DIY Accessory - 'Flower' Corsage
by Sophie Okulick
Jun 2, 2011 2:28 PM PDT
Well guys, summer is upon us and school is finally over! Well almost.
In honor of prom, we're making a DIY accessory that is as good as gold when it comes to spicing up your date's duds or your elegant dress. This will be a night to remember so forget about trying to save a dying flower in a box for the rest of your life. This DIY memento will last forever.
Take a date night style tip from the queen of corsages, Carrie Bradshaw. She's the inspiration for this week's StyleHive project!
What you'll need-
-Scissors
-Needle and Thread
-Brooch pin
-1/2 yard square of fabric of your choice (just be sure to choose something lightweight! Organza or a sheer silk works great!)
Step 1 - Staring from the edge, cut the fabric into a round spiral shape. The end result should appear as one long and narrow ruffle.
Step 2 - Thread your needle leaving 2 inches of thread from the knot and sew a loose stitch along the edge of your fabric. Knot and snip the end.
Step 3 - Holding the excess thread in one hand, push the fabric so that it gathers at one end.
Step 4 - Sew on the pin so that it holds together the 'stem' of your flower corsage.
CollegeCandy Wishlist: ASOS Draped Dress
by Alex Gambardella
Nov 13, 2009 5:18 AM PST
When you're on a budget, you can't spend your money on just anything. You need items that are versatile, timeless and just plain pretty. And this beautiful dress from ASOS is all that and more. It is short, yet it reveals just enough skin with its strapless design for hitting those clubs on Saturday night. Put on some sexy, strappy heels and you are ready to conquer the dance floor. When the party's over, work this dress in a different way. Got a holiday party coming up? Slip it on with a pair of pumps and clutch. A nice family dinner to attend? Put a blazer over the top and you'r good to go. Wanna rock it out? Add a leather jacket, tights and a pair of ankle boots. Unlike most mini dresses, this ASOS design is anything but typical. I really love the contrast created by the light drape, especially the way it crosses the bust to the waistline and then back over again on the bottom. With this dress in your closet you'll have the solution to every wardrobe dilemma. Whether it's a birthday party or a wedding, this dress is the answer! Check out CollegeCandy for other holiday season wardrobe staples!
