Hey Stud!
Now, I’ve never been much of a bag person – in fact, anyone that knows me well enough will have been asked “can I put my stuff in your bag?” when out and about with me. Anywhere, anytime, I enjoy my pockets, thus making my leather jacket a staple with any pocket-less dress or garment that I wear. I remember the two summers spent in black skinny jeans and band shirts with the boys, walking to and from the mall everyday, with only my phone, eftpos card and house key stuck to my leg in the sticky sort of sweat that tells you such jeans are a bad idea for summer. Such idiocy has served me well – I’ve never fussed over bag checks at events since I’ve never had one! Until I started carrying cameras around…
Anyway, the point is, I’ve fallen head over heels in love with this Melie Bianco bag, which is saying a lot since I don’t even have a habit of using bags… but with the conversion rate plus shipping fees, it totals to about $145 NZD, which is a huge ask for someone who wouldn’t even have that much in their wallet/card that will be potentially going into this bag, ha. I don’t know if I’ll end up getting it, but the black, the studs – it’s all just so tempting for me. In the meantime, I’ve promised myself to definitely not get it until at least after my trip to Taiwan/Japan, where I will undoubtedly be assaulted by an uncharacteristic lust for hot leather in the form of bags!
So these are infamous shorts that I scored for $20 at Glassons on Boxing Day. The look much better when worn, but I didn’t feel like having my tum, legs and arse in the pictures – most especially since I just became very well acquainted with dinner. I really wished that I had a “before” photo now, just for comparison’s sake; but I wasn’t exactly anticipating on spending that much time personalising them.
They started off a completely hole and tatter-free, with the bottom hem in the typical style of being folded up with the sides sewn up to secure the fold. I hated how that looked because I’d always associated light denim with rips and holes, so I’ve never actually worn them out in their original state! The most difficult part of tearing up the folded bit was first having to use scissors and a seam ripper to get it undone – who knew Glassons was so intent on keeping their shorts intact? It was a bit rough at first, but eventually I got the hang of making the tattered, holey bits without actually putting a proper hole through – slashing the denim in the direction of the white threads worked wonders, and my personal favourite touch is the triangular hole on my right thigh (you can’t really tell in that picture, but the triangle’s more distinct when worn).
Then last night I had a huge spout of sleeplessness, and decided to stud my back bum pocket. The only reason I chose the right was because I’d put a few slashes in the left and didn’t want to ruin it… but discovered today that, apparently I usually instinctively slide my phone into my right bum pocket, oops, pocket no more! I’d have to admit that the studding was probably the cause of most of the sleeplessness past 3am, since I sat in bed doing it, but I hate starting something and not finishing it, so I persisted for much longer, since the studs were so hard to align properly!
Mum walked in this morning and joked that I’d raised the value of my shorts to $80 and I laughed – but she’s right though, I see these things in stores for prices upwards of $100! On one hand, considering the trouble, I can see why people are willing to pay for this to be pre-done, but I had so much fun doing it and thinking these were only $20 that I’m glad I didn’t succumb to being ripped off. Pun unintended. Promise.
Category: Consumerism, DIY, Fashion/Style, General 5 comments »
January 6th, 2010 at 9:12 am
I’m not much of a bag person either – I do use bags, however, everywhere I go; I just don’t enjoy the process of buying them. Anyway, if that’s one of the ONLY bags you’re ever going to be using and you’re going to be using it for a long time, then it’s definitely worth it
It’s more worth it than a bag from a super sale that is super cheap that you never use! But of course, there’s still the problem of coming up with the money itself 
Late Christmas present? Haha.
Those shorts look… very short
I probably wouldn’t wear something like that. But ooh, nice decorations indeedy 
It looks like you spent ton-loads of time on it! And I love the feeling of sleepless nights, actually, even though the day after really really sucks.
And aww, I’m so glad you liked my post
I was afraid it’d be too… I don’t know; confusing, scattered, a tad wtf-inducing? So thanks 
January 6th, 2010 at 11:23 am
I absolutely adore of what you did to your shorts! At first I thought they already looked like that but reading that you added the studs amazed me! They are worn everywhere by models!
January 6th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
really? I think your the first girl I (kinda sort:P) know who doesnt like bags/purses lol. I personally LOVE them, but I’ve cut my self off from buying them, i have enough to use and get worn out before I buy my next one
. That one looks very nice though!
who likes short shorts! lol, those are awesome! especially for making them on your own! I love the tears and whatnot
. I wish I could be this creative and make something like this out of old jeans.. I have so many that are worn out- I don’t know why I still have them lol.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
That looks like a nice bag! I am in dire need of a versatile bag I can take anywhere… and my mum and I are serious bargain hunters and never spend more than $20 on a bag. LOL.
I loooove what you’ve done with those shorts! They look absolutely amazing. Wonderful what a bit of DIY can do when you’re bored. It’s true though; decorated jeans/clothing, even with a few rips, are more expensive. XD I usually put my phone in my right back pocket too. I just hateeee putting it in the front pocket. Ew.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:58 am
i love that bag! I have been on a search for a black leather should bag…but as time passes on…I am becoming open to more colors…we’ll see!
And you did a fabulous job with those shorts! They look amazing~!