tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75670650536936009312012-04-25T04:32:09.267+01:00S P I R I T W O L FThe little life and ambition of a fashion student with a love of native culture, wolves and bohemian grunge style...British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-29187293638740236202012-04-24T12:04:00.002+01:002012-04-24T12:04:47.508+01:002012-04-24T12:04:47.508+01:00College/Fashion IllustratorsI came across this illustrator recently, briefly heard of her work from such magazines like Vogue, and instantly fell for the eccentric British style the illustrations show.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">London</span> born illustrator, designer and writer Daisy de Villeneuve has an eccentric style with her funky felt-tip illustrations that has fascinated clients such as <span style="font-size: large;">Topshop,</span> Vogue, Nike and Random house. Similar to Gruau she uses <span style="font-size: large;">minimal line</span> and bold colours to achieve a <span style="font-size: large;">signature</span> individual look. The figures form a fresh, young and ironic <span style="font-size: large;">British flair</span> displaying the peculiar style with bold colours in the hair and clothing. Villeneuve’s work has inspired high street stores with collaborating with her artwork for packaging for a promotional and attracting look. The lines are not as precise with proportions as Gruau but have a <span style="font-size: large;">messy</span> tendency that shows originality. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What I find interesting about her work is that I similarly use this sense of style with the <span style="font-size: large;">quirkiness</span> and individuality. I like people to identify my work with the look of <span style="font-size: large;">unusual </span>and flamboyancy and I will try and use felt tips in my work for colour and detail. </span></span></div>
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Having no laptop (as it has completely died on me) has cost me from posting DIY's and outfits and college...<br />
ARGH.<br />
I WILL get it sorted though!<br />
For now, this is a quick post/rant about how SOON I will be back to my old ways with a few tricks up my sleeves with my blog.<br />
I cannot describe how much I miss it and the only reason I can access it now is at college! <br />
*manic cries of desperation for blogging*<br />
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Love you all!<br />
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Hanna-Lou<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7567065053693600931-8363644543596492985?l=britishbirdie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-25024928576885619452012-04-17T10:06:00.001+01:002012-04-17T10:06:13.229+01:002012-04-17T10:06:13.229+01:00Easter=Work!So the Easter holidays are over and it is back to reality of college...<br />
I do enjoy college as I don't see it as a burden but more like a hobby, especially sketchbook work and researching designers.<br />
Over the holidays I completed pages on my progress for the new brief which id building up to create my garment. I did a lot more research to inspire me for this garment as we don't do a collection until the second year. <br />
What I decided to do was scrap the combintaion of cultures as I found that too many designers focus on this and I wanted to do something outside the box and bring something new to the table.<br />
Before, I combined the mexican 'Day of the Dead' culture with the ancient Egyptains. I found it hard and it wasn't showing off the best of my ability so over 2 weeks I went back to my original Day of the Dead thread and found inspiration from burlesque pin-up girls, aesthetics, mirrors, arcitecture and lots more. <br />
I will post images of my sketchbook to show how the flow of my work proceeds and links with the Day of the Dead. <br />
I also researched into Fashion Designers and how they create a story/message/theme for their collection.<br />
This furthur influenced me to create a deep meaning for my garment and to show this visually to my audience. <br />
After reading about Alexander McQueen's 'Highland Rape' collection, I though how he expressed his colection was genuis. Dressing the models to look as if they had been raped by rips, blood splatters and messed hair created the image of a literal rape but in fact the story was focused on the 'rape' between Scotland and England and how they fought for their indepence. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7567065053693600931-2502492857688561945?l=britishbirdie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-86246368009977943512012-03-29T11:12:00.001+01:002012-03-29T12:28:32.322+01:002012-03-29T12:28:32.322+01:00College/Maxi skirtIn college, a few weeks ago we patterned and manufactured a maxi skirt.<br />
<div>The skirt had to have extra flare, in the side an invisible zip, a waistband and must be cut on the bias.<br />
<div>Here are my steps on what I did and how I did it. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>We traced around a basic skirt block, marking all the notches and darts.</div></div><div>We extended the skirt as it only came above the knee and made it floor-length by measuring our own leg for reference. </div><div><br />
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</b></div><div>We again traced over the first draft pattern and we marked in the darts. </div><div>We then, from the start of the dart point, drew a straight line downwards to the bottom and then slashed up theses lines. </div><div><b><br />
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</b></div><div>This then made it easier to close the darts from the top of the front skirt pattern and we then closed it, with it held together with masking tape. For the hem of the skirt it had to be circular for more movement as a maxi skirt so with the slashed parts we used the set square to mark across to create a circular hem. </div><div><b><br />
