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 DIY necklace/bracelet is inexpensive.  I actually made this wooden bead jewlery set a long time ago. Since I'm moving to new flat I've found it again.  It's a cute idea to jazz up an otherwise dull outfit.  Plus it's super simple to do. Even a young child can give this ago. As you can see in the photo, I went for a rainbow look. You can any combo you wish. One colour, two or different shades for ombre effects.  How to make/what you need: Elastic thread  (long enough to go round neck plus a few cm's for tying.) Scissors  (For cutting elastic)  Beads  (any size and colour you wish) Me wearing necklace.    To make it: 1- Arrange beads how you would like them to look on necklace/bracelet. 2- Measure round neck or wrist how long you'll need elastic. Then cut it few cm's extra. (about 3cm). 3- Thread the beads onto elastic. For repeated pattern start from middle. Thread center bead first. Then add a ...

You can do amazing interior art/projects with nature. Pebbles on the beach for example can be used. You can make pictures with them. Such as my heart I made. Then photograph them to add on your wall. Really cheap way to decorate a room. Plus it makes a great day out. You do not even need a beach if you're far away. A garden, park or any nature spot can find things for art. However, don't pick things like flowers as it's illegal in public spots to pick them. Or you can paint pebbles or stones. These can be used for paper weights or garden rockery. I decided to paint mine a nintendo character theme. You can be as inventive with this as you like. This project is great for all ages. Plus it's cheap. Only cost is paint. Please remember to add newspaper down to protect surfaces. Don't want paint getting everywhere. If you want more pebble ideas check out the variety on pinterest website. -Stephanie x

Hey, reader. I'm going to talk about the item of clothing I've owned the longest. It's a purple belted/wrap cardigan. I've owned it since year 9 of school so, since I was 14. That means 10 whole years. I still fit it. It's a comfy piece of clothing. One that is super bold. The tie detail is the same as a dressing gown but in a ribbed knit material. Why am I telling you of this piece? Well, this year it's become a fashion trend again. Autumn 2017 has got the belt wrap cardigan fashionable. Let's take a look at how fashion designers used this style: All the designers bellow are from 2017 Autumn/Winter fashion shows. Lalo Tbilisi Les Copain Ms. Biagiotti Here are two ways I style this cardigan. This outfit is formal.  It's a dark blue chiffon top with a long red pencil skirt.  I thought the darkness needed some colour to liven it up. Hence the vivid red.  I added a pendent necklace same shade of the skir...

Don't  discard old clothes find a use first!! So, you know you don't always have to throw away old clothing. You can find another use or project to refresh its image. Give it a try for instance graphic shirts can make great art for your walls. You can cut certain parts out. Then glue on paper or stretch to canvas or just cut the entire deal out to figure something.  You can even re-purpose some things into jewelry how bout that? Its cool idea that I found online before giving up and donating my old stuff. These are just a couple neat ideas to upcycle clothing but there are plenty more. my ugly argyle cardigan Remember the old argyle cardigan from my previous post ? Well I know it's still ugly. But I decided to give it one more chance and the result is beside throwing it away, making a necklace out of it. Now to get started , you need some supplies beside just the old clothing article of your choice. ONTO THE CRAFT NECKLACE: What you need ...

Upcycling is a great source of creativity. It's perfect for making your home unique. Plus you can save a huge amount of money not buying brand new home items. Near where I work is this cafe where everything is something unexpected. (not really the food/drink but the decor). First thing that caught my eye was this lampshade. You look up and see a ceiling light that seems really average. Then on second glance, you see it's actually a binder/folder. Old stationery/ office supplies can decorate interior spaces. It's turning something ordinary into something extraordinary. This lampshade looks as if two binders/folders were used. Then welded or glued with strong supporting glue. Imagine the lamps you could style with your own office supplies if you thought outside the box? A simple idea here. On the table of this cafe was a flower vase. One recycling a bottle. The quant shape of this bottle makes it more aesthetically pleasing. This idea isn't v...

This is our new series on the blog to find a picture and create outfits that inspire off it. You can find so much inspiration from different things in your life, even throughout your day. Beach Huts Inspo outfits from hut inspo (by Missy x  ) left 1 I chose to go with a striped exposed shoulder top because why not? It's becoming summer now and also I wanted to go with a warmer look. Also styled evening wear which is relaxing but sexy all in one aha. I went for dark to match the surroundings of the hut but, keep the stripe effect. Total classy vibe going on. left 2 This is strictly a transition outfit for three seasons if you think about it. I have some funky colour combos going on. I wanted it to be like the solid instead of striped huts you see in the photo. Now this is comfort and relaxed all in one. It is a sporty summer look anybody can simply wear throughout the day. You'd really stand out with these bright colours. (by Stephanie x) right 1 This l...

 Sometimes it pays to know more people to get clothes. Instead of always going to thrift shops or looking at sales you can get free clothes. Here's how I got free red crop trousers: My mum's boss brought some old clothes to work for people to take for free. These were his wife's. This lady has a clear out as she's a shopaholic.   So, my mum rummaged through them. She realized they were a majority of small sizes. I'm lucky enough to be that small. Childlike me hehe.  What my mum picked out for me was a 3 items. A lace pink jacket, some straight cut jeans and the red trousers I'm wearing in the photo.  (I'll talk about the other items in future posts so, stay tuned).  Here is a photo of the trousers I paid zero for. They are comfortable. They are cargo pants but 3 quarter length. Originally they came from a UK shop called 'Next'.  That means they are not designer but, does that even matter? The red shade is a dark pinky colo...

Argyle in my opinion is the most ugliest thing to ever come about fashion. I hate it so badly but not everyone has the same feelings as me. For instance here is a tip for thrift shopping before you even do so!  So I got an argyle cardigan and it's from my aunt but I hate it and I'm going to donate it if I can't find a use or make it modern. Argyle used to be so popular from around 2002-2007 but you can still find it in the back of closets most of the time. This is why I chose to analyze the situation of the cardigan closely and figure whether I can still savor it or not. How can I make this fit the current trends?  If you think about it for a moment you can save money. If you are unable to make argyle sweater modern that is. My cardigan to donate. Alright so argyle is one of those really annoying patterns. To me anyway.  It's diamond shapes stick out so boldly and usually there are a few colors to work with. .  How ugly can this be? I mean honesty arg...

Hey all, I've found fabulous shoes in a charity shop. They're black creepers. The old saying of 'don't judge me before you walk in my shoes' ...that really speaks true here. Buying 2nd hand you're literally doing that. Walking in someone else's shoes. Now these shoes took my attention not only for the low price of £4 but, the great look. They're of the grunge style. I'm trying to break away from being girly. I really look younger than my years. I aim to try to look my age. I look 16 or so but I'm really 24... forever needing ID. With shoes you've got to check the quality inside and out. A bit of cleaning is required at times. Here's a bit about the style of shoes: World War 2 gave birth to desert boots with thick soles. The thick soled crepe boots were worn in North African deserts. The soles were excellent for sandy terrain. After the war ex-soldiers continued to wear these boots.  Shoe designers took inspiration and ...