This is the style SSC told me to do on Polyvore in honor of LivieSays commenting!
~AAJ
Saturday, 22 September 2012
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
DIY Glitter Pumps (WikiHow)!
Look at the AWESOME shoes that are total fab and you can make them at home!
Why wear regular pedestrian looking pumps when you can jazz them up and create a pair of glitter pumps that would make Dorothy from Oz proud? However these babies aren't going to be marching down the Yellow Brick Road. These big girl pumps are going to help you work it out on the dance floor or a special event. You don’t need to be crafty to create them, but simply have a love of all things beautiful and sparkly
Select a pair of shoes. Pass on using the pair of Chanels for this project––once you've messed with these shoes, they'll be glittered for life. Instead, use a pair of pumps from a second hand or thrift store, or perhaps an old pair in your closet that still has plenty of sole life to go. Check the material of the shoe though––leather and patent leather will usually work well. However, suede and similar textures can be difficult for the glue and glitter to adhere to. Fabric outers might work provided the glue used is appropriate for this purpose.
When selecting the shoes, be discerning. Will that pair really look glitterific or just plain tacky? The style of the shoe is an important factor in the final outcome.
Remove any stains, stickiness, stickers, etc. before proceeding––the shoe surface should be as clean as possible, and completely dry.
Gather your supplies. The glitter is clearly the most important part of this project, so invest your energy in ensuring what you choose is the right size and colour. Not all glitter types are made equal––look for the more substantial, larger glitter with lots of sparkle and suitable for use on items that flex, like fabric. In terms of colour, you could choose a single colour, an already mixed rainbow colour, or perhaps bands of different matching colours. When choosing the colour, be sure to consider your existing outfits and how the shoes will match to them. After the glitter, the most important supply is the glue––be sure to check it will be suitable for the shoe material and the glitter. Modge Podge is a fairly standard glue that should work well for this project.
Do you want to add anything else, such as charms, diamonds or bows? Don't overdo it though––the glitter is already a star on its own and additions beyond it could be tacky.
Other useful tools could include a cup or plastic container for mixing the Modge Podge and a new paintbrush for adding the glitter with. The Modge Podge can be mixed using plastic spoons or bamboo skewers.
Set up the workspace. Although lots of fun, this is a messy craft, so be sure to spread out plenty of newspaper, sheet or similar cover over the work surface. If working inside, a tabletop is ideal; if working outside, try the garage floor or a bench, or simply sit outside somewhere comfortable. Because glitter tends to go everywhere, don't go outside if it's windy and it's still important to lay down newspaper to avoid clogging up plants with glitter. Any surface chosen needs to be flat.
Prepare the shoes. Glitter should only end up where it's wanted. To this end, use masking tape to cover the sole and tip of the heel completely. Do this in a strip-by-strip way until all of the sole is covered, and snip off any pieces that fold onto the shoe itself.
If the heels come with laces, bows or any other external elements, remove these temporarily to avoid glittering them too.
Make up the Modge Podge in the cup. It is suggested to make up approximately 1/4 cup of Modge Podge to begin with. Add as much glitter as you think appropriate––the more added, the more that ends up on the shoe. Mix everything together well; this should take a few minutes.
Dip the paintbrush into the Modge Podge/glitter mixture. As with painting, a little goes a long way, so squeeze off any excess before painting. Brush over the first shoe and down the heel in an even layer. Although it brushes on white, don't worry––it will clear quickly. Wipe off any lumps or excess amounts and simply paint back over again. Most of all, aim for an even coat of glitter mix. Set aside to dry.
Repeat with the second shoe.
When dried, paint a new layer over the first layer for each shoe. You might need to add another layer or two, depending on how the glitter looks to you––judge it as you go.
While the second layer is still wet, sprinkle additional glitter over the top to enhance the glitter effect––while this is optional, it can really bring out the 3-D element of the glitter and it definitely speeds up the glittering process. Obviously, a lot of the glitter will fall off while doing this, so stick to the covered workspace area. It's enough when you're happy with the effect.
While still wet, add any other decorative effects you've decided on. If they don't adhere, apply them with a hot glue gun. Remember though, it's easy to overdo the effect when the glitter is already the star performer.
Allow the shoes to dry completely overnight. Choose a well ventilated, cool area to leave the shoes. Keep them out of reach of children, pets and anyone likely to pick them up and put them somewhere else.
When fully dry the next day, seal the glitter. Apply a final coat of Modge Podge without glitter mixed in. This will seal both the layer underneath and any added glitter. Again, the Modge Podge will brush on white but soon turn clear. As before, use even strokes and a totally clean paintbrush.
