My Vogues are getting better treatment since they started this More Dash Than Cash column – you know, that extra gentle shove when going on the shelf. ELLEs, on the other hand, are getting the crinkle-shove treatment nowadays. Here are some snippets from Vogue UK June 2009 (pages 93, 94) that I thought were interesting tips for DIY.
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“Think Big
Layer and twist three long necklaces to make one statement piece. Outsize earrings are back – make your own cluttered drops by attaching gems or paillette sequins to basic clip-ons.”
“Stone age
Break up inexpensive gem-encrusted necklaces and created Balmain-style crystal epaulettes”
“Carry your clutch as jewellery; Adorn with clusters of pin badges and brooches.”
They even had a blazer customizing mini-tutorial by Erdem Moralioglu, I wish I had a scanner to go crazy on.
With Natalia Vodianova buck nude on the cover, I don’t even have to encourage anyone to go buy a copy – I’m sure your boyfriends will get them for you.
totally agree… got to love this issue :-D
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Oh man, I wish American Vogue would do this…it’s such a good idea.
Oh no. not a new issue again! You made me buy last months issue as well! ;)
I don’t know how much it helps with more dash than cash, when I feel bad about even treating myself with a magasine I can’t afford! (you know, they charge almost 10 pounds for it here in norway?)
i love that clutch idea but i don’t like the fact that it would leave all those holes in my bag
Aah, I really want it, but it’s too expensive here and I have no money at all. Even my boyfriend is broke so I can’t use him!
thanks for sharing! will grab a copy of this issue if i see one here! <3
American Vogue is such a waste of time. (Depose Anna Wintour!) The only Elle UK I have is one with Victoria Beckham on the cover circa 2005. I only saved it because there’s this crazy article in there where the writer recounts a coke-binge fueled weekend where she dropped over 500 pounds on drugs alone.
Gah not another magazine to buy. Very party-led tips however, dunno maybe daytime bling might work.
Shame I just spent £9 on magazines. Bye bye bank balance.
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Can’t wait to try it!
really love that first idea, though you’d have to get the lengths right
man I need a subscription to foreign Vogues
esp. UK and Paris :/
this is much more sensible. i was flicking through a copy on a recent harpers bazaar and one of their ‘on a budget’ tips was instead of buying real gems, buy a $9000 prada costume jewelry necklace. WHA???????
I love these pages, I think the magazines all need to be more creative now, I’m totally bored with many of them as I often have seen whats in them already, beeing a internet addict and all :)
Have a great weekend!
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Thanks so much for sharing them, great inspiration indeed! I think I don’t have enough pins to adorn my clutch but still, it’s a great idea!
Enjoy your weekend!
Nesli
This issue was way better than usual. Normally I buy a Vogue to read on the train and I’m bored with it within 15 minutes but this one I’ve read about 5 times.
Wonderful blog and simply perfect sense of style and aesthetics.
I’ll definitely read you avidly from now on!