Plastic outfit

plastic dress

Nicole McLaughlin (previously) ensures she always has a snack at her fingertips—or stashed in a puffy vest or lining the top of her sandals. The former Reebok graphic designer creates upcycled clothing, footwear, and household items from pouches of gummy candy, old fleece jackets, and even inflated bags of popcorn. Often prominently displaying logos, McLaughlin’s projects provide a humorous take on branding and fashion trends. The playful pieces also are part of the designer’s years-long…

STILL working on this outfit, missed the deadline for this years Junk 2 Funk Trash Fashion Show in Portland (oh well, NEXT year ... ), but am not giving up! Now I am making plastic bag flowers and then sewing them to the bodice. I ran out of white plastic bags awhile ago (since I am trying really hard to bring my own), so I had to depend on the kindness of strangers and friends, who dug into their stashes and left bags of bags hanging from the doorknob of my studio. I think I will have used…

Make something that will entertain your kids without any money spent - plastic bag tutu! Easy craft and no sewing required!

This clear vinyl skater dress with black underlay creates a whimsical look when paired with fishnet socks and clear plastic platform shoes.

Continued from last photo... Mary Ellen model's the plastic bag coat, the cereal cardboard boot coverings, and the flower hair clip made from paper shopping bags. So proud to have chosen for this contest on june 24, 2010: blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/06/save_my_oceans_top_fiv... See next photo...

The IKEA Shopping Bag Dress by Adriana Valdez Young is Pure Eco-Chic