Take the tape off the bottom, and finished!.
If you did these and would like to be featured on the blog (optional), then send us a picture at madisondelaval@hotmail.ca! All Rights Go To WikiHow (Including Picture)!
~AAJ
Why wear regular pedestrian looking pumps when you can jazz them up and create a pair of glitter pumps that would make Dorothy from Oz proud? However these babies aren't going to be marching down the Yellow Brick Road. These big girl pumps are going to help you work it out on the dance floor or a special event. You don’t need to be crafty to create them, but simply have a love of all things beautiful and sparkly
Select a pair of shoes. Pass on using the pair of Chanels for this project––once you've messed with these shoes, they'll be glittered for life. Instead, use a pair of pumps from a second hand or thrift store, or perhaps an old pair in your closet that still has plenty of sole life to go. Check the material of the shoe though––leather and patent leather will usually work well. However, suede and similar textures can be difficult for the glue and glitter to adhere to. Fabric outers might work provided the glue used is appropriate for this purpose.
When selecting the shoes, be discerning. Will that pair really look glitterific or just plain tacky? The style of the shoe is an important factor in the final outcome.
Remove any stains, stickiness, stickers, etc. before proceeding––the shoe surface should be as clean as possible, and completely dry.
Gather your supplies. The glitter is clearly the most important part of this project, so invest your energy in ensuring what you choose is the right size and colour. Not all glitter types are made equal––look for the more substantial, larger glitter with lots of sparkle and suitable for use on items that flex, like fabric. In terms of colour, you could choose a single colour, an already mixed rainbow colour, or perhaps bands of different matching colours. When choosing the colour, be sure to consider your existing outfits and how the shoes will match to them. After the glitter, the most important supply is the glue––be sure to check it will be suitable for the shoe material and the glitter. Modge Podge is a fairly standard glue that should work well for this project.
Do you want to add anything else, such as charms, diamonds or bows? Don't overdo it though––the glitter is already a star on its own and additions beyond it could be tacky.
Other useful tools could include a cup or plastic container for mixing the Modge Podge and a new paintbrush for adding the glitter with. The Modge Podge can be mixed using plastic spoons or bamboo skewers.
Set up the workspace. Although lots of fun, this is a messy craft, so be sure to spread out plenty of newspaper, sheet or similar cover over the work surface. If working inside, a tabletop is ideal; if working outside, try the garage floor or a bench, or simply sit outside somewhere comfortable. Because glitter tends to go everywhere, don't go outside if it's windy and it's still important to lay down newspaper to avoid clogging up plants with glitter. Any surface chosen needs to be flat.
Prepare the shoes. Glitter should only end up where it's wanted. To this end, use masking tape to cover the sole and tip of the heel completely. Do this in a strip-by-strip way until all of the sole is covered, and snip off any pieces that fold onto the shoe itself.
If the heels come with laces, bows or any other external elements, remove these temporarily to avoid glittering them too.
Make up the Modge Podge in the cup. It is suggested to make up approximately 1/4 cup of Modge Podge to begin with. Add as much glitter as you think appropriate––the more added, the more that ends up on the shoe. Mix everything together well; this should take a few minutes.
Dip the paintbrush into the Modge Podge/glitter mixture. As with painting, a little goes a long way, so squeeze off any excess before painting. Brush over the first shoe and down the heel in an even layer. Although it brushes on white, don't worry––it will clear quickly. Wipe off any lumps or excess amounts and simply paint back over again. Most of all, aim for an even coat of glitter mix. Set aside to dry.
Repeat with the second shoe.
When dried, paint a new layer over the first layer for each shoe. You might need to add another layer or two, depending on how the glitter looks to you––judge it as you go.
While the second layer is still wet, sprinkle additional glitter over the top to enhance the glitter effect––while this is optional, it can really bring out the 3-D element of the glitter and it definitely speeds up the glittering process. Obviously, a lot of the glitter will fall off while doing this, so stick to the covered workspace area. It's enough when you're happy with the effect.
While still wet, add any other decorative effects you've decided on. If they don't adhere, apply them with a hot glue gun. Remember though, it's easy to overdo the effect when the glitter is already the star performer.
Allow the shoes to dry completely overnight. Choose a well ventilated, cool area to leave the shoes. Keep them out of reach of children, pets and anyone likely to pick them up and put them somewhere else.
When fully dry the next day, seal the glitter. Apply a final coat of Modge Podge without glitter mixed in. This will seal both the layer underneath and any added glitter. Again, the Modge Podge will brush on white but soon turn clear. As before, use even strokes and a totally clean paintbrush.
