Update and tonights plans :)

I think my last post may have cursed the sun as it's been pretty bleak and cold since then :(

I did go on my day out and ended up choosing Dewsbury. It has a few Charity Shops and also a few of the high street stores aswell as a Market. The market is full of pretty materials and gorgeous braiding that I could have happily spend hours looking through. Some of the stalls have gorgeous new clothes at low low prices! I got this super cute dress, Its originally from Asda George and was £16.00, I got this baby for £5.00.

The Charity Shops were all quite small but packed with treasures that were very fairly priced. Lots of basic clothing from high street stores and  fair amount of vintage clothing. I managed to resist some of the bargains but had to get this amazing Red Dress, it was only £5.00.

Tonight i'm going to a Burlesque Show, really cannot wait as its always full of prettiful people in amazing clothing and the show itself is full of delights! I'm hoping to get some picture's for you all. There are also some stalls there and as it's being held at a bar i'm sure i'll be having a few cocktails!

Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend, back to work tomorrow...dreaded Monday :(

Much Love
Kerry X

Summer is on it's way!! Let the customising clothes commence... X

Today i've been toddling around Leeds in the sun, feeling pretty carefree and super happy... oh the joys of a few days off work hehe! I'm hoping if it's this nice tomorrow i'll go on a little shopping adventure to somewhere i've not been before... maybe Sheffield... Skipton.... Dewsbury?? Hmm still deciding... should really hurry up or i'll be stood at the train station tomorrow trying to pick while the lady at the counter gets slightly annoyed at me for holding up the queue of angry commuters.  Ek!

I visited the market and stocked up on a few crafty bits. While there I found the perfect 'item' to customise the wonderful green denim skirt that previously posted about.

I wanted to be able to wear it casual but also have the chance to wear it dressed up to so slashes and zips were a no go! As i'm currently loving all things corsetry I thought i'd work with that, After a bit of deciding I got these wonderful crafty bits together.

2 Swallow Patches - I adore clothing with Swallows on and have a few sets.
Grommet tape - this is so hard to get in the UK at a fair price so I did a bulk purchase from the USA a few years, it's my sewing 'Golddust' and only gets  used on the best projects.
4 sew in suspenders - these were todays super bargain, there were in the 50p clearance box... totally made my day :)

*** An hour later my craft goodies and plain green skirt turned out like this! ***

I love that it's still kinda simple yet has something about it :). If I was going to be wearing it dressed up i'd team it with a black corset, knee high socks or stockings... clipped in of course! ;) and some killer heels!

For a dress down look i'd probably wear it with boots, a plain tee & leather jacket... maybe accessories it more! This then got me routing through my box of accessories... I found these great badges that I brought a few months ago and realised they'd be perfect! £1 - H&M bargain <3

Add a funky belt, some chain-age and WOLA...!! Dressed down it also looks ace... kinda grunge/punk!!

I'm pretty happy that i've started on my customised summer clothing as I left it really late last year. Doe's anyone else customise their clothing ready for summer? What trends is everyone lovin' for this summer?

Much Love & Happy Craftin'

Kerry X

Ebay Free Listing Day... bye bye Sunday shopping!

Is anyone else taking advantage of the eBay Free Listing Day today?

It's not my ideal plans for a Sunday but it has to be done. I haven't done any for quite some time due to Xmas / New Year then a manic work scedule and my "sell on eBay" pile had grown and has now taken over 2 suitcases!! Ek!!

I really should stop buying clothing before I try it on or buying things in a size smaller in a hope to get in them... and when they are in the sales I always think why not.. Bargain!! Not the best way to shop but at that time it seems just right.

I'm half way though listing a lot that I took pictures of last night... The odd one or two things i'm really gutted to sell but know i'll never wear :(

Do you ever find when your listing items that you try them one last time... just to doule check that they don't suit you.. or if fit you yet? *Deep breath in* hehe!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend... Roll on Summer weekends :D

Kerry x

January's Top 3 Purchases!!!

As i'm a girl thats continuously shopping and always has an eye for a bargain I tend to buy alot of things! All of which i'd love to show you but I'd have to be blogging every day if I was going to... terrible I know hehe.

So thought i'd share my Top 3 purchases of the month... I realise it's a little late for January's but as i've only just thought to do this and got some of the most wonderful things in January I couldn't not share them!

Alexander Henry Skull Dress - Oxfam Charity Shop - £6.99
I was totally chuffed when I saw this dress as i'd been after one for a while yet they are around £60/70 to buy normal. I also like that it's by a brand i've never heard of so therefore I won't see anyone else wearing this cut of it :)

'Damask' Style Dress - Oxfam Charity Shop - £4.99

This gorgeous dress is actually by Tesco and is still tagged! - £25. Im not usually a fan of all over prints yet thought this was very WOW. I think it looks quite Couture or Boutique'y!

 Green Denim Skirt - Charity Shop - £2.49

Yes Green... somewhat shocking as not a colour I wear lots of but I love this skirt as it makes me think of summer (which is hopefully just round the corner, figers crossed!!). Also as it's so simple i'm hoping to decorate it .. not sure what i'm going to do with it yet, I have a few ideas!

Do you ever look back as your purchases and as much as you love them all still have a favour or 2??

Much Love & Happy Shopping!

Kerry X

New Blogger...

Hey,


Im new to blogging but i'm a girl that never shut up and always has some project or challenge going on :)  

* I'm 23, single and work full time. It's not my dream job (which would be a Clothing Designer) but it's one I enjoy and I work with some wonderful people.

*  I live in a gorgeous little apartment, its like an Aladdin's Cave of hidden treasures. Hiddens treasures mainly being clothing, accessories and prettiful jewels! Im a total dress up queen at heart! 

* Im pretty creative and love things that are unique and custom made, especially clothing.  A few years ago I would spend alot of my time searching eBay for the perfect pieces of "DIY Clothing" or "One of a Kind" items. I then came to realise that these items would be easy to make and a fraction of the price with a little crafty knowledge ...which it something my Grandma kindly passed down to me, aswell as her wonderful sewing machine! 

Here are a couple of DIY Skirts I made for a friend for a festival. They were made from old jeans that she no longer wore.

* I adore shopping!! Think that's a statement every girl says... Sometimes I love it a little too much if that is possible. I prefer to shop at charity shops, carboots or markets. I do shop in the high street but only a few shops. My favourite and only Designer Love is Vivienne Westwood! I adore the 'edge' and 'attitude' she gives her clothing. 

In normal fashion the person own the outfit.. in Vivienne Westwood fashion the outfit owns the person!

* Lastly I was inspired by my lovely friend Sam ( http://corsetscraftsandcupcakes.blogspot.com/ ) to do a blog regarding all the things going on. Im hoping this will also be a good way for me to keep track and maybe push me to do all the things I want to, while also showing people some of my loves and hopefully inspire them to unleash their inner creativity!

Kerry x