DIY: Scalloped Shorts

I know I'm late to the bandwagon but I just recently had this fascination for scallop cuts on clothes. Take this dress for example... 

Black Scallop Dress - Boohoo, Tights - Primark, Shoes - Clarks
Some of these pieces are quite difficult to find lately, and most of the really pretty ones don't quite make my poor student budget. Thinking about ways to get around that, I had a eureka! moment as I realised I can make my own scallop clothing, with just a little more than charity shop finds and a pair of scissors. 
I used...

Black Trousers from my local Oxfam - I love this cloth. Its wash and wear and doesn't need ironing. Perfect! Not a fan of the flared end though and it was only £2.99, I wouldn't feel guilty if I somehow ruined them.
Sharp Scissors - I had 3 pairs of scissors at home, and I tested each of them on the cloth to find out which one left the neatest trim.Bobby pins - To stabilise the fabric. Safety pins would be ideal however I didn't have them at home.RulerMarker Pen - To mark where I want to cut the cloth and to trace the scallop template. I used old lipliners. My pens and pencils wouldn't show up on the black cloth.Scallop Template - I used this template, maximised it on microsoft word, printed, cut out, and traced on fabric.
I found this YouTube video particularly useful:
Results:

Black Bow Detail Top - H&M, Shorts - My DIY, Tights - Sainsbury's, Shoes - Aldo, Bag - Accessorize
I didn't want it too short or too long. About 3 inches above the knee.
I hope this inspires you to DIY designs on some clothes. It's really quick and easy.If you are indeed inspired and do end up creating something, let me know - I'd love to check out your results! :)
  What do you think? ♥

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Good Girl, Bad Girl

Nude Waterfall Cardigan Primark

Lace Dress H&M

White tank top H&M

Makeup here

Cream Waterfall Cardigan Dorothy PerkinsBlack Tank TopRed Trousers New LookBlack Bag AccessorizeNecklace OldMakeup: NARS Madly blush, Maybelline Red Glamour Lipliner, Vaseline Lip Therapy

Maybe I should learn how to crop out the background....

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LOOK: 100 Strokes of Glitters

I had a lunch date with one of my friends and I wanted to wear a smokey look with neutral eyeshadows. I realised my MAC eyeshadows have been neglected lately and I have therefore featured some of them in this look I wore.

My New Preciouss - es

I did some damage last week and picked up these two things, a bag and a pair of wedged Mary Janes. I've been really loving all clothes and accessories black for the last year - I just think they look classy and are quite versatile with outfits. I suppose I'm getting older and less hippy as well. Hah.
Accessorize Curved Zip Bow Lady Bag - £35/£31.50 with student discount I feel in love with this bag as soon as I laid eyes on it. Its a It's such a cutie. 
Primark Black Patent Wedge Mary Janes with Cut Out Detail - £16 These shoes are quite high - 1 inch platform in front, 4 inch wedge heel at the back. These are quite light compared to other shoes I've tried and they're quite comfortable to walk in. I love them!
  What do you think? ♥

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Disney Princesses

One of my friends shared me this link and I really wanted to share the beautiful adaptations with all of you! They're all Disney Princesses or heroines to be more precise, 
can you name them all? 
And who is your favourite?
On a side note, I have been watching the American series Once Upon a Time, and if you follow my twitter, you would know I'm addicted to it. Its not particularly thrilling, does not make me feel any strong emotions and is quite slow paced... but somehow I'm just really drawn to it. Do any of you watch it?

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