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

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