after seeing a number of different examples of interestingly adorned tights, i have finally decided to embark on my very own little d.i.y. tights project! over the past several months, i’ve come across a few exceptional examples of really creative tights that have inspired me to finally try them out for myself. i find myself particularly enamored with decorated knees, either painted or appliqued as shown in the examples above. i won’t tell you my plans just yet, for fear of jinxing myself, but i promise to show them off in upcoming outfit posts! until then, i will leave you with my inspiration:
from top left, miss ukon spring 2010 lookbook, the clothes horse, vintage photograph (i will give you a cookie if you can find me the source!), style bubble, and cocorosa.
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I've seen the orange tights with eyes is a the Stockholm shop that sells also Cheap Monday (;
I remember those eyelash tights from susie's blog. So great. Looking forward to seeing your project!
Gorgeous blog gorgeous post …love it!!!!
adorable! love it!
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I'm excited to see what you come up with as your DIY tights project! I got inspired by Cocorosa's and did my own DIY Miu Miu tights – Vanessa from The Haute Pursuit got inspired and did them too.
http://www.fvncy.com/2010/03/miu-miu.html
KeepItFvncy,
M.E.
I love the eyelash ones! Too adorable! Good luck with your DIY!
i've been lusting after everything miu miu for ages.
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I did a tutorial for stenciled leggings/tights a couple of months ago. It turned out really well, so I might have to attempt versions of some of the ones you just posted. I'll be interested to see what you come up with!
Check mine out: http://transientexpression.wordpress.com/2010/01/19/tutorial-tuesday-stenciled-leggings/
aaww too adorable!! :D
fun idea, can't wait to see :)
I love the eyelashes tights. Ugh my shortness prevents me from wearing really cute things because it adds to making me look 10 years younger, but I love them. I saw both Susie Bubble and Fred Butler wearing them on their blogs.
Can't wait to see what you do!
I can't wait! I love creative tights and it never occurred to me to diy some of my own. I love the vintage image too– where did you find it exactly. that would be a big help in tracking down a source.
cute idea, can't wait to see what you whip up!
I remember seeing that cocorosa post! I can't believe she did them herself :]
I'm curious! I love those knee-tights too! But I'm scared to make an effort for tights because I'm so clumbsy I will most likely rip them the moment I put them on!
Awesome. I'm thinking of painting a pair of white tights or knee high socks for summer. DIY fun times… Xxxc
I love the birds the best.
I've been thinking of trying this trend out too, I especially love the eyelashes!
You are always telling me about the best things, this is why I love your blog!