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DIY Fashionista
By
Jenna R.
Outfit details:
- Dress - op-shop
- Blazer - op-shop
- Shoes - DIY (see below)
- Tights - Sussan
- Top - Ginger Tree
DIY Pom Pom Shoes:
Recreate the look with Jenna's pom pom shoes tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Somewhat clownish, like a young child who was given too much freedom in dressing themselves. Lots of print mixing, statement pieces, pastel or bright colours, (or both) and general eccentric cat-lady style.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
My rainbow polka dot 50's style dress. Especially fantastic worn with petticoats and doc martens, so you look particularly sassy.
Who are your style icons?
Anna Piaggi, Iris Apfel, Tavi Gevinson, and the people who wear what they want, and don't give a damn.
Do you have any favourite designers?
Oh, yes. The crazier the better. Romance Was Born, Meadham Kirchhoff, Lu Flux, Lady Petrova. The style of the pieces is important, but so is the ethics of that designer.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes?
Both ethically and because of my budget, op shops/thrift stores or hunting designers on ebay is my way to go. But I do find myself obsessing over certain Dangerfield pieces, or Gorman.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
As much as I can, yes. I have sewn a few dresses and what-not, but I find handmade accessories are easier and have the same impact. You'll often find me stroking velvet and playing with buttons in craft stores.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Learn to sew, even it means re-hemming or changing necklines. Recycling old clothes, making accessories, gettin' crafty with a hot glue gun and embroidery also add a personalised touch, and you can be as insane as you wish.
Which other fashion blogs do you love to read?
Pineneedle Collective, The Clothes Horse, Mermaidens, Self-constructed Freak, and Scathingly Brilliant. I love blogs that are beautiful aesthetically, but also those with happy, interesting content.
By
Hannah M.
Outfit details:
- Black Buckle Boots - Crown Vintage from DSW
- Canvas Backpack - Oasap
- Sunglasses - gift from my mom!
- Vintage Blouse - From my shop
- Vintage Pinafore Dress - From my shop
DIY Crop Top And Shorts Set
Recreate the look with Hannah's Crop Top And Shorts Set tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
I always have a hard time with this one as my style is really ever-evolving based on the season, my mood, and whats currently inspiring me! That said, I can definitely say it usually some sort of mix between vintage and modern, and I always try to keep things fun!
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
My favorite piece in my wardrobe for comfort is one of my slightly oversized V neck t shirts, which you can find me in on most weekends! As for a more fashion-y item, my cat- eye tortoise shell sunnies that my mom found for me in a grocery store in Hawaii are one of my very favorite things I own right now! I know thats more of an accessory than a piece of clothing, but I feel like an outfit is truly complete once I have them on!
Who are your style icons?
Other bloggers are my style icons! I am so happy to be a part of such an inspiring and stylish community. I am always pinning outfits I want to try out and swooning over things I see on my daily blog feed.
Do you have any favourite designers?
I am really not big into designers, but I really enjoy everything from Dear Creatures.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes clothes?
Most of what I wear is vintage and or/ thrifted, so when I get something that is actually new it feels like a treat. My usual go-tos are Urban Outfitters, H&M, and Modcloth. Also, whenever I enter a Target I always end up with SOMETHING new that I really don't need!
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Yes! I love to alter vintage clothing to make it a bit more modern. My Etsy shop is full of clothing that I have altered and/ or customized! It's amazing what taking up a hemline a bit or removing poofy sleeves can do!
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
I'd say always have fun with it, and also make sure you feel like "you". This is not to say I believe people should be limited to wearing one style, but I think its important to feel great and be comfortable in what you are wearing. An easy way to make an outfit more personal is to have a few favorite sunglasses that can be the finishing touch to basically any look!
Which other fashion blogs do you love to read?
By
Jessica B.
Outfit details:
- Beehive - See below
- T-Shirt - ASOS (It's actually out of stock, but here's a similar one)
- Skirt - Alannah Hill SS11/12 "She's So Cute"
DIY Beehive:
Recreate the look with Jessica's beehive tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Mostly 50s style, vintage or vintage inspired clothes but it really depends on how I feel when I'm getting dressed that morning.
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
I hardly ever get an opportunity to wear it, but it has to be this incredible red gingham 1950s dress I found in Melbourne. I spotted it on the rack in a huge antique/vintage shop and kept thinking about it as I walked all around the shop and when I went back to it I saw that the label inside the collar was "Henry Lee" aka one of my favourite songs by Nick Cave featuring PJ Harvey and also the namesake of my blog, so what I'm trying to say is more than any other item of clothing I own, that dress was meant for me to find it.
Who are your style icons?