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</div><div>With this new adapted pattern for the skirt, we got some more pattern paper and masking tape the adapted pattern on top and traced around marking notches as we went. Instead of putting a straight grain-line we got out set square and placed it on a 45 degree angle and marked off the bias grain-line. I then added a 1.5cm seam allowance around the patterns apart from CF and CB.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>This pattern was then finally finished, so we chose our fabric (preferably cotton as it wasn't as difficult to sew on the bias) and placed our pieces on for the lay-plan. </div><div>We folded the fabric at a 45 degree angle so the fabric looked like a triangle and we placed our pattern pieces on fold, pinned and cut out. </div><div><br />
</div><div>P.S We cut out the 1 waistband piece on the straight grain line which was from the measurement of our waist and we also cut out the interfacing from this too leaving 1.5cm seam allowance around the whole piece. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>We then started the manufacturing process.</div><div>Firstly, we ironed out any unnecessary creases and sewed one side with 1.5cm seam allowance. We then ironed open the seams and overlocked the seam allowance. </div><div><b><br />
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</div><div>We overlocked both sides of the skirt ready for the zip. </div><div>We then attached the concealed zip which we pinned first and then sewed on with a special foot on the sewing machine. With a 1.5cm seam allowance we again sewed up the side with a normal sewing foot leaving a few centimetres open which we sewed again with a different foot. This foot allowed us to sew closely to the zip without leaving any open seams. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>For the waistband we ironed on the interfacing to the fabric piece.</div><div>I ironed the waistband in half and then turned up one side 1.5cm. I then stitched the ends f the waistband with a 1.5cm SA and bagged the waistband out. </div><div><br />
</div><div>We pinned the right side of the fabric to the wrong side of the skirt and stitched on the waistband with 1.5cm seam allowance. </div><div>The waistband was then ironed in half and we then topstitched the waistband to the skirt waist making sure there was a few centimetres left off for the button hole. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>We hemmed the circular hem by overlocking and then folding the 0.5cm hem twice. </div><div>We then ironed this in place and topstitched.</div><div><b><br />
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</div><div>We created a button hole stitch in the leftover waistband with a button sewing machine and then sewed on the button.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>AU REVOIR!</div><div><br />
</div><div><b>Hanna-Lou</b></div><div><br />
</div><div>xxx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7567065053693600931-8624636800997794351?l=britishbirdie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-27194326093947275262012-03-28T13:57:00.001+01:002012-03-28T14:02:55.504+01:002012-03-28T14:02:55.504+01:00Visionary designer/Hussein ChalayanA few of you wonderful fashion followers may know of this genius designer but those of you who don't I have wrote a little (A LOT) piece on Hussein Chalayan and his links to the movement of fashion technology.<br />
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I have researched this designer in more depths for my new college brief which is based on finding out the messages and concepts of a designers collections. This is what I wrote about Mr. Chalayan and his involvement in the industry.<br />
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So take a read if you fancy!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><i>Chalayan has been involved with the rapid movement of technology incorporated within fashion design. Working in the fashion industry for over 15 years Chalayan has always bought something interesting to the catwalk that shocks and astounds audiences. <o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>In the 2000 collection of ‘Afterword’s’ the collection explores the concept of ‘wearable, portable architecture’. This unusual perception shows us that Chalayan uses personal perspective of his interpretation if how he visions fashion. This creative attitude has inspired many other designers to follow in his footsteps and investigate the complexity of fashion technology and how far advanced this viewpoint will affect not only the target market (which is avant-garde) but will further inspire everyday life. <o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>The backdrop was a fresh, clear white space arranged like a sitting room occupied with four chairs, a wooden table, a television screen and several pots and vases. These were not only props to enhance his collection but these ‘props’ were involved with the clothing which was such an original way of showing his collection. Not only was this any ordinary collection but also it was shown to be presented on stage, almost like a performance instead of a fashion catwalk. <o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>His innovative use of pattern cutting and the imaginative use of materials illustrates the inventive and capturing aspect that amazed the fashion world today. <o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>These skills express Chalayan’s 2000 ‘Afterword’s’ A/W collection perfectly demonstrating the use of transportable fashion and how he was inspired by evacuating with very little belongings in a short space of time. <o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>For example, the ingenious cut of the seat covers are transformed into a dress on the model, which expresses a multi purpose use out of one element. <o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>There displays a lot of thought, which went into the design process, and manufacturing of just one collection that he consistently expresses throughout his career. <o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i> </i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>The colours that were used expressed A/W such as the greys and blues but what shone through were the pastel hues used which would typically originate in the summer collections but instead Chalayan used these to brighten his collection of A/W 2000. There was one colour used that captured the collection the greatest and it was a deep orange/almost red. This colour was in a block garment and also has areas in the garments with the rest grey. This colour I believe symbolizes passion and confidence but due to the real influence of this collection it could also have meant departure and dis-attachment and the reason why he recreated portable belongings. <span lang="EN-US">The former of the concept was inspired by the news from Kosovo about people fleeing their houses in a rush during the war, but also by his own experiences as a Turkish Cypriot living abroad; the latter was a reference to the culture of sun worship and the cult of celebrity</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';">. </span><span lang="EN-US">This expresses the use if red and orange used with the sun worship idea and Chalayan boldly incorporated this color in with the dull shades.