DIY - Chain Necklace

Here is a great DIY from Honestly...WTF for a chain and string bracelet:

(The DIY can be found here.)

And here is my version; I chose to make a necklace instead.

Photos from top: Bracelet from honestlywtf.com, necklace is my photo.

Brooches

I love the idea of clusters of brooches on a jacket. It completely changes the look of a basic blazer. Here are some photos to inspire you to create a change to a plain jacket.

(And you can make a great hair accessory as well!)

Photos from top: via Lady Orlando on Flickr, the next two are mine, via blog.smarter.com; the next two are mine, and via blog.smarter.com

New Vintage on Etsy

I haven't made a post in a VERY long time, I know. But here are some great new items that I have listed in etsy (available at http://fashiondiscipleretro.etsy.com/)

All photos taken by me.

Feather DIY

We have all seen the feather fascinators/headbands that have been going around, but here are some great DIYs for feather statement pieces.

To make this great feather skirt, go here.

The necklace on the left can be found on the blog Used and Abused Vintage, and was made by sewing a feather fringe to a chain necklace (more about it can be found here). The necklace on the right can be made the same way, with gems added.

This great feather capelet was made by the blogger from Chic Steals, but can be found here.

Photos from top: Feather skirt via lovemaegan.com; Feather necklace via usedandabusedvintage.com; Feather and gem necklace via boohoo.com; Feather cape from Chic Steals via newyorkdesignshop.com

Trend Report - Clear Raincoats

Even though it hasn't been a typical rainy summer in Manchester, I am still loving these see through rain coats. It's probably because I am not originally from the UK, and the rain doesn't bother me that much (its much easier than snow!). Here are some great rain coats that are trendy at the moment and will keep you dry when it does finally rain!

Here are some great designer versions.

There are even fab vintage versions out there too!

Some cute patterned ones (and yes the second one is not see through, but just as nice).

There are some gorgeous trompe l'oeil versions.

Photos from top: Zac Posen via fashionmagazine.com; dsquared via fashionmagazine.com; Vintage raincoat via heavenlyvintagelingerie.com; Printed raincoat via tokidoki-blog.com; Cherry coat via fashionista.com; Hair coat via atelier29.blogspot.com; Dolce and Gabbana via macoste.com

DIY - Teddy/Romper

Here is another great DIY from Behind the Seams (originally taken from Nylon Magazine) to turn a slip into a romper.

Full tutorial available here.

I think it would be great to make one out of a vintage lacy slip and create a great underwear as outerwear piece like there:

Photos from top: Romper diy via theseams.blogspot.com; Victoria's Secret teddy via omiru.com; Teddy via twolia.com; Romper via digsfrocksandbooks.blogspot.com

DIY - Lace "Socks"

Here is a great DIY tutorial for these designer inspired lace/sheer "socks":

Photo via throwitinthebagfashionblog.blogspot.com

Trend Report - Bows

Bows have been used as a great way to liven up your outfit this season. Here are a few photos and how to's for inspiration:

Here is a a quick how to for the belt bow on the right.

Here is a great how to of how to make the bows on the left.

Here is one finally tutorial of how to make a great bow that would be a simple brooch.

Photos from top: Top and belt photo via shopgabbyb.wordpress.com; Cravat top via rarechic.com; Bow collar via tianache.wordpress.com; Topshop belt via sliceofstyle.com; DKNY belt via women.fashionbeans.com; Grey and navy/cream belts via riverisland.com; Bow brooch via MiaZakDesigns at folksy.com; Bow brooch from A Alicia Accessories via pugly.com; Jennifer Behr headband via stylehive.com; Large bow headband from Hopelessly Devoted via fashionmefabulous.com

Etsy Sale!

Just a quick post to say that I am participating in the Christmas in July sale on Etsy. It runs until the 25th of July. Everything in my shop is 25-50% off! Here are some of the great pieces that I have for sale:

You can get to the sale here.

DIY - Headbands

Headbands are right on trend this season, and lets face it, we can always use one the hot summer months! Here are 5 great DIYs to make your own fab headbands:

This Chanel inspired bunny hear headband tutorial is available here.

This great knot headband tutorial is available here.

Another variation on knots - available here.

A simple yo-yo headband - tutorial available here.

Finally, this trompe l'oeil headband tutorial available here.

Photos from top: Lace bunny ears headband via theseams.blogspot.com; knot headband via fashionista.com; braid headband via heart-of-light.blogspot.com; yo yo headband via fashionista.com; trompe l'oeil headband via carboncouture.blogspot.com