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Fascinating fascinator

christinahopgood
The other night, my friend and I were looking at Polyvore and found some cool looking hair bands.  We said “We could make those!”  So yesterday we walked into town and bought some supplies from craft stores.
I bought a shoulder pad, some lace, feathers, paper flowers, paper leaves, little hair clips, and matching fabric.  I was going for a natural, mori-girl kind of style.  Here’s what I ended up with:
I covered the shoulder pad with fabric and sewed in place, then glued on the feathers and paper stuff, and then sewed on the lace which I’d gathered into little rounds.

Then I used scissors to cut two tiny holes in the back of the shoulder pad, and inserted the little clips.  Complete!

It just clips on!  Shoulder pads are nicely curved and fit well on a head.

I got loads of compliments on it today.  People were astonished that I made this!  Dudes and ladies: it’s not that hard!  It was fun because I was with a friend!
My friend chose a red colour scheme and she pleated her fabric and used black and red feathers as highlights.  Hers was much more of a classic look.  We had such a nice time last night making stuff together!
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J et J dress co-ordinate 3!

christinahopgood
Here’s another one again!  I really like this dress.  So many options!
Juliette et Justine co-ordinate 3!
This one was inspired by the creamy tones in the lace and ribbons on the dress.  It has a bit more of a vintage feel to it with those boots and the jewellery.  Still can’t figure out a blue co-ordinate but I’ll keep trying!
Each time I make a coordinate, Charles likes this dress more.  Eventually he’ll say “You should buy it!”  Not that I need his permission – but his approval is desirable!
I like Polyvore for another reason – all the items have information attached so you can see how much each thing costs and where you can buy it.  It’s like window shopping except more fun because there are less people to get in your way, and you don’t have to look at stuff you don’t like.
I wish the website had a different name though.  Polyvore sounds kind of gross somehow.