This is a super-easy and super-quick fashion DIY which will add a touch of glamour to a plain top or tee. My beloved pearl effect necklace broke and , rather than fixing it, I thought of something much more exciting to do with the loose pearls.  YOU WILL NEED Pearls A top, t-shirt or blouse  Super Glue/Strong Fabric Glue Cardboard Pencil Ruler ...

Since I started High School I have been looking forward to the infamous Leavers Ball which occurs after all the year 13s have finished their final exams. Even the idea of going to a ball conjures up ideas of Disney princesses in fairy-tale dresses. Disney did however fail to mention that beautiful ball gowns come at quite a cost.  As a ball gown is something that many women buy, wear once and never wear again, I believe it...

The 80s high-waisted denim shorts are every girl's fashion must-have this summer. This week I rummaged through Oxfam Lancaster to find this quality pair of straight-leg 'savvy' jeans and knew they would be perfect for my next fashion DIY. Festival lovers, creating this look is quick and easy, so get buying your denim!  Why not head down to your local Oxfam shop or check out the Oxfam Online Shop's...

A plain t-shirt is a brilliant blank canvas and can be easily spruced up for Summer. Today I will be mainly be using buttons, heart buttons to be precise but you can use any buttons that tickle your fancy.  YOU WILL NEED A plain t-shirt Tape measure Buttons Cotton Needles Chalk Scissors (optional) STEP ONE Decide on the design...

Inspired by a pair of pumps I've been eyeing up for years, I made these heart clips which can then be used on shoes, clothing and/or hair. It only cost me £2.50 in total to make as I only needed to buy the leather. All other instruments and materials, I already had at home.  STEP ONE If you're using material from an old item, de-construct all the pieces then lay them...

Colourful bracelets are the perfect accessory for the Spring/Summer season so why not make your own... YOU WILL NEED Memory wire of your choice Wire cutters Round nose pliers/ pliers  Embroidery thread A nail file Curved Tube beads (optional) STEP ONE Cut yourself a piece of wire, about 40cm, you can add...

Studs and spikes reappeared on the fashion scene a few years ago and is a trend looking to stay around for a few more seasons. Everything that could be studded, has been - from hats to jackets to shoes.  Studs can transform an outfit or item of clothing from feminine to punk and can toughen up even the prettiest floral dress. It's easy to find studded and spiked items on the high street, but the addition of studs to an otherwise...

I unearthed this gorgeous vintage dress on my latest charity shop outing and, even though it was too big and a little on the frumpy side, I saw the potential that this little beauty had.  There's been something of a 60s revival on the catwalks in many designers' Spring/Summer 2013 collections, so it seemed the perfect time to channel the likes of Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton and Pattie Boyd and take...

In a few simple steps you can create just that. A plain tee is a brilliant blank canvas and the possibilities for sprucing one up are endless. Inspired by the monochrome trend that is sweeping the streets at the moment, I have taken a plain black T shirt, and some scraps of white fabric to create a checkerboard effect with a hint of neon for good measure. The remnants can be sourced from an old item of clothing, haberdashery...

Have you noticed that pockets are everywhere this Spring/Summer? On a recent shopping trip down the high street I spotted pockets on almost every item of clothing and I'm loving the contrasting pocket look. Although I want to follow the trend, I've never been one to spend my hard-earned cash on something new when I can recycle something I already have or funk up charity-shop find. In this instance, I picked up this slouchy...