Sweet Finds O'Mine

That 70's Style

I recently found this chic pleated skirt in a charity shop for £3. It caught my eye instantly but I was unsure as to whether I'd be able to adapt it to suit my own style. However, by teaming it with casual platform boots, a beanie and a fitted sheer body I believe that I've updated and grunged down a style synonymous with golden-age Hollywood glamour.

Go Grunge

Styling Experience

I helped out at Alison White's styling event last weekend. She was kind enough to give me a piece of her amazing custom made jewelry as a thank you, so I thought I would post a picture of it on here.

http://alisonwhitestyle.co.uk/

Making a fluffy halter top

I was at my local haberdashery and found squares of fluffy fabric on offer for £1.75 so I decided to get one and attempt to make a halter crop top. It's the first piece of clothing I've ever made and I didn't actually find it too difficult. I just had to cut the shape of the top out and because the material isn't prone to fraying I didn't have to hem it. I made three tunnels, one at the top and two at the sides to thread the ties of the top through.

Obviously I love all things fluffy but my inspiration for this top came from a 90's Gwen Stefani look that I wanted to recreate in a way that would suit me.

Styling Jess

Since I want to start styling (and absolutely despise being photographed in clothes) I decided to style my gorgeous photogenic friend Jess! I planned three outfits which I thought would reflect Jess' feminine side but still express my own sense of style.

This outfit is actually made up of high street buys which is very unusual for me! I bought the A line leather skirt from Topshop years ago, the bobble and the bag are New Look and the sweatshirt is Topshop seconds. I tried to keep the look minimal but still incorporate trends that I like at the moment, the pastel pink and grid check pattern. I decided on a matching bag and scrunchie to give the look a 90's grunge feel, and accessorised with two delicate gold rings.

This outfit is all second hand, the pink paisley skirt (£1), the white halter top which I cropped myself (£3), and the bag and necklaces have been used in previous posts! Anna Sui and Tracey Reese included some paisley pattern pieces in their 2014/2015 winter lines which inspired me to include the skirt. I also used the timeless paisley print teamed with a crop top for a chic look and to avoid making Jess look like a 90's pop star.

I wanted to do something ultra feminine and outside of my comfort zone which was my inspiration for this outfit. I focused on pastel colours again for this look by including the pastel pink pencil skirt (£2) and pastel blue feather bag (£3) I mentioned in my previous post.