WHAT I WORE: Sunshiny yellow

WHAT I WORE:

1960s SUEDE CARDIGAN > BEYOND RETRO

TOTE BAG > BEYOND RETRO

FLARES > 18th AMENDMENT

1960s CREAM KNIT TOP > WAS MY MOTHERS

SILVER EARRINGS > FROM A SOUK IN MOROCCO 

Now that the warmer months have come upon us it's a perfect opportunity to put those winter coats into storage and start to wear spring jackets and knits. I got this 1970s suede cardigan from Beyond Retro recently and think it's one of my best buys so far this year. The suede panels down the front is incredibly soft and I love the cheerful mustard yellow. Its a great addition to wear with flares or a suede skirt, just perfect for the 70s trend at the moment.

As you can tell, I'm quite obsessed with the 70s at the moment, so there will be quite a few boho outfits coming up soon. Watch this space! Will you be embracing the 70s trend this Summer and what has been your favourite buy so far this year?

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WHAT I WORE: Black on black with Body Frock

WHAT I WORE

LEATHER SKIRT > BODY FROCK

FAUX GILLET > BEYOND RETRO

CROP TOP > AMERICAN APPAREL

SHEER DUSTER > CHARITY SHOP FIND

PORK PIE HAT > BEYOND RETRO

BODY FROCKS' creative director and designer, Melanie Davis, wanted to design dresses that made women feel great. Holly Wiloughby, Kim Lomax, Emma Bunton and Kimberly Walsh are all massive fans of the brand and it's all because Body Frocks have an 'inner secret'. A body-control inner slip helps to sculpt and smooth out lumps and bumps, allowing women to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. The slips are detachable and individually contoured and designed to complement the shape and cut of the outer dress.

Body Frocks' Spring/Summer 2015 collection is full of beautiful dresses in sherbet colours and lace and filigree textures. I opted for versatility and chose a black jersey skirt with a real leather panel down the front. I adore it's high waist and the longer length give a flattering and classic shape. Remember, ladies; choosing high waisted garments is a great way to hide that muffin top! The quality of the garment was of a very high standard, made from good quality materials, making it  a reasonable spend with it's £170 price tag. I accessorised with a pair of artisan earrings I picked up in  Morocco, my trusty black pork-pie hat and added layering with a black crop top, sheer duster and faux-fur gillet. Perfect for a girls night out or a date with Mr. D!

So ditch those Bridget Jones pants girls as date night has just got a lot more sexier! Would you wear a body control dress?

Big love,

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WHAT I WORE: on Christmas Day!

 WHAT I WORE: 

Velvet Dress > La Redoute

Christmas Tree Glasses > George

Tights > H&M

Leather Fringed Jacket > Beyond Retro

Merry Christmas everyone!! Hope you all had a wonderful day yesterday and managed to spend it with loved ones whilst noshing down some yummy festive food. I'm spending the Christmas period with Mr. Ds family in Dunstable and its just been wonderful. There were 11 of us in total sitting round the Christmas table and even though it was a squash and a squeeze the Christmas cheer was immense. 

We're now recovering from yesterday's activities by having a well deserved pajama day and catching up on any Christmas specials we missed and I thought I would take the opportunity to quickly show you my Christmas outfit. 

I decided not to wear a Christmas jumper this year and opted for some silly Christmas Tree glasses instead. Paired with a pretty velvet shift dress from La Redoute and some gold polka dot tights I found at H&M. Just perfect for party season! 

Mr. D's mum has a talent for decorating Christmas trees. Every year she changes the theme and the results are just dazzling. It always ends up looking like something you would see on display in a shop and this years theme was pastels. I love the delicate roses and ornaments she has chosen to complement the soft pink and silver hues. Isn't it pretty?

So happy and grateful with all my pressies. Mr. D was very sneaky and bought me a beautiful 70s maxi dress and an amazing 70s duster. I had my eye on them for a while so was very pleased when I unwrapped them.

What was your Christmas outfit this year? Did you wear a Christmas jumper? Send me your pics. I would love to see! I hope your're all having a wonderful time and once again.... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 

Big love,

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WHAT I WORE: Quartz Crystals & DIY Creations

WHAT I WORE:

DRESS > MADE BY MOI

NECKLACE > MODERN VINTAGE STYLE

ANKLE BOOTS > NEW LOOK

As regular readers will know, I just love to sew. Not long ago I found some great vintage patterns at a car-boot sale. It was the perfect excuse to use some vintage fabric I had squirreled away and just a day later I'd completed making this 1960s style dress! What do you think?

I, personally, love how it's turned out! It's proof that with the right pattern and fabric, you can recreate certain vintage fashion in no time at all, and it was much more thrifty than shopping on the high street. The only thing I would change is to make the sleeves more bell shaped, but apart from that, it's perfect and I feel very proud wearing it.

I kept my styling simple for this OOTD by pairing the dress with some thick black tights, lace-up ankle boots and a beautiful purple quartz pendant necklace from Modern Vintage Style. My hair was put up in a messy beehive, a huge change for me as I usually hide behind a hat or just leave it down.

If you don't know them, you should absolutely check out Modern Vintage Style. They have a beautiful collection of antique and handmade jewellery, perfect for any vintage/jewellery lover. And watch this space if that purple quartz necklace has caught your eye. We will be giving one lucky reader the chance to win it! More details on that will be coming very soon.

What have you been making lately?

Big love!

 




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WHAT I WORE: Dumpster Design

I recently received an email from Dumpster Design asking if I would like to do a style shoot with one of their dresses. Would I? Yes please! I was first introduced to Dumpster Design at Brighton Fashion Week and always thought the models looked like they were having so much fun walking down the catwalk in their recycled couture. To be offered to wear one of these innovative designs was something I could not turn down. 

The suggested dress was showcased at Brighton Fashion Week 2012. It's made from strips of blue jay cloths that had been worked on to a paper mache corset. The jay cloths were also shaped into petalss making it look like feathers of an owl (thought this to be rather appropriate for a Hooting Miss Owl). I decided my bird fascinator from Kate & Aud was the perfect accompaniment to my outfit. It was surprisingly comfortable and felt incredibly glamorous even though it was made from recyclables. It took over 3 weeks to create and it's Buy it Now price when first resided was £900!! Over a year later, and still in pretty good nik after being in one catwalk and one exhibition, it now retails at £700. 

In my last post I got to interview the brainchild of Dumpster Design, Daisy Harris-Burland. If you haven't read it yet, you can find it here. There's even a sneaky preview of the current collection Daisy is working on, 7 Deadly Sins!

What do you think of Eco fashion? Have you ever made a dress from items you've found lying round the house? I would like to think Eco and sustainable fashion are here to stay especially when designs are being so innovative and not your usual hemp trousers. If you would like Daisy to make you a bespoke garment, may it be for a special event, prom or even wedding, prices start around £700 and can be made from any material and any style! Visit her website for more info

Big love!

AKA Hooting Miss Owl

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