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Thursday, April 17, 2014

DIY Leather Harness


YOU CAN DIY THIS!!
Yay!! leather harnesses. (well not really leather, but for easy understanding i will say leather when it is actually faux.) I've been wanting one since forever, and since buy one is pretty pricey, i decided to make one myself. A warning though, i didn't intend for this to turn into a tutorial but since it turned out so well i had to make a tutorial. This is going to get pretty lenghthy so pay attention and i'll try to make things as clear as i can. (sorry for the "after" pictures, you'll know what i mean when you see it.)

Step 1: figure out what your harness is going to look like. this is my sketch for how the harness is going to look. Then break everything into sections. (feel free to use my design as a base. you can all even more intricate straps by adding more rings and straps) * mine ends up at my waist

dotted line is optional straps. didn't end up doing them
Then you're going to measure all the areas corresponding to your draft. my measurements turned out like this:

A: 10.5+ S.A.
B X 2: 21+ S.A.
C X 2: 11+ S.A.
D: 14.5+ S.A.

now depending on your rings (mine are 1.5 inch in diameter), you have to subtract the diameter of your rings. Since mine are 1.5 inch they will become my "seam allowance".
**TLDR S.A is 1.5 inch on EACH SIDE subtracting the diameter of your rings.

Now that you have your measurements its time to get the supplies.
Step 2: 
Supplies and stuff...
most can be bought from Home Depot. except the spikes







pliers/wrench (to pry D rings apart for bolt snaps)
screwdriver or flathead screwdriver
leather hole punch (if your leather is thin then you can use an awl instead, or anything that'll make a decent hole for your spikes)







"after" only packaging left. :(



3~4 belts (buy the longest ones possible. got mine at f21. cheap!)
screws (i bought longer ones to match my spikes because the belt i used were thick.)
spikes
four O rings, or as many as your sketch calls for
two D rings
and two swivel bolt snaps
 spikes. (i ended up using 12)
buckle (if you buy already made belts. FREE!!)


left:original screw for spikes right: longer screws from HD
Step 3:
cutting, punching, and attaching.

cut everything to length. you should have 6 pieces total. (section D together) 

*when cutting section D i would cut it while attached together. leave some extra holes just in case!

Now comes punching holes. measure 3 inches from the edge. then 1/2 inch in from both sides.

use screw driver to tighten

see the thickness of this belt
 Do this to all sides and attach the hardware according to your design. (this is why drawing it out is important!!)Eventually everything will end up attached to everything and you'll end up with this!

front

back

Also i wore this to the LA Korean Festival Concert!!!


LOOK AT ALL THE PEEPS THAT WERE THERE!!

AWW look at jonghyun's wateves pose.






Saturday, March 15, 2014

Circle Lens Review: Geo Starmish brown

Hey guys so recently I've been super addicted to circle lenses and I've been meaning to start doing reviews. so here's one! Honestly these lenses weren't my first choice but let me just say i am super impressed by these lenses.
Btw my hair's blue now !
Name: Geo Starmish Brown Princess Mimi XKP-304
Diameter: 15mm
Water content : 38%~42%
They are super opaque and vibrant and almost a gold-ish hazel color. They are really comfortable. It must be the high water content that makes them so comfy even after a long day of wear ( can wear up to 10 plus hours!). These are honestly my favorite and most comfortable pair of circle lenses.
It has a thin limbal ring, (but i kind of wish there isn't one at all.)

Natural lighting

indoor lighting
with flash indoor
Okay guys that's it for now, i have a few more pairs to review. (Geo tricolor grey and violet, bambi sesame grey, and super pinky grey). will be up shortly....maybe.

Disclaimer: bought by me from lensvillage.com. <-- have really good deals and customer service!!









Thursday, May 9, 2013

4minute's What's Your Name inspired DIY paint splattered skirt

Hey guys, sorry for the being away fro so long. Long story short, my computer broke and this post is being uploaded with my tablet which is a pain in the a**.
So I've been wracking my brain on what diy to do next and finally a colorful mv to inspire one. I noticed 4 minutes outifts towards the zombie danceand was like this will be a fun and easy diy so here it is.
-paints. i used acrylic but you can use fabric paint. (acrylic is cheaper!!)
-an article of clothing you're going to diy (something you don't wear anymore?)
-water
-a small mixing cup 
-and a paintbrush

don't be afraid to smudge and dab. go crazy!
let dry and repeat on other side (or not)
DONE. i wish i'd chosen a more colorful piece of clothing like 4minute's, but it turned out great!







Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Ulzzang makeup tutorial

hey guys i just uploaded an ulzzang make up tutorial on my channel. enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Lee Hi "It's Over" inspired hairband

  here are the promised pics.

Hey guys! Back with another k-pop inspired diy for you kpop lovers. This time is inspired by Lee Hi's new comeback song "It's Over" Though out the whole song cute hairbands popping up everywhere, and teddy bears, a lot of teddy bears. Originally i wanted to make one with teddy bears but i can't bear (pun intended) the thought of decapitating one of mine or any one for that matter so here's one that's "inspired".

But before that i have a hair update! too much up keep for blond hair so to minimize the black roots problem i kind of ombre'd it purple. i Love the color! and it makes the black roots situation less noticeable so i'm happy.


Let's Start
you'll need:
cute fabric (something cotton-y - no stretch)
 *can use fleece if lazy to hem*
needle
thread
plain headband
glue (hot glue/E6000)
stuffing (i just used cut up fleece)
other embellishments you have
click to enlarge. just noticed how small the word are. sorry...




watch how i put everything together