Sunday Funday: DIY Betsey Johnson Mismatch Earrings

It's that time of the week again!

I hope you are excited for another DIY project, because I have a good one for you today.

Also, I would like to apologize in advance for the terrible quality of my photos.  

The old camera I have and lack of lighting in my apartment do not mix together well for nice photos.

Anyway, I was at the mall earlier, strolling through Macy's, when I came across a Betsey Johnson jewelry display.  I had to stop and look because I absolutely adore how funky, yet beautiful, her stuff is.

This is the pair that caught my eye.

I love that they are mismatched, but are still clearly a pair that belong together.

With this inspiration fresh in my mind, I took off to Michael's for supplies.

I found the jewelry making section there to be lacking though.  I couldn't find any charms I really loved.  Plus, the ones that I did find would have cost me way too much money, even with my employee discount.

Then, I remembered that Walmart has a small jewelry making section too.  I was surprised to find a ton of charms and sparkly things I liked there.  I ended up purchasing two sets of charms, seen below, and a diamond chain.  The strand of pearls on the right is from Michael's.  

(Sorry I forgot the pic of the chain!)

I even used bits and pieces of old earrings that I had, but no longer wore.

The black piece at the top has the earring back, so I started with that and then worked my way down.

Now, I am not a jewelry making expert by any means, so I'm sorry if you don't really understand how I put my earrings together.  I will do my best to explain.

All of my charms, beads, and chains are attached to each other using jump rings.

They are just little metal circles that are pulled apart and closed back up to link your designs together.

So basically all I did to make these earrings was link my jewelry pieces together using the jump rings, and a small pair of jewelry pliers too.

In the end, this is what my Betsey Johnson inspired earrings came to look like:

I love the idea to make earrings like these because anything goes.

You can use any charms, chains, and beads.  As well as colors and shapes too.

You can easily make these to match your own personal style.

Before I leave you today, I just thought I'd let you know that Sunday Funday with me comes early next week.  I will be out of town and computer-less next weekend, so I'll be posting my next DIY project sometime before then.  And if you are a fan of glitter and sparkle, you are going to LOVE the next project.  

So make sure you check back later in the week for some more DIY fun.

And as always, if you try any of these projects at home, don't forget to show us what you come up with!

XO Christina

@ChristinaLogozo

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Freaky Friday: Betsey Johnson-Get the Look!

This week my inspiration for Freaky Friday is the always freaky, fun, and fabulous Betsey Johnson! Her warm-weather collection showcases a signature over-the-top wild aesthetic, but the outfits are also girly, funky, and totally sexy! Unlike many other designers whose freaky clothes are made just to put on a show for the red carpet or in an editorial spread-I think that the Betsey Johnson look is wearable.  So, I've found some affordable pieces that are inspired by fashion's wild-child and her warm-weather runway show.

Betsey Johnson

Spring 2012 RTW:

This rock-and-roll maxi dress, plus the leather lace-up boots, plus the dramatic hair, equals cool-girl chic.

This high-waist animal print bottom paired with a semi-sheer black crop-top and open-weave cardigan creates an undeniably sexy look, that isn't trying too hard.

This look is young, fresh, and girly.  But the tight, shiny leggings with those killer punk boots keep the outfit from looking too sweet.

One word: Bombshell. Although most of us couldn't get away with wearing this look on the street, I can't help but wish it was acceptable to do so.

This look is MADE for a rock star, or for those of us who want to dress like one.  The black studded body-con clothes paired with a hot pink bra and hot pink booties remind me of Rhianna or Katy Perry.

 Finally, this loose-fitting, off-the-shoulder mini-dress is cool and funky, yet relaxed.  The sunglasses make the look perfect for a summer festival.

Get the Betsey Johnson Look:

American Apparel Disco Pant

$82.00

Asos Screen Print Top

$33.14

Forever 21 Leopard Knee- Length Skirt

$12.80

 Forever 21 Perforated High-Low Tank

$15.80

Forever 21 Mirrored Floral Print Tank

$13.80

Express Sequin Mini-Skirt

$29.90

This Friday I think that we can all incorporate some of Betsey Johnson's style into our own.  Her design aesthetic is certainly bold and daring, but no so freaky that it's intimidating. 

 What's your favorite Betsey look?

xoxo

Elle Michele

@ellemichele88

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