<span style="color: #404040;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US"><br />
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<i>Here are a few images from the 'Afterword' collection:</i><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">xxx</span></b></div><i> </i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7567065053693600931-2719432609394727526?l=britishbirdie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-74519530935839769132012-03-23T09:39:00.004Z2012-03-29T12:35:59.266+01:002012-03-29T12:35:59.266+01:00College/Pannelled dressHello!<br />
I shall be writing a few posts about college for the next few days and I will try and put my images up as my laptop has decided to go all weird on me...<br />
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ANYWAY, here are the steps so far on my pannelled dress pattern.<br />
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I think this project we are doing now in pattern cutting is by far my favourite because I LOVE dresses!<br />
This is a pannelled dress where panels are put in for a design feature on the dress.<br />
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We got the freedom to choose our own adaption of the dress with the neckline, length and panels.<br />
I have fallen for the sportswear luxe trend this season and how the 'scuba' neckline has taken Britain by storm throughout all high street shops, street style, bloggers and of course the catwalk.<br />
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I have decided to replicate this neckline (which I have found quite hard to create on the pattern!) but will most probably make another example but as a crop top.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Step one:</span></strong><br />
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<em>I traced around the dress block, marking in the notches and design lines.</em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Step two:</span></strong><br />
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<em>From the original dress pattern I got rid of the shoulder dart and took it off the end shoulder so the dart was no longer there but there was still the right measurements.</em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Step Three:</span></strong><br />
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<em>I adapted the back piece by drawing on a racer back design line by deepening the back.</em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Step Four:</span></strong><br />
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<em>I then created 2 panels by drawing on my design line going through the back dart (see below).</em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Step Five:</span></strong><br />
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<em>To complete this I then traced both panels off by adding seam allowances of 1.5cm and notches. </em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Step Six:</span></strong><br />
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<em>With the front piece I adapted the neckline by creating a new curved line that I slashed and then closed the original front dart.</em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Step Seven:</span></strong><br />
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<em>I then traced around these 2 panel pieces with 1.5cm seam allowance apart from the CB piecesand cut out.</em><br />
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<b>Facings:</b><br />
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<b>See above</b> the drawings I made on the patterns for the facings.<br />
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I then had to measure 3cm width and cut this pattern piece out ready for the facing and interfacing.<br />
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These facings will be put n the neckline and armhole to neaten edges.<br />
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And that is how I created my pattern.<br />
Here is my layplan where I pinned down my pattern pieces making sure the grainline was along the grain of the fabric and cut some pieces which were on fold and then the others not on the fold because they required 2 pieces.<br />
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P.S I am playing around with my layout at the moment and changing the name so sorry for any inconvience!<br />
I won't stop until my blogger portrays my personality, so it may be awhile...<br />
Although, I will be changing the address..AGAIN I am sorry! <br />
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Lots of love!<br />
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I haven't updated in a while because my laptop has seriously crashed!<br />
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For my final garment I have researched into Egyptain culture and the mexican celebration The Day of the Dead which both have interesting aspects. Egyptainology has influenced me with the the heiroglpyhs and symbols which hold mystery and intricate shapes. With the day of the dead, the colours are very vibrant which is ironic when they are celebrating death. The shapes and patterns are also very fussy ad ornate which I fell in love and I was also inspired by the skeleton and bone structure.<br />
