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We head to Tulsa, Oklahoma to go behind the scenes at A Prudent Life and explore Melissa's super organized craft space.
"It’s so hard to pick a favorite, but I love that everything has a designated place. It’s so much easier to complete projects when you know what materials you have on hand and where they are located."
Tell us about your space?
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This week Katy from Sugarlaws recreates the bohemian style of actress Blake Lively:
Blake Lively's Boho-Glam style makes her one of the most gorgeous celebs out there -- but in a relaxed, low-key way that's easily achievable at home. From her long beach waves to her ability to go glam at the drop of a hat, she's a style chameleon who can pull off just about any look!
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Outfit details:
- Vintage Jacket - Thrifted
- Dress - ebay
- Shorts - ebay
- Sneakers - Spirit
- Hoodie - Daichu in Harajuku, Japan
- Bag - Varusteleka.fi
- Bag accessories - secondhand
DIY Punk Bag & Teru Teru Bozu
Recreate the look with Lara's punk bag and teru teru bozu tutorials:
How would you describe your style?
I don't take fashion seriously at all - I wear what I want. I don't dress age-appropriate and won't do ;). I wear a lot of vintage and thrifted items.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Only one? Okay, a Godzilla print tee.
Who are your style icons?
I don't imitate anyone, but I like how David Bowie dressed when he was young, I also like Freddie Mercury's style. And Vivienne Westwood's personal looks. Also ordinary people on the street and style bloggers are great for style spotting.
Do you have any favourite designers?
I'm not so much into designer stuff (I like to go for random and secondhand items), but I do appreciate strange and fun art, especially as prints and as accessories. For example Shiroi Neko team, Simone Legno of Tokidoki, and Junko Mizuno are awesome.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
Secondhand and charity shops! Ebay is good too. Harajuku in Japan is awesomeness for granted.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I customize a lot, I would make too but at the moment I don't have space for the sewing machine!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Forget about style rules, pick random pieces from your wardrobe and mix them together - you might end up liking the result. Play dress up like you might have done as a kid, with an open mind and have fun!
Which other fashion blogs do you love to read?
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The best thing about living in Melbourne is its’ diverse multiculturalism. Melbourne is also known to be the fashion capital of Australia (Sydney tries to lay claim). People flock from all over to the famous Bridge Road in Richmond (on the outskirts of the city centre), which is a major shopping strip as well with its’ heritage pubs, cafes with trendy hipster fashionistas who frequent it.
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We head to Northern Ireland to go behind the scenes at Heart Handmade UK to tour Claire's lovely craft room.
"Honestly, my favourite thing is the amount of natural light that I have. My craft room was previously in a little room right beside my current craft room but it was located at the back of the house which is in a row of terraced houses and was totally dark and grey and rather stiffling creativly!"
Tell us about your space?
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This week Amy from The Amy Loo Blog recreates the iconic 20's look of the leading ladies in The Great Gatsby:
The women of Gatsby, from major characters to walk-on roles, have managed to bring to life a style as dramatic as the story line itself. The posh and glamorous "glad rags" of these women certainly don't fail to dazzle, whether they're at one of Mr. Gatsby's wild parties or enjoying the company of a few friends during a quiet evening at home.
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Outfit details:
- Hair - (DIY see below)
- Shirt - SheInside
- Skirt - Boohoo
- Tights - Veritas
- Scarf - Topshop
- Bag - Veritas
- Shoes - Avance
DIY Brightly Coloured Hair
Recreate the look with Kerri's guide for Achieving And Maintaining Brightly Coloured Hair:
How would you describe your style?
If we’re talking my everyday work-wear then I’d say ‘picked up off the bedroom floor style’. But outside of work my style is a little bit of quirky, a little bit of girly and a little bit of I’m too in love with cute little animal print.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
My space print skirt from ModDolly
Who are your style icons?
I’m not I have any style icons as such. I have a few favourite bloggers whose style I adore but no real icons.
Do you have any favourite designers?
No huge name designers but I do like Orla Kiely, Sugarhill Boutique, ModDolly, Miss Patina and Nishe.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I will always have a soft spot for Topshop as it’s where I first started shopping. Recently I’ve moved online and I do love ASOS as there is so much choice, as with Boohoo too. There’s a few shops in my town too that are little independent places that sell lovely items from Sugarhill Boutique, Louche and Miss Patina.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Not so much. I would love to make my own skirt this year (it’s on my to-do list) and I have the perfect duck print material for it.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Do whatever you want and as long as it’s what you want then it’s always personalized.
Which other fashion blogs do you love to read?
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Hi! I'm Shawna Miller, the creator behind Scrawny Girl. I have a fatal attraction to cuteness, that you can see reflected in my art and everyday life. I'm addicted to coffee, Hello Kitty, cupcakes, manga, and dying my hair. I spend my days trying to draw and paint around having dance parties in the kitchen with my daughter and watching My Little Pony Friendship is Magic.
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Sydney is a huge but incredibly green city – it’s full of parks and wildlife reserves, and one of my favourite things is how many animals there are! It’s definitely the city for anyone who loves the wild outdoors. I take so much inspiration from the natural world and it’s so exciting to step outside everyday and see cockatoos, possums and fruit bats playing in your back yard. The waterways are protected too which means you can find seahorses, rays, humpback whales and turtles without even leaving the city! The reserves are wonderful for taking a walk, run or swim and helping you keep fit.
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We head behind the scenes at Something Turquoise to tour Jen's turquoise craft room in Long Beach, California.
"My favorite thing would have to be the light. The wall that it's against is all windows. I love sitting there, working and watching the busyness of the outside."
Tell us about your space?
My space is tiny! It's in the corner of our living room... from when the pictures here were taken, it's actually spread out quite a bit more (much to the chagrin of the hubby, lol) Our couch looks at it and our tv cabinet is right next to it. I do crafts and making all over the house - literally. If my desk is clear I'll do things there, or anywhere I have space. Especially when I'm working on paint projects, they'll usually be drying all over the house. I definitely sew at my craft desk... I probably don't do enough at it... it's always covered in projects.
How do you organise your inspiration and ideas?
OMG - For one I would have my own entire room with one whole wall being floor to ceiling windows! With gorgeous built-ins... like Martha Stewart Craft cabinets, all turquoise of course. A giant table in the middle for making... and the perfect photo shoot station built in one corner - I can see it now...