I Dressed as Jane Austen Characters for a Week Rachel Maksy 2022-07-22 | Heeeyooo!! If you want to start hunting for some secondhand goodies, make sure you head to: bit.ly/thredUPjuly22_MAKSYand use the code "MAKSY" for 35% off your first order (& free shipping!)Thank you so much thredUP for sponsoring this video!I'm back again with playing dress up as an adult, heeeyyooooooooo. This time around: Jane Austen characters! This was way too much fun and definitely a bit different from my normal styles and got a lot of interesting looks, hahahaha. But who cares, EMBRACE YOUR INNER WEIRD WOO!Anywho, hope you like! I love you all!Lizabet: instagram.com/lizabetrobertsCharlotte: instagram.com/chateaubarefootSimplicity Pattern S8941Emma dress from: etsy.com/shop/BluerosebrideBonnet from: etsy.com/shop/ThitherRegencyShopInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Making a Disco Ball Dress! (aka making my crow brain very happy) Rachel Maksy 2023-01-13 | SO. SHINY. Save 33% on your first Native Plastic-Free Deodorant Pack - normally $39, you’ll get it for $26! Click here bit.ly/nativemaksy6 and use my code MAKSY6 #ad Thank you so much Native for sponsoring this video!Hyello!!!!!! With my first project of the new year, I knew it HAD to be something completely impractical and time-consuming. So I thought: I would very much like to be a walking disco ball. Almost 4,000 glass mosaic pieces later, here we are!ANYWHO I hope you enjoy and thank you for sticking around! Here's to a new year!!!LOVE YOOOOOU.Pattern used: Simplicity 1247Chapters:00:00 Intro02:48 Ad04:22 Building the Base Dress07:26 Trim & Beading!09:38 Let's frickin' Glue14:22 Grooovy Makeup18:28 The Reveal!19:26 Wrap-Up & BloopzNATIVE DEODORANT REVIEW #NativePartner #Deodorant #AluminumFree
How I Fake Historic Styles with Short Hair Rachel Maksy 2023-01-06 | H'yelllooo and happy new year! I'm back with another 'messing around with hair because it's fun and that's science' video. This time I wanted to show you how I do my Victorian & Edwardian hairstyles with short hair. I was pretty concerned when I chopped it all off if I was going to be able to keep doing them and so I wanted to share 3 different ways I've been sorta faking them!I've gotten some tutorial requests for my recent looks so figured I'd cover them all in one video, hehehe.ANYWHO I hope it's helpful (or just entertaining lol) and I'll see you next week!K LOVE YOUDress is from Adored VintageLonger human hair wig is from 'BaeBeautiful' on Etsy(Not sure where the shorter one is from sorry!)Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Making a Gingerbread Dress! *out of foam and curtains* Rachel Maksy 2022-12-24 | h'yellooooo and happy holidays!! For my last project of the year (holy wh-aaaTT), I wanted to put aside my indifference for Christmas and make a gingerbread dress! I had this design sitting in my brain for far too long, so it was time to see if I could translate it into real life. So naturally I grabbed some foam, curtains, and caulking. As you do.ANYWHO, lots of mad experimenting going on in this video and some pleasant surprises!I love you all and SEE YOU NEXT YEAR (hyuck hyuck hyuck)Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksyChapters!00:00 Intro01:38 Design Phase03:55 Making the Pattern06:11 Sewing ze Bodice08:29 Mad Scientist Time15:13 Sleeves & Skirt19:37 The Icing!21:18 The Reveal21:49 Wrap-Up & Bloopz#gingerbread #upcycling #upcycle
Turning Myself Into a Who *cursed* Rachel Maksy 2022-12-16 | yes hello please enjoy this circa 2009 youtube content lol. Orginally I had a big project planned for this week but it was kicking my holiday arse so I switched ideas and this was born! I... don't have a lot of words other than: WOOF.There are a lot of things I should've done differently but who-ndsight is 2020 so whatever, I had fun lol.If you enjoy cursed holiday content then this is for YOU.Okay i love you all byeProsthetic is from: etsy.com/shop/DottiesdoSFX(the prosthetic itself was great, it was my awful application that ruined it lol)Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Found an 1800s Book of Etiquette *and its wild lol* Rachel Maksy 2022-12-02 | And it's every bit as backwards and cringy as you would hope, hahahaha. Every now and then, Nick and I stop by this really cool antique bookstore and I stumbled upon this beauty during our last visit. I HAD to have it. I'm truly awful at internet research so having a direct source of history (however face palm-worthy) is really fascinating to me. So I let you in on some of my 'favorite' passages and WOO-EE. It's a wild ride. ANYWHO I hope you enjoy, I love you all!!!!Chapters:00:00 Intro01:55 Introductions03:09 Conversation06:20 Dinner Etiquette08:07 Courtship08:57 Ballroom Etiquette10:57 Dress11:56 Street Etiquette14:05 Hints on Female Beauty15:09 Hair & Beauty16:12 Wrap-Up & BloopsVictorian Dress/Jacket from Victorian Choice (got it for my Raven Lady costume and you KNOW I'm gonna get my use out of it lol)Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Tried some Old Hollywood Eyebrows! Rachel Maksy 2022-11-25 | Haallloo!! 