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Here are a few images that I am inspired by:<br />
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Haven't been posting regulary recently as I have had ALOT of work going ownnnn.<br />
BUT, hopefully shall be posting a bit more after this week WITH DIYS and outfits!<br />
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Lots of love,<br />
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This girl can create such amazing tunes using sad lyrics combined with dancy pop tunes.<br />
This is the type of music that will stick in your mind you for a week and you cannot help but love the catchy tune!<br />
If you watch Vampire Diaries then you would have briefly heard her song 'Obsession' which featured on Season 2 Episode 5 where Jeremy and Tyler have a mini party with two girls where one of them falls down the stairs!<br />
Don't remember? Check <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI7RmQjDUKk">here</a> to refresh your memory...<br />
I just had to share this with you, she NEEDS to be more well known!<br />
I have a feeling she will take the UK by storm when people hear her music.<br />
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Also, she has incredible grunge style and if you know me well enough Sky is a girl after my own heart!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Take a listen:</span></strong><br />
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If you can't tell I am IN LOVE with these gals!<br />
Their make-up, their hair, their clothing...The list goes on.<br />
THIS is how I want my hair sooo bad, wavy and blonde. I am considering dying all my hair blonde, what do you think?<br />
These twins can do bohemian chic to grunge mayhem and still look so effortlessly stylish. It's no wonder they have their own label <a href="http://www.therow.com/">The Row</a> with a line of beautiful leather satchels, bespoke tailoring and the essential classics of the everyday wardrobe. <br />
Oh, I daydream about owning every wonderful piece from the label, If only I became rich with a house made out of gold. I would sell that house for those spectacular pieces!<br />
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Now girls put your hands up if you want this bag! <br />
Then...............Look at the price.<br />
*cries* <br />
<img alt="Shoulder Bag Lizard" class="zoomFrom" image-data="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/o/row_bags-0711-52_1.jpg" src="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/470x470/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/o/row_bags-0711-52_1.jpg" title="Shoulder Bag Lizard" /><br />
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Should I tease you more with clothing this time?!<br />
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<img alt="Yetrull Dress" class="zoomFrom" image-data="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/Y/E/YETRULL_DRESS_GREY-03_1_9.jpg" src="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/470x470/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/Y/E/YETRULL_DRESS_GREY-03_1_9.jpg" title="Yetrull Dress" /><br />
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Ahhhhhhh, screams I hear!<br />
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<img alt="Black Leather Oversized" class="zoomFrom" image-data="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/8/5/85_C_1.jpg" src="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/470x470/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/8/5/85_C_1.jpg" title="Black Leather Oversized" /><br />
One last piece?<br />
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<img alt="Flinly Skirt" class="zoomFrom" image-data="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/F/L/FLINLY_SKIRT_BLACK-03_6_1_5.jpg" src="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/470x470/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/F/L/FLINLY_SKIRT_BLACK-03_6_1_5.jpg" title="Flinly Skirt" /><br />
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Right, I sware this will be the last.<br />
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<img alt="Varston Top" class="zoomFrom" image-data="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/V/A/VARSTON_TOP_GREY-03_9.jpg" src="http://4675-sweden.voxcdn.com/therow/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/470x470/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/V/A/VARSTON_TOP_GREY-03_9.jpg" title="Varston Top" /><br />
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OK, I cannot help myself!<br />
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AND I have left the website now before I do something daft like rob a bank and buy the whole fall collection.<br />
These basic pieces have such beautiful tailoring that make them the modern day classic today and I can <span style="background-color: yellow;">guarantee you</span> would not find a garment as wonderfully put together like these.<br />
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So that DOES mean you primark. Don't dare try to copy these beauties for a knock-off!<br />
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I shall leave you on that high note where barely any of us can afford a stitch of cotton from that midi dress or the leather strap buckle off the satchel bag but we DO still have our creative minds and of course D.I.Y's which I haven't done in awhile because of college work. BUT shall get on that wagon as soon as I have finished this brief or might sneak a few cheeky D.I.Y's in before...<br />
And if your reading this Nic don't worry, I shall be on it like a car bonnet with my work! <br />
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Lots of love!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I am recently studying textile artists at college and briefly heard of Karen Nicol before but researching into her and her work in more depth I have fallen in love!</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">She specialises in embroidery and creates unique and wonderful pieces for example by updating a simple cardigan and then creating it into a dazzling garment which shows individuality and personality. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">After reading a few interviews with her I found out that like me she barely shops high streets and love a good rummage at a car boot, charity shop and jumble sale and finds dull pieces of clothing and embroiding into it.</div>I am going to send my CV out to Karen Nicol as she is has a big influence on me. <br />
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She has inspired me with my D.I.Y's and I may have to do a post on the D.I.Y embroided bag that is simalar to hers but with my own personality. The one element that stood out to me of Nicol's work were the embroided bags that she recreated with humourous sayings and strange images with sewn on fabrics which I just love, especially the whole odd images part she has used on the bags!<br />
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</tbody></table>I have fallen in love with this denim dress today!<br />
I bought this a while ago from a jumble sale for 30p but never wore it.<br />
I finally stylyed this with a simple white shirt underneath and my beloved bolo neck tie and VOILA.<br />
It actually works!<br />
I think when I have styled an outfit that I love, I seem to wear it like this a lot...<br />
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I am still running my giveaway until 4th, 5th march? <br />
Well, until next week so keep commenting!<br />
And thank you again all you amazing followers! :)<br />
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Lots of love,<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4L-7GZT68U/TmkRjPPqmdI/AAAAAAAAAbE/0QFUbqSRozc/s1600/bb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4L-7GZT68U/TmkRjPPqmdI/AAAAAAAAAbE/0QFUbqSRozc/s200/bb.png" uda="true" width="200px" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7567065053693600931-4975233160578910041?l=britishbirdie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-21218483434455220202012-02-27T22:21:00.000Z2012-02-27T22:21:46.750Z2012-02-27T22:21:46.750Z#ThirtyNine/Silly photos and looking like an utter fool<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCznmfpN97g/T0v4duQdFHI/AAAAAAAAA8I/N70tFJZKw90/s1600/DSCF1256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCznmfpN97g/T0v4duQdFHI/AAAAAAAAA8I/N70tFJZKw90/s640/DSCF1256.JPG" uda="true" width="480px" /></a></div><br />
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Quick outfit post tonight!<br />
I need to learn to post earlier! I have a lot of college work this week, so outfits maybe hit and miss but I have a few D.I.Y's lined up so watch out!<br />
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I am also changing my name and blog address. I have decided this before but I really wanna show a new and revamped blog that says who I am and what I do.<br />
I will post about this sooner when I have decided every little detail. <br />
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Lots of love,<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4L-7GZT68U/TmkRjPPqmdI/AAAAAAAAAbE/0QFUbqSRozc/s1600/bb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4L-7GZT68U/TmkRjPPqmdI/AAAAAAAAAbE/0QFUbqSRozc/s200/bb.png" uda="true" width="200px" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7567065053693600931-2121848343445522020?l=britishbirdie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-21586277946369802182012-02-25T16:28:00.000Z2012-02-25T16:28:42.324Z2012-02-25T16:28:42.324Z100th Follower Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><u>1st Prize:</u></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: x-large;"><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Vintage tapestry bag, feather earrings, cross diamante earrings, 2 pink nail varnishes, deer studs and cameo ring.</span></em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DJn9y4lsm8Q/T0j-di9jgoI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/rm32aB0d6ow/s1600/DSCF1300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" lda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DJn9y4lsm8Q/T0j-di9jgoI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/rm32aB0d6ow/s640/DSCF1300.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IjCy5toilcA/T0kBgTanLgI/AAAAAAAAA7o/Z_utciLjysg/s1600/DSCF1301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" lda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IjCy5toilcA/T0kBgTanLgI/AAAAAAAAA7o/Z_utciLjysg/s640/DSCF1301.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Second Prize:</span></u></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>Miso cluster necklace and hoop earrings</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><u>Third Prize:</u></span></strong></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>Cross necklace</em></span></div><br />
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Hello wonderful bloggers!<br />
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I am doing a BIG giveaway to not only say how thankful I am that people read my blog but how I appreciate all the support my regular bloggers give by commenting!<br />
You are all amazing and I wouldn't have got over 100 followers without you all!<br />
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I only started this blog a couple months ago and never thought about all the possibilties a blog gives and how friendly and supportive other bloggers are. <br />
I really love the blogger community and I hope my blog will keep going strength by strength and not only inspire others but encourage people to D.I.Y and thrift!<br />
