Extending my underwater obsession into a literal translation, the look seen here was inspired by mermaids, pearls and an amazing Chanel runway show!
All the DIYs were super easy and took under 20 minutes each!
I paired my DIY Olivia Palermo inspired top with a leather panel pencil skirt from Club Monaco, and my DIY Chanel Crystal Cuff. The result was floaty and romantic, anchored by the black pencil skirt. I like to balance out anything über girly with something more structured.
To create the DIY off the shoulder shirt I started with an American Apparel chiffon t-shirt and cut off the collar to widen the neckline. To created a simple hem I cut thin strips of peel & stick fabric fuse, lined the inside of the newly cut collar and folded it over. This creates a smooth hem, no sewing required!
For the arm ties I found chiffon ribbon , secured it to the arm with strips of fabric fuse and tied a bow!
Super easy!!
To create the pearl pins, I simple took a few faux pearls, some craft wire, threaded the wire through the pearl and twisted it onto the loop of the bobby pin!
For the pearls down my back, I found these Martha Stewart adhesive pearl embellishments at Michael’s and secured them to my back with eyelash glue. Use a friend for this project, as it’s hard to make a straight line in the mirror!
Happy Independence day to All my lovely American readers!
Xo
Alana
at 3:04 am
Gorgeous outfit! That top is stunning!
at 5:42 pm
Thanks darling!!! Xo
at 6:49 am
Gorgeous top, that colour is great on you!
at 9:21 am
Thanks darling! xox
at 3:04 pm
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Beautiful Summer Top
at 1:14 pm
I have a post with some pearls on the back too! 😀
at 3:45 pm
Awesome! Thanks for stopping by Carina! xoxo Alana