Tuesday, July 9, 2013

DIY Roundup: 7 Fun, Summer DIY Fashion Ideas

The temperatures are scorching, and the bright sun is shining–which means there’s no better time to show off your sizzling sense of summer style. It’s time to get crafty! Here are my 7 of my favorite summer DIY fashion ideas.

 1. DIY Cut Off Denim

Denim cut offs are a staple to every summer wardrobe. Now everyone knows how to make cut off denim shorts from and old pair of jeans, but adding a little lace can be the finishing touch! This tutorial shows how you can make your denim cut offs extra special by easily adding a little bit of lace.

2. DIY Temporary High Octane Highlights

Summer is the perfect time to add a splash of color to your hair! But skip the salon and damaging your hair with chemicals. This tutorial show how to create temporary bold, vibrant highlights with some brightly colored eye shadow.

3. DIY Sandals

Now how lovely is this? Add a little colorful fabric and some plain flip flops and now you have a beautiful pair of ribbon tie up sandals!

4. DIY Embellished sunglasses
No matter where summer takes you, a new pair of sunglasses is the must have accessory!  This summer DIY fashion idea will make you stand out from the crowd and show off your personal style.  You won’t want to hide in the shade when you’re rocking a pair of DIY embellished sunglasses.

5. DIY Cut Out Shirts

Creating a DIY cut out tee is a great way to refashion your old favorite shirt into something new. Not only will you be stylin’, cut out tee’s will cool and breezy when the temperatures are rising. (Plus they make a cute cover-ups for beach days).  Here are some great tips and tricks on how to make the perfect DIY cut out t-shirt.

6. DIY Twisted Turban Headband

Here’s another great way to up-cycle an old shirt with a fun print. This cute headband is perfect for sweeping your hair into a cute no-fuss up-do on those hot summer days.

7. DIY No-Sew Vest
Yup, that’s right, this cute no sew vest is also made out of a t-shirt! I think it would make the perfect little cover up for the beach. The best part is you don’t even need to a needle and a thread – snip, snip, snip,  and you’re done!



For more information, check out the original articles complete with instruction! http://yesmissy.com/2013/06/10/summer-diy-fashion-ideas/

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