This blog originally started for college as I document my knowledge on pattern cutting, fashion and designers but I wanted to create an independent view aswell by posting my daily outfits, finding my own inspirations and of course D.I.Ying!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I am a person that loves to be creative and have too many things going on at the same time but I want to know what all of you want to see or what YOU love in a blog.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This giveaway is too show how much I adore my followers and to say a HUGE thankyou for all the support!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><strong>Please note:</strong> All items have NEVER been used. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;">I have mounted some items on a brown luggage tag for presentation apart from the 'Miso' items which I left on the original packaging. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">To win these prizes all you have to do is;</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>1. Follow this blog.</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>2. Follow and twitter and tweet 'British Birdie blog is having a vintage giveaway!' </strong><strong>and post link of this blog.</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>3. Like on facebook.</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>For an additional entry create a small blog post on my giveaway with the link back to this blog.</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">When done, comment below with your name, email and blog address and say if you have tweeted and followed and done the additional entry.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I shall run this giveaway until the 5th March 2012 so you have plenty of time to enter! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a wonderful weekend!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of love,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I adore the silouhette that casts off this skeleton. This inspires me with my college brief at the moment which is based on ageism and linked with skeletons.</td></tr>
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Hello lovlies!<br />
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Sorry I haven't posted in awhile as I have been in London with college and words cannot describe how amazing it was!<br />
On the first day we attended the V&A museum which was in many ways inspiring. The fashion part was closed but we all got to experience different cultures and traditions with areas of sculptures, paintings and beautiful pieces of art.<br />
We spent awhile in there and then ventured to the natural history musuem which I found more influencial than the V&A. There were again so many places to explore but going through history and time made me think and discover new ideas in fashion. From textures to colours there was beyond so many magnificent things to develop into my collections at college and independent projects. I fell in love with the dinosaur exhibition which based on skeletons of the dinosaurs. I find skeletal objects fascinating as they show so many ideas you can use within a garment or accessory. With the texture and shadows they create, ideas can come from the smallest of inspirations. <br />
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The second day though, was beyond expections. <br />
We spent half the day outside of Somerset house during LONDON FASHION WEEK. <br />
Outside in the courtyard there were so many stylish people and it was amazing to spend time with people that had so much passion and love for fashion like I do. That day made me realise how much I want to be successful and acheive my dreams. <br />
Having a taste of London fashion week was what kicked me into the reality of how fast pace and how exciting the fashion industry is and I want to experience it so badly!<br />
I had my picture taken SO many times and found out yesterday I am on Italian Vogue's website!<br />
I felt so honoured to be on such a influential and fashionable website as Vogue's. I am still in shock.<br />
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<a href="http://www.vogue.it/en/trends/voguistas/2012/02/london-day-5">http://www.vogue.it/en/trends/voguistas/2012/02/london-day-5</a><br />
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Scroll along until you find the gal with the gold dress and bright coloured jacket. ARGH! :)<br />
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Being in one of the fashion capitals of the world was so exhilarating, busy and I love the fact that we were always on the move discovering more places that I never knew existed!<br />
This is the life I want to live and I will work so hard to push myself for this now!<br />
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These are only a few taster images, I have a few more to upload but I also want to post about a few on the A/W 2012 collections that I personally thought stood out.<br />
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Lots of love,<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a D.I.Y I did a while ago from the beads I bought off ebay. God bless ebay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The howlite skulls, I wanted for ages and expected them to be larger but I got 10 and made use of them by stacking them together on wire. The gold spikes were off ebay and THESE I wanted BIGGER. I was very disappointed by the size and even checked the measurements. So, be careful with sizes on ebay. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still used them as they are very subtle and have a glorious golden sheen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As a jewellery make/designer, this was a simple D.I.Y and I would even say this would be a D.I.Y for any beginners too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><ul><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Skulls <strong>(your choice of colour and size, personally I would go larger for a more statement piece)</strong></div></li>
