DIY Distressed fun pocket Cutoffs

I never thought a $5 pair of Lee mid-rise jeans from Goodwill, some bleach, sandpaper and Fabric scraps could be the secret to some seriously sweet and easy cutoffs. Oh surprises, they are the spice of life.

So, if you’ve got some time to kill, and money to save. Grab some old jeans, and try out this easy DIY.

DIY Peek a Boo Distressed Cutoffs.

Tools: Old Jeans, Bleach, Old toothbrush, Sandpaper, Fabric scraps, Needle and Thread.

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DIY Crochet Cutoffs

My mom gave my my first pair of super nice jeans (Paper Denim and Cloth) about 10 years ago. They have been torn and worn almost to death, and I just can’t bring myself to ever throw them out. I transformed them into cutoffs, and then wore them even more. It was either toss them or give them a new breath of life. So with the help of a crochet doily, I was able to salvage my beloved cutoffs and give them a new, somewhat bohemian look.

DIY Crochet Cutoffs:

Feel free to do this with any pair of cutoffs, not just ones that are 10 years old.

You’ll need: Cutoffs, needle & thread, scissors, and Crochet doily (I got a vintage one on ebay for $3, with free shipping to Hawaii - thanks juke-joint-judy)

1. Cut doily in half.

2. Flip shorts inside out and pin the flat/cut edge of the doily to the jeans, so the curved part lines up with the edge of your cutoffs.

3. Turn shorts so they are not inside out. Without cutting the doily, cut an inverted v in the jeans from the bottom of the cutoffs to the seam on the side (cutting at about a 45 degree angle). The doily should be peeking out but the edges are still under the denim.

4. Flip shorts inside out again and sew doily in place.

5. Turn shorts so they are not inside out. Voila!

6. Put on a bikini, your new favorite cutoffs, and head to the beach.

Ruched bikini top by Letarte

© Goldfish Kiss

Beach Hair 101: Get some flowers in your hair

Flowers in hair are pure beachy bliss. It’s not just for hippies anymore either. It’s the most chic, natural, simple, and somewhat flirty way to add an accessory to your ‘do without looking like you are even putting in any effort. Whenever I pass a plumeria tree, I’ll grab one and stick it behind my ear, in my ponytail, or where I can get it to stay put (even the back of a trucker hat). The best is when my husband picks one for me out of the blue when we are walking somewhere. Ahhhh swoooon.

There are numerous ways to get some flora in your locks, so try them out:

1: Tuck one behind your ear. Use a bobby pin around the stem if needed.

2: Do a chignon at the nape of your neck or top of your head and pin it on one side, or a bunch in and around the bun.

3: Braid them into a braid…the more flowers the more boho.

4. Stick a bunch in a headband (pictured above)

5: Put the stem through a bobby pin…voila instant flower hair pin

…Also, I realize not everyone can just walk up their driveway and pick a tropical flower. Never fear, a solution is near (thanks to the world of youtube), and it might even last longer than the real thing: DIY Hair Flower Pin Tutorial.

Just don’t go overboard. We don’t want anyone mistaking your head for an FTP delivery truck.

Photo from The Guava Life

(aka my tumblr-straight-to-pinterest obsession)

Beach Hair 101: Feather Hair Extensions. Flyaways are in

Blame it on Richard Tyler, Coachella or everyone’s inner bohemian, but the quintessential element to beach hair this spring and summer is…Feather Hair Extensions.

At first, images of of Peter Pan & Pocahontas flashed through my mind, but after seeing the actual extensions in the hair (think long, wispy, colored and striped) and learning you can brush, curl, wash, straighten, braid, and treat them just like normal hair, I was instantly intrigued. Then after reading more in depth - realized this is a brilliant and gorgeous idea. It’s a fresh, quick and easy way to spice up your do’ for summer, makes you feel a wee bit like a rocker, and can be as crazy or subtle as you’d like.

My one suggestion is to keep it simple, too many and cats might start attacking your head.

So here are a few ways to get some hair that is truly fly. Sorry, couldn’t resist.

Visit Fine Featherheads. (pictured above) This is the Versace of feather extensions. The Best. Find a local salon/provider nearest you (here) and go for it.

Search Etsy - There are thousands of listings for Hair Feather Extensions and Clip in Feather Extensions.  It’s a non-committal fix and easy way to jump on this trend bandwagon for under $20.

Steven Tyler, Tweety Bird, and the crazy guy running around wearing a headdress all of these years, thanks for the inspiration. I love this trend. It’s tweet.

Ok, done.