Instant Vintage : 11.2009 : …Do You DIY?.. (Moment of Vanity)

I’m financially compromised, so I have to.

Before I go on, I will say that I was most conflicted when I decided to do this project.  The original is the brainchild of Zana Bayne (one of my favorite bloggers) and if I were in a position to do so, I WOULD have copped one directly from her.  However, when a trip to Hoodwill is looked upon as a luxury instead of an adventure, I have to make do with that I have on hand.  Luckily, I have a lot on hand. So, with a bit of further ado, here is my version of Zana’s winged shoulder piece.  If you likey the wingy thingy or harnesses in general, they are available for purchase in her etsy store.  Buy one and LET HER BE GREAT; she does fantastic work.  In fact, she recently had her first trunk show in San Francisco.  I’ve never been so proud of someone I know only through the internets.

Ok, I think I’ve reset my crafter karma.

*deep sigh of relief*

Now…BEHOLD my Bladerunner meets vampire steez!!!  I was a tad excited, so there are quite a few pictures.  Sue me.

Ok, don’t sue me.  All I have to offer are the cats…actually, you can TOTALLY have a cat.  No, really.  Take one.  Please.

This is my Illuminati reference...you know...cause I'm Illuminati and shit...

Since I usually don’t have a great deal of time to get ready, properly fard, and photograph an outfit before I leave for work, I decided it was a good time to play with makeup.  Thank goodness I have a couple of great teachers (HAAAAAAAAY Dani & Felicia!) schooling me on the art.  You guys know I don’t usually do the eye shadow…maybe I should start?

23 Responses to “…Do You DIY?..”

  1. jennine Says:

    wow! nice work!
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  2. Nailah Says:

    Very cool. The makeup looks great – love the smoky eye!
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  3. ill Mami Says:

    I love this. You made this?

    *bowing down*

  4. Ashe Mischief Says:

    The eyeshadow looks great, doll!

    When it comes to DIY & indie designers, I’m not necessarily opposed to an individual DIYing the product for their own gain. If you were to make ones that were identical to hers and sell them, then it’d be really questionable.

    For me, you’re in the clear.
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  5. Cruz Says:

    Haha I’m sure your DIY karma will not be affected! :p I love this shoot – super cool! :)

  6. Angela Says:

    um…i was so distracted by the awesomeness that is your makeup (and the hotness exuding from your face in general) that it took me a while to notice the shoulder things. They’re cool, too.
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  7. Lenya Jones Says:

    I’ll say no to the cats but can I have that fantastic kill city jacket???
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  9. misslikey Says:

    Zana’s things are awesome.And you are so lovely.

  10. latrina Says:

    love it.
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  11. Fajr| Stylish Though Says:

    Firstly ooo-ooop! Secondly, I’m loving every last picture and you’re rocking the H-E-L-L out those DIY wings… I’m of the school of thought… “if you can’t buy it, make it yourself”
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  12. Michelle Says:

    I don’t think there’s anything wrong with DIYing them as long as you’re not selling them…especially if you’re broke!

    And to reiterate what everyone else said, yeah, you’re pretty much gorgeous. And the eyeshadow looks great!
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  13. Carina Says:

    that’s awesome!!!

    and I like your phrase “financially compromised”
    Ha! aren’t we all?
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  14. charles Says:

    omg i love the makeup! and the spikeys look absolutely incredible on you! loves it all =)
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  15. Kiana Says:

    makeup is fierce! I need a lesson!!!! (seriously)
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  16. agatiszka Says:

    Love it!!
    BTW I love your lips too :)

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  17. Felicia Says:

    yes! the eyeshadow is awesome! perfectamundo and i loooooooooooooooove the shoulder pieces…..funny thing..i saw zana on the subway and i knew i knew her from a blog but i couldn’t remember her name…so i was awkwardly staring at her. this was a while ago…so funny..
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  18. The Style and Beauty Doctor Says:

    OMG—I love EVERYTHING! Great job on the makeup and um, I might have to steal your jacket…lol.

  19. trE Says:

    I’m thinking DIY is where you need to be, totally if your efforts turn out like the above… ;-)
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  20. Niki Says:

    that bruce lee tshirt rocks my world!

  21. ebony Says:

    You are WERKIN IT OUT, these photos are simply FIERCE in every way!

  22. zana Says:

    You are so crazy. I would have totally just made you one! You sent me a dress to BERLIN for gods sake!!!

    xo
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  23. Alicia Says: