by Greenie | Nov 24, 2010 | Accessories, Dresses for less |
Ribbon bow at neck Green velvet ribbon neck-tie a la Alexa Chung This post is a nod to the girl of the moment Alexa Chung. She often wears ribbon tied at the neck of a white shirt. So simple, so inexpensive, so subtle and oh so stylish. I have a few pieces of velvet...
by Greenie | Nov 23, 2010 | Dresses for less, Skirts |
Lace edged skirt Adding lace trim to a skirt I loved the neutral coloured lace trimmed shorts from Chloe a few seasons back. I see Erdem are doing similar shorts for Summer 2011 in black. There is lace in the aforementioned style. Sort of resort or preppy. Then you...
by Greenie | Nov 22, 2010 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Recycled electric cable bracelets How to wind a Scooby Doo bangle To make these Scooby Doo bangles you need electric cable. I found a few meters of 10 core cable. To make them, use a Stanley knife or blade, and please, taking great care, slit the outer plastic...
by Greenie | Nov 21, 2010 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
How to make coated wire bracelets Scooby Doo bangles The new softer ethnic styled jewellery that is so hot right now is another way to update an existing wardrobe on a budget. I have been trawling the net for patterns for macrame bangles. In the picture are what we...
by Greenie | Nov 20, 2010 | Dresses for less, Jackets |
How to make a bubble coat Bubble coat I showed in a previous post how I turned a regular skirt into a bubble skirt by slipping elastic into the the hem. I thought it might be nice to have a bubble coat too. So I did the same to this coat. It’s really easy. You...
by Greenie | Nov 17, 2010 | Dresses for less |
DIY denim distressing My intention with this blog has always been to share ways to update an existing wardrobe on a shoestring. I positively loathe distressed denim and will never, ever wear it. It’s right up there with hems too long that drag on the floor....
by Greenie | Nov 8, 2010 | Dresses for less, Pants
Upcycling trousers I am so loving Isabel Marant’s winter rockabilly look. And what’s even better is the three quarter leg look is dead easy to achieve. Fold a deep turn-up in a straight or narrow leg trouser. Et voila! If you are sure you will love the...
by Greenie | Nov 4, 2010 | Dresses for less |
Home made wide leg pants Pattern for easy to make pants I have so missed sewing and making things these last three and a bit months while I have been on the move. The one item I wore a lot during this time was my wide leg trousers. In the picture is the pattern I...
by Greenie | Oct 8, 2010 | Dresses for less, Tips
What to pack for a holiday I thought I would have a different slant to the blog today. Since I have been on the move, I decided I would give my top twenty travel packing tips. So here goes with the travel packing tips – 1. I pack an...
by Greenie | Aug 20, 2010 | Dresses for less |
Make a tote bag Here is a picture of the tote bags from the last post – in the making. I still have one of the original Body Shop cloth bags which I bought nearly two deacdes ago on the right. In the UK right now designer shopping bags are everywhere now and...
