DIY MIDI SKIRT

It’s the skirt of the season, and one of the easiest skirts to make. 
So get your sewing boots on follow suit. Scroll down for your DIY instructions.

Step 1: Choose your fabric.

I choose a very fiddly silk patterned fabric (because it was on sale at the fabric store), but I would normally suggest using a stretch so you won’t need to bother with hems.

Step 2: Measure

To find out how much fabric you will need, measure around your waist (at the level you want your skirt to sit). Then double this measurement to get the length of fabric you will need.

Step 3: Stitch a tube

Fold about 5 cms of the fabric over at the top, then pin and stitch to make a ‘tube’. Once you have this tube, thread some elastic through it. For elastic threading instructions, see my previous post here:

Step 4: Sew it up

Now line up the raw sides, right sides kissing each other, pin and stitch.

Step 5: Frolick 
Enjoy your new skirt by frolicking upon rooftops in the autumn, enjoying the view

FOR THE LOVE OF TURTLES.

Turtle necks - because there's nothing quite like a t-shirt and scarf in one. If these stylish peeps in all their turtle neck glory can't convince you that turtle necks are a thing to admire, I don't know what will. 

1. Phil Oh 2. Aimee Song 3. With Love from Kat 4. Lovely by Lucy 5. Elin Kling

DIY - EASY FLORAL PRINT DRESS

Following the same simple steps as my previous tutorial, below is super spring/summer appropriate asymmetrical maxi dress that I made. 

Your turn: Instructions here

DIY SIMPLE SHIFT DRESS - TUTORIAL

A super simple DIY tutorial to re-create my easy, breezy black shift dress. Once you have this down, you can make so many different variations. The key is to pick a fabric that doesnt fray - that way you won't have to get bogged down with pinning and sewing hems and necklines. Happy DIY'ing!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED.

STEP 1

Find a sleeveless shirt that fits you really well and lay this out on your chosen fabric. Your fabric should be folded in half with 'right sides' kissing each other (i.e. The side of the fabric that you will see when you are wearing the dress). The side that your top is laying on will be the 'inside' of the dress.

STEP 2

Trace around your top with a fabric pen or marker. Give it an extra 2cm to allow for stitching. 

STEP 3

To trace the remainder of the dress simply continue the lines down. The more full you want your dress the wider you should draw these lines. 

STEP 4

Cut out your pattern! 

STEP 5

Pin and stitch your garment where the blue lines are marked. 

STEP 6

Turn your dress the right way out.

STEP 7

To create an asymmetrical hem, first mark and cut a semi-circle at the hem of the dress.

STEP 8

Now cut only the front piece of fabric in a semi-circle going in the other direction.  

And you're done!

CELINE SS14 - DIY INSPIRATION

Some serious Celine SS14 goodness. Get out your fabric paints - Number 3 is crying out to be DIY'd!

 

Images via www.elle.com.au

Backstage - Perth Fashion Festival Myer Luncheon

The Beautiful Hannah (Chadwick's Model Management)

Backstage hair and makeup snaps of the Perth Fashion Festival Myer Fashion Luncheon. 

Hot pink lips and slick pony tails stole the show.

Official Hair Director: Melissa Gesualdo from Reno's Haircare for L'Oreal Professionnel
Makeup: Lauren Wood Makeup

BEAUTY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

1. A decent tinted moisturiser for everyday use. I use Lancôme Hydrazen Neurocalm Tint.

2. A hair serum, to tame frays while on the road. I use Kérastase Cristalliste Luminous Perfecting Essence.

3. A water less cleanser, to freshen up your face on the go. I use Lancôme Galateis Douceur. 

4. A body cream to moisten your skin after dips at the hot springs. I use Lancôme Magnifique. 

5. Mini day and night creams. I use Lancôme Rénergie

6. A mini fragrance. I use Stella.

7. A lightweight foundation for nights on the town. 

The best way to stock up on mini products for your road trips or holidays is to buy your products during department store gift time. That way, you can get your tinted moisturiser, and a whole bag of goodies to boot! 

Fragrance sets are also great to get your hands on mini scented moisturisers. 

Happy road tripping!