Take the tape off the bottom, and finished!.
If you did these and would like to be featured on the blog (optional), then send us a picture at madisondelaval@hotmail.ca! All Rights Go To WikiHow (Including Picture)!
~AAJ
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Is This Style Cool or WHAT :)
Check out this picture Shutter Shade Cheyenne took of me last night when we had a sleepover-
Cool, isn't it? SSC let me borrow the outfit. She's wearing the shirt on Thursday to school, and she gave me the jeans since I'm a size under her. Comment if you want more or you can send me a private request (NOT shown on Season Style, unless you say in the e-mail) at madisondelaval@hotmail.ca.
~AAJ
~AAJ
DIY Lace Print Shirt (WikiHow) :)
Glitz up an old, solid coloured shirt with a piece of patterned lace. It's a unique, fun and simple way to be green and look good!
Gather the things you need to complete this project. (See the Things You'll Need section below). Set them out to make sure you have everything ready. When obtaining the items, consider the following:
Reuse and recycle. Use a piece of lace off of an old piece of clothing that has ripped or is just old and needs to be retired. Whatever piece of lace you choose, make sure it can spread from one side of the shirt across to the other, measuring horizontally across the shirt.
Use any old solid coloured shirt. Think ahead and decide in advance what colour you want to spray paint. The colours should complement each other if you want it to look good. Keep in mind that opposite colours attract, dark colours look good on light colours, and dark colours work well with neons.
Choose your surface. Whatever you choose should be large enough that there's at least six inches (15cm) of extra space on all sides of the shirt. It should be completely smooth and flat.
Cover the shirt with the wax paper. Make sure that the wax paper is completely flat with no wrinkles, then tape the edges down. Tape it down so tightly that when you try to move it back and forth with two or three fingers, it doesn't give at all and that there isn't any slack.
Set up a spotlight lamp over the table. It should be far enough away that it sheds light on the entire work surface, but close enough that the table is fairly bright.
Wash and iron the shirt before laying it on the table. When you lay it down, make sure that it is completely wrinkle free and that the hems line up with the complementary hem on the opposite side.
Attach the shirt to the wax paper with safety pins. This can be tricky, because it's very easy to rip the wax paper. If the paper does rip, patch it up by taping a small piece of wax paper over the hole and pinning the shirt to that. That way, if that piece rips, you don't have to re-patch it but can simply remove the patch and replace it with a new one.
Lay out the lace and attach it to the shirt using straight pins, keeping in mind that it should go either diagonally or horizontally across the entire shirt, stretching the whole length. Carefully pin the lace to the shirt, being extra careful not to rip the pattern in the lace at all. Putting it through an already created hole that works with the pattern is the best idea.
Spray the white paint over the entire lace. Include about an inch (2.5cm) around the edge of the lace, though the width should vary, so as to give it a unique, messy looking edge. Make sure that you spray over the entire lace piece.
Go over the white with colour, varying in the thickness of the layer of paint. Leave an edge of white around the lace pattern. For a retro, original look, vary the thickness of the paint––in some places it can be very thick, while in other places it can be so thin that you can partially see through to the white.
Let the paint dry. If you don't let it dry for anywhere between an hour to an entire night, you'll have to start over completely.
Carefully remove the lace once the paint has dried. Either set it aside to reuse or throw it out. If you chose to reuse it, don't worry about the paint that's already on it transferring to another piece of clothing––as long as it's dry, it shouldn't do that.
Unpin the shirt from the wax paper and hang it up with clothes pins. Leave it up overnight, at the very least. If you don't have a clothesline, you can use thick wire and if you don't have clothes pins, you can use a chip clip or large paper clip.
Wear the item with pride. You're bound to get lots of admiring comments!
E-mail us an ADORBS picture of YOUR creation and it will be on here, Season Style (optional)!All rights go to WikiHow (Picture Included)
~AAJ
Reuse and recycle. Use a piece of lace off of an old piece of clothing that has ripped or is just old and needs to be retired. Whatever piece of lace you choose, make sure it can spread from one side of the shirt across to the other, measuring horizontally across the shirt.
Use any old solid coloured shirt. Think ahead and decide in advance what colour you want to spray paint. The colours should complement each other if you want it to look good. Keep in mind that opposite colours attract, dark colours look good on light colours, and dark colours work well with neons.
Choose your surface. Whatever you choose should be large enough that there's at least six inches (15cm) of extra space on all sides of the shirt. It should be completely smooth and flat.
