DIY: Metal Workings P.2

A few posts ago, I shared with you guys my summer DIY project---a metal clutch.

It shouldn't have taken this long to finish it had I all the parts to put this clutch together. When I got home for the summer, I realized that I didn't bring the pedal to my sewing machine! ugh! Therefore, after sewing all of the beads, I had to hold off till I could get my sewing machine to work again. Also, I wanted to take my time with the clutch and find all the parts (i.e. the right inner material, zipper) for cheap. All the while, I have found myself making a few revisions on it... I decided to remove the metal circles on the edge of the bead workings and replace it with some metal squares I removed from an old top I was gonna donate... What you guys think?

Dog days are almost over...

Since I've joined Chictopia, I've been unusually motivated to take photos of some outfits I've put together. From here on out, I will try to put up some of the outfits I've put up on Chictopia. Come and find me under--oriogirl!

In light of the last days of summer, I was forced to wear something very summer looking. It was unusually hot here in the bay area the past few days...reminding me of last few days of summer left. I didn't actually wear my vintage Doc Marten's with this because the weather didn't call for it. This is what I wanted to wear with the dress had it not been soo HOT! Anyways, I hope you all are enjoying your last days of summer!

Forever21 tube dress, Zizibeh Owl Necklace, Vintage Doc Marten's, handmade bracelet, silly bandz

DIY: Project Green.

With some IKEA ribbons I had lying around, I decided to give what the designers were doing a try. I wouldn't say it's as good as Gretchen's creation but...What do you guys think?

Is it just me, because every time I watch an episode of Project Runway I get inspired! I just finished watching the third episode, "It's a Party" and for this challenge the designers had to make outfits out of things they could find in a party supply store. I had a bunch of favorites, such as Christopher, Andy, Valerie, and Michael's designs. Aside all of the drama between the designers, Gretchen pulled out another amazing creation. I mean can you believe that faux leather jacket she made?! MY GOSH! Seeing her entire work walking on the runway, I could not help but eye her accessory!

With some IKEA ribbons I had lying around, I decided to give what the designers were doing a try. I wouldn't say it's as good as Gretchen's creation but...What do you guys think?

photos courtesy: mylifetime.com, oriogirl.blogspot.com

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Hi! So I just created a chictopia account. Come find me, I'm under oriogirl. :)