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<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gold wire hoops <strong>(To link charms to chain)</strong></div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gold pins <strong>(You use these for dangly earrings. These stack the skulls together)</strong></div></li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>1/</strong> Stack all skulls on gold pins (as many as you have or choose to use) and create a loop and link onto chain with pliers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>This is such an easy D.I.Y and creates a very statement look.</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.</strong> I am a complete and utter 60' child with their music and fashion.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.</strong> The brown smoky eye is my trademark look aswell as VAMP lips.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.</strong> I have a serious addiction on spending TOO much money on clothes, shoes and accessories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>4.</strong> I could spend my whole life in charity shops, rummaging through the beautiful gems!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>5.</strong> My favourite animal is a wolf. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>6.</strong> I can be very lazy if in a messy room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>7.</strong> I am secretly yet completely addicted to Twilight...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>These awards going to...</b></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://jazxo.blogspot.com/">Jaz</a>, <a href="http://jjnoir.blogspot.com/">J noir</a>, <a href="http://jenny-onlyhime.blogspot.com/">Jenny</a>, <a href="http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/">http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/</a> , <a href="http://kayleigh--marie.blogspot.com/">Kayleigh</a>, <a href="http://loafsandabowtie.blogspot.com/">Nicole,</a> <a href="http://josielovesshoes.blogspot.com/">Josie </a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Hello lovlies!<br />
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I have been doing some good hard long thinking about my blog and I feel at the moment, what I am posting isn't really showing insight on who I am. <br />
I do daily outfit posts because I see how well other blogs go down but I have days where I throw on my leggings (I refuse to have joggers!) and put my hair up, no make-up and slog around reading and working.<br />
The days I have this is when I don't leave the house because when I do leave the house I LOVE to dress up completely theatrical and crazy because that is who I am!<br />
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I will carry on with outfit posts but it won't be every day but everything will focus on Vintage and vintage thrifts, D.I.Y's and latest fashion.<br />
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SO, a little bit about this post.<br />
The bomber jacket is one of those statement pieces that MUST be part of your wardrobe this season.<br />
Seen in Givenchy and Stella McCartney's collections the bomber jacket is officially back with sports luxe being another key trend this season.With a variety of scarf print, leather and eccentric prints it is impossible not to resist, I am in love!<br />
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I bought a 1m long scarf from an antique shop with an amazing bold print for only £1!<br />
From this scarf I managed to create a jacket out of it with the features and style of the bomber. <br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">1m or 2m of either a scarf or bold print fabric.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Scissors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sewing machine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2m of general/knitted elastic</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Tacking pins</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">General jacket pattern(which you can adapt)</span></li>
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Set out the jacket pattern you have on the scarf/fabric, this is called the layplan which shows the pattern pieces placed on the fabric/scarf.<br />
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When your happy with where the pieces are <span style="color: red;"><strong>(Remember some pieces must be CUT ON FOLD)</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">tack pieces down with pins and then carefully cut out the pattern.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Hem the bottom of the garment and neck area. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">To create the bishop style sleeve, on the sewing machine use the tacking stitch without back tacking around the cuff area. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Use one thread and pull to create ruched effect which gathers the cuff together.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Do this for both and then measure the elastic around your wrist and sew this over the ruched cuff hiding the gathered part of the cuff inside. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">The neck area is similar to creating the cuffs.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Measure the elastic on the length of the neck part of the garment and leaving 1cm of fabric at the ends where you will tuck this and hem for the opening of the jacket. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Tack with pins the elastic on by doing what the image shows to create a sports jacket style neck. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Levi shorts: Vintage shop £10<br />
White shirt: Jumble sale 30p<br />
Leather gilet: charity shop £2<br />
Tan shoes: charity shop £3<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This leather gilet was from a charity shop where you can find some AMAZING bargains (vintage & high street) for less than £3. I have been craving over one of these leather gilets for awhile now but in black, but I saw this one for £2 and thought it was an impulse bargain!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love my earthy colours so this gilet goes with a lot of my clothing in my wardrobe. Sometimes when I buy I forget what's in my wardrobe because I just LOVE spending money of clothing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><u>Tip:</u> From this day forward my tip is too make sure when you buy a piece of clothing it goes with 1 pair of shorts and a skirt and a top so it is a versatile piece instead of wearing it once and never again!</strong></div><br />
I am currently waiting for my JC lita knock offs off ebay, but they STILL haven't come after 1 month! ARGH! I am wanting to take them away with me for when I go away next week with college and I have already started packing, so excited!!!!<br />
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Will definitely be taking LOTS of photos and need to buy one of those rechargable battery packs from somwhere cheap. Hmmmmm.<br />
