Showing posts with label 90's fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 90's fashion. Show all posts

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Daisy chain belt DIY tutorial





With all the 90's fever going around, I've been on the hunt for one of these Versace Medusa chain waist belts ever since i watched an old school TLC video and spotted one of the dancers rocking it. After some serious googling i found that unsurprisingly its waaaaaay out f my usual £2 belt budget sooooo....here i am making one. 
This technique can be used with ANY chain or necklace as long as your second chain is long enough to fasten it. YOU WILL NEED:


Two necklaces: the first will be the frontal decorative chain so make sure you choose something with an interesting design and a pendant that isn't too long. The second chain is just for attaching it around you so this can be any plain old chain that you don't use any more. Mine is a plastic gold chain that i brought from the bargain bin in a junk shop on Albert road in Portsmouth for 20p. Again this chain will be at the back so it doesn't have to be your best piece of jewellery.


Firstly, using the clasp from the first necklace i link the two necklaces.


Then using the clasp from the second necklace i attach it around me making it as tight/loose as i would like for it to fit



Any extra chain that is too long can be cut short or removed with pliers.


And voila!

Like i said you can use any two necklaces to make this belt and really get inventive. Try mixing silver and gold chains or using necklaces with interesting beads or pendants, really make it your own!


To see this full look and where i brought these items from click here





Daisy chaining on the common - check out the DIY tutorial for belt















Blazer - Fonthill road £5
Crop top - Internacionale sale £3
Gingham high waisted pedal pushers - Primark £5
Platform trainers - Ebay £25
Shades - Primark £3
Holographic silver chain handbag - New Look sale £10
Daisy chain waist belt - Crafted by yours truly (to see the tutorial on how to make this belt click here)





Monday, 5 May 2014

Plaid please.










Plaid/checkered dress: Fuse sale at Debenhams £10
Blazer: Preloved £6
Knee high socks.
Chunky heel Chelsea Boot: Primark £13
Holographic silver chain handbag: New Look sale £10






Monday, 28 April 2014

Skorts and all!



The big trend this summer is skorts, which i for one am definatlety cool with. It sorts out the whole awkward leg crossing ordeal at a picnic while also classing  up the faithful staple "booty shorts". This summer sports luxe is having it's time in the sun, teamed with an undercurrent of residue 90's fever from last season.  On my weekly monthly primark frolick i found this adorable tennis skort that suprisingly looks and feels way more expensive than it is don't you just love when that happens? 










My new hair is giving me a perma-swinging -60's vibe which im kind of feeling  at the moment. I dont know why i never believed other people when they say that short hair is so much easier because it really is!





Blazer: Fonthill Road £5
Handbag: Topshop
Skort: Primark £10
Shade: Camden market 2 for £7 haggle special
Chiffon Top: Primark sale £5
Pop Socks: Cast offs from my little brothers rugby days ha!
Platform trainers: eBay £25

Friday, 21 February 2014

The "Matching" trend


I'm back! after a few days of horrible weather i finally managed to get out and take a few outfit shots today before the torrential downpour started again so....


I'm  HUGE fan of the "matchy-matchy" trend and i've been seeing it all over the place from high street to runway. Now usually i would insist that this look would ONLY be acceptable on baby twins and old church ladies however exceptions can be made especially when pertaining to fabulousity and down right BEAT-ness.


 I spotted this saucy little number in primark (i know!) and loved it so much i even brought it in another colour (It was pink and turned out to be butters so it was swiftly returned!). The top was actually normal T-shirt length when i brought it but i thought the look would suit a bit more of  crop top so i trimmed the front and hemmed it and left the back the same length for a dip-hem affect. 


It really reminded me of the spice girls in their hey-day with the mini skirts and "belly tops" as they used to be called way back in my day loooong before the "crop top" was coined. So i threw on my platform trainers, fished out my mums old denim jacket from the 90's and went as ratchet as possible with the accessories. I even managed to find a minimalist little monochrome leather rucksack to carry my lollipops in.


Crop top: Primark £8
Body con mini skirt: Primark £6
Denim Jacket: Cast offs from my mum
Platform trainers: Ebay £25
Monochrome Leather rucksack: Primark £8