The Goods

The Goods DIY: boho daisy dukes with lace and studs

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:14:00 -0700

Festival season is upon us! Here’s an easy way to spice up a pair of old jean shorts that you can rock all summer long. Enjoy!

To start you will need the following:

Step 1:

Using scissors, begin by scraping the edges of the fabric horizontally, in a side-to-side motion, making sure the scissors are open and slight pressure is being applied.

Step 2:

In order to achieve the shredded edge at the bottom of the shorts, use your knife or blade to pull out individual threads from the hem until desired style is reached (see video).

Step 3:

Next, choose an area on the front of your shorts that you would like to distress. For this step, you will need either a magazine or newspaper roll, which will be placed in the leg of your shorts, so that the scratches do not transfer to the back side. Starting with a small patch, use your knife or blade to scrape at the fabric in a horizontal direction. You will start to notice a small amount of fuzz being created. Then, do the same in the opposite direction in order to even out the wear on the fabric. Continue switching and scraping until the white threads begin to show through, as shown in the last picture.

Step 4:

Time for the lace! Flip those distressed babies over and measure your lace to the size of the pocket. Give yourself a little extra in case of any pinching or ruffling of the fabric while you’re sewing. Grab your needle and thread and with a basic running stitch, attach the lace from the inside of the pocket.

Step 5:

Last but not least, we’re ready for the studs. Choose a design you favor, or create one of your own and start studding! We were inspired by the Free People design. Start with the stud open, and puncture the fabric with the prongs. On the underside of the fabric, use your pliers to bend the prongs inward to secure them to the material.

Voila!

Easy as pie. Now you’re ready for festival season with a look that’s sweet in the back and tough in the front. Stay tuned for styling tips and we’ll show you a few ways we love to wear this summer staple!

♥ m & j

Return of The Goods! Here is a sneak peek into our comeback DIY...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:31:00 -0800

Return of The Goods! Here is a sneak peek into our comeback DIY post :)
Stay tuned!

Illustration by Julia Rothman

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:31:00 -0800

Illustration by Julia Rothman

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pale pink wonderland

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:25:12 -0800

Happy Winter Solstice!

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:05:10 -0800

Happy Winter Solstice!

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thatkindofwoman: Ville Hara

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:07:29 -0800

thatkindofwoman:

Ville Hara

tuned in: Treasure Island Music Festival

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:48:00 -0700

We are so looking forward to Treasure Island Music Fest and hope to see some of you there! Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing our fun from the weekend with you all soon!

A stunning peek at the Fall 2011/Winter 2012 Lookbook from Russian Designer, Ulyana Sergeento:

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:37:00 -0700

Succulent buffet. (Source: Design Sponge)

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Succulent buffet.

(Source: Design Sponge)

(Source: kittysuperstar)

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:59:27 -0700

(Source: kittysuperstar)

the buck stops here

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:51:00 -0700

Check out these beautiful painted Mule Deer antlers by Cassandra Smith:

feather en-light-enment

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:38:00 -0700

This amazing ostrich feather chandelier was designed by contemporary South African design company Haldane Martin. Their mission is to “meet the needs of the whole human being by designing furniture that is simultaneously meaningful for the spirit, beautiful for the soul, and nurturing for the body.”

This light feature, which is “inspired by the lightness of dandelions,” adds a beautiful and delicate touch to any room.

Audio

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:22:18 -0700

likes: Rosemary Milner's playful prints

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:17:00 -0700

I happened to stumble across printed textile designer Rosemary Milner and was instantly charmed by her dreamy, nature-inspired prints. There is something delightfully playful and elegant about Rosemary’s aesthetic that seems to remind me of the mythical creatures from classic children’s fables like “The Fox and the Grapes” and “The Tortoise and the Hare.” This definitely falls in line with Milner’s love for historical narratives, natural imagery, and woodland wildlife. Rosemary designs her whimsical prints for fabrics and wallpaper, relishing traditional techniques like hand etching, lino illustration, and silk screen print. Enjoy!

♥ j

Sailor chic.

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:41:00 -0700

Sailor chic.

Perfection.

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:16:29 -0700

Perfection.

get the look: sheer cardigans

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:35:00 -0700

(Source: Asos)

It’s summa time, but you still want that extra layer? BOOM, sheer cardigans.

Not only do their light and airy texture make them super practical, their sheer quality makes them delightfully whimsical as well.

Below is the latest “it girl”, Mary Charteris, funkin’ out in her version:

Free People interprets the trend here:

For those who prefer a more understated version, Forever 21 presents a lace cardigan for only $19.80:

(Source: Forever 21)

Happy Cardigan-ing! :)

♥ jo