🔎👒 Download June's Journey for free here: https://woo.ga/hqm76pThanks to June's Journey for sponsoring this video!!!WEELLLLL. Tis that time of the year where I just need to futz around with my look. And more specifically, my eyebrows. I thought it would be a good time to sit down and take you (and myself honestly) through a little "Eyebrow History", cuz I think they tend to get overlooked when it comes to beauty trends of the past. I also was curious how they would look on my own face and so: this video was born. It's a wild ride and I hope you have fun lol.I LOVE YOU ALLL.The articles I read/mentioned:thevintagewomanmagazine.com/eyebrow-trends-in-filmbyrdie.com/brows-through-the-agesChapters:02:03 The Twenties!06:49 The Thirties09:47 The Forties11:55 The FiftiesInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Making My Barn More ✨Whimsical✨ Rachel Maksy 2022-11-19 | HEEYYOOOOO! Do you ever just look at your surroundings and shout: "BORING!" Well hey! Me too! So I fixed it! In this chaotic renovation journey, I turn my barn studio into a sorta 'abandoned fairytale cottage', cuz that is the absolute vibe. Although I only focused on one big wall this time, I'm excited to carry it through for the whole space! I had so much fun with this one: Adding fake beams, faux stone walls, old beams that we had in our garage, painting wAY too much.I hope you have fun! LOVE YOU ALL!Tutorial I followed for the stone wall: sawdust2stitches.com/faux-stone-wallThe panels I used were called " Retro-Art 3D Wall Panels Wild Stone in Brown" Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy Chapterino's:00:00 Intro01:05 Design03:18 Painting!07:40 Day 2 (beams!)13:20 Day 3 (faux stone wall)16:54 Makin' Some Branches21:45 Day 4 (spacklin' & stuff)27:04 Reveal27:42 Wrap-Up & Bloops#homerenovation #diyrenovation #diy
What Autumn feels like for the leaves #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-11-04 | yes hello here is a work of pure cinema lol Nick had to get on a ladder in our yard for this, enjoy RIP Richard
One Day Make: Autumn Leaves Dress! Rachel Maksy 2022-10-28 | Have you ever thought to yourself: Gee, I wish I could wear a shirt that makes me look like an actual tree? Well, SAME. So I went ahead and did it because I am of the belief that my final form is an actual leaf (be-leaf??? no nevermind).ANYWHO I wanted to do one last Ode to Autumn since it's my favorite time of year. Signing off this Halloween season with a crunchy spicy dress. I had the idea that making a skirt out of fabric leaves would be really fun and so why not a whole dress?? Took some fabric out of my stash, and abandoned foam armor build that was gathering dust, and some gumption and HERE WE ARE.I hope you enjoy and all have a safe and happy Halloween!!! I LOVE YOUUU.Kamui Cosplay: kamuicosplay.com/product/closedbreastplateChapters:00:00 Intro01:30 Some Tasty Autumn Footage02:30 The Bodice05:52 The Skirt!09:38 Airbrushin'12:45 Painting the bodice13:24 The Reveal14:14 Wrap-up & BloopsInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Tried Following a Christine McConnell Tutorial (spider cookies!) Rachel Maksy 2022-10-21 | H'yeeellooo all! If you want to check out my cozy little autumn shop over on thredUP, here's the link: thredup.com/x/rachel30Make sure you use code "RACHEL30" for 30% off of your first order!Thank you so much thredUP for sponsoring this video!So, friends, after feeling pretty dang tired this week, I wanted to do something a little more laid back. And so what do I do? Choose a very intricate, complicated and stressful baking project LOL. I have always loved the work of @christinehevers so I wanted to try my hand at recreating her tarantula cookies! Despite feeling super frantic for most of this and embracing my chaos, this was super fun (and tasty lol). ANYWHOOOOOO I hope you enjoy!I love you all!!!Christine's Info:Youtube - @christinehevers Insta - instagram.com/christinehmcconnellPatreon - patreon.com/ChristineHMcConnellInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Made Jack-O-Lantern SLEEVES Rachel Maksy 2022-10-14 | For my next installment of "I want sleeves large enough to have their own gravitational pull", HERE WE ARE! And of course, for the festive Halloween season, we had to make them little Jack-O-Lanterns! Also made a little pumpkin bodice because WHY not.ANYWHO I hope you have fun with this one and I hope it fills you with roasty-toasty cozy feelings. I love you all!!!Chapters:00:00 Intro!01:31 Design03:41 Inner Layer07:16 Making ze Pumpkin 'Ridges'10:30 Sleeve Time, Bay-Bee15:39 Bodice Construction16:13 Airbrushing18:59 Reveal!19:40 Wrap-Up & BloopsInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Making a Lady version of Billy! (from Hocus Pocus) Rachel Maksy 2022-10-07 | HAPPY OCTOBERRRR WOOO!!!To kick off this halloweenie season, I wanted to tackle a project I've been wanting to do for years: Billy from Hocus Pocus! And to make it a little more unique I thought it would be fun to do a little genderbendin' and make her a Lady Billy heheheI had SO much fun with this one, which included some historic sewing, dESTROYING, painting, and creature makeup. Can't get more "me" than that, bahahha.ANYWHO I hope you enjoy!!! Love you all!!! Stay creepy!!Pattern I used: simplicity.com/simplicity/s8161Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksyChapters:00:00 Intro Shpiel01:45 Design & Materials!04:57 Bodice Construction07:18 Day Two (errands)09:11 Skirt Construction11:12 Day Three (WEATHERING, WOO!)16:15 Painting17:44 Ze Transformation22:59 The Reveal!24:24 Wrap-Up
I Chopped of All My Hair because I have absolutely zero self control Rachel Maksy 2022-09-30 | After six years of growth, it is time to BANISHHHHH my hair. I've been feelin' pretty overwhelmed and stressed lately so what do we do? Chop off all our hair, that's right. This has been my dream hair for YEARS and I finally decided: It's time to frickin' do it XDSO ANYWHO here is a little hair journey for ya before we get back to festive AUTUMN-Y activities! I love you all!!(Also I realize that I am so unbelievably lucky to live in a place in the world where I have the freedom to do what I wish with my hair, and that's not lost on me! Just wanted to quickly mention that because it seems so frivolous sometimes to make hair videos, but I hope it's not taken the wrong way and I am extremely aware and grateful.)Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Toured a Hocus Pocus themed Airbnb! #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-09-29 | #Ad What a GLORIOUS Hocus Pocus cottage! I am SO excited to get to show y'all the coolest freakin' @airbnb I've ever seen. In celebration of the release of Disney's #HocusPocus2, this cottage was entirely transformed to look like you just stepped right inside the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage from the movie. I got to take a tour and never wanted to leave, hahaha. I couldn't POSSIBLY fit all the little details they poured into this place. The set design lover in me was geeking out over every single item and how thoughtfully it was arranged. They had a TON of little easter eggs from both movies and not to mention: THE. ATMOSPHERE. Anywho I hope you enjoy this little highlight reel of some of my favorite parts and me channeling my inner Sanderson sister. You can request to book this Airbnb stay on October 12, and Disney's Hocus Pocus 2 starts streaming on @DisneyPlus this Friday! (Disney+ subscription required to stream Hocus Pocus 2. 18+ to subscribe.) @hocuspocusdisney #airbnb #airbnbpartner
OKAY Ill Make a Mushroom Hat (jk no one asked for this) Rachel Maksy 2022-09-16 | Hi all!!! If you did want to check out Thrive Market, make sure you head to thrivemarket.com/RachelMaksy for 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $50!HyYeeeLLLOOO! So for the past year or so I've been seeing the stinking CUTEST mushroom hats floating around ye olde internet, so I wanted to give it a go! I had some leftover foam from one of my projects so I figured why not! ANYWHO I hope you enjoy and I love you all!!Huge thanks to @UltimatePaperMache for all her amazing tips and recipe for Paper Mache Clay!ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-clayInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Just Want to Dress Like a Borrower (so i frickin did) Rachel Maksy 2022-09-09 | You know when you're sitting, minding your own business... and then you get STRUCK with the urge to make giant versions of small items to wear? Yeah, me too. So that's this week's video!Welcome to my brain where niche nostalgic 90's movies make a sudden appearance and don't leave. This time I decided I wanted to dress like my own version of The Borrowers 1997: A true cinematic masterpiece.I made the whole outfit within 3 days and I regret NOTHING.Okay have fun kids g'byeeeeChapters:00:00 Intro02:33 Design05:11 Materials & Such07:38 The Dress!11:20 Day Two (Props)13:04 Important Musical Number17:07 Day Three (Painting & Apron)21:30 The Vest'23:23 Reveal!24:37 Wrap-Up & BloopzInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy#sewing #theborrowers #costume
Trying to go Back to Red Hair (it didnt fuggin work lol) Rachel Maksy 2022-09-02 | wwwhaaatt have iiii donnneeeeeee. I'll answer that: Basically put my hair through WAY too many rinse cycles and for WHAAAT, hahaha.Ah well, not every video is gonna be groundbreaking right? Hopefully you enjoy just hanging out and watching me fail time and time again.I LOVE YOU ALLLLL. IG: instagram.com/rachel.maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Tried Hand-Painting this Corset! Rachel Maksy 2022-08-26 | Heeeyoo!!! If you wanna check out KiwiCo and get 50% off your first month, make sure you head to: kiwico.com/rachelmaksyThank you so much KiwiCo for sponsoring this video!!OKAAAYY so, I once again have added W H I M S Y to one of my garments, I cannot be stopped. This time, I took a corset (stays??) that I don't really wear much and slapped some paint on there to create two sides that I'm MUCH more likely to wear going forward. Who knew wearing acrylic paint would be so SATISFYING??? ANYWHOOOO I hope you enjoy, I was a bit tired this week so it's a little simpler than my usual stuff but I'll be back to makin' shtuff next week!Thank you for your patience and I LOVE YAAAAAAAAAAChapters:00:00 Intro & The Plan!04:23 Ad06:19 Painting Ze Brown Side11:15 Painting Ze Orange Side14:06 Reveal!14:55 Wrap-Up & Bloops#corset #stays #DIY #painting #historicalfashion #historicfashion #vintage #cottagecore
when you love halloween but its still summer #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-08-18 | Did I spend almost all day making this? Who can know for sure....ANYWHO please enjoy this creation depicting what it feels like inside my head once it hits August 1st every. single. year.Also if you need me, I will be wearing this onesie for the rest of my life, I SAID GOOD DAY SIR.
I Tried Needle Felting for the First Time! Rachel Maksy 2022-08-12 | Hi all!!! If you want to try Function of Beauty for yourself, click the link here https://cen.yt/functionrachelmaksyYT25 and subscribe to get 25% off your first custom 16oz set + free shipping!!Thank you so much Function of Beauty for sponsoring this video!HYeeLLLOO!! Welcome to another video where I'm collecting crafts like dragon's gold. This week: needle felting (or wool felting). I was lucky enough to have Savannah come visit and teach me the ropes to make a special little creature! Much chaos ensued, so I hope you enjoy.Savannah's Channel: @SavannahAlexandraArt Savannah's Insta: instagram.com/savannahalexandraartInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy#needlefelting #woolfelting #diy #crafting #craftingideas
I Made a Mouse House! (& its a hobbit hole hehe) Rachel Maksy 2022-08-05 | Hyellloo!!! What happens when you have a whole studio barn that needs some attention? Why, make a teeny tiny hobbit hole in your wall that no one will ever see, OF COURSE. Yes I once again am putting off work to make something whimsical. But.. WORTH IT. Anywho, I wanted to try my hand at making one of these "Mouse Houses" that I've been seeing around because they're so. FRICKING. CUTE.I apologize beforehand for all the squealing and cute aggression displayed in this video.Katie: instagram.com/thistlethistleInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy#mousehouse #hobbithole #hobbitmouse #lordoftherings #hobbit #miniatures #miniatureDIY #homerenovation
Trying to get some THICK vintage curls #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-07-28 | Hello yes here is my attempt at some really thick, Evie-esque hair. My hair has been getting a lot thinner as it's getting longer so I thought I'd try to use some extensions for volume and a tiny bit of length! I have a bunch of foam roller videos up here if you wanna see how I set those! (also yes I know my hair is about 75 different shades right now do not JUDGETH ME) Also the extensions are the human hair Halo Extensions from Zala (not spons or gifted), but they are SO MUCH EASIER than normal ones.Here's the website: zalahair.com
me when i experience any minor inconvenience #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-07-21 | Am I doing this whole "period piece" thing right??
