Proenza?
From the very first time I spotted the Proenza Schouler rope bracelet I couldn’t get it out of my head… a bit of Proenza that I could actually afford. But, a bit of Proenza that was rope… and for 130 pounds?! Sadly, as much as I wish my pockets were lined with 50 pound notes they aren’t and I just couldn’t justify it. So when I walked into a hardware store a few weeks ago and saw the rows of brightly coloured rope staring back at me… I just knew they were dying to be morphed into a Proenza Schouler rope bracelet wannabe and, with a little help from the notorious Dr Crusader, they were.
Behold, my first official DIY that made it out the front door and onto my body in a public place! I use the term my very lightly because, you see, while I might have been the creative voice behind the project, the execution took place in the Dr’s lab with all sorts of scientific material. Personally I think it gives the original a run for its money…
Chances are you’ve seen lots of various Proenza Schouler bracelet diy posts popping up across the blogosphere. Style Scrapbook and even Nylon Magazinedabbled in a bit of homemade bracelet mania. So what do you think, as good as the original?
Wearing: borne by Elise Berger Ritter top (HPR London), UO jeans, Zara pink satin sandals, and a Proenza Schouler inspired diy bracelet – all supplies available at your local hardware store.
p.s. second DIY involved chopping a few inches off these jeans – now that I managed on my own.
The good Doctor did a great job…but it was your input that made the execution perfect. I love the last picture. Well done!
Oh wow it looks amazing! Definitely need to try it! And the colors are sooo adorable
Wowsers, the Dr. did an amazing job! I actually prefer it to the Proenza Schouler – yours is so much brighter and summery and i love the colour clash! xx
Thank you so much for your lovely comment:)….this bracelet is really nice, I love pop color and as you wrote….130 pounds for “the original one” is kind too much!!
Not sure why you called yourself a DIY klutz yesterday because the bracelet looks great!!
I now really want to try making one of these bracelets!! x
This is such a great idea! It looks just like the Proenza one
In no time you’ll be DIY-ing everything in sight ;D
Well done!
xx
maya
This is now on my summer DIY list! (along side ponchos and loop scarves)
Lovely
Happy Friday!
xx
LOOOOVE those sandals huni xx
Aww, this is lovely,
I loved it!
Henar ♥
… OH MY VOGUE!
Oh my god Jen this is so awesome!! Totally as good as the real thing if not better. I seriously can’t believe you did this, best DIY project ever xx
Love the colour. Man I could never do something like that, respect!
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Not even kidding-ACTUALLY thought it was the real thing!
You and your hubby should partner up…..make a collection of 500 cuffs and sell it online.
Very impressive DIY! Could’ve easily fooled us all that it was the real thing!
Jen, I don’t know what it is – whether it’s the photography (which is getting better and better), the beautiful, beautiful setting of Zurich, your enviable tan or just your summer/new city happiness shining through – but your blog is killing it lately! I’m LOVING reading about your new Zurich life, and it just looks so postcard-perfect I want to jump on a plane there pronto.
Especially love that last photo – your Zara sandals give you happy feet, and your DIY is perfect – not at all clutzy-looking as you’d led us to believe
Briony xx
This came out great! You did such a wonderful job, and I love the colors of rope that you used. So inspired to try a DIY now!
I never would have thought that Dr. Crusader made it. Think it looks like something anyone would buy. Maybe you should think about selling them on ebay or some where. GREAT job Dr. and Mrs. Crusader!! Keep up the AWESOME work!
I love the DIY bracelet! Can you make me one please!?
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I’m completely in love with the bracelet ! and the sandales are sooo cute and girly!
Yes, the Proenza jewelry is the easiest and coolest DIY! I bought my own materials to make some as well. Yours came out great! Now I must get started!
invasionista
hello! those sandals! where did you get them? they’re very lovely
Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but right after browsing via a number of the post I realized it’s new to me. Anyways, I’m surely happy I discovered it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back often!