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Lots of love,<br />
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I have been lusting over these beauties for a while now and I know you way in hell I will be able to afford them. If you are willing to pay £60 or so go over to Topshop and BAM, WHAM you have them.<br />
If like me your a fashion student or just cannot attempt to save this amount because you have an addiction to clothing and spend money like there is no tommorow and have an exciting almost scary thrill when you come across a vintage bargain in a charity shop then YNOT make them?!<br />
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Okay, I am not saying make shoes. Although, this would be a marvy idea if you are a shoe monkey genius then knock you socks off.<br />
But, if you want a cheaper alternative to this then grab a pair of old boots (either your own or CHARITY SHOP) and start carving away.<br />
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I shall be making a D.I.Y post on this, I just need to find the bugger of a craft knife. I must have craft knive ghomes. <br />
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Sorry about the lack of posts, as I have racking my brains on what YOU guys want to read in a blog.<br />
So, I have been MEGA researching and finding inspirations and STILL do not know.<br />
Obviously, I should have asked you wonderful lot which I am doing now...<br />
silly me...<br />
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Please comment and let me know what is it you LOVE to read on a blog or fashion-based blog.<br />
Is it consistency or mixing it up a little?<br />
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Oh, and if you haven't watched 'Chalet girl' GET OWN IT. <br />
Obvs, it is a little predictable but I love the whole ironic and sarcastic humour of Felicity Jones. <br />
She brings a sense of British humour into a film of American actors and still not only look clumsy, naive and shy but grows confidence with being a British girl who has a spark of sarcastic humour. LOVE.<br />
Such a wonderful actress and is making headlines as being the next big fashion icon.<br />
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Lots of love,<br />
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I cannot wait for summer now!<br />
After all these months of wearing too many layers and still freezing like an icecube, summer cannot come quickly enough!<br />
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I am still playing around with my layout in blog as I find that my laptop is EXTREMELY slow and it literally takes me hours putting together a layout.<br />
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LOts of love,<br />
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Here are the images of the bralet on, I still need to take this in at the sides but I am proud of this mini project so as I am going London soon with college I shall be flaunting this little beauty about!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7567065053693600931-7532284567413149755?l=britishbirdie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-6103859374069071862012-02-06T22:15:00.001Z2012-02-06T22:15:46.420Z2012-02-06T22:15:46.420Z#Thirtyseven<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NiQtAfwmfW8/TzBLNqjdP8I/AAAAAAAAA0Q/t-SXRoOpdmY/s1600/DSCF0523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" sda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NiQtAfwmfW8/TzBLNqjdP8I/AAAAAAAAA0Q/t-SXRoOpdmY/s640/DSCF0523.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey lovlies!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sorry for the lack of daily outfits, I haven't really been inspired much by my wardrobe so over the weekend I had a little makeover and DIY'ed (which means ripped, cut and safety pinned) my clothing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a new T-shirt I bought from ASDA of all places. George @ Asda this S/S 12 has a very promiseing collection. Scarf prints are EVERYWHERE at the moment in high street and with this shirt being a mere £10 It is my first of very many 'versace-esque' clothing collection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Mine and my mum's day out consist of antique/charity shops and tearooms. <br />
Scones and tea. <br />
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The hat I am wearing was so BEYOND beautiful! But, I didn't have the heart to dish out £15 for it! So, I believe this calls for a charity shop day! :D<br />
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I was also inspired by those vintage comics with the washed out colours and characters drawn.<br />
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I am really wanting to do a post on creating you own vintage bedroom so I will take a few pictures and write a few clever-ish words and do this over the weekend!<br />
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Lots of love,<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4L-7GZT68U/TmkRjPPqmdI/AAAAAAAAAbE/0QFUbqSRozc/s1600/bb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172px" sda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4L-7GZT68U/TmkRjPPqmdI/AAAAAAAAAbE/0QFUbqSRozc/s200/bb.png" width="200px" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7567065053693600931-3117380036506424426?l=britishbirdie.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>British Birdie...http://www.blogger.com/profile/12934986520811100634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567065053693600931.post-86325028624778090372012-02-01T22:00:00.000Z2012-02-01T22:00:41.965Z2012-02-01T22:00:41.965ZCottonheaded ninnymugginsI haven't posted in TWO days, I feel like I have done some criminal offence and be arrested!<br />
I have had a few busy days of DIY'ing clothes so will have a wardrobe full of things to show you tomorow!<br />
I have done my DIY WEDNESDAY but I have no pictures at the moment but again will post this tomorrow. I am so excited to see what you guys think!<br />
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See you thursday!<br />
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