We DIYd our Old-Timey Kitchen! *never again lol* Rachel Maksy 2022-07-15 | Hyellllo!!!!! Welcome back to the never-ending journey of our house renovations and packing our space with *whispers* whimsy.This week: The kitchen! This was a HUGE project and something we've never done before (and hopefully never again lmao), but DANG, it was worth it. I've been compiling footage over a few months so thought I'd sit down and chat over the process of turning our sorta ugly 90's kitchen into a vintage farmhouse one! Hope you enjoy!!Color Atelier: coloratelierpaint.comChapters:00:00 Intro & Such1:16 The Beginning & Design04:34 Demo Time, baby!06:02 Painting Fiasco08:12 Building Cabinets13:03 Intermission13:39 Lime-washing Adventure16:44 Decorating18:10 The Tour22:19 Wrap-up!Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
An Ode to Secret Pants #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-07-14 | I recently got these amazing pants (palazzo pants if you wanna be fancy) gifted to me and I just... felt the need to express my love.I'll accept my Grammy now, thank you.(Pants are the Vivika's by Voriagh!)
I Made a Demogorgon Dress! (dress-o-gorgon? demo-gown-gon?) Rachel Maksy 2022-07-08 | hYEELLLOO. Welcome to a week after the Stranger Things finale, lol. No spoilers but DANG. After watching, I immediately felt the urge to make something creepy and completely impractical this week, so I thought: What better than a Demogorgon Dress? A HUGE help to @UltimatePaperMache for all her super helpful tips on paper mache, it might be my new favorite thing hahaha.ANYWHO, happy summerween I guess ehehehe. I love you all!!Lie Chee: instagram.com/lie_cheeInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
My New Party Trick... #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-07-07 | and that's on being ✨thirty✨Here's a silly thing I made once lol. If I can ever get the reaction of: "Rachel are you okay?" then I've succeeded in my goal of making content that really makes ya go "hm." ANYWHO see you in tomorrow's video, LOVE YOU BYE!
Dressing Through the Decades! #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-06-30 | Just a shorter, snappier version of my "I Dressed as a Different Decade for a Week" video!Since it was only for a week, there's only 7 decades but maybe some day I'll do more, hahaha. I think 1910 might be my favorite even if it's the most high maintenance lmaoMost items are either true vintage, reproduction, thrifted, or made! full video has more info on hair & makeup and general ~futzing~.