Cover the shirt with the wax paper. Make sure that the wax paper is completely flat with no wrinkles, then tape the edges down. Tape it down so tightly that when you try to move it back and forth with two or three fingers, it doesn't give at all and that there isn't any slack.
Set up a spotlight lamp over the table. It should be far enough away that it sheds light on the entire work surface, but close enough that the table is fairly bright.
Wash and iron the shirt before laying it on the table. When you lay it down, make sure that it is completely wrinkle free and that the hems line up with the complementary hem on the opposite side.
Attach the shirt to the wax paper with safety pins. This can be tricky, because it's very easy to rip the wax paper. If the paper does rip, patch it up by taping a small piece of wax paper over the hole and pinning the shirt to that. That way, if that piece rips, you don't have to re-patch it but can simply remove the patch and replace it with a new one.
Lay out the lace and attach it to the shirt using straight pins, keeping in mind that it should go either diagonally or horizontally across the entire shirt, stretching the whole length. Carefully pin the lace to the shirt, being extra careful not to rip the pattern in the lace at all. Putting it through an already created hole that works with the pattern is the best idea.
Spray the white paint over the entire lace. Include about an inch (2.5cm) around the edge of the lace, though the width should vary, so as to give it a unique, messy looking edge. Make sure that you spray over the entire lace piece.
Go over the white with colour, varying in the thickness of the layer of paint. Leave an edge of white around the lace pattern. For a retro, original look, vary the thickness of the paint––in some places it can be very thick, while in other places it can be so thin that you can partially see through to the white.
Let the paint dry. If you don't let it dry for anywhere between an hour to an entire night, you'll have to start over completely.
Carefully remove the lace once the paint has dried. Either set it aside to reuse or throw it out. If you chose to reuse it, don't worry about the paint that's already on it transferring to another piece of clothing––as long as it's dry, it shouldn't do that.
Unpin the shirt from the wax paper and hang it up with clothes pins. Leave it up overnight, at the very least. If you don't have a clothesline, you can use thick wire and if you don't have clothes pins, you can use a chip clip or large paper clip.
Wear the item with pride. You're bound to get lots of admiring comments!
E-mail us an ADORBS picture of YOUR creation and it will be on here, Season Style (optional)!All rights go to WikiHow (Picture Included)
~AAJ
Alphabetical Colour Chart!
Need a prom dress? Don't know what colour to get? Then use this handy Colour Chart! Just pick a letter and there you have it! Enjoy!
A=Purple
B=Lime Green
C=Blue
D=Red
E=Pink
F=Silver
G=Orange
H=Turquoise
I=Black
J=Magenta
K=Yellow
L=White
M=Brown
N=Grey
O=Navy Blue
P=Green
Q=Gold
R=Beige
S=Bronze
T=Neon Orange
U=Highlighter Yellow
V=Wine
W=Cream
X=Maroon
Y=Tan
Z=Raspberry
~AAJ
A=Purple
B=Lime Green
C=Blue
D=Red
E=Pink
F=Silver
G=Orange
H=Turquoise
I=Black
J=Magenta
K=Yellow
L=White
M=Brown
N=Grey
O=Navy Blue
P=Green
Q=Gold
R=Beige
S=Bronze
T=Neon Orange
U=Highlighter Yellow
V=Wine
W=Cream
X=Maroon
Y=Tan
Z=Raspberry
~AAJ
Saturday, 1 September 2012
Back To School Quiz!
OK girls, Its been a great summer but now its time for back to school. I cant wait to show all my new trends to my friends. This is SSC here with your style news. This back to school season will make you feel so good about your appearance that you will make your friends wish they were you. Here's the best way to dress in colour on the way back to school. Take this quiz-
1.What label are you?:
A. Sporty
B. An 80's chick
C. Girly
2. I like school because..:
A. The basketball team
B. Learning is totally neon
C. Snoozing
3. Whats your everyday outfit:
A. My football uniform
B. Neon frills
C. My designer dress
If you got mainly A's you should wear blue to the first day of school.
If you got mainly B's you should wear lime green to the first day of school.
If you got mainly C's you should wear pink to the first day of school.
That's all, and rock that colour!
~SSC
1.What label are you?:
A. Sporty
B. An 80's chick
C. Girly
2. I like school because..:
A. The basketball team
B. Learning is totally neon
C. Snoozing
3. Whats your everyday outfit:
A. My football uniform
B. Neon frills
C. My designer dress
If you got mainly A's you should wear blue to the first day of school.
If you got mainly B's you should wear lime green to the first day of school.
If you got mainly C's you should wear pink to the first day of school.
That's all, and rock that colour!
~SSC
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