# 80s Diva Stockings These DIY Tights from The Rookie are Delightfully Adorable By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-01-24 | Updated 2012-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-tights References: [rookiemag](http://rookiemag.com/2012/01/bejewel-your-tights/) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/ROOKIE/240625002639799?sk=info) Hailing from the teenage girl blog The Rookie, these [DIY tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-highs) are super fun and feminine. Like a hyper-cool underground version of Teen Vogue, online publication Rookie gears teenage girls towards great styles. Daily posts are divided into after-school, dinner time and sweet dreams to best suit the schedule of most teenage girls. Glittery and [retro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles), these tights are a sweet way to make a daring fashion statement. While maybe not so versatile, they’re super easy to create. All it takes is some healthy determination, some Elmer’s glue and an endless supply of [plastic rhinestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-z-collection). Adorable, endearing and painfully hip, The Rookie knows how to take something simple and turn it into a work of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Fashion:** Opportunities for innovative DIY fashion projects using common materials and techniques. - **Teen Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the teenage fashion market, catering to the unique tastes and preferences of this demographic. - **Retro Style:** Innovative ways to incorporate retro fashion elements into modern clothing designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry, particularly in the areas of DIY fashion and teenage fashion. - **Publishing:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in online publishing targeted at teenage girls and their fashion interests. - **Craft Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the craft supplies industry, specifically in providing materials and tools for DIY fashion projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Nylon Tights-Transformed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Tween Athletic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonwing.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Chic Game Day Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknots-new-game-day-collection.md)