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DIY DVF “Trelodie” Blouse Updated

Remember back in February when I did a designer DIY on the Diane Von Furstenberg “Trelodie” blouse? Well this is an update from that post, taking the same pattern and totally transforming it into a top with a whole new look! While shopping around for our trip to Manhattan, I was having a hard time finding things I loved in the store so I ended making some pieces instead. For one of the days I wanted something that would transition well from day-to-night and I knew with a few modifications the Burda 7299 pattern would be perfect. This top was perfect for a lot of reasons: it was trendy with the houndstooth print and the studded shoulders, it was chiffon making it comfortable and easy to wear and it was perfect for daytime and out at night. During the day I paired it with black skinny jeans and a black cashmere wrap, and for nighttime I kept the skinny jeans and paired it with a fitted black blazer and my Burberry Gem Embellished Trench DIY. What made this even better was that with a few modifications to the original pattern and some shortcuts, this top was even easier to make and took a lot less time! Click here to see the modifications, close up pics and get all the details!

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DIY Burberry Gem Embellished Trench

Back at the end of January, Gossip Girl premiered its 100th episode which was the “Royal Wedding” episode. It wasn’t the gorgeous Vera Wang dresses or the spectacular setting at the reception that caught my eye, however, it was Georgina Spark’s trench coat. As soon as it appeared on the screen I was dying over it. I had a hard time finding out who made it at first, there was very little info online… but after a couple days it was all over the internet. I discovered it was a version of Burberry’s Heritage Trench called “Gem Embellished Trench”, that it came in black and khaki, that it retailed for $1,695 and that it had sold out before even going on sale. I  started scrambling to come up with the perfect plan of attack to make the same one my self and while it was wildly successful, it took me nearly two months to complete! I am so happy with it though and I can’t wait to wear it… it’s going to be perfect for spring. After lots of trial and error I’ve found all the things that work and don’t work so with this Designer DIY Tutorial you should be able to make one for yourself in much less time! I actually didn’t pay a thing for this project, my grandmother had sent me some birthday money that came in the mail literally as I was heading out to buy supplies for this project, so armed with that and coupons I didn’t pay a thing but depending on your coat you can easily spend under $100.  Click here to see many more pictures and get the tutorial!

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