Buy or DIY: Spring 2014 Edition
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Comme Des Garçons Top
Comme Des Garçons Ivory Intarsia Knit Sweater, $430 at SSENSE.
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Comme Des Garçons Top, DIYed
This won't make exactly the same silhouette, but we're planning to just cut some well-placed holes in a cheaper long-sleeved top.
Eddie Bauer Essential Slub Long-Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt, $30 at Eddie Bauer.
Singer Sewing Scissors, $6.99 at Staples.
DIY Total: $36.99
Potential Savings: $393.01
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Carven Collar
Carven Gingham Cotton and Silk-Blended Collar, $170 at Net-a-Porter.
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Carven Collar, DIYed
Collars aren't going away anytime soon. But don't invest in one — take any old shirt you're sick of and cut off the collar. Easy.
Old Navy Women's Gingham Shirt in Red, $18 at Old Navy.
Singer Sewing Scissors, $6.99 at Staples.
DIY Total: $24.99
Potential Savings: $145.01
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Spiky Louboutin Heels
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes 100 Leather Pumps, $1,295 at Net-a-Porter.
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Spiky Louboutin Heels, DIYed
Simply glue your chosen embellishments onto a white pair of shoes (or something else in your closet that needs some sprucing).
Faith Callaway White Patent Heeled Court Shoes, $84.69 at ASOS.
E-6000 Jewelry and Craft Adhesive, $2.95 at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.
Flat Back Swarovski Crystal Mix, $17.17 at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.
DIY Total: $104.81
Potential Savings: $1,190.19
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Saint Laurent Sneaks
Saint Laurent White Fang Print Sneakers, $395 at SSENSE.
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Saint Laurent Sneaks, DIYed
While we're not sure we can exactly match the Saint Laurent fang pattern, we are sure willing to try on some lower-cost Keds with fine-point Sharpies.
Keds Champion Originals, $45 at Keds.
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, $7.49 for 5 at Staples.
DIY Total: $52.49
Potential Savings: $342.51
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Viv Westwood Skirt
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Aztec Asymmetric Printed Cotton Skirt, $520 at Net-a-Porter.
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Viv Westwood Skirt, DIYed
This lovely art-school-ready skirt has a slightly messy look to it, which lends itself to a handpainted DIY. Use the color of your choice and a paintbrush — or have fun with stamps premade or crafted out of vegetables.
ASOS Full Midi Skirt, $37.64 at ASOS.
Createx Acrylics Fabric Paint in Cerulean Blue, $12.20 at BLICK Art Materials.
Grumbacher Academy Hog Bristle Brush, $1.85 at BLICK Art Materials.
DIY Total: $51.69
Potential Savings: $468.31
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Zippy Ears
Eddie Borgo Gold-Plated Earrings, $225 at Net-a-Porter.
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Zippy Ears, DIYed
Zip-up earrings are super cool — and surprisingly easy to make. Just gather your ingredients and glue together.
Universal #8 Antique Brass Slider, $4.30 for 2 at Zipper Stop.
Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky GLue, $2.89 at BLICK Art Materials.
Pierced Ear Clutch Back, $0.95 for 36 at BLICK Art Materials.
Pierced Ear Post, $1.68 for 12 at BLICK Art Materials.
DIY Total: $9.82
Potential Savings: $215.18
