Friday 2 August 2013

D.I.Y FRIDAY - I MADE IT MYSELF - YARN BRACELET

I made this a while ago so there may be a couple of steps missing in pictures but you will get the drift of how its done, or add your own touches where mine are 'missing'.

I was inspired by a similar piece I purchased at www.revolveclothing.com by Lisa Freede.

WHAT I USED:
  • Coloured cotton yarn from Spotlight or any other haberdashery store $1.99 each
  • Trinket/Charm, I chose the heart and purchased it from Beads and Buttons Galore. Make sure you can loop through either side of your trinket/charm.  
  • Thin silver chain (also @ Beads and Buttons Galore)
  •  Fastenings and loops to close off your bracelet and incorporate chains.
A bit of looping, threading, tying and tightening....


Thursday 1 August 2013

Sooo CHIC: JUMPSUITS

One of the biggest trends for this Spring-Summer will be jumpsuits. And not only are they great for warmer months, they will work for any season and are sure to be seen on 2014 runways too.  So invest in a few as you'll be wearing them again and again. 

I adore everything about this trend. So versatile, except when you have to pee! And you end up on the toilet naked. ...girls, you know what I mean ;-)

I already own 4. My limit is 7. One for each day of the week. I have a navy silk button down from Gorman, which I purchased at their outlet store on Bridge Road, Richmond - you have to get down there if you are ever in Richmond. They have tons of old season stock as well as current items and samples. Their shoe selection is awesome too, and being an outlet store prices are discounted.  I also have a black jersey jumpsuit with gold buttons and toggles that I must have purchased almost 5 years ago at Witchery. This is when the hoarder part of my personality pays off! I love when things come back in fashion and I get to go shopping in my own wardrobe.

My favorite, a black and white printed backless jumpsuit with skinny legs, elastic gathered at the ankle and waist.  I bought it last Christmas in Bali...an amazing find.  If you can go without a bra, a backless jumpsuit is a very sexy look for day or night.  Lastly I took a risk on an animal print playsuit off eBay for $35, it payed off...the fit is excellent and the print looks great on its own or teamed with a blazer for a more conservative look.

Look for styles that suit you. There are so many variations and I am yet to find a body shape that cannot be suited to a certain style of jumpsuit.  If you are a little curvier, go for a simple style and stick to black or darker shades.  Accentuate things like a smaller waist or a nice cleavage if these are your best assets and keep the legs loose.








ISABEL MARANT 'BAYLEY' COMING SOON TO SOOO LAST YEAR


Wednesday 31 July 2013

INFINITY LIKES...

I have 20 of these gorgeous INFINITY bracelets to giveaway!

All you have to do is:

1. Get 2 of your friends to like my Facebook page - try to pick friends, not your dad :-)
    
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sooo-Last-Year/518632004873845

2. Message Sooo Last Year with your friends names and YOUR address

First 20 people to have their 2 friends like my page and message me their details will have the bracelet mailed out to them!

PROMO ENDS 7th August or once 20 valid messages have been received...whichever happens first!


Friday 26 July 2013

I MADE IT MYSELF! D.I.Y.STAR STUDDED TEE

It's no secret, I love a stud on my clothing.  They can make anything look edgy and cool.

This is so simple but truly makes a plain old t-shirt look sooo now.

What you'll need:
  • An old (or new!) t-shirt, but make sure you like the way it fits or there's no point.
  • Star press studs available on eBay for under $8
  • Ruler
1. Take your t-shirt and press studs in an organized "random" manner using your ruler to guide you.

2. Put on a pair of skinny jeans, ballet flats, your new customized TEE grab your bag, and you're ready!


RIHANNA

Style wise this girl is in a league of her own. She carries any look she wears with ownership and confidence. Her style is unique and daring and difficult to imitate while looking as effortlessly cool as she does.

Rihanna doesn't follow trends, she sets them. Teaming the most unexpected items with each other, mixing casual with over the top glam, I am in love with her style.