richardson

model _
sun fei fei





pointed-toes-shoes with socks.
ah
i would definitely wear so.

Stranger to Ourselves ~ ambiancelook ~

                         it is a stranger


                           representing you

                                                                                    and completing you

read about :
inspiration behind the shoot 

Stranger to Ourselves ~ lookbook ~

 

















 
First Stage | Experience | 
'Suspended' Top and 'Suspended' Pants

 

Second Stage | Passion |  
'Suspend' Jacket and "Suspended Drape' Dress


 

Third Stage | Intimate |  
'Path' Top and 'Path' Skirt

S-I-Y ? Stud It Yourself !

stud-trend has been going on for a while.
you can see them on clothing, shoes, bags, accessories ... just anywhere.


i have always wanted to try this d-i-y and well,
it finally came true ! 

my first approach - ordered some studs online (i had got some silver pyramid studs and they're really cheap!)

got it on hand after a few weeks,

and...

get started !

 

i have got this brand-new striking blue sweatshirt that looks so comfy but just too plain and boring to wear so i thought i would work on it. 

as a beginner, anything from t-shirts, tops, to lightweight denim would work just fine!

what you just need are (of course) 
studs & butter knife










you can play with the design by placing the studs around so that you know how you would like the final look to be. 
but i was just too excited and always prefer the final look to come out unpredictably so i skipped this part.

then , you can just easily poke the prongs of the studs through to the inside of the garment and press them down using the knife to hand them in place.

i used my fingers cause i find it easier (be careful !) 

however i did use the knife for the final touch and reinforcement


done !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 finished look 

 

 

another easy approach i did was on the collar.

 

 

collar-styling is literally wearing just the collar itself to spice up your outfits when you do not want to add extra layers or unwanted bulk.

 

you can create one too!

 

collars that are found on shirts (especially men's shirts) are preferred because they are stiffer and structural.

 

so, ask your daddy, boy-friends, or partners for their unwanted shirts!

 

 

 

and so,

i've got this men's shirt !

 

without hesistation, i cut the collar part out.

 

 

using the left-over studs, i decorate the collar.

 

 

 

  

effortlessly, you could replace your accessories into this collar-styling piece and make a statement too!

 

of course, if you prefer something else like pearls, beads whatsoever it;s up to you!

 

how easy and fun. 

 

and addictive !

 

confession : i just ordered more online ! gonna to do some more studding for my next collection!

 

 

 

studded : collar and sweat-shirt

 

 

 

 satisfaction (=Φ.̫Φ＝)♡