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 ...

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...

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...

Festival season has kicked off and, although we're only having brief spurts of sunshine here in the UK, over in the US where Coachella is taking place it's all sun and fun.Two big trends for summer festivals are 90s fashion and fringing. This fashion DIY combines both of those so you can hit two trends with one very fashionable stone. I recently bought a high neck plain white crop top but I was desperate to make it my...

Aztec prints are lining the high street this season and are a great way to make a statement. Instead of following like sheep in a world of mass production, let's brave it and be unique! This week, I headed to Oxfam Emporium in Manchester and found this star buy which I decided to embellish with a bold Aztec print to create a quirky new style.  Why not head to the Oxfam Online Shop and pick any style/colour...

When I saw these amazing Bad Habit cut-out shorts with skull studs, I fell in love. But I knew I wasn't going to pay for them when I could easily make them at home. Overall the project cost me nothing as I already had a pair of fabric scissors and I already had a pair of shorts which I received in a clothes swap. Convert old denim jeans or shorts (like these from Oxfam) into super trendy peek-a-boo pocket...