My friend Vivian and I got super crafty the other day. She taught me how to make photo transfers, a cool way to collage. Here are the steps for you to DIY your own creations!
What you’ll need: Paper, some old magazines, Matte Medium (any kind, we used Mod Podge), a cheap brush, scissors, markers, a glue stick, and something to smooth out the magazines with (a bone folder or a popsicle stick).
1. Cut out the photos that you want to use for your collage. Decide which ones you are going to do the photo transfer with, and which ones you will glue overtop.
2. Take the photo that you want to transfer, and apply the Matte Medium with the brush on the side that you want (It will turn out as a mirrored image). Smooth out the brush strokes with your finger to make them disappear.
3. Place the side with the Matte Medium down onto the paper, and smooth it out with the bone folder or popsicle stick.
4. Let it dry for a few minutes, then peel it off all in one direction. It may take a few tries to get it right, and some magazines work better than others, so do a few test runs!
5. Let the photo transfer dry, and then glue images and draw on top. Get creative!-alyson
I have developed a new obsession with making little collages on Polyvore. A mix between cute outfits and cool illustration art to match? Perfect for us creative girls. I made this one using some of my favorite picks from the Vans Girls shop! You too can get your style on, with the Spicey Dress, Washed Authentic Slims, Fringed Up Cross-Body Purse, and Fakie Eyeglasses. -alyson
This week, I slipped on my Authentics and paired them with my Muscles tank and Beach Bound shorts (that I studded myself!), to head out and go gallery hopping. I was able to check out the Yancey Richardson Gallery, where there was a showing for photographer Alex Prager’s series Compulsion. Her use of bright colors with dramatic scenes are amazing. You also get an old Hollywood movie vibe, which is making me want some LA weather on the east coast, right about NOW. -alyson
One of our Classics designers here at Vans, Angie, posted this on her blog recently. Not sure when and where it’s from but I am obsessed with the styling. I think I have all of these elements in my closet besides the pants… need those. -amanda
On Saturday, I went to Central Park with my friend Ashley, and did a little photo shoot. I wanted to give the photos a super dreamy, girly mood, perfect for how every Vans Girl should feel. Grab her cute style: Original Jersey Tee, Border Control Shorts, Set Sail Fedora, Leopard Authentics -alyson
Lookbook.nu is always chock-full of outfit inspiration. Today we are totally crushing on India from the UK. Love how she paired authentics with this simple outfit. All together it’s just right. -amanda
