Wednesday 29 October 2014

Over the knee boots-can you rock it?

Over-the-knee boots by Loewe, Hermes, Hussein Chalayan, and Louis Vuitton (in photo)

Long boots are really warm and cozy. Really long over knee boots are slightly hard to style? Maybe not.
Focus on a pretty top and skinny tights/pants to tuck into them. Let your legs do the taking this winter/fall while being warm.

This boot trend adds a bit of rock glam to your wardrobe. That will last till the boots fall apart.
Soft fabrics and leathers make really long boots able to bend at knee and comfortable to walk in. You'd think the material would damage quickly where limbs bend. Most likely they are double thick there and supported for amount of wear. 


Here are how some celebs wear these over knee boots:
Taylor Momsen

Hillary Duff

Jessica Alba
Emma Stone

Wednesday 8 October 2014

Thrift shopping tips

Thrift shopping tips:




Thrift shopping is great for getting a bargain. Here are some tips to help you make the most of thrift shopping and looking great.

1-Make lists
List what you need to buy so you narrow your search and don't over spend.

2-Buy what you love
If you fall in love with a piece think how much use the item will give you. Putting it back can be risky as it can be sold to another. Remember it could be returned later.

3-Buy what looks good on you
Items look different on hanger than on you. So, try before you buy. Get a friends opinion or ask someone in the shop for a friendly opinion. (best not a shop worker as they just want a sale).

4-Shop Often
Different stock is put out regularly. One day you might find nothing and next week you find 3 pretty outfits. Consider thrift shopping as a fashion treasure hunt.

5-Hoarding?
Consider how the item will take up room in your home. Is there space for another [insert item here].
Do you already have 5 similar to what you are thinking of buying? Maybe swap with friends and family or sell items to make room for this new purchase.

6-Be prepared
Many stores only except cash. Look in hidden places in store like at the back or high up...never know what gem you'll find. Check for sales regularly. Also when trying on lots of clothes, wear something easy to put on and take off. A slip on dress for example with ballet flats and no fiddly buttons and belts or laces. 

7-Customize
You might see a blue plain dress you think gives you great figure but it's not exciting so add some bows or buttons (some personality to it). Make clothing shorter and use cut of fabric for matching bag or headband. Many other ways...some vintage clothes have cute patterns on so you can cut the fabric to turn into other items or for other projects. DIY your finds.

8-Location
Google where shops and markets that sell thrift style items are in your area. Look at car boot sales, markets and stores selling second hand or vintage items (even some antique shops). 
Not just look in highstreet or mall but, in quirky hidden away places. OR TRY A CHARITY SHOP.

9-If in doubt
If you are unsure if you wish to buy it then try it on if it's clothing or try to picture what you'd use it for and how many times you'd use it.
Try to picture the full outfit the new clothing will go with. Or imagine how the furniture will fit the room it will go in.

9-Check quality
Turn items inside out to see if they will last or are fraying for example. Furniture, you should check all draws and hinges to see if it is good condition. 
Look at items from all angles before you buy it. 

10-Haggle
If you're in a market or charity shop or buying a lot of items try to get lower price by using your charm and haggling. 



Wednesday 1 October 2014

Retro 1950s swimwear


I know it's not really swimming season but, one can dream and always go to indoor pool.
Anyway I'm here to talk about the oh so nautical retro high rise bathing suit.They are beautiful 1950s trend that is hotting up today. They have a fun mix and match quality about them. Plus the often polkadot, stripe and floral prints are very nautical. Great for boat trips/cruises. 

You can find loads at modcloth.com, Boohoo.com, asos.com and every typical vintage store.
This trend came in big 2012 but is still hot today.Rock a bikini with a slimming high waist and maybe some beautiful button or bow details.

Buttons on the thigh draw the eye up, making legs longer and bodies thinner and more hot. 
Pair with large sunhats and bold sunglasses, wedge sandals or flipflops for a beach vibe. Basically check out the images for ideas.

Here are some people (models) wearing this trend: