A Pair and a Spare in fashion
BEFORE & AFTER: DIY CROPPED KNIT
Cropped knits have been on my radar for sometime now, so for this week's Harper's Bazaar tutorial I show you how to rework a secondhand mens jumper into a perfect - and inexpensive - version. This... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY POM POM SHORTS
I have an addiction to converting trousers into shorts - a necessity in Hong Kong where all the trousers are too short for me. What better way to recreate a pair of pastel yellow thrifted trousers... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY INSPIRATION - SIDE SPLIT TROUSERS
These Acne silk trousers, complete with thigh high side split, made my jaw drop when I spied them yesterday on Denni. I would love to make something similar out of a thrifted pair of silk palazzo... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY INSPIRATION - EXTREME FRINGING
I absolutely love the texture and moment in fringing - and nothing's better than extra long fringing that swishes on the ground and swooshes in the air. I'm trying to decide what extreme fringing DIY... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
CURRENTLY READING
And loving! It got a tiny bit lost in the mail (thanks HK post!) but I finally have Jenni's book in my hot little hands. Check it out here. Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY INSPIRATION - THE MEXICAN BLANKET
The Mexican (aka Serape) blanket sums up everything good and fun about this summer. Which may seem weird because it is, after all, a blanket. But the mix of neon, striped ombre pattern and a feeling... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY INSPIRATION - BLEACHED OUT FLORAL PRINT
Next time I pick up a floral dress in my local thrift store I'll be giving this bleached out print look a go. Simply dunk the bottom and top of the dress in bleach - dipping for an ombre look. Make... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY INSPIRATION - THE BACKLESS DRESS
This absolutely gorgeous Camilla and Marc dress is something I've put on my list for summer - Sara and Jess make it look effortlessly amazing. The design actually made me think of how simple it would... Continue reading »
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DIY CHAIN CAMERA STRAP
These days we seem to carry our cameras as much as our handbags, so there's no reason why yours shouldn't look great whilst hanging from your shoulder. A chain shoulder strap is so easy to make and... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY BOOKSHELVES
Recently I had the misfortune of stepping on the screen of my kindle. Before you try it for yourself let me say they don't withstand that sort of calousness, and so I had to put my kindle to rest.... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY INSPIRATION - PLEATED SKIRT AS A DRESS
I used to do this one when I was in high school with elastic waisted skirts - super simple! If you have a bigger bust you can belt the dress around the waist to give you some shape. Image: STREETFSN Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
FASHION WEEK CANDID
One of my favourite shots from Australian fashion week is this candid taken by Yvan of Marg's amazing sunglasses and their reflection. Sometimes the best pics are the completely off the cuff ones,... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY DECONSTRUCTED BLAZER
Day 4 of Australian Fashion Week saw me do a quick DIY - deconstructing a thrifted blazer - prior to running out the door. It's funny - these sorts of last minute projects I usually end up loving the... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY INSPIRATION - SPLASH DYE SHORTS
I'm head over heels in love with these rainbow shorts that Ashley of Ring My Bell wore recently. This has to be summer DIY inspiration at its best right? Carefully dying a pair of white shorts with... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
BEAR EARS AT ELLERY
Ellery has to be one of my favourite Aussie brands, and I eagerly awaited their collection when I was at Australian Fashion Week last week to see what they would come up with. Prior to the show I... Continue reading »
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HOW TO GET A GOOD HAIRCUT
I love shoes, handbags and statement jewelery as much as the next girl, but the reality is that your best accessory is your hair. Getting that perfect chop may seem fairly straightforward, but all... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY PAPERBAG CLUTCH
Ok so I've never been much of a bag-matches-shoes kinda girl - usually out of sheer laziness - but come day 3 of Sydney Fashion Week I'd thrown together (last minute - naturally) a s/s12 Phillip Lim... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
DIY AT SYDNEY FASHION WEEK - DAY 1
This Fashion Week I set myself a challenge - in the spirit of being industrious and fashionable at the same time I challenged myself to see how many DIYs I could pack into each of my outfits. In the... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
MICHAEL LO SORDO
Recently I had an exclusive pre-show look (and try) of the amazing SS12/13 collection by Australian designer Michael Lo Sordo (someone who is no doubt set to do some amazing things in the next few... Continue reading »
A Pair and a Spare in fashion
SYDNEY FASHION WEEK DIARY
Greetings from Sydney Fashion Week guys! Having a blast and am completely overwhelmed to be part of all the craziness - hosting an event for bazaar australia with the other style network girls and... Continue reading »
