13th February 2009

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Inspired by Alexander Wang stud bag seen on Mary Kate Olsen.

I’m not really going to instruct people exactly how to stud, it’s the easiest thing since peeing in your pants.

Thanks to Juli from Pigeon.Toed for advising me to get a vintage bag, I hadn’t thought about it when I started planning this DIY but then I found this bag in Rockit and it became so clear I didn’t want an A.Wang replica.

Here goes:

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What you’ll need: Victim bag, Conical Studs (buy here or ebay), sharp scalpel, metal ruler or butterknife to bend prongs, and about 3 movies to watch while studding.

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Stud away!
I advise you use a grid formation, random stud placements can look tacky.

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  1. by StyleCopycat
    February 13, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Another amazing DIY!!!!

    Where do you get the studs? I can not get them in Spain….

    http://stylecopycat.blogspot.com/

    .

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  2. by elface
    February 13, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    ‘it’s the easiest thing since peeing in your pants.’ its lines like this that draw in the readers :D oh my.. awesome looking bag. loving the details of the studs by the zipper and down the side. mucho applause from this corner! (i see why work was not happening.. worth it in my opinion!)

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  3. by modejunkie
    February 13, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    you are funny, beautiful and pretty much a diy genius. i would marry you if i were a guy. :) love love love all of your diys. i tried your rodarte leggings. awesome. check out my blog if you wanna see.

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  4. by nati
    February 13, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Shini, I love your DIYs, you have the best ideas ever! I wish I was as talented in doing such things!so I guess after this great bag, you deserve that muffin:)

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  5. by Mira
    February 13, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    You’re so good, gorgeous!

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  6. by KB
    February 13, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    OMG this is gorgeous, I love your DIYs. I will be on the lookout for a victim bag…

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  7. by pandbc
    February 13, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    definitely will be trying out this one! & your blue nails are very wickedly cool.

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  8. by Joanna
    February 13, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    Wowoweewow. I love how this turned out. I have about 200 pyramid studs just begging to be used in this way.

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  9. by Hot Bot
    February 13, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    WOW! What a great DIY. I am def inspired to thrift today…

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  10. by Abigail
    February 13, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    oh wow. another of your DIY projects i must try. i just finished my alexander wang shorts!

    http://prismandpendulum.blogspot.com/2009/02/wearing-2122009.html

    -abigail

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  11. by Rachel
    February 13, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    Oh heck YES! I absoultely LOVE this! I’m going to hunt for a bag this weekend. I *NEED* to do this project! Oh and I’ll be linking as well. LOVE THIS!

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  12. by Vintage Tea
    February 13, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    you are THE diy guru! I love you. What size of studs is that you used? Im thick and I dont get the sizing thing they put on them

    x

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  13. by Emily
    February 13, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    That is really cool. You are so creative! i feel like putting studs on everything now.. I saw your post from way back when of the shoes that you studded. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. REALLY.

    E

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  14. by Amy
    February 13, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    Hey! I love your DIY projects! Where did you purchase your bag from?

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  15. by Lesley
    February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am

    You are so crafty! I love that bag!

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  16. by Shesdressingup
    February 14, 2009 at 12:02 am

    Love this – much better than the A Wang inspiration!

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  17. by felicjana
    February 14, 2009 at 12:04 am

    Bag is cool!!!Good idea!Are you is a genius:)

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  18. by StyleCopycat
    February 14, 2009 at 12:53 am

    Thanx a lot!!!!!

    XOXO

    http://stylecopycat.blogspot.com/

    .

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  19. by Lidia Luna
    February 14, 2009 at 1:10 am

    I need to order some studs ASAP! I noticed you used pliers on the moccasins, was that cause the leather is thicker?

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  20. by denise
    February 14, 2009 at 1:22 am

    omg i was totally gonna do this DIY too..just super super lazy and never got round to it..yours turned out so awesome!! And it’s good that you used a different kinda leather bag..so it’s not like direct copy…

    lurrrrrve it
    and thanks for stopping by my blog!!!!
    love your updates can’t wait for more :)

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  21. by Jannekake
    February 14, 2009 at 1:31 am

    Wow, that’s just amazing. Reading stuff like this always makes me want to try it out myself, but then I remember that I have no clue how to do it at all. But the bag is really beautiful, and I love the pictures. Nice blog, too :)

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  22. by sha
    February 14, 2009 at 1:38 am

    yours turned out so well!!! my sister just said she’d do one for me cause i loveeee the awang one. just wanted to ask, where did you get your shirt from? i’ve been looking for one just like that and have nooo luck.

    love your blog! keep the updates going :D

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  23. by Starr
    February 14, 2009 at 2:36 am

    You and your DIY’s make me feel like a failure as a fashion student lol.

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  24. by meghan
    February 14, 2009 at 3:05 am

    i really love how you did this, such a good idea

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  25. by trang
    February 14, 2009 at 3:09 am

    amzingg.

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  26. by juli
    February 14, 2009 at 3:22 am

    SHINI!!!!! you are SERIOUSLY amazing! okay….now i’m going to force myself to make one for myself.

