Make A Statement: In Tights

Yesterday I put on my (old) favorite pair of blue jeans.  For the record, I have not put them on in months. And this is simply because I have found comfort in other things to cover my legs. Look around any relevant clothing store or website and you will most likely find either a) a colorful pair of skinnies b) a fun printed legging or c) an awesome pair of tights that cover fun in both print and color. 

This year, I am voting for tights and will protest why everyone should own at least one pair (excluding standard black opaque or sheer)! 

Here are five reasons everyone should go out and purchase a new pair of tights:

1. They are quite cheap so you aren't making a huge investment in something you may only wear a few times

2. Everyone owns a LBD.  Spruce that LBD up with an oxblood pair of tights or add a black patterned pair

3. Tights look good on all shapes and sizes! If you are bigger, think about how diagonal stripes look good in tops and do the same thing with tights, they will create a slimming illusion! If you are short, purchase a pair that have vertical stripes to create an illusion of never ending legs! 

4. They now make opaque tights that are fleece lined! Yes, I know that sounds weird and pretty thick but its not. You can wear these tights all through winter.

5. A lot of people get caught in a rut of buying black, white, cream, and grey in clothing.  This is an easy (and relate back to #1) way to add a pop of color to any skirt or dress in your closet.

1. DKNY blackout

2. Pretty Polly fleecy

3. Pretty Polly sparkle

4. ModCloth i'm just kitten 

5. ASOS metallic 

6. House of Holland alphabet

DIY: Studded Collar

So awhile ago I found this super amaze oversize denim jacket at a second-hand store.  I love it so much but wanted to add some extra touch to it.  As I have posted before, studs are found everywhere this fall.  I went to a local craft store to buy studs that I could add to fabric but they had absolutely nothing :( Actually, I am really happy they didn't or else I wouldn't have found the amazingness of studs on ebay. You can find ANYTHING! Plus its so unbelievably cheap for a lot of studs.  The only downfall I found was that I had to wait about 2-3 weeks for them to arrive (but it was well worth it).  I have been pretty obsessed with decorative collars for awhile which is why I decided to add studs to my denim collar.  The process was pretty easy but a little rough on my fingers.  

1. Gather your supplies of 

* nose pliers

* studs (variety of sizes if you choose)

*jacket or other clothing

Thats all you need!

2. Place studs to get an idea of how you want them pinned into the fabric

3. Push stud anchors into fabric.  Use pliers to turn in anchors and secure to fabric. I started on one point, worked to the back middle, then started on the other point so if the studs met up funny it would be in the back, not the front.  This is the part where your fingers will probably start to hurt!

4. Double check to see if there are any missing spots to add more studs.  I added more to the points. 

5. Finished product!! 

I really like how this jacket turned out.  Next time I use studs I want to get the cone shaped ones. Hope you're inspired to make your own design!