DIY Rug Bustier Top
6th July 2011
Last week I posted here about the outfit that I planned to wear to the wedding while I was in Thailand, but in true Geneva style decided to change it last minute. A lovely girl over at the AP&AS facebook page commented that I should make a top out of the rugs (I am sure by now you are familiar with the rugs!), and really the rest is history. I made this cropped bustier before I went on holidays and paired it with my watermelon high waisted trousers on the day. Who said you can’t wear a doormat to a wedding?
And just in case you thought a girl can’t have fun while wearing a rug…
Wearing: DIY rug bustier top, A Pair & A Spare watermelon trousers, rope bag from Thailand, Karen Walker ‘Number One’ sunglasses, River Island tan heeled sandals, pendant necklace from a boutique in Le Marais.
ps. how cute is the elephant trainer’s denim getup? oh so very Stella SS11!
you look wonderful, great idea!
Ah I love it – kind of Missoni esque! xxx
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You look so nice. And the top is amazing!!!
Wow that top is incredible!
That top is gorgeous! A tutorial is needed.
It looks you had a good time in Thailand…Yeh, you can have fun with a rug
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fun! nice outfit to
xo lovee
I think this outfit is amazing and looks great on you. Love that top!
Gorgeous! I love your Rug creations. They look amazing.
such a fun idea!
those pants are fabulous! you have such talent!
I love how versatile the rugs have proven. Dress, Skirt, Top, what’s next? And they don’t look like something you picked up from homegoods. Love the watermelon pants to!
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Could you do a tutorial on how to make this DIY Rug. I love it.
I love your pants!!
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Love the rug bustier! & the elephant ride looks so fun!
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Such a cute top! Those photos are so pretty
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You are gorgeous!!Love your blog!!Kisses from Spain
I really love what you have done with this rug, I also saw the skirt which i LOVED!!
I really like the open bit on the back of your top!
Big kisses
ADW
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very pretty and mature
Love the top! Great outfit for a fun day outdoor.
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Oh my gawd i just love those trousers!! They are such a gorgeous colour (my fav colour to be exact!) and that ‘rug’ bustier is amazing. Love how you wore a doormat to a wedding!!
Sadie x
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i get so jealous of all the things you make out of these rugs .. hopefully i can find some soon
You have the most incredible figure!
you look fantastic!
great outfit. love the top and bright pants
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You juts never cease to amaze me.
Love your work and tutorials. =]
This looks so cool! My xmas (in July) wishlist is a sewing machine so that I can attempt this beautiful look!
Keep up the good work
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Wow, your top looks amazing, you are one very cleaver girl
with her sewing machine!!! I have a sewing machine, wanted one for my birthday and i don’t have a clue wear to start!!!
XxX
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This is quite possibly the best DIY I’ve ever seen! It’s absolutely gorgeous, and to think you made the top out of a rug. I’m lusting over the colors, too!
xx
Marissa
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Your outfit is amazing especially those pantsā„ And you are so lucky, I want to ride an elephant!
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I come to your blog and the only thing I can think of is something you’d find in a boy’s head. WHAT A GREAT RACK. OK, I’ve offended you enough. Ah Geneva you’re becoming the true DIY queen!
I love the top, but wouldn’t it just fall right off of people with no boobs? (namely, me.)
you can do a corset
soo pretty
I love all the stuff you make on here, it’s really a great and innovative idea! Can I ask where your necklace is from? It’s gorgeous.
Devora
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i love it!! you totally rocked it with the trousers. i need myself one of those
Amazing! Love love love!
Gorgeous. I want those pants!
WOW!! GREAT OUTFIT!
i like this top very much
xx
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totally amazing!
and your skin! omg!
agnes
Girl, you have the most amazing body.
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Heeeeyy Geneva! Just wondering if I could talk you (or anybody else for that sake) into putting up a deal on ebay for these rugs??? Seriously I’ll pay every cent for shipping and so on… and more!
In love with the print, but no such thing here in Denmark
(and yes I have posted this comment on all of your rug-tuts, cause I’m desperate)
xxx, Thea
Hi Geneva, where did you get your pink pants from? I’ve been looking for a pair like that for months now! Cheers
I hope you make the how to tutorial!
This outfit is amazing! I absolutely adore the top, please post a tutorial!!
omg i love your designs so much. i am only in yr 8 but ur definately my fashion icon. I have wanted to be a fashion designer for yrs and my favourite class is textiles. U r an inspiration and I just love ur pieces, they r so clever and cool. If u could msg me that would be amazing because im an aspiring fashion designer and would love some tips on where to start. P.S i am totally going to try to create some of the pieces on ur website
thanks for being such an inspiration for me <3