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  27. by Chloe
    February 14, 2009 at 3:24 am

    You ALWAYS have the best DIYs

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  28. by juley
    February 14, 2009 at 4:08 am

    Great DIY. I think I’m going to try this one but I’m still recovering from my last stud d.i.y – shizzz doesn’t feel good! Good idea using a butterknife.

    Seriously one of my most favorite blogs. Can we exchange links?

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  29. by a.n.e
    February 14, 2009 at 4:36 am

    great bag to start but now that you’re done with it, i think i like it better than Wang’s.(don’t tell him i said that)

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  30. by Raez
    February 14, 2009 at 4:59 am

    You.Are.Amazing.

    seriously,you are my new hero. btw, how exactly did you cut the leather to stick the stud in? i am no DIY genius…do you cut out an x shape, or just a straight line?

    keep up the great work!

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  31. by adele
    February 14, 2009 at 5:40 am

    that is amazing.
    i just need to find the perfect backpack now. sigh

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  32. by sugarxnspice
    February 14, 2009 at 5:50 am

    I like your bag better than the A. Wang one! You’re a DIY genius!

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  33. by cavaan
    February 14, 2009 at 5:51 am

    i’m sure someone has already said this, but here it is again:

    HERO.

    it doesn’t matter where you pull your inspiration from, to me what you do is more than inspiring.

    and enough said.

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  34. by michelle
    February 14, 2009 at 6:06 am

    you do the best DIY’s i’ve seen seriously.

    keep up the good work! that bag looks like a million bucks.

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  35. by Shen-Shen
    February 14, 2009 at 6:33 am

    Your DIYs are completely amazing – you may be my hero.

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  36. by kimmm
    February 14, 2009 at 7:21 am

    i think i like your DIY better than the inspiration!
    and your nails look really cool!

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  37. by slanelle
    February 14, 2009 at 8:40 am

    good job, it looks perfect !

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  38. by Lorraine.
    February 14, 2009 at 8:46 am

    THIS IS BRILLIANT.

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  39. by Lis
    February 14, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!! you are so inspiring!!! love this DIY!!! i hope i have the time to try!! happy valentines day!! hope it will be a sexy and cozy day! xoxo Lis

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  40. by saray
    February 14, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    wow it looks amazing!!

    happy valentine’s day!

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  41. by pac
    February 14, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    :]love it!

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  42. by UneFillePetite
    February 14, 2009 at 3:42 pm

    Your DIY rocks =)
    I would never have thought about that, but it seems to be easy so I’ll probably try when I have a too simple bag !

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  43. by Linnéa
    February 14, 2009 at 4:36 pm

    Awesome!!
    Happy Valentines Day<3
    xoxo

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  44. by Melissa
    February 14, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    shini, shini, shini!!!

    this is… so studly. love it.
    even better than a. wang fo sho.

    have been studding an entire pant leg and am going to post soon.

    happy weekend. eat LOTS of chocolate.
    x
    m

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  45. by Bigdaddy
    February 14, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    You always have the very best diys!

    Ps. I used you as inspiration on my blog hope you don’t mind!

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  46. by saro
    February 14, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Awesome, definitely worth a try!

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  47. by bee
    February 14, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    woah woah woah- phenomenally amazing! you never cease to impress me.

    pssst. great nail polish colour!

    p.s- peeing in your pants is not easy. it is hard.

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  48. by Demi
    February 14, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    that is amazing!!! it looks fabulous!!

    lovee your blog :)
    and I am a big fan of your rodarte diy leggings from a few posts down – wow!

    xx

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  49. by Lydia
    February 14, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    WOW! Super lovely. So many D.I.Y.s, I wish I had more time!

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  50. by la couturier
    February 14, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    this diy is absolutely amazing. i must try this!! add to tomorrow’s shopping list: a heck load of studs, big black leather bag. mission: alexander wang-esque bag!

    happy valentine’s day!!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  51. by L
    February 14, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    I absolutely love it when you post DIYs. Hope it’s ok for me to link to your blog in my latest entry :)

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  52. by LoveMore
    February 14, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    ahhhhhhhhhh SHINI!!!
    you are too brill..honestly..very inspiring…i am now on the hunt for a victim bag myself..brilliant..

    happy valentine’s too!

    xx LM

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  53. by enna
    February 14, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    wow, that is soo cool : – D If I ever fins a place that sells studs here in Norway I am so going to try this!
    I’m such a fan of your blog and your DIY is so cool : – D

    take care (:

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  54. by ohladye
    February 14, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    HAHAHAHA! I almost DID pee my pants after reading that. :)

    I have zero patience for DIY studding, but I may have to try it after all!

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  55. by Natalie
    February 14, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    Again you are DIY genius. Aw, now I want to get myself some victims bags and stud crazy. I like the bag you picked. Sigh, you’re so incredible! :D

    x Natalie

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  56. by Camille Lala
    February 14, 2009 at 11:58 pm

    I really really really really loved your blog ! i’ll come back often !
    chao

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  57. by xs
    February 15, 2009 at 1:15 am

    your diy projects never fail to amaze. i think i will try studding something sometime. i just need to find the perfect victim.

