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DIY Shade Designs

'Her New Leaf' Blog Shows How to Easily Spruce up Any Sunglasses

— June 3, 2012 — Fashion
With color blocking being all the rage nowadays, you can now turn any shades into a fashionable piece with this project by 'Her New Leaf' blog. If you are one of those people who is constantly losing or breaking your sunglasses, then you are probably better off just buying a cheap pair and jazzing them up. The great thing about this is that you can even buy two or three pairs and design them to match your wardrobe.

This super easy do-it-yourself project only requires a few materials, and they include some blue painters tape and different shades of nail polish. You simply place the tape along the arms of the glasses in whatever shape you want, and then paint in between. Once it has been completely dried you remove the tape, and then they are ready to be worn. You can also do a color block by painting the arms all one color; it's such a simple yet creative idea.

Trend Themes
1. DIY Sunglasses - Creative, and simple steps for turning any boring sunglasses into fashionable pieces, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the accessories industry.
2. Color-blocking Fashion - Color-blocking is becoming a popular fashion trend creating an opportunity for the fashion industry to push more creative and colorful accessories into the market.
3. Eco-friendly Shopping - This project encourages reusing rather than buying new, which sets a trend towards the eco-friendly movement and an opportunity for sustainable businesses to create products with more sustainable materials.
Industry Implications
1. Accessories Industry - Can leverage the DIY sunglasses trend as an opportunity to meet consumer demands by providing customization options.
2. Fashion Industry - This trend can create an opportunity for the industry to offer more colorful options for consumers to match their wardrobes.
3. Sustainable Business Industry - Encouraging consumers to recycle and rejuvenate their old sunglasses can provide an opportunity for sustainable businesses to promote and inspire consumers to reduce their carbon footprint.
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