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Virginie Peny: Do It Yourself Fashion Blog » DIY/ Clothes
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From custom-made ideas to couture design: Style up your closet and personalize your own clothes and accessories.
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Outfit/ DIY Shirt Leather Dress

As i mentioned to you last time, this leather material has been in my mind for months -without exactly knowing what i’d do with it (a bag, a skirt, or just garments details?) Anyways, i’v...

5 days ago 1 person likes this

DIY White Leather Project

This week i’ve finally made something from this… Can’t wait to show you the result tomorrow, stay tuned! -

6 days ago

DIY/ Lace Trench

This project is quite old, but i’ve never had the opportunity to show it here on the blog, but today is the day! Trench coats are basically very casual items, they fit to everyone and to every ...

22 may 12

Focus on White Crochet

Summer would not be the same without white color. I have tons of ideas and pictures in the head but sun is still missing. Crochet is a kind of these timeless trends, it goes with everything; jeans, b...

07 may 12

DIY/ Jersey Knit

Currently obsessed with the multicolored oversize knit by Isabel Marant… But at the same time, i’m still busy with my seasonal closet cleaning. I mean we all have old basics tee-shirts, a...

11 apr 12

DIY Outfit/ Sporty Dress & Bow

This oversized hoody dress/ sweater has a very symbolic link to my Berlin life about 3 years ago. I’ve been loving this cosy shape and material so much, often wearing it with converse sneakers ...

07 apr 12 1 person likes this

DIY/ Spring Tweed Jacket

Usually i like to watch what i did on the blog before, it helps me to notice what i did right or wrong and to see what i would like to do new next. And sometimes it’s funny to notice how bad a ...

23 mar 12

Art Deco Upcycling

Finally the weekend! There have been a lot of things to do, but i’ve finally finished the jacket… Art deco has been the main inspiration, remember here, i was still hesitating. I love the...

10 feb 12 1 person likes this

Frenchy Stripes

Remember of the striped tee-shirt from RTL session? That’s the way i prefer to wear it, still with its large ribbon bow and matched with a pair of jeans and a wool coat… independently fro...

04 feb 12

Behind the Scene: DIY Session for RTL TV!

It still sounds surreal as i’ve been contacted to be part of this TV project on the german programm! That kind of soap that you watch without thinking that you could be one day part of it. Beca...

21 jan 12

Leather & Wool Jacket

Last weekend before Christmas, i’m really excited! Wearing my new Rodier vintage jacket, i told you about here last time. I’ve cut the sleeves and sewed black leather on each pocket. Comp...

17 dec 11

My DIY Dress for GRAZIA Magazin

You might remember how much i loved Pucci Fall/ Winter collection, i talked about it here in october- without even knowing that some pieces were really chic. More chic that what i thought actually! S...

07 dec 11

Fringe Skirt

This week i’ve stumbled upon this AMAZING leather fringe skirt from Dimitri while browsing Miosato website, i just love it! I can imagine that the movement of the skirt by walking should be rea...

25 nov 11

DIY Fringed Poncho

The best in DIY is, that if you are free to choose the stuffs you’d like to wear, you can also sustain some ethical issues. In other words, i could have bought an acrylic H&M poncho for 9,9...

12 nov 11 1 person likes this

The Jelly Sweater.

The sun shines, the fall colors look amazing and it’s finally weekend!.. What else? Wearing my new DIY jelly sweater ; I’ve worked that story out! Remember last post i’ve cut small ...

29 oct 11

Golden Knit & Denim

I love this golden knit from Malene Birger, that’s probably one of my favorite pieces. …and i love the fact, that a cardigan must not be worn just like a cardigan! Knit, Malene Birger Den...

22 oct 11

Seasonal Recycling: the long dress

I love the idea that clothes might be compatible for all seasons: wearing a flowy silk summer dress with wool tights, smooth pants with ankle boots and fur… It’s just about the way you ma...

13 oct 11

The Cut Out Shoulder Shirt

Back from Athens and to reality! – anyway i´m feeling better, full of new energy… I don’t want to focus on summer pieces now cause the weather might change soon, so i guess i could ...

22 aug 11

Double Theory

Saying that i’ve a weakness for Theory is true -i love their conceptual vision of fashion and their constant contradictions, loose but structured, nonchalance but chic… But is not all: i&...

05 aug 11 1 person likes this

in Theory… and practice

There are still stuffs that i didn’t show you from my holidays in NY last month like that long tube dress from Theory. I don’t just love the shape of the bust line but also the function o...

02 aug 11

Openwork Transparencies #5

The challenge “Summer Closet” is going to its end; after having given you some recycling ideas from particular garments I wanted to focus on one of my summer inspiration today. As you can...

21 jun 11

Summer Closet, #4

Hey! Have a look, I’ve been colorblocking today! Well, it’s not really for the trend itself, but I must say that i really enjoyed Jil Sander’s collection that season. Lomb-limbed lo...

13 jun 11

Wrap and Roll.

So! Let’s continue the “challenge” -a summer closet composed of pieces we should have from last seasons.. I’ll begin with the shirt. Do you remember Carine Roitfeld’s sk...

08 jun 11

Indian Shirt & Souvenir Necklace

Don’t really know if it remains the indian style, but that’s the way i’ve called the shirt of today! There are so many possibilities to custom a tee shirt, that I’ve been hesi...

02 jun 11

Denim & Python

Last time I told you that I was preparing a special Summer workshop from 10 pieces you might have in your closet. It’s quite a recycling cession, and that without having to sew anything -today!...

26 may 11

The Ribbon Bow

This week I’ve made a bit cleaning in my closet and.. surprise! i’ve found those pants, didn’t remember of it at all! It was brand new but something was wrong with it; the elastic w...

08 may 11

Not yet a Royal Wedding Dress

This week I’ve been wondering if a simple shirt and material rests could become a wedding dress… Of course the royal wedding has been everywhere a big subject -more precisely Kate’s...

01 may 11

Winter Recycling: Jacket/ Waistcoat

Today is recycling day! Winter is over, welcome spring, welcome fabrics prints mixes! (I’ve already done a serious update in my dressing and said goodbye to winter!) So, what to do with our (ol...

03 apr 11

God Save Safety Pins!

There´s a shop in France that I adore… Its name is Eurodif. It sounds quite cheap, isn’t it?! However I´m sure that a lot of people go there and don’t want to admit it!. Far away fr...

16 mar 11

The British Blazer

No doubt that this dress would have many stories to tell. I bought it last December while I was in France -and I immediately felt in love in that british blue printed fabric. Although the form was to...

10 feb 11

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