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Rosie M.
Outfit details:- Collar - DIY (see below)
- Purple jacket - I made this to wear at my sister's wedding, inspired by classic Chanel boucle jackets.
- Green top - this is from Topshop! I allowed myself to buy it as it's something I wouldn't be able to make.
- Jeans - from a charity shop. I flicked white fabric paint all over them using a toothbrush as I wanted them to look like they were covered in stars. It didn't really work but I like them anyway
- Shoes - Underground
DIY Stand Alone Collar
Recreate the look with Rosie's How To Make A Stand Alone Collar tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
A bit of a mess.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Probably a crazy cyan and gold chain patterned shirt I made with fabric from Walthamstow market earlier this year.
Who are your style icons?
Clementine from Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, Tank Girl, Elvis
Do you have any favourite designers?
Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Saunders, Mary Kantrantzou, Luella Bartley, Jean Charles De Castelbajac,
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
As much as possible I try not to buy new clothes. If I am able to make a piece of clothing, I won’t let myself buy it. That means the only clothes I buy are knitted pieces – jumpers and cardigans. Topshop is a very tempting underworld of cool clothing so I allow myself a knit from there every now and then. Most of my jumpers come from Beyond Retro or charity shops.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
I tend to make things from scratch as I am a fabric fiend and love the potential that every piece of fabric promises. I like to imagine things that don’t exist then bring them into being!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Never underestimate the value of a colourful pair of socks!
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