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Baking cakes in to egg shells is such a creative idea for Easter!
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By
Seonaid R.
Outfit details:
- Tartan scarf - H&M
- High-waist black jeans - H&M
- White t-shirt - H&M
Small bag - H&M - Chain bracelet - H&M
- Jacket - French Connection
- Heels - New Look
DIY Statement Lip
Recreate the look with Seonaid's Statement Lip make-up tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Ever changing. I like basic, classic pieces in navy, white and black, but I also like splashes of colour. I am also frequently enchanted by glitter, sequins and studs.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
I have a couple of pieces I really love,mostly for sentimental reasons; my Issey Miyake Pleats Please coral minidress, that I wore to my mum's wedding; my white and blue sealife print Zara silk summer dress. I also love my practical, well-made basics - white t-shirts, skinny jeans, little black dresses.
Who are your style icons?
Julia Sarr-Samois. She is so effortlessly cool, without looking to try hard. She really knows how to dress up the simplest seeming of outfits, and knows how to wear colour well.
Do you have any favourite designers?
Alexander Wang, Mary Katrantzou, Elie Saab.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
H&M for basics, Zara for classics, Whistles, Cos, sometimes Topshop.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Only in the sense that I will cut things up to see how they look - cutting tshirts shorter or changing the neckline, hemming skirts, cutting jeans into shorts. The occasional studding. I wish I had more time and better craft shops nearby, there are lots of things I want to try!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Buy only what your feel comfortable in - if you're spending 10 minutes in the shop convincing yourself, it's not worth it. Pick colours, patterns, fabrics you like - just buy what you really want, rather than what you think other people do. Feeling confident and comfortable in your clothes looks ten times better and more individual than forcing yourself into trends you hate.
You can check out Seonaid's blog at Beauty & Baggage »
We're in love with these super bejewelled shoes. Who's going to grab some gems and make their own?
These polka dot jeans are so awesome and so easy to make!
By
Auna K.
Today's DIY Fashionista is Auna from La Vie En Rose, who's also been taking part in the Pick Your DIY collaboration, where seven bloggers used Pinterest to find Spring/Summer 2013 inspired looks to turn in to their own DIY projects. Auna was inspired by a discontinued cross back shirt from the Social Butterfly House and you can see how she made it below:
Outfit details:
Day:- Tomato Ankle Skinnies - American Rag for Macy's
- Mustard Empire Top - Forever 21
- Jacket - Max Studio
- Heels - American Rag for Macy's
- Necklace - Aldo
- Tomato Tank - Mossimo for Target
- Striped Skirt - Charlotte Russe
- Jacket - Max Studio
- Heels - American Rag
- Necklace - Custom made on Etsy
- Slouchy hat - Mossimo for Target
- Tomato tank - Mossimo for Target
- Jeans - Seven For All Mankind
- Heels - American Rag for Macy's
- Jacket - Max Studio
- Bow Necklace - Juicy Couture
DIY Cross Back Shirt
Recreate the look with Auna's Cross Back Shirt tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Hippie Hepburn! I love classic pieces that are timeless and elegant. They're brilliant for photography, especially since one doesn't have to worry about looking as dated in them as more trendy fashion choices. They're always chic. I also tend to add a little bit of hippie/boho in there- loose fitting dresses + tunics, messy buns and slightly tousled hair + curls, minimal makeup.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
That's like asking me to choose a favorite food! Probably my brown fold over boots or my leather jacket. I have about 15 pairs of boots; a pair of great boots can bring the most basic, boring outfit up several notches. I also *love* the black wedges in the photos- they can be dressed up or down and are very comfortable. I try not to wear heels because of ballet, so these are the only ones I'll wear.
Who are your style icons?
Audrey Hepburn, as mentioned above. The 50's + 60's were such a great time for fashion. People just always seemed put together, right down to the hats + white gloves. Also Coco Chanel- she revolutionized women's clothing for decades. For someone more current day- Rachel Zoe. Slightly predictable, but she has been dressing the rich and famous as boho-chic babes for years.
Do you have any favourite designers?
All of the French + Italian greats. I can't choose a favorite. They're all brilliant.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
The hippie side of me struggles with fair labor practices, so I prefer socially conscious companies like Fair Indigo- the ethos paris collection has cute dresses. Fair trade clothing tends to be very basic so that's a great option for classic staples. For more mainstream clothing I go to places like Macy's + Target (admit it, you love their designer collections!) because they require all clothing lines they carry to enforce and follow strict labor laws.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I very rarely make an entire piece from scratch, I'm much more likely to customize something through refashioning. It's a lot of fun to imagine old clothes in a totally new way, just by removing sleeves, making pants fitted or shirts loose, changing a neckline, raising a hemline or even sewing pants into pencil skirts!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
I don't like to leave anything alone. Everything that comes home gets customized. You don't need to sew! Add studs or use fabric paint to change jeans- even just the pockets! Iron on patches for elbows or a use great applique. Easily put on new buttons to make a cardigan or jacket look more expensive. Use embroidery, or just contrasting fabric + a hot glue gun to add a monogram. That way you can be sure that you're the only person wearing your item- no matter where it came from.
These adorable macaron hairclips make us want to get stitching and head to Paris!
These photo candles are such an awesome idea. Which image would you use?
By
Carmen R.
Outfit details:
- Blazer - H&M
- Top - Antipodium
- Shorts - Monki
- Socks - Urban Outfitters
- Shoes - Deandri
DIY Exaggerated Eyes
Recreate the look with Carmen's Exaggerated Eyes Tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Little girl who never grew up aha. I say that because it seems like I dress very indecisively, I don't stick to one particular style :)
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
My favourite piece in my wardrobe are definitely my shoes, specifically my Deandri's and my Hellbounds. My feet wouldn't feel the same without them!
Who are your style icons?
My style icons are ClothesEncounters, PaleDivision, Kate Bosworth, Gemma Arterton and my mum!
Do you have any favourite designers?
Not really, though I like Jonathon Saunders, Mark Fast and House of Holland.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I love, love Nastygal ~ I could live in most of their clothes! I also love ASOS, Mink Pink, Evil Twin and UNIF. But there are loads of great online shops I love looking through such as Theory of Seven, The Scarlet Room and Yesstyle.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I used to when I was younger but I've grown a bit more lazy since then aha. If I customize anything I generally crop it. Cropped tops are just great!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Go on how you feel on the day and don't be scared to wear anything. As long as you think it looks great ~ it will! Personalising an outfit can come from doing something as little as wearing a ring or changing the colour of your nails :) I tend to add feathers or bows to my hair!