The Updated Barn Studio! (and a little chit-chat) Rachel Maksy 2022-06-24 | Hi all!!! If you wanna save 33% on your first Native Plastic-Free Deodorant Pack - normally $39, you’ll get it for $26! Click here: bit.ly/nativemaksy5 and use my code MAKSY5! #ad Thank you so much Native for sponsoring this video!HAAALLO! This week I wanted to just a more chill video and show you the changes to the barn! I'm hoping this will be my new filming/making space and I'm so, so excited and grateful (seriously without you all this wouldn't be possible and I'm so ready to make content that will hopefully make you smile!). After the tour I sat down and did some chatting about what I've been up to and what I plan to do in the coming months! WOOOO, enjoy! Also if you have any storage or decor ideas please let me know!Epi's Insta: instagram.com/ladyepiChapters:00:00 Intro!02:38 Ad04:10 Let's begin Ze Tour!11:33 Sit-down Chit-Chat19:30 BloopsInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
When They Tell You To Dress Casual || #Shorts Rachel Maksy 2022-06-20 | Trying this #shorts thing out, enjoy a dramatization of what goes through my brain when planning my outfit for literally any occasion. I'd love to put together more short skits or helpful videos to add on to my other normal content, these are always fun to make hahaha. anywho happy monday!!! dress by: Louie Bourbon
Giving Myself a Rococo Makeover *my arms hurt* Rachel Maksy 2022-06-17 | Hi all!! If you wanna try Function of Beauty for yourself, click the link here https://cen.yt/functionrachelmaksy10 and subscribe to get 25% off your first custom 16oz set + free shipping!!Thank you so much Function of Beauty for sponsoring this video!HELLO IT IS I, someone who very much loves historical fashion and style but is too chaotic of a person to achieve it. AH WELL it's never stopped me from trying hehehehe. So here we are, and this week the era of my admiration is the Rococo era. Big, big hair and beauty patches BAY-BEE. I got this 18th century inspired gown a while ago and it's just been patiently waiting for me to wear it so I figured why not make a whole darn video about it lol.ENJOY!Most of my info was from this article!http://www.danceshistoricalmiscellany.com/painted-faces-cosmetics-in-the-18th-centuryGown: Louie Bourbon(I believe I got it from this Etsy: etsy.com/shop/MiniDonuts)LBCC Historical: etsy.com/shop/LitttleBits Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I painted a Jeff Goldblum Skirt *and i regret absolutely nothing* Rachel Maksy 2022-06-11 | HELLO YES it is the dawn of making silly content that makes me smile, so HERE WE ARE. Please enjoy this sorta chaotic process video of painting a vintage circle skirt with the one and only Jeff Goldblum on it. Because uh.... why not? LOVE YOU ALL!!!! 00:00 Intro!03:42 Materials and such06:25 Painting!16:24 Ze RevealInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
But Make it Vintage: Britneys Denim Dress! || Ep. 8 Rachel Maksy 2022-06-03 | HYELLLOOO! Are you ready for another episode of "But Make it Vintage"? After a whole... year? WHOOPS. Anywho we're back, and this time I'm taking on Britneys I-CONIC denim dress from the VMA's in 2001. As someone who frequently enjoys making clothes out of weird things, you know I hadda do it to em. Please enjoy me playing the role of Dr. Frankenstein and creating my own lil denim monster. Also Frodo in a lil denim fedora, that is all.LOVE YOU ALL!00:00 Intro!02:56 Choosing a Pattern04:10 To Ze Thrift Store05:37 Day Two (Deconstructing Denim)07:52 Making Base Dress10:25 Frankenstein Time, Baby16:55 Transformation21:57 Reveal!22:29 Wrap-Up & BloopsInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
lets do some painting! *on-the-go lol* Rachel Maksy 2022-05-20 | Thank you Birch for sponsoring this video!! Visit birchliving.com/maksy to get $400 off your Birch mattress plus two free pillows! #BirchLivingHI FRANSSSSS, I needed a little bit more of a chill video this week, so here we go! It was just a "sit out in the forest and be pelted by tree droppings hoping that there aren't too many bugs crawling all over you" kinda week y'feel me??ANYWHO I hope you have fun watching!!What I'm Wearing:Corset: French MeadowsDress: Baltic BornInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Giving My Tiny Bathroom an old-timey ✨Makeover✨ Rachel Maksy 2022-05-13 | WEEELP I've said it before folks but, I love a theme. So here we are, redoing another room in my house because I need to be surrounded by WHIMSY. This time it is the teeny tiny guest bathroom on the first floor, because I want people to be transported when they have to use it, hahaha. ANYWHO I gave myself a few days for this and I think it turned out pretty decent! Not long til every room in my home is a different theme and/or time period ooooops.Chapters:00:00 Intro and Such01:57 