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DIY Dolce & Gabbana Tiara

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Honestly, how enchanting was Dolce & Gabbana‘s ode to Sicily in their fall collection? Velvet capes and lace dresses were accented by glorious Baroque-inspired accessories. The highlight for me was the cornucopia of ornate tiaras adorned with rhinestones, pearls, and the most darling little ceramic roses. It’s a DIY that is easily mastered with the right supplies, so when in Rome . . .

You’ll need:

Start by squeezing a small amount of E6000 into a disposable container or onto a wooden popsicle stick. I like to use a small amount at a time, as the glue tends to dry quickly. Using the tip of a toothpick, apply a dollop of glue onto the back of the largest ceramic rose. (Click images to enlarge)

Press the ceramic bead in the center of the headband. Hold in place, for about a minute, until the glue sets. It’s best to start in the center with the largest ceramic flowers and rhinestones, and then gradually add smaller adornments down the middle of the headband.

Continue adding beads and rhinestones along the middle. Then, add pearls and ceramic beads to the outer rows starting with larger pieces in the center.

Create a pattern, alternating flowers and pearls.

Continue gluing pieces to the headband . . .

Have fun with the pattern – it doesn’t have to be symmetrical. There is no right or wrong way to do this!

Glue some of the extra ceramic flowers onto brass hardware to make a pair of earrings!

Crowned!

(top images via Vogue.uk, rest of images by HonestlyWTF)

131 Comments

  17. HRCK the Herald    March 13, 2012

    These are so pretty, and they remind me of similar ones I wore when I was a little girl! Great, easy, fun DIY project.

  24. Adeola Naomi    March 13, 2012

    Woooow!!!!! Amazing !!! Have to try this and rock it for summer

  25. Creative Photo Albums    March 13, 2012

    Love the tiara! the embellishments used for this project would make a good scrapbooking page too! These is a gorgeous piece really!

    Annabella Merlin

  28. helena    March 13, 2012

    YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME… yes, watch on the D&G site the video of the jewellery making… lovely!

    laflordelys.com

    helena

  29. Cassandra    March 13, 2012

    Wow, great DIY. Hope I can find some of those ceramic flowers here in Amsterdam!

    scrapsscribbles.blogspot.com

  31. Lauren    March 13, 2012

    Wow – a job well done! I like yours so much better than D&G’s! Theirs were a bit more Botticelli, but that’s just not my style. I might try to copy you, but using a different color for the headband – maybe brown to blend with my hair or white to blend with the pearls/flowers. So fun!

  43. Kate Jones    March 13, 2012

    Supercute!! I used to have headbands like that when I was a kid. What nail color are you wearing–it’s gorgeous!

  57. Lizzy    March 14, 2012

    I can’t believe I have only just discovered your DIYs! I loved the Jil Sander beanie (which is on my project list for this weekend), and I am going to have to try making a headband for spring. Thank you for the inspiration! xx

  61. Katharina    March 14, 2012

    wow, that is super nice!
    i already tried some of your diy projects, check it out here:

    ketchembunnies.blogspot.com

    definitely want to do this one too!

    xoxo

  75. jacky    March 30, 2012

    amazing! i’d be so happy if you did a DIY prada inspired crystal belt.

  80. Alison    May 10, 2012

    i wish i could buy the ingredients all in one place :( . know of any shops online that do have them all? or at least most.

  82. Insane    May 20, 2012

    if headbands extremely irraitate my head is there something else i could use because i really like this tutorial and the only downsize (for me) is that it is a headband

  83. Mira    May 23, 2012

    Hi. I was wondering, what sizes are the different roses?

  84. Li ChunBo    June 4, 2012

    Change the beads, and embellishments, can also use the DIY blank headband to make something really fun for your daughter. Better yet, make it with her!

  87. Liz    June 27, 2012

    I just made two of these for my friend’s flower girls. This tutorial is amazing, thanks so much!!

  97. Fra    December 12, 2012

    Hi just discovered ur paige!amazing!! How can I contact you for a help in msking my wedding earrings?

  101. An    April 24, 2013

    Did you make the earring yourself as well?? Would love and howto on that!!

  103. Siobhan    May 11, 2013

    This looks fantastic! Can I just ask where you bought the hardware you used for the earrings? Thanks!

  104. Ana    June 4, 2013

    If I had a choice between the original and yours, I’d honestly choose the one you made

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