Lux Rewind: Topshop's Victoria Beaded Flat

Back in April I did a post about Topshop's Victoria Flat. Beyonce was seen strolling the street wearing them and I thought they were absolutely adorable, but they were $50 so I decided to turn it into a fun DIY project. The Topshop flats sold out very quickly, but now they're back online with beads. If you want to get your hand on these for the holidays click here. To see my DIY project click here.

DIY: Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Studded Shirt

I have been racking my brain trying to think of a fun DIY project and could think of nothing. Then while thinking about fall essentials I thought about plaid, *light bulb*, I randomly remembered earlier this year Kanye West sporting a Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy stud tartan shirt from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Plaid is great for fall and I thought this would be a fun project! Of course, the shirt was for a mens collection, but I definitely thing this look plays in well with a rocker chic look. Pair this with your favorite pair of jeans and some combat boots and you're good to go!

Here's what you need:

A plaid shirt, I snagged this Derek Heart flannel top from DD's Discounts for $10, you can also find it here. Another good idea is to find a plaid shirt from a thrift store.

Studs. I had studs already in my craft kit from earlier projects, you can snag these online here or on ebay. I used only one size that were fairly small, but you could mix up the sizes and shapes of the studs for a look that more closely resembles the Givenchy shirt.

A pair of pliers, for closing the studs. You can find these at your local craft store.

Directions: It's pretty simple you can map out a pattern or freestyle one. Put as many or as little studs on the shirt as you want. Once you're satisfied with the results, you're done!

Here's mine, I decided to keep it pretty simple. Total cost  = less than $20!

**Tip: Try on the shirt frequently while applying the studs. The designs will look slightly different on, due to the fit.

You can also shop these studded plaid options:

Full Tilt Stud Shoulder Flannel Shirt, Tilly's $18

Daytrip Studded Shirt, Buckle.com $30

Red and Black Plaid Flannel Studded Pocket Shirt, Torrid $30

Do It Yourself: Beyonce's Topshop Victoria Flats

Beyonce was recently spotted wearing the Top Shop Victoria ankle strap flats this past Easter. The shoes retail for $40 with a standard flat rate shipping cost of $15 however, they are no longer available online. If you'd still like to get your hands on these adorable shoes, there is an option: Do It Yourself.

 

Materials needed for this project:

A pair of flats, preferrable ankle strap flats
Strips of red and black leather fabric
Pearl craft beads
Hot glue gun
Scissors

Total Cost: $14
Shoes $10
Beads: $4

Project Time: 1 hour.

Step One:

Cut mouth and eyelash shapes from the strips of fabric. (To find leather fabric you can go to a fabric store and ask for a sample of leather fabric. I used the interior of a pair of boots for the lips, and some leatherette material from an old wallet.)

Step Two:

Once shapes are cut, glue them down into place.

Step Three:

Find what hole fits your foot for the strap and begin to glue pearl beads onto the strap, leaving enough room for you to fasten it around your foot. (Since I got my shoes in white, I used pink colored pearls, to add more pop to the shoe). I used about 30 pearl beads per shoe.

Step Four:

Let it dry and....You're DONE!

Finished Product:

You can vary things up a bit by using any color shoes you want, or by switching the fabric color used for the lips! Have fun!


Note: I used a pair of Soda brand ankle strap flats in white. They are pretty easy to find at the mall as well online for no more than $15.
If you can't find a pair of ankle strap flats, you can make you own straps. Be sure to have a thick piece of fabric to create a strap loop. For straps you can either use an old strap from another pair of shoes or a ribbon to string the pearls on. Also, an elastic pearl bracelet might be good to use.

Get the Look: Proenza Schouler Tie Dye

 

I spotted this awesome D.I.Y (Do It Yourself) project on WhoWhatWearDaily.com. I absolutely love Proenza Schouler! However, if you love the look but don't feel like taking the time to do the ultimate arts and crafts project, take a look at some of my picks on styles in this trend.

Born Famous Couture Tye Dye Zip V Neck Tee, PacSun $24.50

Tie Dye Cotton Spandex Harem Pants, American Apparel $44

Tie Die Print Skirt, Forever21 $15.80

Love Milly Tulip Skirt Dip Dye Denim Dress, Asos.com $59.49

Will you be rocking any Tie Dye pieces this spring?