DIY MIU MIU SWALLOW TIGHTS
April 12th, 2010 - 81 Comments »
So after much procrastination, I finally got down to painting a pair of navy tights with white swallows inspired by a DIY I saw on Les Cheap C’est Chic (and specifically FVNCY blog). Like almost everyone else I know, I’m desperately in love with the swallow/cat/flower prints of Miu Miu’s S/S10 collection. I’ve always considered Miuccia Prada to be a very smart designer…in the sense that you see her wit, playfulness and appreciation of women in her clothing. I’m actually on the wait list to buy a pair of platform swallow printed Mary Janes from Holt Renfrew….but we will see. Apparently they are only getting something like 23 pairs in all of Canada! If there is one thing I want for spring, it’s these shoes!!!! Cross your fingers for me people 
I have to admit, I fucked up my first pair because I was drawing the birds way too small. I thought I was doing pretty well, but then I looked in the mirror and realized my swallows looked more like snow flakes! Tsk Tsk. In this case, bigger is better, otherwise you really lose all shape of the swallow. I’ll write a detailed DIY tonight so that for you adventurous types (or those who just have an excess of stockings kicking around) will have a concise game plan to create these on your own.
In Vancouver it’s starting to look mighty Spring-y. The sun wakes me up every morning and the weather is almost warm enough to wear shorts. Am I crazy for trying my bikini’s on again????? I’m already looking at a new suit for this summer. Kinda premature I guess, but there really is nothing more epic than summers in Vancouver at the beach.
Oh and I want to thank you guys for being so eager to shop at The Haute Pursuit! I think buying clothes can be excessive (and even wasteful at times) so I’m extremely happy to see that mine are going to new loving homes…instead of just wasting away in my already too-full closet! More items will be added this week including vintage and shoes!
Wearing DIY miu miu tights, Levis cut offs, Alexander Wang T tshirt, Forever 21 blazer, Marc Jacobs Stam Bag, Vintage Goodie Two Shoes platforms (bought in Brooklyn), Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses
Photos by DAN
wow those tights are awesome!
looks great with the blazer and sunnies.
xStace
This is so freaking awesome! I can’t believe this was DIY. Your whole look is sensational. I am swooning over those platforms.
SUPER!!! That´s really amazing! So fantastic! ;-D
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awww so really cool!
amazing
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love it! you did a fab job!
if only i could afford those shoes…
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I adore those shoes. Really love them and the hole outfit ^.^
Loving those tights! I’m impressed.
Hope you get those shoes, they’re awesome. I can only dream of being able to afford Miu Miu heels.
One day…
LOVE the tights, they look amazing! and i totally agree about van summers at the beach..cant wait for it to get HOT
love these tights! great diy!
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excellent cant wrait to try it myself
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so so cute!
i’m in total awe of your skills. if i tried to diy those tights they would have looked completely shredded haha. i love it!
I can’t wait to try!…and good job on the tights!
OMG, great tights!
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I really like it can’t wait to get the chance to do my version!
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Omg this is the most prettiest outfit ever..
and ur tights are AMAZing! where did u get them?
im in lOVEEE with this outfit!!!
annd the blazer = fierce!
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[...] inspired the stencil and paint version which took the blogosphere by storm, inspiring Vanessa of The Haute Pursuit to turn out the swift results you see at left. I wish I was blessed with half the steady hand and [...]
these are so amazing I am just stunned at how amazing some people can be.
You’re amazingly awesome. I don’t remember how I found you’re blog but I’m so glad I did. You probably get this all the time and I really hope you take credit, because you’re worth it. You inspire me so much!
LITERALLY. so obsessed with these tights. like obsesssseddddd. i must do something like them. you’re great!!
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This is a sweet DIY, I would have to set aside some serious time to try these out. My sister is in love with Miu Miu right now so this would be a great surprise DIY gift.
This is pretty amazing! You’ve done really well with FVNCY’s idea, I love it!
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very cool! xx
wow amazing…cool style…love your blog. cheers!!!
absolutely fantastic!
um, AMAZING!
love the shoes!!!
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Le résultat est magnifique!!!!!!!!!!