Studfest '09: DIY ideas tried & tested!

Singfest, Freedom Film Fest ...

Studfest '09.

What's life without music, art & fashion? :D


Studded dress by Diane von Furstenberg

Studfest '09 isn't so much an event as it is a phenomena.

Basically, if you see Serena Van Der Woodsen & Blake Lively wearing studs onscreen and off -
you know it's The Real Deal. :P

What if I told you that when it comes to studs...
you can make your own fashion dreams come true? :D


Chanel-inspired quilted bag from Bagz Pool, RM43 (RM49 including Pos Laju)
Studs from Eff Bombs & ABitofEverywhere, about RM30 worth of studs in total (200+ studs)

See what I mean? :D

If someone like me can DIY a collection of her own studded things,
and by "someone like me" I mean that I'm really useless when it comes to
sewing, stitching, threading a needle, switching on the sewing machine, etc -
so this means that anyone can stud! :D
This is one fun project you don't need skills for :)

All you need are:

Studs and things that can be studded :D
(If you're looking to buy studs online, they're available at Eff Bombs & ABitofEverywhere)

Once you start studding, you'll realise that the possibilities are endless ;)
You can scatter those studs on to shoes, jackets, blazers, vests, dresses, tops, jumpsuits,
bags, shorts, belts, skirts, bracelets, necklaces, notebooks, keychains ...
Be inspired! :D

Pictures credited to Lookbook, fashion blogs, ASOS, WhoWhatWear & other hits on Google :P

There are no limits (until you run out of studs, that is!)
and it's just so much fun! :D

WARNING

But before you do any studding, always remember that studs are sharp!

Once, in my carelessness (read: watching TV while studding something) -
the sharp pointy end of a stud went under my fingernail,
and there was like blood everywhere. :P
Hahahha I'm just kidding. But there was blood and it was painful!
So please be careful :D

Happy Shopping!
Your Shopping Kaki :)