A Womans Worth.

Aloha!

Yesterday me and my dad roamed around the local car boot sale and while roaming around, I found myself some bargains! And after that I just thought Id post up some of the other things I've picked up so far this year.

I was so very happy to spot this pearl necklace. And for a £1!! think I nearly shed a tear when the lady told me. Definitely my favorite buy of the day. 

My second buy was this a nice choker sorta necklace, I don't know if I will actually wear it but I still like it. Was a £1 as well. Happy Me. :D

This was from the same lady so was a pound as well. Kind of reminded me of Nepal so I snapped it up. It has a blue stone/gem? I don't know what call it, is missing but its not that noticeable.

This this little baby was 10p! SO HAPPY! Gems missing but I DON'T CARE! It was soo pretty, caught my eye straight away. I guess its not the most expensive thing in the world and the stone and gems aren't real but its beautiful. The middle blue thing made me feel like I'm looking into another world. 

This ring was a £1 one of the more simpler ones I found on a sellers table. Something that actually fit my finger so I HAD to buy. My other rings I usually have to hold with smaller rings, which I don't mind but it gets annoying sometimes.

And heres a necklace I got in Portebello Market, forgot the price but it was okay I guess. I used it for my vintage project in Uni. 

This isn't something I bought but just wanted to post it up. =D It was given to be by one of my best friends who bought it back from her trip to Gambia! So thank you very much to her! <3

And this is a pair of clip-ons I bought earlier a few months back hunting around charity shops. So lovely! Love it! Think it was £1.50 not sure. 

Bought this on the same day. It caught my because of the writing carved into it. Thought it was nepali at first but found out it DEFO WASN'T but still liked it. And the bells jingles away every step I take Lol. Feel like a puppy but still its a pretty unique thing which you won't find anywhere. My friends thought it could be cursed or what not. ¬ ¬. Made me laugh tbh.

This is just an over the knuckle ring that I made with some wire I found at uni. Quick and easy. Found it quite nice. 

So bought some more wires! =D Bought some in gold this time and for 99p I couldn't resist. Will be making more of the rings soon.

Now lastly Happy Nepalese New Year 2069!! Its a bit late but still. I posted this picture up last night. OOTN. My mums  deep orange saree which I paired with a bustier I made for one my collections. Cheeky I know, but it was just sitting in my closet so I thought WHY NOT!?!? Also I wore the pearl necklace with it. I didn't want the usual blingy stuff. So I thought nice and simple, something different. And the ring as well. =] My mum in the background and the room a mess. 

Happy Nepali New Year 2069 Again!!

I'm still trying to figure these blog template out!!! ¬ ¬ . Is it just me?!

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Sundays. Collection.

 Just a Quick Post Today. I know you can wear a top about 5 different ways or even more. I've seen loads of people wear it ways I never thought possible, even sweater and what nots. So was hunting round the house and found this Jacket, its a bit big for me and it just didn't look right on me, sadly. So remembering the tops idea decided to put it on backwards, the back I didn't like.

I preferred the front as it reminded me of a sweatshirt. Would love to cut up it and something else with the back but Im guessing my mother would not be pleased. 

Did a quick DIY after I saw some pictures. Found a top which I haven't really worn, and with a few quick snips...TADA! I think it looks okay. Can't wait to wear it throughout the summer!

And lastly quick snap of my nails, that is supposed to be a skull btw, looks like a clown but I still like it. 

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Update on Paper Patterns Part 1

This is just as the title states, an update. I found some sheer fabric in my closet so decided to get started on the gown thing as a trial. Here are a few images.

This is how it is for the time being.

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Mermaid Hair.

Aloha Loveys.

I recently tried the whole 'Ombre Hair' Thing. Wanted it Silver but didn't go to plan ¬ ¬....BUT I found a new way to spice it up. Instead of killing my hair with more chemicals I used food colouring to mix up a nice teal colour which I LOVE. Research wise people have used normal conditioner and food colouring mixed together, which I tried but DID NOT WORK..for me that is, it might work with other peoples hair though so don't take my word for it. Got annoyed after a few tries and ended up just putting the colour straight on. Its not even as it is just staining, the lighter hair the better the colour stains. As you can see in the pictures my left side has more colour than the left, sad but im still happy with the results. It does create a big mess in the bathroom after you use it but you get beautiful hair! =) Reminds me of mermaid hair. =D

Anyways decided on taking a few pictures, has been a while since I played about with my camera so yeaaaah....

And I got carried away while editing pictures as well. So please just appreciate! =]

Finally Im happy I am actually updating! o.O 

Leaving you with my Chub Chub Face.

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Round Up The Skirt

A few weeks back I purchased  this leather skirt from a charity shop for an amazing £2! Was and Am still SUPER happy with it! 

 Here it is! Since I bought it ive worn it a few times but I grew bored of the boring hem line...and a few days back I found this image! It was actually focused on the paint splattered outfits and I was more mesmerized by that SKIRT! So thought Id try it out.   

Here is what happened. Since it was pure leather I could just cut without having to worry about fraying which I was pleased about. I didn't want to over do the scoop so I only took about an inch off the front. Looks a bit rough and I'm not sure if I like the fitting.

 Side view looks a bit better I think. I'll see after I wear it a few times then Ill probably start stitching again. 

AHH Just found blog again:

http://apair-andaspare.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/diy-rounded-hem-mini-skirt.html

Now just a few random things:

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Saw this and I WANT. Reminded me of THIS! Its not the same but how cute is it!!? And it was on saleee! :'( And I am BROKE even for the sale. 

 And while looking through stuff in H&M found these golden bracelets, which you can totally turn into ankle cuffs and it was only £3.99. So its on my lists of TO BUY. Don't exactly know when that will be but I know its soon!

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The Show 2011

Aloha!

Just wanted to write up about this even though its nearly a year late..

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This was from the first show I ever took part in organised by The Signature and Fashion Beauty Bug (Click Link to Open) since it was the first time I decided to work together with one of my close friends, Sonam Limbu. And we worked up a concept of 'Tough Girls' Combining Tough With Feminine.Using materials such as leather with more flowly fabric like chiffon on silhouette you would consider feminine.

We created 6 over all, and here are a few pictures, more to be added soon.

The Designers.

Sorry this is short I just wanted to post this up as soon as possible.

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Rochester

Since I am doing an internal progression on to the UCA Rochester from Canterbury, I was one of many called in for a day to listen and learn about the course a bit more. And with that I got to meet and had the chance to talk with a previous student, Raffaele Ascione (Click Link to Know More About Him) who has recently showcased his collection at London Fashion Week.

(Photo credit to 1883 Digital)

A down to earth guy, I was pleased to know that he teaches at UCA Rochester.Meaning I will have someone to talk to without panicking around like a headless chicken, not saying the other teachers won't be there :D. His piece was bought by Lady Gaga which helped him a lot and since then he has worked with her a few times. 

(Photos from Website http://www.raffaeleascione.com )

These three garments stood out the most from his latest collection. Inspiration taken from his favorite sweatshirt that apparently he is obsessed with and taking ideas from the 70s. 

Just quick snaps I took while waiting for my portfolio tutorial. There were some amazing work around which I could not stop staring at.

Finally this is just a photograph that I was in love with so much I have it as my lock screen, The front cover of DAZED April magazine. Givenchy, their Bollywood style sorta jewllery. Such strong pieces which I would love to get my hands on. Wonder how much they weigh? Would even pierce my nose for those things!! Don't exactly know where I would wear them but DAMN!! Right?

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