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DIY Fashionista
Outfit details:- Pink Necklace - Bloodmoon Couture
- Sweater - Vintage & DIY (see below)
- Shorts - Mink
- Shoes - VANS
DIY Tie-Dye Sweater
Recreate the look with Audrey's Tie Dye Sweater tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
It changes all the time but kinda if a My Little Pony was a hippie and a tome boy all at once!
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Oversized designer sunglasses, my ankle black boots & big faux fur shag coats... im like an animal loving rainbow Olsen twin.
Who are your style icons?
Abbey Lee Kershaw, Chloe Narrgard, Charlotte Free, Olsen Twins
Do you have any favourite designers?
So many recently im loving Ashish, Jeremy Scott, The Blonds, Prada, Moshino
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I'm a big online shopper, I like the indie small shops because you can find one of a kind hip trendy pieces!
Do you make or customise your outfits?
When I have time I love to throw in my own flare to everything from my hair color to adding ribbon shoe laces.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Add color! Dying clothing is so easy and chic looking, also making big necklaces by linking together tons of vintage ones. It becomes a statement piece!
Which other fashion blogs do you love to read?
I'm really into a beautiful mess and oracle fox! Total life inspiration!
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Sonya N.
Outfit details:- Jumpsuit Vintage - French-Martinique
- Vintage handmade cross-stitched purse - I have no idea who BYB is
- Scarf - DIY (See below)
- Shoes - Cynthia Vincent
- Sunglasses - Dita
DIY Boho Patchwork Scarf
Recreate the look with Sonya's Boho Patchwork Scarf tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Eclectic. I get lots of hand me downs and people give me all sorts of things- I wear it all! I love clothing swaps and try on new styles all the time.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
I live in this 80's jumpsuit my husband's step-mother gave me. It's from French-Martinique and so comfortable.
Who are your style icons?
Audrey Hepburn's elegance but I also Gwen Stefani's over-the top looks too. I like feminine. No menswear for me!
Do you have any favourite designers?
I love everything that Cynthia Vincent designs. Most of my clothes are from her. Vivian Westwood and Sonia Rykiel make me swoon but I only have a few of their pieces.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I love sample sales, they have great one of a kind handmade pieces that never make it to production. I avoid the mall at all costs. I have a weird quirk where if I see someone else wearing something I own, I can't wear it again.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Mostly, I take vintage pieces and alter them. I love taking apart different dresses and merging them together to make something new.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Don't be afraid of mixing patterns and textures. It's fun, colorful, and unexpected. If you've never been to one, go to or host a clothing swap. Try some looks you wouldn't normally wear. It's always good to keep your look fresh!
Check out Sonya's blog to see more of her outfits & crafts »
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Sophie L.
Outfit details:- Top - Ross $17
- Skirt - co/eShakti (& DIY - see technique below)
- Necklace - Kohls $8
- Flats - Old Navy $11
Diy Heart Patterned Jeans
Recreate the look with Sam's Diy Heart Patterned Jeans Tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
We are all about real-world style. We have no desire to wear anything that is dysfunctional, impractical, or unattainable. We are just normal girls, living normal lives, with normal/small budgets. But we believe strongly that if you look good, you feel good, so it's important to find a good balance with style and clothing.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Dark-wash skinny jeans with a little bit of stretch are our whole world. They can be dressed up when paired with a flowy blouse and heels, or dressed down with a t-shirt and flats. We love the Diva jeans from Old Navy, or our new favorite are Vera Wang jeans from Kohls.
Who are your style icons?
We are inspired by so many people! We love Lauren Conrad and Olivia Palermo, but we find so much inspiration from other bloggers with real-world style. People like Kendi at Kendeveryday.com who puts together outfits that are fashionable, but are actually wearable. We also get a lot of inspiration from Pinterest, and look for outfits that we can be creative with and recreate with smaller budgets and greater function.
Do you have any favourite designers?
Designer clothing is usually far out of our realm, but we do love Lauren Conrad and Vera Wang's lines for Kohl's because they are wearable, affordable, and so so so cute.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
We love Target, Old Navy, and Kohl's, as well as discount stores like TJ Maxx and Ross. We also really love thrift shopping because you can find so many hidden treasures at amazing prices.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Yes! We love DIY projects. Neither of us are gifted at sewing, but we can handle simple alterations to thrifted clothing. And currently, we are obsessed with making customized graphic t-shirts with iron-on transfer paper, or adding patterns to pants or leggings using fabric paint.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Accessories! They are the best way to mix up a basic outfit. A statement necklace can make a simple t-shirt bold; a belt at your waist can add shape to a square blouse; a scarf can add color and pattern to simple pieces. Accessories are the best, and are very affordable, if you know where to look.
Outfit details:
- Dress - DIY
- Shirt - Thrifted
- Bag - DIY (see below)
- Shoes - Audrey Brooke from DSW
DIY Lace Panel Purse
Recreate the look with Kirsten's Lace Panel Purse tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Edgy, but a bit girly. Or the other way around, perhaps? I love to mix fabrics such as leather and lace.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
My denim and leather jacket that I made for a Studs and Pearls project, in 2011.
Who are your style icons?
Drew Barrymore and Alexa Chung.
Do you have any favourite designers?
Rebecca Taylor, Kate Spade, Alexander Wang and Rag & Bone are some of my favorites.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
Thrift stores..always!
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I do, often. A majority of the items in my closet are embellished or handmade.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone with different combinations or outfits. You never know what you might come up with!
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Misfit Isle
Outfit details:
- Dress - Old Navy
- Shrug - Fairweather
- Belt - Le Chateau
- Leggings - Old Navy
- Ring - DIY (see below)
DIY Glitter And Gold Starburst Ring:
Recreate the look with Alli's Glitter And Gold Starburst Ring tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Who are your style icons?
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I love making my own jewelry and fascinators to add little personal touches to my outfits.
When I am feeling stagnant in my style I don't allow myself to wear any of my stand bys for a week, I set aside my favorite cardigans and dresses for a week and force myself to utilize the rest of my wardrobe.?