Bathroom "Tour"02:48 Design04:55 Peel & Stick Subway Tile09:42 Day Three (Wallpaper & Woodwork)12:45 Fake Paneling13:09 Day Four (Shopping & Painting)18:04 Wall Art & Finishing Touches19:27 Reveal & Tour21:59 Wrap-Up Products:Lights from - etsy.com/shop/DECOCREATIONStudioWallpaper from - spoonflower.comA lot of the wall art from - etsy.com/shop/CircaArtCollectionTowel & Paper Holders from - anthropologie.comInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Making a Transformable Dress! *sooo many snaps lol* Rachel Maksy 2022-05-06 | Hi all!!! If you wanna check out and join Thrive Market to get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift worth up to $50, head to: http://thrivemarket.com/RachelMaksyThank you so much Thrive Market for sponsoring this video!OKAY so for this week, my brain decided: You know what? We're going to make something overly complicated. And so here we are! Something I've been toying with for a while is how to maximize the use of the clothing that I make myself, and so I thought making a dress that can transform into a different dress would be a fun avenue to explore. ANYWHO my hand still hurts from how many snap fasteners I did, so uhhh enjoy lol.Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Painting a(nother) Wall Mural! *i cant be stopped lol* Rachel Maksy 2022-04-22 | H'yello!!! If you wanna check out HelloFresh and get cookin', use code RACHELMAKSY16 for up to 16 FREE MEALS + 3 Surprise Gifts across 6 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at bit.ly/3z8hHnrThank you so much HelloFresh for sponsoring this video! WELP, we're at it again. Painting on my walls like I was never allowed to do as an angsty youth, hahaha. CAN'T STOP ME NOW!!! This time I went for a much more detailed approach and honestly, I'm STILL tired lol. But I hope you like watching and that it's sorta calming!I love you all!!Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
One Day Make: Terrarium Sleeves! 🌿 Rachel Maksy 2022-04-15 | You ever get the urge to sport some fake foliage as clothing?? Well here's the next best thing, lol. Ta-DAAA!! After a bit of a let down with my plans for this week, I had to scramble and think of something else, and QUICK. So logically, here we are: Terrarium Sleeves. I just can't resist making things out of gigantic balloon sleeves I guess. ANYWHO I hope you enjoy!! I love you all!Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Dressed as Different Decades For a Week! Rachel Maksy 2022-04-08 | Hi all!!!! If ya wanna save 30% off of your first thredUP order, make sure to head to: bit.ly/thredUPapril22_RACHELAnd use my code "RACHEL"! Thank you so much thredUP for sponsoring this video!H'YELLOOOO fellow kids, look at me, being hip n' trendy! This is an idea that I've had written down in COUNTLESS 'idea journals' for years, and never felt like I was in the right place to do it. So I decided to finally just go for it!!! I spent a week dressing up from the 1910's to 1970's, and dang it was exhausting but also so worth it. I came out of it with a couple new styles that I'm totally gonna continue using AND some new favorite items of clothing. ANYWHO, this was a beast to make and edit so I really hope you enjoy!I LOVE YOU ALL!Chapters:00:00 Intro002:03 thredUP segment03:17 1910's07:58 1920's14:51 1930's20:03 1940's24:41 1950's27:20 1960's30:30 1970's32:14 Wrap-UpEdwardian Vest & Skirt from: etsy.com/market/gibson_girl_dress Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Made a Dress Out of Potato Sacks! Rachel Maksy 2022-04-01 | PO-TA-TOES.Hey hello yes, let's make a dress out of something that probably shouldn't be a dress! This came out way more hobbit-y than initially planned, but I'm not mad about it.Pattern I used: Simplicity 7841 Misses (There's also a pajama one under that number for some reason but it's uh... not.. that one)Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
oops I did it... Rachel Maksy 2022-03-18 | Hi all!!!! Brooklinen is giving you $20 off any order over $100 if you use my code MAKSY at checkout!Click here: bit.ly/MAKSY_BrooklinenMar22Thank you so much Brooklinen for sponsoring this video!WELLLLLLLP. Sometimes, folks, you get an idea that leeches onto your brain and you gotta say "EFF IT" and just do it. So here we are LOL. After years of wanting to try dark hair, I finally just decided to go for it. I am honestly so nervous to show y'all but it is just hair after all, ahhaha. It's also only demi-permanent so should be back to red in a couple months' time. But for now, we goin' DARK hehehe.It is my Mr. Darcy Era, thank you and good night.chain mail shirt by the beloved Epi: instagram.com/ladyepiInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
