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Repurposing Old Accessories.

16 Tuesday Sep 2014

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I absolutely hate it when my favourite bags get slightly torn or dirty to the extend that it can’t be fixed. If it is still use-able but just not as pretty, give it a makeover & add a little life to it! Here’s how I repurposed one of my bags;

DSC_0069This pretty lavender bag has a faulty ribbon that was already at the verge of falling off & I also lost the straps. Rummaging through my accessory drawer, I found a statement necklace I love but the chains had rusted a little;

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Combining both accessories, I created something brand new & trendy!

DSC_0075Things you need: 
Statement necklace (recycled or brand new)
Clutch or bag
Elephant glue or any other really string glue
Pliers (to remove the chains from the necklace)

Step One: Remove the chains from your necklace. Keep them aside, it can be used for other repurposing.
Step Two: Place the statement piece on your bag. If its a bag with flaws, try to use it to cover all that.
Step Three: Add glue to the back of the statement piece like such; DSC_0076Step Four: Paste it on the bag and place it under a heavy object, such as a book. This will ensure the piece sticks on properly. Leave it overnight to dry and you are done!

DSC_0050DSC_0045Look how chic this is. & all without spending 🙂

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Journey through the years with Deeper Than Fashion

01 Friday Aug 2014

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When Deeper Than Fashion first started, it was known as Rainbow’s Doodles. I started off wanting to merely sell some of my handmade creations to raise money for concert tickets my parents didn’t want to fork out for. I’ll forever be grateful they didn’t. I never in my dreams expected it to turn out into what it is today and I can proudly say, all my hard work and dedication to my craft continues to pay off on a daily. Every day I wake up feeling blessed to be able to do what I love.

Taking a walk down memory lane, I can’t believe when I first started, these were my first few pieces;167878_163468920372635_2891983_n 168415_163469310372596_2605110_n 179028_163469130372614_978556_n 180052_163468940372633_8170681_nPerler beads or as I like to call them, Pixellettes (because they were pixelated, how incredibly clever of me :3). As creativity would have it, I embarked on a journey of learning new skill sets with brand new ideas and materials. 392625_281642431888616_940018818_n 316855_231087216944138_6617457_n 304411_231087230277470_5955607_nBeing a fashion student, I always had buttons lying around. I began to use those to create wearable art. Also, I had a fantastic time experimenting with tassels & fringe jewelry;405698_305566872829505_718868770_n

After which, I finally found my love for feathers. Lightweight, flowy and free, I created so many designs I’ve lost count. Here are a few of my personal favourites;242704_515417525177771_248155113_o 403070_299073740145485_307831529_n

429057_339332682786257_287632733_nSlowly I learnt new tricks with feathers, and I started painting on them;196429_446703455382512_1308251077_nHowever my most prized and favourite creations will always be… you guessed it, my dreamcatchers;402160_305566376162888_2120188939_n 408811_324080320978160_686081725_n 559866_517995334919990_2016805799_nAll the wonderful themes I created, all the magic these little pieces of jewelry provided, I can’t even explain how much joy its been to be able to go on this creative journey. The best part, creativity and ideas don’t run out. You can only evolve and become better. I truly believe I have improved over the years & promise to do so in years to come.

& I for one, am excited about it all 🙂 Thank you for being a part of my journey and growth. Here’s to a lifetime of art, happiness, love and dreams.

TiC Contribution Article; DIY Rhinestone Bib Necklaces.

30 Monday Sep 2013

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Statement necklaces are one of my top 5 accessories must-have! I love how it never goes out of style. The materials used easy season may differ, but statement necklaces in general are always in trend. Currently, trending are rhinestone beaded bib necklaces which is why I absolutely had to attempt to make my own.

Find out how you can make your own, DIY Rhinestone Bib Necklaces here. 

