8.2.12

Before and After: Distressed and Bleached Denim Shorts

Based on the inspiration from my previous post my friend and I made ourselves some distressed and bleached denim shorts. Aren't they cool?


I began with these jeans:


And turned them into these:


Here is my friend's pair:



We followed this step by step video tutorial made by caffaccino. Enjoy!



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56 comments:

  1. Alice McGenniss-DestroFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    these are awesome- you should post a pic of you wearing them too! x

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  2. never be afraid of the endFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Nice blog, love you style! I'm following you :))
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    xx

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  3. LaureFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Great LOVE IT
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  4. HayleyFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    I love this!!!! you did an amazing job!! I wanna try it!!

    I really adore how your blog is innovative!

    now following on GFC & bloglovin xx

    http://hayleyhour.blogspot.com.au/

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  5. LesleyFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Love what you did to these!

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  6. saved dimplesFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    they look pretty cool :) good job!

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  7. Leslie QuirosFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    you know... I always say I am going to do a DIY but I swear this time I am seriouss! so awesome!
    xo,
    LMQ

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  8. Rachella - flourishingfit.comFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    I want to make these too!! x

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  9. House of AvandanFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    You did a great job!

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  10. IshaFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    that is so cool!
    ur so creative!

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  11. VeronicaFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Awesome DIY!

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  12. bohemianbonesFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Amazing!!! I made one of these babes last week, but It didnt look as good as these ones! <33
    great job!!!

    xxx
    www.bohemianbones.blogspot.com

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  13. Val - A Cleaner ClosetFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Oooh, these look fabulous! Nice work. :)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Great! I have this diy project on my list for quite some time....I love your final resault!

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  15. aleXandraFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    great ! :) really good job ;)

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  16. Barcelona BrunettesFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    we really love this shorts! they are amazing!!!

    x0x0

    BarcelonaBrunettes
    www.barcelonabrunettes.com

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  17. NaNaFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    wow these look amazing! your skills in DIY are pretty brilliant.

    ♥ from the NaNa girls x

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  18. RosieFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    thanks for your comment on my blog love!

    im so glad you did a post on DIY bleach denim! Iv been thinking of trying this out and adding some studs to add a bit of edge!

    can't wait to try it! you video is definitely going to help!

    im following your amazing blog and hope you can follow as well!

    xoxo
    http://prettynrosie.blogspot.com/

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  19. Jeane M.February 9, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Gorgeous denims! Would really love to try this one out. Hope it turns out good. :)
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  20. Forever Fred Astaire by PJ ChabweraFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    These shorts look awesome! I think I might just turn a pair of my own jeans into some funky bleached shorts too!


    http://foreverfredastaire.blogspot.com/

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  21. Matter Of StyleFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    good job!
    how cool that you diy together!

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  22. AnnieFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    This is SUCH an awesome idea - loving those shorts!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  23. Pich and RoorFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Those shorts are freakin adorable!! I think I'm going to try dip dying with an old jean jacket I have :)

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  24. Marina February 9, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    love your pants!!! GOOD DIY!

    xx

    one more shoes



    thanks for your comment

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  25. TheChicasLocassFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    love these shorts, they're great!
    follow you
    hope follow back
    x

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  26. Jana ★February 10, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Good job!!
    xoxoxo from Spain
    Follow each other?
    xoxoxo ^^
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  27. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    yo me hare uno de estes para el verano

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  28. Style ServingsFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    So cool! Am so going to try this!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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  29. Frank VinylFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    ooo cute! im going to have to try this :)
    francesca

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  30. milocanovichFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    wow, I love your blog! so creative :))
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  31. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    awesome!!!
    would you like to follow each other please?
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    xxxxxxx

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  32. BritneyN_0518February 10, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    LOVE these shorts! I'm totally gonna have to do this asap...possibly this weekend....hmmmm.

    http://britspolkadotlife.blogspot.com/

    Britney

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  33. EvaFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Sooo cool! Love it xoxo

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  34. StylishByNatureFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Thats so creative...thanx for sharing!!

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  35. UnknownFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    these look so good! wow!

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  36. BonnieFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Ahhhh, these shorts are perfect! I am always looking for fun ways to spice mine up.

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  37. Fabrizia SpinelliFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Wonderful jeans, I like them!!! This is such a nice post!
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  38. Gita ReginaFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    oh my dear, you're so creative
    i adore you and your blog <3
    would you mind to follow each other my dear?

    xoxo,
    gitasyalala.blogspot.com

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  39. samecookiesdifferentFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    wow- these cutoffs are incredible! sooo perfect!
    want them :)
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  40. samecookiesdifferentFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    wow- these cutoffs are incredible! sooo perfect!
    want them :)
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    share the feeling
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  41. samecookiesdifferentFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    wow- these cutoffs are incredible! sooo perfect!
    want them :)
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    share the feeling
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  42. Michelle's Style FileFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    These shorts are fabulous! Thanks for sharing the video.

    x
    Michelle
    www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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  43. Desiree LaidlerFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Another great DIY, shall be attempting this soon!

    http://paisley-desireelaidler.blogspot.com/

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  44. Outside Looking InFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    I LOVE your DIY's. I'm following you on bloglovin and hope you'll follow back!


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  45. CarolineFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I love bleached denim, and I'm even doing a project myself soon :D
    I would love a pair of shorts like these for summer, and I'm SO impressed by your blog!!
    You're only 13?!
    Fucking following now, that's for sure!! :D

    xxCaroline
    http://thefashionfrog.blogspot.com/

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  46. MFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    love the shorts! wow!
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  47. Confessions Of A City GirlFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Cute! I made some razor cut bleached denim jeans two summers ago and LOVED it... I just may try this style w/ capris

    ~Sherine
    Check out my blog, comment, and follow if you like!
    Confessions Of A City Girl

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  48. AshleyFebruary 12, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    So cool! I love editing clothes to add my own personal touch to them:)

    xoxo

    Ashley

    http://textbooksandtofu.blogspot.com/

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  49. Milkha EunikeFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    OMG , cool DIY ! like it like it <3

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  50. Marina Rose February 14, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    you did an awesome job! love them!
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  51. Katrine - make it and fake itFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I really love these shorts!!! so cute!! will to a pats version i think!!

    love K

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  52. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    That's a really great idea! <3 A-

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  53. Kelly MalkaFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    awesome! they turned out great


    http://whatthekittydraggedin.blogspot.com/

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    I love this tutorial and I can't wait to try it out! The ombre denim is one of my favorite trends! Thanks!

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  55. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    Your blog is fantastic!

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  56. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    genius blog! i love your ideas
    s

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