Hey everyone! Instead of making you all gift guides this year, I’m going to be having a series of ‘To Buy or DIY’. Consisting of your holiday favorites: should you buy them or can you DIY them? I’ve tried to keep it simple, so that no matter your skill set, this is something fun and easy you can do. I can’t wait to show you what I have in store in the coming weeks!
This week I’ll be showing you the velvet bow sweater – should you buy it ? or DIY it?
First up, we have the bow sweater. I spotted this idea from J. crew. Okay, I love J.crew and if I could pay rent to live inside their catalogue, I would sell a kidney. All joking aside, one of the reasons I love their clothing is because it is the perfect amount of quirky, yet classic. I loved this sweater because it was such a cute, subtle detail that made the sweater so very festive! Kate Spade also makes a lush alternative:
Bow Sweater
To Buy:
To DIY:
Another really awesome surprise is, I’m going to show you how to make this groovy velvet bow brooch with a youtube video. I’m still learning, this is my third video ever. However, I must say, I am very proud of it! It’s sometimes so nice to see how far you’ve come from your first try.
Materials
Bar Pins (here)
1-2 ft velvet ribbon (mine is 3/4 inch wide)
Hot glue gun
Tutorial
this post contains affiliate links, but as always, opinions and ideas are my own
Veronika says
Omg. What a fabulous idea. This sweater looks so pretty.
Veronika
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marissa says
Thank you! I love the final product too 🙂 thanks for stopping by
Marissa
Camilla Jane || Jane Wonder Blog says
Easy peasy! Great tutorial 🙂
♡ Cammy • Jane Wonder – Fashion and Beauty Blog •
marissa says
Thanks for stopping by Camilla !
Anna says
What a cute idea and so easy to do. You can easily renew some sweater that become boring with this cute bow 🙂
marissa says
Hi Anna! Exactly ! Thanks for stopping by.
Marissa
Anubhuti says
Hi
I saw you tweet about blog and I thought I’d checkout your website. Looks like Marissa has come a long way. Keep up the good work.
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marissa says
thank you for stopping by!
marissa
Jijjy's Maison says
Imagine how a small detail can vamp up your outfit. It is such a good idea and looks pretty. Definitely something i will try out,….!! 😀
marissa says
Hi jijjy! Thanks for stopping by ! Marissa