Prabal Gurung for J. Crew Inspired DIY Teaser

I fell in love with Prabal Gurung's Exploding Bow Blouse for J. Crew when I saw it on Chloe.  It is now sold out so I wanted to try my hand at making an inspired piece but in a dress version.  Here is my work in progress (though I did change my bow orientations to match where I placed the shoulder straps).  I'm using a silky teal fabric with navy blue edges:

 

Left: DIY Prabal Gurung Inspired Dress,   Right: Prabal Gurung Exploding Bow Blouse for J. Crew

On Sunday, I hope to post the finished dress with a little bow tutorial if you're interested :)  What do you think?  Yay or Nay?

Wear Your Scarf As a Shirt Tutorial Part II

More scarf as shirt ideas!  Did you miss Part I?  Click here for other ideas.  See Cee and Elle totally rock scarf as shirt looks :)


Note - tie your knots securely and wear a tank underneath to prevent any wardrobe malfunctions!


For square, silky scarves:

Ring Halter

How To:

1.  Slip the top 2 corners through a scarf ring (or regular ring)

2.  Pull the corners through until you have enough to double knot behind your neck

3.  Arrange the front draping to your liking

4.  Double knot the bottom ends around your waist

For long, rectangular scarves:

Crossover Halter

How To:

1.  Center and wrap the left top end around the right side of your neck.

2.  Repeat with the other end.

3.  Tie a double knot behind your neck.

4.  Tuck the ends and belt to secure.

Variations (L to R) to Crossover Halter: Twist the ends before tying behind the neck.

Add a scarf ring (or a regular ring) to the ends before tying behind the neck.

Tie the ends before tying behind the neck.

I think I like the Ring Halter and 4th variation of the Crossover Halter best :)  Will you be trying any of these?