my office was boring so I made fake beams out of foam! Rachel Maksy 2022-03-12 | hey YOU! You ever want to basically live in a movie set? Tired of decorating your home in a PRACTICAL way???? Well you're in luck cuz we about to nail some sh** on the walls!!!lol idk have fun kidsEVA Foam: michaels.com/eva-foam-roll-by-artminds/M20001751.htmlInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Ordered a Dark Academia *Mystery* Box (and it didnt.... go great lol) Rachel Maksy 2022-03-05 | Yup here is a thing that I tried, I don't knowWWW. Sometimes we gotta follow through with a video idea even though halfway in we just wanna lie on the floor like a sunbathing walrus let'sGOOOOOO.Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
making sh*tty thrift store items not as sh*tty Rachel Maksy 2022-02-26 | Hi all!!! Use code RACHELMAKSY16 for up to 16 FREE MEALS + 3 Surprise Gifts across 6 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at: bit.ly/3z8hHnrThank you so much HelloFresh for sponsoring this video!This week I had to get a bit uh... creative with what I filmed due to the flooring being installed in my house. So here we are, in MAH BARN, turning crappy thrifted items into not-as-crappy decor! No lie, I had a ton of fun with this and giving 'new life' to these babies. ANYWHO I hope you enjoy!!Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Sewing a REVERSIBLE Bodice (while answering some questions!) Rachel Maksy 2022-02-12 | Heeeyyoo!! Save 33% on your first Native Deodorant Pack - normally $39, you’ll get it for $26! Click here bit.ly/nativemaksy4 and use my code MAKSY4 #ADThank you so much Native for sponsoring this video!This week I just wanted to sit down and chat and DE-STRESS cuz it has been a hectic couple of weeks, hahaha. SO I decided to make a garment that 've been meaning to make for a while, a reversible, historic-inspired bodice while answering some questions! Probably a good thing I make a dent in ye olde Fabric Stashe hehehe.ANYWHO I hope you enjoy!!Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
I Made a Doc Ock-inspired Top (and its uhh... extra lol) Rachel Maksy 2022-02-05 | Heeello Peeeetah! Okay so if you're anything like me, you've had Spidey on the brain since the new film came out (and for your whole life let's be honest lol). I decided to do something about it and indulge myself a bit by making a Doc Ock project! This was HEAVILY inspired by the dress Zendaya wore during the press tour. Not my fault she's so dang iconic. ANYWHOOOO I hope you enjoy!!! Mirror paint: culturehustleusa.com/collections/potions/products/mirrorInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Giving Myself a 60s/70s Makeover (using an old dryer i found at an antique store lol) Rachel Maksy 2022-01-28 | Groovy, baby, YEEEEAH. If you wanna check out Function of Beauty for yorself, head to the link here https://cen.yt/functionrachelmaksy8 to get 20% off your first custom 16oz set + free shipping when you become a member!Thank you so much Function of Beauty for sponsoring this video!!HYELLO!!!! This week I just wanted to sit down and have some fun with hair and makeup, so HERE YA GO. A couple months ago I found this 70's hair dryer in my local antique store and I really wanted to try it out (and hopefully not burn me entire house down hehe)IDK, ENJOY lol Reveal music: soundcloud.com/modern_nomad/story-stays-untoldInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
15 (more) Outfits Based on Fictional Characters! Rachel Maksy 2022-01-14 | Heyoooo!!!! If you wanna start your thriftin' journey and check out thredUP, make sure you head to: http://thredup.com/rachelm and use the code "RACHELM" for 30% off your first order!Thank you so much thredUP for sponsoring this video!!I'm back again with some themed outfits (cuz it be the only way my brain can function apparently LOL)! I chose 15 characters and tried to recreate their looks with the clothing I already have, and it unintentionally ended up being a sort of Pants Party but thas okay. ANYWHOOOO I hope you have fun watching and I love you all g'BYEEEEEInsta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
Wonder Woman but make it Lady Knight Rachel Maksy 2022-01-08 | Hyello and happy 2022!! Thought I'd start the year off nice and shiny with a Lady Knight project, hehehe. Wonder Woman is one of my favorite fictional characters of all time, so I figured why not redesign her into one? Okay you got me, I mostly got the hankerin' for some WEATHERING but two birds with one stone amirite. I never know what to say in descriptions but uhm I HOPE YOU LIKE!Hips Don't Lie Bardcore: music.youtube.com/watch?v=WIx4srqU3BE&feature=shareMy 2018 NYX Face Awards playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUUoQZTIaoTIH75WBM0Fvs53TKvcBoMSb(Reveal shots filmed on my Sony a6600 with a 16-28mm 2.8 lens) Insta: instagram.com/rachel.maksyFacebook: facebook.com/rachelmaksyMerch: teespring.com/stores/rachel-maksyTikTok: @rachelmaksy