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  58. by geri
    February 15, 2009 at 2:53 am

    gasp!

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  59. by stefanie
    February 15, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    looks really great, good job :)

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  60. by styleseeking zurich
    February 15, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    your work is awesome.
    you’re too good.
    loveee the bag.

    MiJi

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  61. by coco
    February 15, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    wow, looks amazing!

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  62. by gennie
    February 15, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    that bag looked so cool before the studs and now that you’ve studded them it’s totally BANANAS (as rachel zoe would say hehe). I’ve been meaning to do the same thing since I saw the bag on MK… just haven’t found the right bag yet to be my victim. keep up the great DIY posts! they’re such an inspiration. come visit my blog if you get the chance :)

    xo, http://maisondesreveries.blogspot.com/

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  63. by Styleseeking Zurich / Nesli
    February 15, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    I can’t believe how crafty you are, this is truly fantastic!!! When I find out where to buy studs in Switzerland I’ll try this out. Hope it really will be as easy as peeing in pants hahaha

    <3

    Nesli

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  64. by Bella
    February 16, 2009 at 2:24 am

    That’s it… I’m going to hire you as my own personal designer!!!

    The bag rocks!

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  65. by Kalin
    February 16, 2009 at 5:30 am

    Awesome. My boy just got some studs in the mail- may have to hijack ‘em to do up my daily tote.

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  66. by charm
    February 16, 2009 at 5:40 am

    i really like it! I actually had some brownies earlier….

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  67. by Kristina
    February 16, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    my friend just got in her order of studs. now just looking for the perfect victim.

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  68. by Cheryl
    February 16, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    Congrats on the successful bag studding!
    I’m still looking for a bag that catches my eye.
    And damn you for kick starting another brownie craving!! Gah..
    x

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  69. by Kristina
    February 18, 2009 at 1:14 am

    by the way, last night i made my friend brownies with chocolate chip cookies inside of it. she couldnt be anymore excited. go here for the recipe:
    http://bakerella.blogspot.com/2009/01/thaaank-you-betty.html

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  70. by Stephanie
    February 19, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    I posted the Alexander Wang bag a little while back also- but I’m pretty sure you’re version take the cake. This is DIY par excellence!!!!!!! amazing job and your studs are soo nice.
    Great blog.

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  71. by ohphilippa
    February 22, 2009 at 10:44 am

    THIS. IS. AMAZING.

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  72. by liz
    February 22, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    wowssss! i love it! :)

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  73. by Yvonne
    February 28, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Oh shit. I am speechless.
    You’re awesome.

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  74. by Andy
    March 1, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    This is so amazing! Just got a victim bag. What size studs did you use/recommend???

    Thanks!

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  75. by The Culturistas
    March 2, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    I think I already told you this is such a great DIY! I love it—so much that we posted it on our blog and linked to you! Just wanted to let you know xoxo
    http://culturistas.blogspot.com/2009/03/fashion-trend-studding-diy-studding.html

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  76. by BetseyJ
    March 3, 2009 at 3:32 am

    Love it! Reposted!
    http://betseyj.com/2009/03/diy-amazingness.html

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  77. by Amanda
    March 3, 2009 at 6:50 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous! And a great idea, because I have been lusting over Mary kate’s bag like mad! Thank you! Love the blog too!

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  78. by yasmin
    March 11, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    YOU ARE AWSOME FOR SHARING THIS!!!

    brilliannnnnnt!

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  79. by Jozee
    March 29, 2009 at 12:56 am

    GREAT DIY! This has been filed under the to-do list.

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  80. by stef
    April 24, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    question: where can i get these studs as well as some pyramid ones? online?

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  81. by melanie
    May 13, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    The best source for all manner of studs I’ve found is http://www.studsandspikes.com. Best ever.

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    June 7, 2009 at 7:30 am

    I’m very impressed by your creativity! It doesn’t look the least bit cheap!

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  84. by chauss
    July 1, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    fabulous job!!! :)

    http://ckparis.blogspot.com

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  85. by chauss
    July 1, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    fabulous job!!!!! :)

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    July 10, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    WOW! I want to do this right now! Beautiful!

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  88. by Wendy
    August 18, 2009 at 4:28 am

    Wow, I am impressed. Gorgeous! :)

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    November 28, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    So sad, but while I realized everyone was gushing over your damn awesome studding, no one asked how much studs you used to do the bag !

    Sooooo, I’m going to be the odd ball and ask you, how much studs did you use ? Why, cause I’m trying to figure out how many I might need if I wanted to stud the hell out of my leather jacket. Not to mention, what sized studs did you use? ;D

    Thanks so much love !

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  95. by Ophelia
    May 15, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    utterly awesome…so glad i found this blog!
    gonna make this one – oh yeah! jus’ need to
    find a soft leater victim bag.

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