I suppose when I first really started experimenting with my style about 5 years ago my biggest inspirations were my favourite bloggers but as my style developed I started taking inspiration from everything and everyone around me. So I suppose there isn't really anyone who's style I try to emulate.
Do you have any favourite designers?
I love designers like Orla Kiely and Alannah Hill and less expensive brands like Dahlia, but to be honest over half my wardrobe is op-shopped or vintage so labels and designers aren't super important to me.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes?
Op-shops and ASOS are basically the two main places I shop. And in Australia we have a shop called Dangerfield (and their clearance outlets called ClearIt) which I have a lot of clothes from too.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Not really, based on the fact that I don't have a working sewing machine or much free time to learn, but it's definitely something I'd love to be able to do one day.
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
- If you're not overly confident with your style, fashion blogs are a wonderful resource. Scour your favourite blogs for outfits you like and then look through your wardrobe for similar items you can try and recreate the look with.
- As you're looking through blogs, try and take note of the basic pieces people have and use in lots of different ways, i.e. a plain black circle skirt or ballet flats, etc. Build up a solid foundation of basics you can rely on and you can try out a top you're not sure about with a skirt you know goes with anything.
- Op-shopping is amazing because it allows you to try out things you won't find anywhere else and you don't have to spend much money to do it. My biggest tip if you never seem to find anything you like is to pick something out and try and picture it in your wardrobe at home and think about what you could wear it with - even gems look ugly in an op-shop when they're next to all the other ugly things, but they can look amazing with what you have at home.
- Experiment at home when you've got a bit of time, not when you have to pick something in 5 minutes and run out the door - do your hair and makeup the way you like it and try out some different outfits. Take photos of the ones you like on your phone and when you have to run out the door the next morning you can look through the photos and pick an outfit you like a lot more easily - it totally helps avoid that "I hate everything in my wardrobe" feeling.
- Accessories are key - I don't really wear jewellery but belts can completely transform an outfit! And hats are a great one too, I think I have about 10 berets by now.
- Find a couple of hairstyles or make-up looks that you love and practice until they're easy and put these on rotation. Even though they're not to do with clothes, they can really help complete your outfit and make it look a lot more "done" with only five minutes more effort
All of these are things I started out consciously doing and as you get more confident with your style it just come naturally without you even thinking about it anymore.
Which other fashion blogs do you love to read?
Old favourites wishwishwish.net & thecherryblossomgirl.com as well as www.harlowdarling.com and not strictly fashion but hannahandlandon.blogspot.com is beautiful
Outfit details:
- Earrings - Wish (Memphis,TN)
- Dress - Urban Outfitters
- Scarf - DIY from sari (see below)
- Flats - H&M
DIY Sari Scarf:
Recreate the look with Priya's Easy Scarf tutorial:
How would you describe your style?
Hi! I’ve been quoted (and mis-quoted) as saying “J.Crew in middle school”. I love really classic pieces, but have to have a bright color or fun pattern thrown in the mix. I would also describe it as “quirky classy.”
What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Definitely tough! And definitely always changing. I love a great patterned dress or skirt, so right now I’d have to say this pretty dress I picked up at Gap Factory.
Who are your style icons?
Is it so blogger-y of me to say mostly bloggers? Street style is so much more relevant to me because I rarely attend red-carpet events. Sydney of The Daybook was the first blogger I really followed, and although I don’t identify with her style as much lately, throwback Sydney is near perfection. As for real celebs, Michelle Obama, Zooey Deschanel, Rachel Bilson, and recently Lupita Nyong'o (flawless. Killing it.)
Do you have any favourite designers?
Kate Spade, all the way! I really don’t know enough about designers, but I’ll add Rachel Roy, Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Christopher Kane, and Erin Fetherston.
Where are your favourite places to shop for new clothes?
Old Navy, not the most exciting answer, but it’s very accurate. I also love H&M, Target, and my sister’s closet, ha.
Do you make or customise your outfits?
Very rarely do I make things, (and jewelry more than clothing, for sure!) but I would say I customize them (i.e. adding a brooch, cutting something to make something else, hemming, adjusting the fit, etc.)
Do you have any great tips for mixing up and personalising an outfit?
Use accessories liberally! And stash those accessories where you can see them, so you remember to use them. Have a couple pieces that you love and wear them again&again&again, make them your trademarks. Never compromise on fit when you’re shopping, but if you did, think about how you can re-work a piece before you get rid of it (ex: if your dress is too short, cut it to make a top or skirt!) An easy way to start any outfit is pick out a piece you love first, and let the rest fall around it, showcasing your favorite piece! I use that formula a lot!
Which other fashion blogs do you love to read?
I mentioned The Daybook, which I’ll probably read forever. Of North (formerly Urban Tease) I have also followed for years! A few more gems: Room 334, Here&Now, The Adored Life, and Joyful Outfits.
