Showing posts with label look. Show all posts
Showing posts with label look. Show all posts
Sunday, 28 December 2014
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
TARTAN TREND
It's big, not new, well-stitched and goes well with Shortbread ... Tartan!
Last year, I couldn't believe my eyes when tartan started to become a trend for A/W, 'YES' I selflessly screamed in my head as I thought of my chosen Art & Design topic - Subculture: Punk - in my head. I decided to keep that theme running for this year and apparently so have a lot of designers.
Vivienne Westwood, who practically invented Punk, has dared to show a bit of Tartan this season in her collection:
1. Faded Tartan Whisper Jacket - Anglomania A/W 2014 (viviennewestwood.com)
"Vivienne Westwood’s Faded Tartan Whisper Jacket adorns a contemporary shape this Autumn/Winter 2014-15 and reflects the impacts of global warming. This wool-woven jackets subtle peplum cut creates a feminine silhouette which is enhanced by draping lapels and a single button fastening at the waist, while the asymmetric high collar provides a sophisticated finish."
2. A/W 2014 Red Label (style.com)
3. Gold Label A/W 2014 (viviennewestwood.com)
4. Tartan Colbalt Blue Satchel (forzieri.com)
"Winter Tartan Cobalt Blue Satchel is stunningly crafted in blue winter tartan and eco leather details in a folded design which conceals an outer pocket with golden orb detail to finish off the iconic look. Featuring double rolled handles, top zip closure, internal zip pocket and gold tone signature detail. Please note that due to the cut of the fabric the tartan design will vary from bag to bag. Signature dust bag included. Made in Italy."
I hope this has inspired you to buy some tartan this year, even if it's just a statement accessory.
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Last year, I couldn't believe my eyes when tartan started to become a trend for A/W, 'YES' I selflessly screamed in my head as I thought of my chosen Art & Design topic - Subculture: Punk - in my head. I decided to keep that theme running for this year and apparently so have a lot of designers.
Vivienne Westwood, who practically invented Punk, has dared to show a bit of Tartan this season in her collection:
1. Faded Tartan Whisper Jacket - Anglomania A/W 2014 (viviennewestwood.com)
"Vivienne Westwood’s Faded Tartan Whisper Jacket adorns a contemporary shape this Autumn/Winter 2014-15 and reflects the impacts of global warming. This wool-woven jackets subtle peplum cut creates a feminine silhouette which is enhanced by draping lapels and a single button fastening at the waist, while the asymmetric high collar provides a sophisticated finish."
2. A/W 2014 Red Label (style.com)
3. Gold Label A/W 2014 (viviennewestwood.com)
4. Tartan Colbalt Blue Satchel (forzieri.com)
"Winter Tartan Cobalt Blue Satchel is stunningly crafted in blue winter tartan and eco leather details in a folded design which conceals an outer pocket with golden orb detail to finish off the iconic look. Featuring double rolled handles, top zip closure, internal zip pocket and gold tone signature detail. Please note that due to the cut of the fabric the tartan design will vary from bag to bag. Signature dust bag included. Made in Italy."
I hope this has inspired you to buy some tartan this year, even if it's just a statement accessory.
Friday, 23 August 2013
DIY: 'Stardust Walker' Heels
This is a simple but effective DIY which only takes about half an hour but leaves you with unique and gorgeous shoes;
You will need:
- 1 pair of Black Wedged Heels (I recommend buying these from New Look as they aren't too expensive if you mess up.)
- 2/3 bottles of relatively cheap glitter nail polish (I used gold and silver from the Technic range)
- A pencil with a very light lead hardness (anything lighter than HB)
- A basic idea of what you want the pattern to look like. (It may be wise to draw pattern ideas on a piece of paper first.)
How to:
1. Make sure that the shoes are clean enough to work on.
2. Draw a faint outline of your pattern in the pencil mentioned in 'You will need'. (You should only just be able to see the line.)
3. Using the glitter nail polish begin to dab and spread the liquid across the area of your pattern, being careful not to overshoot the faint lines.
4. If you have a second/third colour(s) to add layer these over the top using the same technique.
5. Leave your heels to dry.
Side note: If you want to make sure the glitter definitely doesn't come off, then I suggest that you go over the pattern with clear nail polish after. If you're being a bit more inventive with your pattern you could apply different colours of glitter nail polish in different areas and then layer/not layer them at the edges, the choice is yours!
If you need any more advice then send an e-mail to jessicaannieblog@gmail.com also if you make heels inspired by this DIY you can send them to this e-mail address to have your picture featured on this blog! Keep the e-mail subject the same as the title of the post.
You will need:
- 1 pair of Black Wedged Heels (I recommend buying these from New Look as they aren't too expensive if you mess up.)
- 2/3 bottles of relatively cheap glitter nail polish (I used gold and silver from the Technic range)
- A pencil with a very light lead hardness (anything lighter than HB)
- A basic idea of what you want the pattern to look like. (It may be wise to draw pattern ideas on a piece of paper first.)
How to:
1. Make sure that the shoes are clean enough to work on.
2. Draw a faint outline of your pattern in the pencil mentioned in 'You will need'. (You should only just be able to see the line.)
3. Using the glitter nail polish begin to dab and spread the liquid across the area of your pattern, being careful not to overshoot the faint lines.
4. If you have a second/third colour(s) to add layer these over the top using the same technique.
5. Leave your heels to dry.
Side note: If you want to make sure the glitter definitely doesn't come off, then I suggest that you go over the pattern with clear nail polish after. If you're being a bit more inventive with your pattern you could apply different colours of glitter nail polish in different areas and then layer/not layer them at the edges, the choice is yours!
If you need any more advice then send an e-mail to jessicaannieblog@gmail.com also if you make heels inspired by this DIY you can send them to this e-mail address to have your picture featured on this blog! Keep the e-mail subject the same as the title of the post.
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