Anyone who has visited me recently knows that I have a stack of fashion magazines piled up beside my bed waiting to be read. If I have time I enjoy pouring over them for both image and article. This image in particular from the Dolce and Gabbana Palermo 2017/18 eye wear campaign leaped off of the page.
I love the simple 'Little black dress' and the mix and match array of adornments on the front bodice and back sleeve.
After realizing that I don't quite have the money for a Dolce Dress and I likely wouldn't fit into one if I did it inspired my DIY side. I immediately recalled that I do indeed have a black dress of similar silhouette and a wide array of Vintage brooches to work with to create my very own version of this look.
Time for a Dress DIY
I dug into my Evolution Vintage brooch stash and was able to find some interesting (and similar pieces) as seen in the ad.
I chose one of my many EV Black Dresses and pinned the brooches on in a similar way/
This DIY dress will be available soon for sale with or without the brooches. Individual Vintage brooches are also for sale in this lot or separately.
Remember creativity doesn't always require consumption. Think about what you have on hand that you can add to or transform in some way. If you don't have materials on hand how can you acquire them second hand or re-purpose something to suit your style?
What can you use in your own closet to DIY this or any designer look that inspires you?
