Showing posts with label Topshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Topshop. Show all posts

13.8.14

DIY shorts

Yesterday, I saw the movie Guardians of the Galaxy. It was funny - the action scenes were a bit much; but bearable. If you would like to see it, opt for IMAX, you can't go wrong.

So, I wanted a casual yet chic outfit for said movie. It was a long movie therefore anything too tight or constricting was out of the question. I have had these retro high-waisted denim pants for years, they were one of my thrift store finds. Yesterday, I decided their reign as pants had come to an end, and it was time for them to be shorts. Cue 60 seconds shorts DIY! You will need a pair of scissors and steady hands. Barring steady hands, you will require chalk and a pressing iron.

Step 1: Lay pants out on a very flat surface. 
Smooth out any wrinkles and tug crotch up to allow pants to lay very flat.

Retro pants by Page One jeans.
Step 2: Using scissors, cut steadily across pant legs at desired length.
For unsteady hands, use chalk to mark desired point and draw cutting line for precision.

Cut straight across carefully.


Step 3: Roll edges of new shorts twice, to create a finished look.
If you would prefer a precise fold, use chalk to draw two parallel lines. Fold along lines. 
Use a pressing iron to keep folds in place.

Roll edges by hand.
Step 4: Pair with bright cropped top, matching accessory and go forth into the world brimming with sass.
Do not forget to be proud of yourself for adding a new item to your wardrobe, without spending a cent! xx

Blue Bowler hat: H&M
Yellow cropped top: H&M
Lace-up Boots: Topshop

5.8.14

You know what?

I'm not even going to bother explaining these hiatuses anymore. I'm a bad person. I know. Please love me. Not good enough? Oh... I had school and a degree to complete, and final exams, and massive amounts of coffee to consume and even more massive amounts of sleep deprivation to contend with. Better? Ah, fab! I knew you'd come around.
What have I been up to? Well after, I caught up on months of sleep, I did this in the past few days. This one is called Blackout. It started out like a regular shoot, then I realised I have a TON of black clothing (naturally) and voila, this was born. Me likey! Et vous? Oh stop pouting and love me! xx
Headwrap: Thrifted
Suede blouse: Thrifted
Suede skirt: H&M
Bejewelled leather knapsack: ALDO
Black leather court shoes: ZARA

Felt fedora: Thrifted
Crotchet tank: H&M
Nylon blend sports bra: Forever21
Leather messenger bag: Zara
Pleather trim pants: Garage
Leather platform sandals: ALDO

Dress: Express
Leather purse: Thrifted vintage
Leather lace up platforms: Topshop

Jacquard jacket and halter vest: Bespoke
Black denim: Massimo Dutti
Leather tote: Cole Haan
Leather court shoes: Zara