Woven Chain Necklace

I know this trend started more a year ago when Aurelie Bidermann introduced them and I know everybody did a DIY about it, but I still see it around so I had to make my DIY version as well. These woven chunky chain necklaces/bracelets are very versatile and they fit a casual look as much as a more elegant, evening one. But my version has some punk accents because...well, it's made by me :) So here it is:

You are going to need:

1. chunky chain 45cm/18in; 2. six strands of t-shirt yarn 85cm/35in; 3. a lobster claps; 4. large jump ring
*some extra embellishments(spikes, charms, chain)

1. attach the lobster clasp to the chain using the jump ring, than tie the six strands of t-shirt yarn with a simple knot, separate them in three sections and place them next to the chain on a flat surface
2. start braiding the t-shirt yarn, always passing the left section through each chain link; use a bobby pin to pass the yarn through the link
3. continue braiding along the whole chain
4. tie another knot at the end of the chain and you're done

This is the simple version.
You can keep it like this or you can go further and attach more stuff:

This was pretty easy, right? I like to wear it with a t-shirt and a blazer, but I bet it looks great with an evening dress too. Give it a try and let my know how it turned out and how would you style it!
Love,
L.

Double Chain

Weekend is almost here and it's time to glam up for the parties you're going to attend. If you liked winter's baroque trend you can still rock it with some hints of black and gold, maybe in the form of this chunky necklace/choker. It is way too easy to make and it will be ready just in time for a girls night out or a gallery opening.
Se apropie weekendul si este timpul sa va pregatiti pentru petrecere. Daca v-a placut trendul baroc din aceasta iarna, inca il mai puteti purta apeland la mici accente negre si aurii, poate in forma acestui colier masiv. Este foarte usor de facut si va fi gata la timp pentru o iesire cu fetele sau un vernisaj.

Here is what you'll need:
Iata de ce veti avea nevoie:

1. two chains, black and gold, as long as your neck circumference; 2. white or black embroidery thread; 3. a large jump ring; 4. large lobster clasp
1. doua lanturi, nagru si auriu, de lungimea circumferintei gatului; 2. ata mouline alba sau neagra; 3. o za mare; 4. o inchizatoare lobster mare


And now follow these steps to create it:
Si acum urmati acesti pasi pentru a-l crea:

1. you will need a few or more white threads which are six times the length of the chain
2. fold the threads in half and attach the clasp at the folding point, securing it with a knot
3. align the two chains parallel in front of you and insert each side of the threads through the first chain mail
4. start crisscrossing the white threads jumping from the gold chain to the black one, just like shoe laces
5. when you reach the end of the chains, attach a jump ring and secure it with a knot
6. add a little clear nail polish on the knot to seal it

1. veti avea nevoie de mai multe bucati de ata, de sase ori mai lungi decat bucatile de lant
2. indoiti atele la jumatate si atasati inchizatoare in punctul de mijloc, fixand-o cu un nod
3. asezati lanturile paralele in fata voastra si treceti atele de fecare parte prin zale
4. continuati sa treceti cu atele prin fiecare za, mergand in zigzag si sarind de pe lantul negru pe cel auriu
5. cand ajungeti la capat atasati zaua de inchidere, fixand-o cu un nod
6. aplicati un strop de lac de unghii transparent pe nod pentru a-l sigila

That's it! A little rock'n'roll glam accent for your black dress or leather jacket.
Si gata! Un accent glam si rock'n'roll pentru rochia neagra sau geaca de piele.

Have a great weekend!
Sa aveti un weekend minunat!
Love, 
L.