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!

 




P.S Don't forget to vote for Hooting Miss Owl in the #UKBA15. Find out how you can help us get through to the next round here

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UK BLOG AWARDS 2015: Vote for Hooting Miss Owl!

I'm very happy to announce that Hooting Miss Owl has been entered into the UK Blog Awards 2015! We've been nominated for two categories; Lifestyle and Retail & Fashion. This is a fantastic opportunity for the blog but it won't be easy. There are two phases we need to get through and the first one is something you can help us with.... public voting!

Public voting is from Monday 10th Nov 2014 - Monday 1st Dec 2014. All you need to do is click on one or both of the links below, where you will be redirected to a voting page. I would really appreciate your support if you can make the time to do so. It only takes a moment and if we get enough votes we move into the next phase... judging from the industry experts!   

Retail & Fashion Category                                                                Lifestyle Category

Please share with your friends and thank you in advance!

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KATIE JONES: Granny Takes a Trip SS15

I love Katie Jones! She is a woman after my own heart. Her skill of combining crocheting and fashion is truly mesmerizing, always causing my heart to skip a beat. I was first introduced to Jones at Brighton Fashion Week's Zeitgeist show in 2013.  Her Slab City collection (read what I thought about the show in this feature I wrote for Pretty Litter Mag) stood out and I fell in love straight away. 

I've been following her since and she hasn't disappointed. Her stunning new collection, Granny Takes a Trip, takes inspiration from childhood visits to the Brighton seaside. Jones, combines colours from memories of eating ice cream, visiting the pier, carousel and Pavilion with this fabulous crochet ensemble. The craftsmanship she displays is of artisan quality and I just want to fill my wardrobe with each and every piece.

Which is your favourite item?

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