{OUTFIT} | Oui C’Est Moi + Frayed Denim DIY

Hi dolls! Frayed bottom denims have been very much on trend lately. I’ve seen them in countless different shades and shapes in street style at the various fashion weeks and I think they’re just so chic.

Fortunately this is a trend that won’t scare your bank account. You can revive an old pair of jeans with a simple DIY that I am sharing today.

What You Need

- A really sharp pair of scissors. Fabric scissors are ideal but you can use any pair you are comfortable with as long as they’re extra sharp.

- Ruler

- Chalk

- Clean Tweezers

- An old pair of denims, still in wearable condition. Any pair will do here, but for the specific look in this outfit you will want to go with a skinny fit or slim fit.

Step 1

Make sure the denims are clean and ironed. Put them on and decide where you’d like them to sit once they’re cut. Be 100% sure because you are going to cut the jeans. Make a small mark with the chalk.

Step 2

Remove the jeans, measure (for accuracy) and mark off where you’d like the new length with the chalk. Make sure that it’s fairly even on both sides of the leg.

Step 3

Cut straight across the line you just drew. Try to cut in one motion so that the cut is straight and even. It doesn’t have to be perfect but you also don’t want it to be completely uneven or unmatched. Repeat this on the other leg.

Step 4

You will see lots of loose threads at the point where you cut the denims. Using the tweezers, pull at the threads horizontally. Do this until you’re happy with the level of fraying. It does help to see the frays better if you fold up the bottom of the denim.

Step 5

Remove all the stray threads and dust off the denims. Try the jeans on again to make sure you’ve got the look you’ve desired.

Step 6

Wear your new frayed denims and join the chic club ;)

About the Outfit:

Denims – Koton (Customised as above) | Shirt – ZARA | Shoes – ZARA | Sunglasses – Guess

I bought these denims at Koton when I was in Istanbul last year and even though they are incredibly comfortable I hadn’t worn them that often. It is a very classic blue skinny cut and I thought that they could do with a little trendy update. Now I can’t stop wearing them!

In this look I wore my newly customised denims with this chic high-low cotton shirt from Zara. I love the shape and the cute embroidery! I complimented the shirt with these exquisite red heels and a swipe of red lipstick. Naturally, a pair of sunnies finished the look!

Have you done any DIY and customising with your denims? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @LadyZaa

Until next time

"We must never confuse elegance with snobbery." —Yves Saint Laurent

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

THE GREAT GATSBY IS COMING + A LITTLE DAISY DIY

Yesterday the 2^nd trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s remake of the classic F Scott Fitzgerald book released, further intensifying my excitement for the movie which will be opening the Cannes Film Festival this year. The trailers tease us with scenes of opulence that defined the 1920s and features the music of Lana Del Rey and Florence and the Machine who are only two of many artists that will be featured on the soundtrack. I have been a huge fan of the book since that defining day in 11^th grade when our English teacher  handed us the book and my friend Philandra and I were so sucked into the Jazz Age we both finished the book I one afternoon. Oh and I’m also a Leo DiCaprio lover as any sane girl should be ;)

Daisy Buchanan (played by Carey Mulligan) in this version has always been some sort of fashion icon. I’ve come up with a little DIY that will help you copy her style. I actually stumbled upon it a few weeks ago when I needed something to in my hair for a wedding I attended. My Mom had given me some brooches that belonged to her and my grannies and it was a last minute put-together that ended up being the best accessory on my outfit.

JEWELLED HEADBAND

WHAT YOU NEED

A Brooch (I used the ones my Mom gave me but you can find some at Sass Diva, Forever New, Lovisa and even some bargain ones at Chinatown)

A stretchy fabric headband in the colour of your choice (I got mine for ZAR5 at Chinatown)

Some tulle (optional) (I got the glitter black tulle from a fabric store for ZAR25/metre)

WHAT TO DO

It’s so simple really, just pin the brooch onto the headband and make sure it’s quite secure (we don’t wanna get stabbed in the head with the pin!). There you have it!

If you’re using the tulle, cut off a strip about 5cm in with. Bunch one side together and use your desired brooch to secure it to the headband.

Have fun!

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

p.s I hear The Great Gatsby is releasing in cinemas here in South Africa on the 16^th of May!!!!