There are two things I live for; a great pair of cut off shorts, and a quick and easy do-it-yourself tutorial. A few weeks ago, while browsing the web, I came across Revenge star Ashley Madekwe in a killer pair of rainbow cut offs. I was in LOVE, and just had to have them. While there are many options available online, I knew there had to be a simple enough way for me to recreate this look at home (not to mention at a fraction of the cost). I took my search to YouTube, and lo and behold I found a how to video from blogger Andrea’s Choice. Get into it!
Items Needed:
1. An old pair of high waisted jeans
2. Pen/Marker
3. A pair of scissors
4. Metal Tongs
5. Bleach
6. Pot/Basin
7. Soda Ash (optional)
8. Tie Dye Kit
You like? I think they offer a perfect alternative to the ubiquitous blue cut offs. They’re fresh and bold. If you’d like to skip the DIY and just go ahead and purchase a pair that has already been dipped and dyed, here are some options:
What do you think?
~Intern 1
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June 4, 2012 11:09 am
Yay for Andrea! I love her tutorials and DIY’s! Great post, Intern 1!
June 4, 2012 11:56 am
I love this. Great find!
June 4, 2012 12:47 pm
THIS IS PRETTY NEAT. BY MY LAZY SELF WONT EVEN ATTEMPT THIS
June 4, 2012 1:22 pm
I’m not really a ‘shorts’ kinda girl, but I loooove DIY! I maybe was kind of missing that here. Thankyou Intern 1!
June 4, 2012 2:16 pm
Too cute! I think I’ll try this on a denim mini skirt..
June 4, 2012 5:57 pm
Thanks for this post! I’ve been wanting to get a pair of shorts like this, so it’s nice to know I can create them myself instead of paying way too much at the store!
June 4, 2012 7:46 pm
Love! Definitely trying this ASAP!
June 4, 2012 9:19 pm
Love Andrea’s Choice! Also loving the rainbow shorts, perfect for summer.
June 5, 2012 12:11 am
I make these exact shorts on my etsy!! if you like these I can make you a pair exact to the photo for only $35.00
June 5, 2012 12:26 am
@mathe i’m with u all the way.
thanx intern one for this post.i really love diy projects…u save heaps and always get sumthin unique.youtube is great when it cums to learning new things..i have learnt how to do my makeup, nails, hair etc;u have to be selective of course.
June 5, 2012 5:44 pm
This is so unique, I’ve never seen anything like that before, definitely wanna do it
June 5, 2012 5:46 pm
Love Love Love!!!
June 6, 2012 9:33 am
LADIES, this tutorial made your your summer 10x easier. even if you dont like the tye dye stuff, her cutoff shorts bit was awesome!
June 6, 2012 3:15 pm
Doing it!