Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Graffi-Tee



I used to be a lot craft-ier when I was younger. Now some t-shirt markers and a V-neck Hanes are all that I can manage when it comes to D.I.Y.

After seeing a number of real fringe v-necks, I decided to give it a go, 2-D style. I also decided that a few more peacock feathers in my closet couldn't hurt.



The belt I'm wearing with the tee (see below) is this stretchy metal thing I got at Scott's. It's my new favorite accessory... it figures that the thing that cost me five bucks and came in a sandwich bag is my favorite (while the $60 leather clutch from Asos languishes in the closet).


LL

Edit at 9:45 pm (on a completely unrelated note):
Congrats to us (women and minorities)!!!
By this time tomorrow, a bill (the first Obama will sign as president) will give equal pay for equal work. Yeah, I completely agree, this action is incredibly (and embarrassingly) overdue. It took us until 2009 (and a President who is a minority) for women and minorities to make the same amount, doing the same damn thing, as the good old boys in the United States of America. It's about time.
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46 comments:

  1. AsianCajunsJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Thanks for making a peacock fringe tee for me too. You're my favorite twin sister! PS: If you need someone to take that leather purse off your hands, I'd be happy to ;).

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  2. ryderJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    tres amazing!
    i want one!!!!

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  3. June ShinJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    How fun! We should do some kind of craft night!

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  4. Fashion TidbitsJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    def nifty! it looks very time consuming though

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  5. Cupcakes and CashmereJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    you're incredibly creative...looks great! had i attempted the same feat, it would have resembled a big spill down the front of my shirt.

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  6. sarayJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    wow thats awesome..

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  7. don't eat my riceJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Ohhh, nice idea! I've seen the fringe necklaces and wondered about them too. And a lovely way to wear the shirt.

    I too have gotten less and less crafty through the years. Lately I've been painting Munny dolls. I sawed one in half last weekend, now I just have to figure out why...

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  8. yiqin;January 28, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Wow, the peacock is si dyn!!!! :)

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  9. DanikaJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    I think it looks great! And it's far more practical than real fringe, which would get EVERYWHERE, especially when it's windy.

    The most creativity I can sum up is to dye a wayward shirt or two, sigh...

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  10. amberJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    wow what a neat idea! it looks great!

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  11. Shelly's Style ShopJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Thanks for your comment on my blog. Your very sweet!

    BTW, I love you DIY project idea. Your outfit is AMAZING!!!

    xoxo, Shelly

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  12. AllieJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Thank the Lordy Lord for that passing! I was so excited when I read it in the paper.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Whoa... Way creative!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    This is seriously awesome.

    Make sure NEVER EVER to buy Fruit of the Loom packs of shirts. The quality is way less than Hanes. It's like buying 100 thread count or jersey sheets versus 600 Thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.

    I love it!

    And yes, 'tis about fracking timew this bill was enacted into Law.

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  15. LisaJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Great job! The shirt looks fantastic.

    P.S. Really interesting article you linked to. I wonder how individual firms will interpret "equal work" though--equivalent productivity, same job title, same responsibilities?

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  16. Sharon January 29, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    Hi there-a totally fabulous job well done on the top, its gorgeous!

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  17. www.janetteria.comJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    WOW! I die for it!

    xoxo: Janet

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  18. UnknownJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    Oooo this is a tempting DIY project. Except I have no drawing skills to speak off. You did well! It looks super!

    I don't go to HK and Philippines till April. Will be saving my pennies till then!

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  19. NoormolJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    how cute! you are quite an artist!
    I think I might have to try that sometime :)

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, to have such skills! I LOVE IT! Lauren, seriously, I'd lay down much cash for my own version of that tee.

    And dang, I should really watch the news. GOBAMA!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I love the peacock feathers! They might still have a pair of peacock earrings I got a Claire's years ago for under $10!

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  22. TabithaJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    This looks SOOO great. Love what you did with the tee.

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  23. DianeJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    amazing job with those peacock feathers! :)

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  24. FASHION CHALETJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    I want your t-shirt. =]

    haha thanks about the comment on my pose lol! <3

    xxx

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  25. AceJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    aww you guys how fun. Im so jealous of you two having a built in bestfriend/roommie. My sister lives all the way over the big pond and I rarely get to hear from her.

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  26. LizBlairJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    The t-shirtr looks really great. I didn't hear about the equal pay for equal work decision. I agree that this islong overdue!

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  27. May KasaharaJanuary 29, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    excellent shirt!!!

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  28. CammilaJanuary 29, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Dang woman, that's awesome work! I tried to do something similar once with a fabric pen and my results were nowhere near this level of gorgeous! Not that I'm surprised at the usual creative genius. ;)

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  29. Devin DwyerJanuary 29, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    you are such a talented artist. love the design.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 29, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    omg FUN! love your creation!

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  31. AliJanuary 29, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    wow, this looks great! many people end up going overboard when diy-ing tshirts, but this looks classy

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  32. JuliaFuentesJanuary 29, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    woww love it

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  33. Trains and Sewing MachinesJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    oh fun! And yay women and minorities!!!

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  34. greenjeansJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    whoa check it out, you guys could be in topshop: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=20&viewAllFlag=false&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=59923&parent_category_rn=42317&productId=1033825&langId=-1

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  35. UnknownJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    omg that tee is fabulous!! you did a fantastic job with the peacock feathers!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Love this! How clever!

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  37. E.January 30, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Neat! I'm in super-crafty mode right now, as I JUST got a new sewing machine, so I'm going to give this a try... once I have money to buy markers.

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  38. VeraJanuary 31, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Wow great job! It's looks absolutely fantastic! And yey about the bill, you're right, it was about time!

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  39. etoilee8January 31, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Love that tshirt, love our pres.

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  40. DiamondHurtsFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    very nice drawing :) love it love it.... :)

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  41. TheSundayBestFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    That t-shirt...is...AWESOME.

    (And not to rain on your parade, but laws need to be enforced to be of any use - I wonder what the enforcement provisions are.)

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  42. LFFebruary 8, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    great idea! love love.

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  43. Montreal Fashion MindsFebruary 9, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Super cool DIY! Great job! :)

    ~ Montreal Fashion Minds ~

    http://montrealfashionminds.blogspot.com

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  44. Reach The Sky.February 15, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Well done xxx

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  45. SlanelleFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    woaw it looks really good ! well done

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    nice tee; thanks for the inspiration & great blog :]



    - Nicole
    (rawwwlove.blogspot.com)

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