Monday 11 June 2012

Izzy In The Sky: Top Accessory Picks

After a recent twitter follow, I have discovered this adorable online accessory store, Izzy In The Sky. I am so tempted to buy almost everything! So instead I've listed my top 3 items to buy to keep on trend but still unique!

Knotted Tye Dye Headband

£18.00

Available here!

Once a hippy stereotype, tie-dye is a huge trend at the moment, and this is the perfect accessory to embrace it if you don't feel like going all-out with homemade t-shirts and leggings. As Izzy make them all by hand, every batch is different!

Knitted Glitter Sweetheart Dickie Bow Necklace

£18

Available here!

If this is not the most adorable thing I have ever seen, I don't know what is! So innovative, I've never seen this design before! Knit has come back into fashion in a big way recently, so why shouldn't the accessory market have a bite! This would look cute with a simple shift dress or a strapless sweetheart neckline.

Turquoise Cross Bead Necklace

£9.00

(Available in gold and silver)

Buy it here!

A small nod to the 'belief' styles popular this season, and a great mix of on-trend colours, gold and turquoise. All your friends will be asking where you got this from!

Tuesday 5 June 2012

Bolero: Final Degree Collection

A few photographs of my final degree collection inspired by baroque and renaissance art and the drama of the spanish matador.

Photograph by Gary James

My workspace.

My lovely crit models.

Monday 4 June 2012

Frock Stock Polyvore Challenge!

It's hard to go wrong with black and white, no matter your shape, height, skin colour or style, B&W will always be the most timeless colour combination. Whether it makes you think 50's Chanel or 60's Mod, both are ultimate vintage looks to accommodate in your wardrobe!

For this style challenge I'm going for a 50's Chanel inspired day to evening look.

For this challenge I must use the below cross-body bag.

Smoke and Mirrors Purse by Shiraleah

$29.99

Available here!

To create the desired 50's Chanel day-look, go for a simple, fitted, knee-length dress like this sweetheart dress with on-trend peplum design.

Peplum Pudding Dress in Navy

$36.00

Available here!

Now, the weather isn't always on our side, so twin this dress with a Chanel inspired boucle and leather biker jacket, for a grungey yet sophisticated edge.

CO-ORD BOUCLE BIKER JACKET

Price: £95.00
Available here!

Just throw the Smoke and Mirrors purse over your shoulder and you're ready to go!

If you're wanting to take the look through to the evening, loose the jacket and add some accessories:

Double Bow Belt

£3.90

Available here!

Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings

£5.65

Available here!

PAPARAZZI METALLIC TOE-CAP SHOES

Price: £78.00
Available here!

Twin white patent heels with a cute belt to emphasize your waist and drop earrings to elongate your neck. This is the perfect look for a night out dancing, or just cocktails with the girls. The Smoke and Mirrors bag is the perfect size for all your party essentials, but small enough not to get in the way on the dance floor!

For more great vintage inspired fashion go to www.frock-stock.com and visit their blog http://frockstock.blogspot.co.uk/!

Sunday 3 June 2012

Going GAGA for Mint Green

It's no surprise that after Lady GaGa herself predicted that mint green was going to be popular this Spring/Summer 2012 season, it is the colour to be seen in. Here's a few ways to incorporate mint green into your wardrobe, whatever your style may be!

Sports Luxe

For a look fit for the olympics, twin pastel mint jeans with a sporty union jack bralet and neon accessories to achieve a fun and fashion forward style.