Tags: cut-off shorts, denim, dip-dye, DIY, festival fashion, lily white
Saturday, June 15th, 2013
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Ombre everything has been cropping up throughout this 2013 festival season. And with Bonnaroo this weekend, these DIY two-tone shorts will get you festival ready in no time! Instead of going out to buy new denim ombre shorts, you can easily make your own pair from those old shorts or jeans you don’t wear anymore.
Scissors/Fabric Rotary Cutter
Razor
Bleach
Liquid or powder clothing dye
Dye salt
Two clean buckets/containers for bleaching and dying (You can reuse the same one, but it’s easier to designate one per task)
Pot of water
Cut your denim – You can cut the jeans anyway you like. If your already using shorts, you met want to cut off the bottom hem to give them a more vintage/distressed look.
Distress your denim – Use your razor to slash parallel lines into your shorts.
Wash your denim – Washing your shorts will distress and fray all of the cuts and alterations you have made.
Bleach your denim – In your bucket make a solution containing 2 parts bleach/1 part water (If you’re looking for bright/neon/pastel colors use white denim, or do not add water to bleach solution). Now soak the shorts in the solution. You can bleach the bottom half, top half, or the entire pair for 2 dye colors. (The bleaching doesn’t have to be perfect and proportioned, but if you’re going in that direction, you can clip the sides of your shorts to the bucket using clothes pins.) Remember: the lighter the fabric, the better the absorption of color dye. To achieve this leave the mixture overnight.
Rinse your denim – Before you dye you must rinse the bleach off. We recommend sending them through the washer again, but you can rinse them in the bathtub if you’d like. Be sure to follow the rinse with a quick tumble dry, The dryer the denim, the more effective the dye.
Dye your denim – In a large pot, bring water a few quarts of water (with a few shakes of dye salt) to boil. Then mix the salt water and dye of your choosing in your bucket with the spoon (these steps and measurement will vary. Please read the instructions printed on your dye packet/container). Now dip your denim in the dye for 5-10 minutes (the longer the dip, the deeper the dye). Also, keep in mind that if you’re dying the top and bottom of your shorts two separate colors, overlapping in the center will make a third color, so make sure your two base colors make a pretty color when they’re combined.
Wash, dry and wear – Give your shorts a quick spin in the washer and dryer, and they’re ready to rock. Now you have an adorable pair of ombre shorts that you can wear all summer long!
Tags: DIY, father's day, gift ideas, lily white
Monday, June 10th, 2013
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Father’s Day is notoriously hard to shop for, but who says you need to shop at all? This year, why not bend the rules and show your dear old dad that he raised a capable and resourceful person that can craft their own gifts!
Picture frame (Approximately 27″L x 7″H)
Glossy paper (preferably white) to fit frame. Or you can use the back side of the original frame insert to save some green while being green.
Photo cutouts of you, your father, your family and what ever else will float your papa’s boat.
Scissors
Pencil
Glue-stick
STEP 1:
Cut your paper insert to the size of your photo frame.
STEP 2:
Trace and cutout your name/phrase of choice. (DADDY, FATHER, I <3 DAD, DADDY’S GIRL, PAPA SMURF; What ever will resonate with daddy dearest and fit in bubble text on your insert.)
STEP 3:
Cut out photos for your collage and glue them to the back of your insert, or the inside of the cardboard backing of the frame. (You can use one large photo per letter, or make a collage of many little photos within each letter.)
STEP 4:
Let the glue dry overnight, then piece it together, wrap it up and deliver it to daddio!
Tags: bird print, dress, lily white, Summer, trend report
Monday, June 3rd, 2013
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Last year the runways were filled with loud animal prints and motifs, but for spring/summer 2013 the sky is the limit! The fashion industry is now slowly transitioning to a higher state of enchanting sophistication, inspired by the same calls of the wild. The tiger prints, owls and cute foxes we’ve seen in garments over the recent past have evolved into beautiful bird prints and motifs, bringing a beautiful exotic touch to our closets.
Tags: beach, DIY, lily white, maxi skirt, spa
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
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Our favorite part of summer is going to beach. The sand at your feet, the sun in your face and the breeze in your hair; all elements of a great day at the beach! Since summer isn’t technically in full swing until June, and the sun hasn’t blossomed yet, a warm day at the beach can be substituted by a relaxing-at-home spa day.
Raw honey face masks are deliciously sticky and EXCELLENT for your skin! Honey is a gentle, all-natural cleanser that won’t dry out your skin like soaps can. Mix a small amount of honey with warm water and apply a thin layer to your face. Relax for 15-20 minutes and allow the honey to penetrate your skin and work its magic. You can also mix the honey with additional calming ingredients like ground oatmeal, powdered milk and chamomile. Honey can even be used as a spot treatment for acne.
Organic raw coconut oil is also a cost-saving multi-tasking creation of love. It’s antimicrobial, anti fungal, antibacterial, has a decent amount of antioxidants, and it smells like baked goods! What’s not to love?
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