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How to make the perfect distressed jeans // DIY

How to make the perfect distressed jeans // DIY

Now when I say perfect, we must use that word loosely. They’re perfect in my eyes, because of course I copied a pair that I saw and thought – I want, no need those jeans. And because I just so happened to have a pair in that exact shade of charcoal grey, one thing led to another and there I was sat with my jeans in one hand and a cheese grater in the other.Image courtesy of Aylin Koenig I first saw these jeans on instagram which led me to Aylin Koenigs blog so that I could get a better look. I don’t know what it was about them that caught my eye but I’ve been thinking about them a lot which in my head means, it’s fate and they must be mine. Now I’m a bit of a hap hazard DIY-er so I don’t really have a specific method that I used, A lot of cheese grating and sandpapering went into this. My general tips would be to use nail scissors to make small cuts and pull it apart gently to make sure you’re in control of the rip. I also used the sandpaper to make the cuts look more rustic and frayed. I am gutted though that I don’t know how to make the stringy bits on ripped jeans – does anyone know? If so can you help me? I’ve heard that tweezers help but I’m not sure if because these ones are super stretchy it isn’t possible to create that look?Anyway – heres the finished result! Let me know what you think? Is anyone else a casual DIY-er like myself? I always read blogs like a pair and a spare and just wish I had the motivation to make such beautiful stuff! I do have the odd burst of enthusiasm for it though! Give me some love and follow me on Bloglovin’! Jumper : H&M | *Scarf : Like Mary | Brogues : Topshop Old If you don’t fancy yourself as a DIY-er then I’ve linked some of my favourite distressed jeans all done for you below!

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Ways to wear // Mixing it up
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Ways to wear // Mixing it up

I may be a simple dresser but when it comes to my basics I love to mix it up a bit. I often find different ways to wear things, I always think it’s a great way of justifying a purchase. If you can wear it two ways then that’s halved the price surely? I’ve worked my magic on a couple of different pieces recently so I thought I’d share them with you. If you have any tips on different way’s to wear thing’s I’d love to hear, I’m always looking for different way’s of reinventing old pieces! This Wal G top is seriously soft and the most comfortable thing I’ve worn in a long time! I’ve stuck a white top underneath to make it daytime appropriate (for me at least!), plus it was cold and I was ill so I definitely wasn’t feeling the low cut/bare chest vibes. What I really love about a low cut top is spinning it round, us flat chested ladies suit a high neck much better and who doesn’t love a low cut back? I brought this top because of the soft knitted style and I can’t remember how much it was but it was from Primark so definitely a bargain of some form. After putting it on several times then quickly changing before I left the house I was ready to give it to charity. Then lightning struck, what about turning it round? I actually love the string across the neck, at first I thought it was a bit strange but now it’s definitely become one of my favourite tops! Make sure you make my day and follow me on Bloglovin’! First Outfit : *Khaki Crossover Top : Wal G | Jeans : Topshop | *Shoes : Rebellious Fashion Second Outfit : Top : Primark | *Jacket : TFNC London | Jeans & Shoes as above

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Not So Scary Halloween with Elcy Clothing
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Not So Scary Halloween with Elcy Clothing

As I’ve mentioned more than enough times, my sister has her own lingerie line. Not the kind of line that as a blogger I feel obliged to write about, but the kind that I beg for freebies for. Think for love and lemons minus the price tag. I feel privileged to work with her among some of the top bloggers like Yasmine Chanel and Desires by us, some serious instagram inspo right there. Anyway, enough gushing, as number 1 sister this often means getting roped into photoshoots (I say roped like I don’t want to do it). We had so much fun doing this photo booth inspired shoot for halloween I couldn’t help but share it. If you have a look on www.elcyclothing.com you can actually move the polaroids on the home page around to make you’re own photos, had far too much fun doing this! Make sure you order ASAP to get you’re elcy clothing goodies in time for halloween. Really it’s just the perfect excuse to treat yourself to some pretty underwear isn’t it? Do you dress up scary for halloween or are you more mean girls? All styles available at Elcy Clothing Make sure you follow me on Bloglovin’ to keep up to date!

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A touch of luxury
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A touch of luxury

Now I know what you’re expecting and I can tell you now there’s no Chanel handbags in this post. Soz for the misleading title guys, but this is actually a post about my new Sekonda watch from House of Watches. I personally think it’s well deserving of the title, so what, just because you don’t buy something from Harrods for thousands, it doesn’t mean its not luxury. It can be anything from a nice bath to a Hermes Birkin (I’ll take the later please and thank you). I think everyone has their own view on what luxury means, whilst I would love a Chloe handbag I also see time spent with my loved ones as one of life’s true luxuries! I was asked to choose between three watches for this post and I have to say this was my last option, now I’m wondering why. Usually, as you well know, I’m a bit of a basic dresser and opt for clean and simple style so I was actually taken aback at how much I liked this watch. There’s something about the gold and navy together that give it a touch of luxury and make it look way more than the mere £34.99 it is. The diamantes are definitely not something I would usually look for on a watch but hey, whats three diamantes between friends? I’ll tell you what else I love about this, the face. You can’t beat a big mannish watch but this ones nice and slim so you still get the size but it’s a little sleeker with it’s slim face and thin strap giving it a more feminine feel. Can you tell that I had far too much fun playing around and taking photographs for this post? I love a good flatlay and a watch always finishes the picture off perfectly, especially this Sekonda navy leather and gold tone beauty! I also just wanted to show off my new jumper from H&M, what do you think?! I’ve seen this whole wearing your watch over your jumper thing in photos before and think it looks really nice. Am I totally wrong here? Not sure it’s the sort of thing you’d wear out of the house though, perhaps if it wasn’t with such a thick jumper! What’s your favourite way to wear your watch?! You can buy my watch from House of Watches where they also have a selection of other colours, go and check them out! Follow me on Bloglovin’ 

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Oh So Chloe
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Oh So Chloe

I was sent this dress last week by @TheDressingRoomHQ, unfortunately I can’t link them or this dress because they’re instagram based but you have to check them out. I chose this one because I think it’s so Chloe esque and when paired with my sisters Chloe Faye dupe it instantly takes the look up a level. That’s what I love about accessories and why I think it’s so important to invest in them. I used to be a one bag girl and when I look back now I just don’t even recognise myself! How on earth could one bag ever do for every outfit? I myself am in the market for a Chloe dupe but I just don’t know quite how I feel about dupes. I kind of feel like if I get a dupe then when I finally save and purchase my first designer bag it’ll take the joy out of it. I don’t know though, the time I’ll actually get one seems so far in the future and these bags are so nice! What do you guys think? I’ll put some links at the bottom of this post of all the dupes I’m craving for at the minute! I really love the colours in this shirt dress, obviously you all know how obsessed I am with khaki so it comes with no surprise that I love this but the navy and orange stripes just sit so lovely together. I couldn’t believe it was only £20, it looks like something out of Zara aka my favourite shop ever. I couldn’t help but finish the look off with my khaki boots, totally giving in to my khaki addiction with this outfit! Remember to follow @thehappinessboutiqueHQ on instagram for some great pieces at amazing prices! Boots : River Island | Bag : YesStyle What are your guys views on dupes? Can you still enjoy the bag the same or do you carry some guilt with it? Don’t forget to stay up to date by following me on Bloglovin’!

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