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Head Over Heels in Shoes

2012-02-16T12:58:00.000-08:00

Before:

£8 Brogues from Primark

After:

£8 brogues from Primark covered in an old charity shop skirt (obviously not the whole skirt)

Its so easy, I wanted to show a clip from when Gok Wan cover a pair of heel because he makes it so much easier than my way.

It transforms a pair of shoes which everyone wears at college. I just need the weather to change because I am so scared to wear them if theres ever a chance of rain.

If these cheap shoes ever fall apart I will cry or buy another pair of shoes and redo it, which ever is easier.

Try a Little Tenderness

2012-02-13T06:11:00.000-08:00

I've Been watching quite a few John Hughes films lately because i am bored with serious films and last week I watch Pretty in Pink. It was so good even though the dress was so disappointing at the end.

I think the best part of the film was when duckie danced to Otis Redding - Try a Little Tenderness. They make the song so powerful. My brother has always loved Otis Redding and I didn't really see why but now I do.

I recommend watching Brat Pack films, they are so 80's but don't watch them from a fashion perspective because you will be disappointed.

Sunday Style Icon: Z Berg

2012-02-12T05:15:00.000-08:00

Elizabeth 'Z' Berg is the lead singer of the girl band 'The Like' which i recommend.

Her music and style are very 60's and you may notice that i am in love with the sixties.

She wears the most amazing dresses which i wish i owned.

One day i will make one like hers.

All images found on Google Images

Room at the Top

2012-02-10T15:51:00.000-08:00

I thought it was time to show my workshop or whatever you would call it, I actually call it my garage but if you have an imagination you may be more creative.

This is the only time it has ever been clean, it is usually a mess but either way this is where i make my garments which I haven't done much of lately but I will start again soon.

I promise.

Sunday Style Icon: Florence Welch

2012-02-05T05:09:00.000-08:00

I have always admired Florence Welch's style and music from the beginning of her career and even more now that she has a second album.

Not only do I love the clothes she wears but if I could have anyones hair i would choose hers, she rocks red.

Her outfits are amazing on both the stage and the street.

Moonrise Kingdom

2012-02-04T14:22:00.000-08:00

I found out about this trailer through Style Rookie and needed to comment immediately. It is so 1960's! I think everyone can agree that the little girls clothes are the best, I wish I owned them. Also, this trailer gets more points for playing Francoise Hardy - Le Temps de l'Amour.

The Oscars

2012-02-02T12:18:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in a few weeks and I didn't know what to post about. It's February finally! My exams are over (for now) and my textiles coursework is complete. I don't really know what happens in February except Valentines day and Pancake day and honestly I don't care for either of them.

What I am interested in is the Ocsars which will happen...sometime... this month. Why do I care? I like the dresses on the red carpet. This led to me remembering my Prom last July where the theme wa the Oscars. This is the dress I made and wore which won me the award, "Most Original", and I am still proud of my achievement because it made people acknowledge that I make my own clothes. I still have the little plastic oscar sitting on my desk in my workshop.

Mexican Summer/ Italian Evening

2012-01-08T08:23:00.000-08:00

Last Friday, we had mexican for dinner and why not make up a piñata for the occasion and dress up?

I'm wearing a primark cardigan, crop top by my own make, midi skirt by my own make and a vintage belt.

I did because too attached to it and refused to destroy it though, its left over head is now in my workshop.

The next friday night was devoted to Italy and we made a moped which holds breadsticks.

Wearing a vintage t-shirt and skirt and coat is my brothers.

The only music close to being Italian was Morrissey's Ringleader of the Tormentors and we decided to pose as the picture from the inside of the sleeve.

I promise to start posting my daily outfits soon, i just need it to be a bit brighter outside.

Who needs Mulberry to have an Alexa

2011-12-28T11:50:00.000-08:00

(mini Alexa)

You may have noticed from my first 'Sunday Style Icon' that like Alexa Chung.

In 2009, Alexa chung became the muse from the British handbag company, Mulberry, which led them to create the 'Alexa'.

(Large Alexa)

Well, they begin at around £500 and go up to £2,000, depending on the size and fabric you choose.

I was obviously not willing to pay that much, especially because i'm a vegetarian.

Earlier this year my craving for this bag led me to design and make multiples of them in different sizes and fabrics. This way it never costs me over £10 to make a bag and they make easy presents to give to friends.

And are of course animal friendly.

When Cold Think of the Summer

2011-12-22T09:14:00.000-08:00

I hate when its summer and you wish it was winter because it is too hot but when it is winter you wish it was summer.

I have that feeling now.

But looking back at pictures from the summer I realise it was a really good summer, next week I may show pictures of an exciting summer or friends, festivals and France.

The picture is taken at a cafe in Paris which is apparently a very popular place to hang out if you're a cool writer which I would be if I could write. I'm sticking to sewing.

Dreaming of a White Christmas

2011-12-21T03:43:00.000-08:00

This is a picture from last years christmas, sadly this year every chance of snow has been a disappointment for all the little children including me who is not that little anymore.

This weeks inspiration is: CHRISTMAS

4 more days or as my advent calender says 4 more sleeps to go!

P.S. Quote from White Christmas - Irving Berlin

Sunday Style Icon: Françoise Hardy

2011-12-18T12:14:00.000-08:00

Françoise Hardy is an iconic figure in fashion, music and style.

She has inspired many people like Alexa Chung for her iconic boyish style of the sixties.

(All images found on Google Images)

Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.

2011-12-15T12:25:00.000-08:00

Eleanor Friedberger - My Mistakes

Am I the only one who thinks she looks and sounds a bit (and I really mean tiny) like Patti Smith?

I've been listening to it on repeat a few times trying to work out if i'm right or if i'm just imagining it.

P.S. Quote from Patti Smith

The best colour in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!

2011-12-13T12:33:00.000-08:00

What colours suit me? Any but red, pink and green. But its ok as i am not a big fan of them either.

The picture is taken in France but i don't exactly remember where. whoops.

P.S. Quote from Chanel

Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.

2011-12-12T12:36:00.000-08:00

Everything looks better in France.

This is Tours in the Summer, i recommend everyone visits Tours.

This weeks inspiration is FRANCE.

P.S. Coco Chanel Quote.

Sunday's Style Icon: Alexa Chung

2011-12-11T12:31:00.000-08:00

This girl never goes wrong, everything she wears make me jealous.

Model, presenter, designer and it girl, Alex Chung makes everyone want to dress like it was the 60's.

Not just her clothing but her hair and make up are key to her look.

(All images found on Google Images)

Time spent with cats is never wasted.

2011-12-10T10:34:00.000-08:00

P.S. Sigmund Freud Quote.

Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was a suspect.

2011-12-09T12:38:00.000-08:00

(Found on Google Images)

Costume de chat de Paul McCartney est très chic.

P.S Another Steven Wright Quote

If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet, what happens if you strap toast on the back of a cat and drop it?

2011-12-08T10:41:00.000-08:00

This is my first post for my new blog about fashion. In this blog i will post about my fashion which will often be my own designs or my inspirations through photography. This weeks inspiration is CATS.

P.S. The title came from a Steven Wright quote. I take no credit.