Ah, the DIY process… it has the potential to be equal parts frustrating and fun, as well gratifying and time-consuming.

For me, the process usually starts with one of the following: a fashion dilemma or a source of inspiration.  In one instance, I fell deeply in love with those much-discussed shoes from Rodarte’s 2008 collection (as well as those stellar tights) but lacked the funds to buy the originals.  The knock-offs were, as usual, sub-par.  The only solution was to make it myself!  Which leads me to stage two of the DIY process: research and experimentation.

image source fashion-mongers.blogspot.com

Thankfully, that deeply connected world of blogs did half my research for me.  Like an incredible party thrown by a well-known socialite, it seems that just by “attending” one you meet many others destined to change your outlook.  Follow the RSS feeds or subscribe to posts and you’ll find your inbox overflowing with affordable and customized DIY fashion.  Check out the links page and you’ll find yourself with more beautiful projects than time and money allows.

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