A/W Picks

Here are some of my favourite items in the stores at the moment. I'm really excited by the fact that tartan seems to be around so much as it fits in really well with my current A Level project. I've always admired tartan as it's such an adaptable material:

 

(From top left to bottom right)

 

- Check Embellished Tee, Topshop

- Grafea Leather Backpack, Urban Outfitters

- Vintage Black and White Shawl, Waiste

- Suede High Flatform Trainers, Missguided

- Geometric Print Sweater, Urban Outfitters

- Heart Print Nightshirt, Topshop

- Bardot Crop Top, Missguided

- Colour Block Peplum Dress, River Island

 



 

I have to admit that I'm really lusting for most of the items in Topshop's 'This Is England' range, which is where the Check Embellished Tee is from. Urban Outfitters have got a lovely feature on their site where you can 'shop instantly' from clicking on photos. This is such a great advertisement technique and makes the clothing so fun to look through. In addition, the Bardot Crop Top seems to be really good value at £4.49, thank goodness for Missguided!  

 

 

 

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Snapshot Lookbook: Sports Luxe

It's the right time to dig out your old converse and be sporty, before Winter hits us.

 

 

T-shirt - New Look

Waterproof Watch - Next

Nail Polish - Barry M

Gilet - New Look

Leggings - New Look

Trainers - Converse All Star

Necklace - Handmade (Santorini, Greece)

 

 

 

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DIY: Bleach Tie-Dye

This is the method I've found most effective however there are many different DIY's on the internet for this, including various YouTube videos, so be sure to research more than one method before you try it for yourself.

You will need:

- 100% cotton coloured shirt (I used a black 'GEEK' t-shirt from Topshop and have found this to be the most effective colour).

- A few cups of standard household bleach

- A bucket

- 1 pair of rubber gloves

- Elastic bands

Instructions

1. The area you are working in must be well ventilated, it may be an idea to take your equipment outside for this.

2. Dilute approx. 4 cups of bleach with 1 cup of water in the bucket.

3. Fold your shirt into thin pleats and then over on itself and hold with an elastic band. You can experiment with the position of elastic bands and using more than one to create different desired effects.

4. Wearing the rubber gloves allow the tied shirt to be submerged in the bleach for just a few seconds.

5. Watch carefully and as the shirt changes colour immediately remove it from the bucket (a black shirt will turn 'rusty brown').

6. Now quickly rinse the shirt in water, unbind the elastic band(s) and hang the shirt to dry.

7. The colour will turn into a lighter, more appealing shade. After the shirt is dry, wash it in the washing machine.

8. Your bleach tie-dye shirt should now be ready-to-wear! Note: this method can also be used on other items of clothing, just check that they're 100% cotton.

(BLITZ LONDON Remix tie-dye sweatshirt)

 

What do you think of bleach tie-dye?

 

 

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Snapshot Lookbook: Festival Fever

Top left;
- 'Vibes' t-shirt from H&M
- Face painted using eye shadow from Accessorize with water; inspired by Coachella Festival

Top right;
- Lipstick by MaxFactor in Raisin

Bottom left;
- Nail Polish by No7 in Lucky Lilac
- Bracelet handmade in Santorini, Greece

Bottom right;
- Shorts from Label Lab @ House of Fraser

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