8.08.2012

Do It Yourself {Success}



DIY and BaubleBar Necklaces.  Vince Shift Dress

I love when a DIY project turns out better than expected, or at least on par with what you were trying to make. This past Saturday morning Grace (Stripes and Sequins) and I set out to re-create our version of the necklace pictured below. We were thrilled with the outcome and while it was a bit more complicated than we originally anticipated, I think you should give it a go. Click on over to Stripes and Sequins for the complete tutorial!


Inspiration (via Instagram).


59 comments:

Natalie said...

OMG that is adorable!! Turned out so good! Hope you're enjoying summer in NYC! www.fashionifancy.com

THE STEL STYLE said...

OOO it's so cute!!! I love your new diy!!!

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Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

i love how it turned out! so cute :)

xoxo,

Fashion Fractions

Bevin said...

That necklace is *awesome* and I also dig how you paired it the other one--sets it off nicely.

Amberly D'Anna said...

Love how you and Grace's necklaces turned out! They look great!



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The Fancy Teacup said...

The recreation of the necklace turned out beautifully!

www.TheFancyTeacup.com

Collections said...

The final result came out great!

Collections

Cara said...

LOVE!

Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...

hey girlie - cute DIY - even tho i never end up doing them

MONYALE said...

Loved this DIY, the roses are adorable!

Xx,
www.casualuxe.blogspot.com

Kimberly said...

Cannot believe you made this yourself - wish I had just a fraction of your creativity!

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Rory said...

It looks amazing! Can't believe you mad that yourself!!!! :)
Rory
www.WearAboutsBlog.com
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sarah said...

That turned out so well! DIYs are generally more complicated than you might anticipate, but when they turn out, it's such an accomplishment!

Natasha Fatah said...

You did an awesome job girl! It and you and the dress and the whole business look amazing!

~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

chris @ court + hudson said...

It turned out so good A - I love it. And love how you styled it with the BB necklace : ) SUPER cute!

Purple Paparazzi said...

Alicia, I think you and Grace are gonna have LOTS od readers running to the craft store this weekend for this DIY project! This was a stunner!

Amber
Purple Paparazzi

Megan, The Frugalista Diaries said...

great job on the necklace
Xo Megan

Grace - Stripes and Sequins said...

This was so much fun to do. I can't wait for our next one!!! As always, your styling skills blow me away. Would never have thought to pair it with red - or with the BaubleBar necklace!

Alicia Lund said...

@Amber - awe thank you! So glad you enjoyed it and I hope you try to make it as well!! x

danielledee1123 said...

Love this so much! And your hair is gorgeous!

Alyson said...

Amazing DIY -- I've already been dying over it on Grace's blog -- however adore how you styled it layered with the blue necklace. Such a pretty idea. Love it, Alicia.

Amy said...

Came out perfectly!

Amy


Leopard and Lillies

Erin [LUXE + lace] said...

Love that last shot against the purple wall; gorgeous colors!

PartyMixTape said...

Ah-mazing!
You rock, girl!

Emily
http://partymixtape.blogspot.ca

chocolatefashioncoffee said...

amazing necklace :)




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avenue ahline said...

oh wow you did an amazing job .. you
should start your own jewelry line :)

xoxo
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The Glitter Life said...

loving the necklaces!

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Femme Fatale said...

It came out great!! I love it xo

Lindsay said...

Um wow! Great job! Love that color dress on you as well!

Heather said...

Beautiful! Great pairing w/ that dress, I am all about solids and accessories. Love it.

rebecca... said...

,,,so sweet, just like your smile!,,,

Jen said...

Wow, the necklace turned out SO well Alicia! Is the turquoise part attached to it or did you layer the pieces? In any case, I think your version took inspiration from the original and came out even better. So lovely! And I'm such a fan of Grace's tutorials, so much fun to see you two DIYing together!

Hope you're having a great week!
xo
Jen

Viviana said...

Looks amazing! Very impressive :)

Lindsey said...

This is so great!!! You did a fantastic job!

Nico Saich said...

So I was able to find a red silk dress at the thrift store for 4 bucks and its being altered right now... Ive been dreaming up ways to style a simple red dress and this post was such great inspiration! cant wait to see the necklace DIY. Oh hey, Im wearing an animal print on my blog today, thought you might like to check it out! Be well!

-Nico

www.SatinAndSalt.com

Nico Saich said...

So I was able to find a red silk dress at the thrift store for 4 bucks and its being altered right now... Ive been dreaming up ways to style a simple red dress and this post was such great inspiration! cant wait to see the necklace DIY. Oh hey, Im wearing an animal print on my blog today, thought you might like to check it out! Be well!

-Nico

www.SatinAndSalt.com

Macey said...

That necklace is so cute, love it!

Macey
laidbackdays.blogspot.ca

Shannon said...

So cute! I love the contrasting colors! Very pretty.

- Shannon
www.shannonsometimes.com

Street Lily said...

whoa i LOVE it! especially with that dress! gonna have to do this...

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Cassidy Short said...

Ahh I want that necklace!! Soo great! Looks awesome with the red dress & green bag! Love the purple background of the photo, too

xoxo
Cassidy

http://norebeccaforayear.blogspot.com/

Marisa said...

You are becoming quite the crafty DIYer, Alicia! Your version of the necklace turned out beautifully, I think it's even better than the original! Going to check out Grace's tutorial now :)

Marisa
http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

Christina said...

I have it been wanting to add a necklace like this to my wardrobe. I will have to try this out.

Caroline said...

Love this!!! Also, how did you go red ... did you trust your hair dresser and any suggestions??? Hope all is well lady and summer has been sweet to you. BISOUS!!!

Shayne Renee said...

You look feisty in the last picture lol. Very cute outfit :)

Shayne Renee said...

You look feisty in the last picture lol. Very cute outfit :)

Brynn Snow said...

Everytime i see an overpriced bold necklace I cringe. half of the time they look like you can make them yourself. Glad to see that yours turned out so well!

<3,

Brynn Snow http://therunway.d2gapparel.com

DNA (designers+artists) said...

Great bold colors on you!

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sharon lei said...

OMG Alicia! I love this DIY. It's so fun and pretty... and seems easy enough to do. I can't wait to try it out for myself. And of course you are look amazing as usual.

xx Love & Aloha
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bloo90fashion said...

You really look stunning on those pictures !

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bloo90fashion

Jaclyn said...

I love how your layered necklaces work. The inspiration shot is great. I have that rhinestone necklace, but I never thought to combine it with other materials.

Stay in the Lines

Linda said...

Love your style and ideas!!!

http://lazykittydiary.blogspot.cz/

le style child said...

amazing alicia, looks so gorge! x

Sara B said...

you did an amazing job with that necklace! it looks fabulous on you Alicia!

Princess Martha said...

Fabulous job!!
Love this outfit...it has a little bit of everything and it all works beautifully!
XOXO

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Margherita said...

Love the necklace, it's absolutely amazing and looks super good on you!

The Merchant Project said...

FAB!

Mode a'Portee said...

Wow such a perfect outcome.. Love it!! U are so creative and talented.

koko mo said...

wow, SO cool, yours turned out great, i want to make one! it's so unique and such a statement piece!

Samantha Hutchinson said...

Love this!

I can't even tell you how many project fails I've had - ha! too many!

xx sam