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DIY Fashionista
By
Midge B.
Outfit details:- Top - Gap
- Skirt - Thrifted
- Tights - H&M
- Shoes - Rocketdog
- Sweater - Modcloth
- Brooches - DIY (see below)
DIY Fashionista Brooches
Recreate the look with Midge's Fashionista Brooches tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Quirky and retro and lotes of cat eye glasses, and very thrifty. Second hand chic.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
A silk dress that has a pattern of different cute dogs on it. From far away it looks like flowers, but once you get up close to it you notice adorable portraits of boston terriers and chiwawas.
Who are your style icons?
Enid Coleslaw from Ghost World, Audrey Horne from Twin Peaks. Lots of fictional characters. Carrie Brownstein, too, who is a real person.
Do you have any favourite designers?
Betsey Johnson!
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
Thrift stores, with out a doubt. You can find ANYTHING in those places.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I don't make any of my clothes, but I do love to customize them with different pins and brooches. Things that are easy to add on.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Mix and experiment with different colors and patterns, you'll be surprised what kind of un expected combinations you come up with and swoon over!
By
Sherri B.
Outfit details:
- Wavy Hair - DIY (See below)
- Shirt - By Epique Moi, purchased at S.Y.L.K
- Jeans - By Hudson (Krista Super Skinny)
- Shoes - Christian Louboutian
- Bracelet - Urban Outfitters
DIY Sexy Wavy Hair
Recreate the look with Sherri's Sexy Wavy Hair tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
My style tends to be on the casual side though I love throwing in some effortless chic touches. Think V neck tee shirt, skinny jeans, and a pair of Louboutin pumps ;)
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
I recently bought a James Perse long sleeved blue shirt. It's pretty casual, but can easily be dressed up. It is the softest and coziest shirt I own. Worth the hefty price tag.
Who are your style icons?
Love Rachel Bilson and pretty much always admire her style. I'm also often inspired by wardrobe and styles from the 70's. Love me some Farrah Fawcett.
Do you have any favourite designers?
No designer in particular. I love buying bits and pieces from all over and generally don't care about the name on the tag.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I find THE BEST stuff at Urban Outfitters. People are always shocked when I tell them that, but my eyes see random pieces when shopping there and you can create really fun and unique outfits there. They also have great accessories for an affordable price too.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I wish I was talented enough to make my clothes! The closest I get to customizing is wearing pieces that shouldn't be worn together, but somehow making them work. Sometimes a hat, belt, or a pair of shoes can really transform a potentially not cute outfit.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
For starters, you need to bring your confidence to the table when personalizing an outfit. People get timid and too afraid to try something different, and then admire the others who dared to do it! Almost every time I wear colored skinny jeans or funky hats someone tells me they wish they could "pull that off". I believe anyone can rock this stuff, you just have to do it!
Follow Sherri on CO+K to keep up with her projects and check out her website, Sherri Does Hot Hair »
By
Law1sfab
Outfit details:
- Cardigan, hat and shoes - Charity shop
- Top - c/o Clothing At Tesco
- Jeans - New Look
- Necklace - Primark
DIY Spike Studded Shoes
Recreate the look with Laura's Spike Studded Shoes & Heart Patches tutorials:
How would you describe your style?
I'm like an Andy Warhol painting when it comes to clothing, you may see familiar things but in a different way it's bold and punchy. I like to keep my style playful, I don't like to take it to seriously, life is to short not to have fun with fashion. I love colour, so if it's bright and patterned it's going in my wardrobe.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
A charity shop granny style cardigan, it's a massive chunky knit and multi coloured. It's so stupidly crazy and bold, but fabulous pieces it makes me feel like if I can make this work I can rock anything.
Who are your style icons?
There are so many, I love looking at photos of my mum in the 70's she had such great style back than. I admire so many people from mainly the music scene, No doubt (back in the 90's) Gwen's hairstyles were so cool and I love her ever changing clothing style. I adore Bjork, she's wears what she wants and I adore that. I also love Karen O from Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs again she has this bold, raw style. Grace Coddington is a fashion legend, she's so talented when it comes to fashion styling and was the reason I use to buy Vogue growing up! Cher in Clueless, I remember when it first came out and thinking that I needed knee high socks as soon as I finished watching it.
I'll stop there as I adore so many in fashion, music, TV and film.
Do you have any favourite designers?
I adore Christopher Kane, his first ever collection back in 2006 with the bandage dresses is still one of my all time favourites. His collections are alway playful and very creative. For classic it has to be Jean Paul Gaultier from his divine corsets, to making the breton top cool. His one of the greats and the costumes he made for the film 'Fifth Element' in 1997 are still to this day beyond cool.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
I am a high street girl, so for me H&M, Primark, River Island and New Look. I also love ASOS for online shopping, but to be honest I'll shop everywhere. I think it's good to keep an open mind, I love vintage shops like beyond retro and also charity shops to mix it up a little.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I have two young boys, so when I get time I do. Before the kids I would always be doing something creative to my clothing, this year I plan on working on more projects as it's fun and de-stressing.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
You can wear things you have in a different way, I'm always wearing long skirts as dresses in summer by pulling them up and belting at the waist. Or adding a heap of brooches you have to a beanie hat for the new 90's trend. If you have old clothing that needs a new lease of life, go on You Tube or craft sites like this one and get inspired. Turn jeans into denim shorts, use a cool fabric and sew it down to one side of the shorts and why not add some studs (I stud everything). Easy, cheap and upcycling things you already have in the house. Plus when people ask 'where did you get that?' it's a great feeling to know you have made out of things some people would just throw.
Follow Laura on CO+K to keep up with her projects and check out her blog, That's So Yesterday »
Outfit details:
- Knitted sweater - H&M
- Shorts - H&M
- Shoes - Nine West
- Blouse - DIY (see below)
DIY Decorated Collar
Recreate the look with Victoria's Decorate Your Collar tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Who are your style icons?
Do you have any favourite designers?
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Follow Victoria on CO+K to keep up with her projects and check out her blog at Victoriabrikho.se »