Eight unconventional uses for items you already own!
Repurpose these items and see a whole new wardrobe:
1. Scarf ring as a bracelet: I remember the day I bought a new scarf and realized that the clear plastic ring that it came on was the same size and shape as a bangle. Ive been wearing plastic scarf rings as bracelets ever since, and people have no idea that I didnt just buy them to wear for that exact purpose. Why, its practically a two-for-one deal!
2. Dress as a shirt: I have used this trick when performing in drag to diversify my look and extend the use of my dresses. As long as the piece doesnt have too much volume in the skirt, you can tuck the bottom of the dress into a pair of cute jeans and only show the upper portion of the dress. Voila! A new top.
3. Belt as jewelry: Embarrassingly enough, I have a couple of cute belts that do not fit around my waist. I typically wear them wrapped several times around my wrist as a bracelet, but they could also work as a large statement necklace. Everyone always compliments my belt-bracelets and thinks Im incredibly clever, and I let them think it was a stroke of genius style innovation rather than an inability to get it clasped around my body. Moral of the story: if it doesnt fit, just wrap it around your wrist and call it an accessory. Not applicable to shoes.
4. Bangles as necklace: An easy-as-pie home craft goes as follows: take an empty, long necklace chain and remove any pendants/other details. Then string any bangles or bracelets youd like onto the chain in whichever order looks good to you. Then simply wear with the bracelets on the chain as a huge statement necklace!
5. Mascara wand as flyaway-tamer: Once your mascara runs out, you dont have to throw the wand away. In fact, if you wash it off well, it can be a rather effective frizz fighter. Simply spritz the clean mascara wand with hairspray and use it to coax down any strands of hair that are giving you trouble.
6. Old jeans to colored cutoffs: Kick your cutoff shorts up a notch by not only cutting them right at or just slightly above the knee and then cuffing them for a sure-to-flatter length, but also invest in some fabric dye (widely available for less than $5 at places like Hobby Lobby) and transform the tired denim into a punchy hue.
7. Shoestring as a belt: I personally hate bulky belts because they always seem to look lumpy. When I have to use something to keep my pants up, I often reach for a navy shoestring. It is so small that it disappears under the top Im wearing or into the blue of my jeans, and it does the job just as well as a belt.
8. Socks into arm covers: Cutting the toe out of a pair of cute patterned socks and adding a small thumbhole on the side turns feet warmers into arm covers, perfect for an alternative or edgy look.
Have fun, get inventive and look great!