DSC_0036DSC_0053I love how it can make the most basic outfit stand out! For example, this outfit of a plain purple tanktop & black high waisted harem pants;
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Here are several other designs I attempted;
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Where I got my supplies from;
+ Felt (Artfriend,Gardens)
+ UHU Glue (any stationary store, or 7-Eleven)
+ Rhinestones (shop in PJ Old Town next to the McD’s)
+ Ribbon (Czip Lee, Bangsar)

TiC Contribution Article; DIY Midi Rings

19 Thursday Sep 2013

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Worn between your finger tip (below your nail) and before your knuckle, midi rings have been picking up a lot of speed lately. Not only are they a subtle way to accessorise your fingers, they also add a touch of style and can be worn in stacks. For people like me with skinny fingers, I’ve been having a hard time finding ones that fit and don’t fly off my fingers. Which is why I decided to try making my own, and boy, was it easy! Check out the tutorial for my DIY Midi Rings!

DSC_0060Where I got my supplies from;

+ Craft wire, (Artfriend, Midvalley)
+ Craft pliers, (Artfriend, Midvalley)
+ Beads or charms, (Artfriend, Midvalley)
+ Pen or marker (for sizing), (Popular)

TiC Contribution Article; DIY Bobby Pin Statement Necklace

02 Monday Sep 2013

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Have a bunch of hairpins lying around after using it for an event? Or want to make a statement necklace on a budget? Check out my tutorial on Tongue in Chic; DIY Bobby Pin Statement Necklace.1176393_10151637220032058_1118546052_n

Where I got my materials from;
– Bobby pins (40 pieces, RM5)
– Elianto nailpolish

DIY Rainbow Heart Crayons.

11 Tuesday Jun 2013

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I’m shifting everything from my old blog to my new website, so bear with me if you’ve already seen this before.
Also, some of you may have seen these tutorials online before, but I decided to do a “Malaysian”-fied version of it which makes it easier for you to get the stuff to make this.
I made these on a budget of RM10. I kid you not, RM10! I got crayons for Rm5 & the heart shaped silicone mold for Rm5. Both for Daiso, Sunway Pyramid.
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What you need to do is basically chop up the crayons into small bits. I colour separated them so I could coordinate when I placed them in the mold. I put one chunk of each colour in the molds to make sure it turns out rainbow-y 🙂
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Then you’ll need to microwave it.  Most blogs recommend using a baking oven, but a microwave works just as well.
I suggest you keep a close eye on the melting process. I did one minute per session, and keep going until it melted nicely. You’ll know because the chunks will turn into a watery paint like substance.
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& this is what it looks like right after I took it out of the microwave. Super pretty blended colours!  But it’ll be real hot, so you will need to place it in the freezer for 5 minutes.
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Once you take it out of the freezer, you can pop it right out (like you would with ice cubes) & it’ll look like this;
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Seriously, how pretty are these! & so cheap and easy to make! You can use them to write as well, like normal crayons but you get a blend of rainbow colours 🙂 Not only do they make really cute gifts, but it’s a fun activity to do with kids or can be even used as accessories.
Good luck making these! (you won’t need it since it’s super easy anyways 😉

DIY Studded HairComb.

14 Sunday Apr 2013

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From time to time, I watch Fashion Police on E! channel. Last week, Kelly Osbourne was wearing these gorgeous spike hair clips that I absolutely had to have! (Been looking online for a picture reference but unfortunately, couldn’t find one :/)

Since I’m such a sucker for anything with spikes and studs, I decided to make my own as it was incredibly easy but a;sp stylish and edgy.
So here’s how you can make one too!

I got a haircomb from Sinma, Midvalley for RM2. You can use any type of clips you want, I decided on a hair comb, since it would be something I’d personally use more often.
All you’ll need besides a clip, is a good, strong type of glue (mine was cement glue, you can also use elephant glue) & spike studs which I got from my supplier (H&m sells them as well).

I just stuck the spike studs in a straight line on the hair comb and left it overnight to dry. The very next day, I wore it out & absolutely love much edge it gives a casual look!

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