milano mode diy

DIY Anna Wintour Emerald Necklace

2012-03-27T22:44:00.000+02:00

Hello girls! This is probably one of the best DIY ideas I got: the Anna Wintour Necklace DIY. Well, I don't think I have to introduce you to the famous American Vogue Editor. I have long been eager to do this necklace, it's just a matter of finding the right materials. Which are so far difficult, wandering around Milan like a duck looking for a pond. So here's what you need:
emerald rhinestones
4 round silver connectors
2 silver locks
2 chains
1 long nose pliers

1. Open the 4 round silver connectors using the pliers, it's easier if you have 2 pliers.

2. Slip the chain and the rhinestones on the round silver connector.

3. Then slip the connectors on the locks, too.

4.After inserting the chain and the lock in the connector, crimp it to lock together. Repeat the 1st step, to the 4th step on the other side to complete the necklace.

Now, you are ready to wear your Anna Wintour necklace and flaunt like a Vogue Editor!

DIY YSL Card Holder with Studs

2012-03-20T22:27:00.001+01:00

Aside from a good DSLR camera, a blogger needs a fine card holder. If the continues sick exchange rate stops you from buying that YSL card holder, you don't have to worry because you can make one for yourself. On my experience, two-pocket card holders are better than one because during events, I use the first pocket for my own cards and the last, to insert the ones I will be receiving. It is also important if your are invited on an event get yourself noticed or remembered, so I thought of adding a few studs to give it an edgy impression. This DIY is budget friendly but still "à la mode." I fish for materials on weekend flea markets here in Milan because they're not only reasonably priced but also you can make a good hag. Tip: if you go on a flea market ask for a good piece of leather enough to make a card holder, you don't need too much. Vendors will give you what you want if you are specific (e.g. kind of leather, measurement, etc.). I bought my metalized leather for 5 euros while, the studs 10 cents each at merceria (a sartorial store).

What you need:
metalized leather
5 pcs studs
ballpen/liner
cutter
thread
sewing machine
a coin

1. You can use this lay-out (9cm x 12cm standard size)I created for easy cutting of leather. Make sure to cut the leather on the ironical side for better result - like the photo below.

2. Place the studs on the leather and mark them. Cut the marked parts for easy insertion of the studs.

3. Use a coin to prong the studs, like the ones below.

4. Sew the right side of leather leaving a triangle pattern, do the same on the other part. Then connect the two sides but sewing in the middle, as shown bellow.

5. Sew the first pocket of the card holder on the middle, again using a triangle pattern but smaller than the top, repeat on the other side.

6. Now, flip the lower side of the leather(where the studs are located) to connect to the top for sewing. Sew the right side followed by the left side. You don't need to gum the sides because the ruggedness gives character to the item - like crafted by a true artisan. Now you can feel like a fullpledge blogger with your newly crafted card holder!

DIY Hilary Rhoda Necklace

2012-03-18T15:34:00.001+01:00

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Ciao ragazze! Here's s new and easy DIY you can add to your accesories - a necklace and bracelet in one! Inspired by Hilary Rhoda, one of the "World's Next Top Model" as featured on the American Vogue along with famous models Doutzen Kroes, Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pivovarova, Agyness Deyn, Coco Rocha, Jessica Stam, Chanel Iman, and Lily Donaldson. Also giving you the option of using this season's color trends like yellow and green.I am really happy with the end result knowing that I could maximize the use of this accesory, besides, it can be paired for any day or night wear.

What you need:
a cord of any color you want
any chained necklace you have
wire
crooked nose pliers
wire cutter/scissor
buttons with holes for crimping

1. Wrap a scotch tape on the tip of
the cord like this for easy insert.

2. Insert the cord on every chain.

3. Tie the end of the cord with
wire and insert the hole button.

4. Crimp the button.

5. Cut the remaining wire.

6. Cut the excess cord. The end result will
look like the photo below. And whalah, you're ready
to wear your necklace and bracelet in one.

DIY Alexa Chung Studded Shirt

2012-02-25T23:00:00.000+01:00

Alexa Chung Studded Shirt
Quiet recently, I have been eager to accesorize something out of studs. I find it hard to look for this small hardware. Not knowing I could buy it at a merceria - small Italian shop where you can buy fabrics, threads, needles and all things for the sartorial department. This DIY is inspired by Alexa Chung's studded shirt.
What you need:
a white shirt
12 studs

1. Put studs on your desired part and press.

2. Use a coin to fold the prongs into the shirt. The end result will look like the picture below.

3. Now you are ready to wear your Alexa Chung studded shirt.

DIY MOSCHINO inspired Cardigan

2012-02-21T22:20:00.001+01:00

Ready, Get Set, Go - RECYCLING WINTER CARDIGAN FOR SPRING
Hello guys - I am sorry that I haven't posted much on this page. Don't worry, I got lots of ideas on my inspiration folder that I want to share with you. Also, as soon as I find enough time this blog will be up and running. So please bear with me. Anyway, I want to share with your this very simple recycling of a winter cardigan for spring. This is inspired from Moschino Cheap and Chic jacket last SS11 - it's not exactly the same but somehow the idea is there. You can design yours with different-colored rhinestones. As for me, I just want it minimal. I know, a lot of you have lots of stuff from previous season that you still would like to use on the next. Only 3 easy steps and no-rocket science.Let me get down to that.
WHAT YOU NEED:
an old cardigan
crystal silver rhinestones
needle and thread

1.Place rhinestones on your desired parts so that you can estimate how many rhinestones you want to embellish. For me here, I narrowed my rhinestones to 8 pieces on both sides including the rear part of the cuffs.

2. Sew the aligned rhinestones.

3.It should looked like this and whalah your ready for the next spring baby!

DIY: fur neck warmer

2012-01-28T20:34:00.000+01:00

Hello guys and welcome to my DIY blog! Here in northern Italy the weather is becoming more fierce and on tv they are forecasting a snow precipitation in the coming days. So, to get you warm I thought of doing this DIY fur neck warmer. It is very easy and if you did your own please let me know - I would love to see what colors you choose. I sure will be doing more DIY so please subscribe for you not to miss any post.

What you need:
a scissor
a needle
black thread
black ribbon
any fur of choice

1. Cut into half the ribbon at any length of your choice and sew to attached it with the fur. On my case I use a fur that I took from a jacket - it doesn't have to be a new one.

2. After attaching the black ribbons on both sides, it will look like this.

3. Then you are now ready to warm your neck against the cold winter. Opt for a cute ribbon tie to embellish your look.You can also check my DIY Dolce&Gabbana inspired short here.