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(DIY alert) Make your own 'boyfriend' jean shorts #DIY

A few weeks ago my better half was having a closet clear out and I thought I would get my 'creative' on (work what he has and turn it into something new for me YEY).  So with 2 pairs of his jeans, scissors and a few knives (bread knife and a smaller knife) I got to work.

After some cutting, scratching and 'destroying' I have made myself some 'boyfriend' denim shorts.

If you want to do it, it's pretty simple:

1) Try them on and draw a small mark of where you want to cut them (important note - always cut them LONGER than you think as you can always cut more fabric off, you can never put fabric back.  I found that even giving them that little bit extra before cutting them made them JUST the right length (after turning them up).

2) Difficult how to explain this but, take the BOTTOM of the jeans as the mark of how to cut them (as you will find when you lay the jeans on the floor the front/back of the waistband do not always match together (see 2nd pic), so let them 'fall' like this on the floor, making sure the BOTTOMS of the jeans match together and then cut the denim according to that line.

3) I don't bother measuring the exact length I have cut one leg to the other, I just fold them over (see 3rd pic), match up the stitch/thread lines and then cut them.

4) Now for the cool part - cut/rip some holes in the jeans to get that worn / vintage look.  Use the scissors to start cutting the hole and then rip the jeans to get the 'natural' tear / rip look.  To be honest I could have gone crazy on the 'destroying' part, so may 'revisit' these shorts again for some more torn / worn parts.  You can also use a grater or nail file to create more frayed / ripped bits.

I found the easiest way was to put a magazine between the jean legs and then 'saw' with the bread knife until the denim get 'fuzzy' and you see the threads, then you can then rip them a bit more and destroy them which ever way you want.  Just try and see what technique works best for you.  

5) Chuck on a belt, wait for warmer weather OR wear with black tights.  Ta da - done!

Prince - Girl (from North Sea Jazz) - toooo jazzy and funky!

One word - wonderful!
The Master at work.
I will never forgot seeing (and hearing) this unfold before my eyes, magical!

Nail trend - Ring Finger Manicure (as seen on Vanessa Hudgens)

Pic: getyourglitterout.blogspot.com

Pic: lovelipstickandpearls

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Pic: lovelaughread

Via my instagram - lisannevos

I am loving this trend right now.  As seen on Vanessa Hudgens and many of the girls I follow on Instagram it involves painting your ring finger a different colour from the rest.

It's up to you if you want to paint it a complimentary colour or something completely different.  Why not get creative and give it some sparkle, create an animal print or match the ring finger colour to your toenails?

Nails rock - such an easy way to accessorise and how easy is this - with a quick change of nail varnish on your ring finger you can create a new look!

I did mine with Essie "Mint Candy Apple" and Miss Sporty "Metal Shine".

Get painting, Get creative!

Newest obsession - Andy Allo

The hair, the style, the voice, the stage presence and the attitude - love her!

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(DIY alert) Mens sweatshirt to slouchy jumper #DIY

So I am still on my 'no shopping / only window shopping' mission and in this time I have been getting creative with the clothes I (and in this case, my husband) have.  


In this edition - how to create your own slouchy sweatshirt in 3 easy steps:

1) Cut the neckline in a straight / scooped line (so that it hangs off your shoulder)

2) Cut off the bottom

3) Cut off the cuffs and roll the sleeves up

Done!