Firstly, I'm sorry I've not been blogging much this week, I've spent most of the last three days in bed following a little accident where I ended up in A&E. Typically though, my internet went down so whilst I could have been catching up on my reading I was instead stuck in bed watching crappy daytime television.
As promised though, here are the pictures of my 'home made' aviator jacket that I mentioned in my last post.
It was pretty easy to make really, I took an old leather jacket that I got from Primark for around £12 about 3 years ago, and an old sheepskin coat that I thrifted for £4 recently. I cut one of the arms off the sheepskin coat and used it for the collar piece, I then hemmed it and stitched it onto the old collar. I also cut the other arm off and used that for the cuffs.
I'm actually really pleased with it, a couple of people have already complimented me on it and asked where I got it, to which I've delighted in telling them that 'I kinda made it'.
As you will probably notice I've also had my hair cut since my last post, I'm not sure about it yet and I've already had to level out the fringe myself as it wasn't even. What do you guys think?
Last reminder that my giveaway closes at midnight tonight. I will pick the lucky three winners tomorrow, so keep an eye on your e-mails!
Outfit Details
Vintage Caramel Silk Vest - Thrifted - 50p
Tan Leather Belt - H&M - £7.99
Beige Shorts - Thrifted - £2
Customised Aviator Jacket - Primark - £16
Tan Brogues - Peacocks - £16.99
Tan Handbag - Primark - £8
Total Outfit Cost - £51.48
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48 comments:
genius!lovely outfit:)
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Wow,you've done a great job! I think with your new fringe that you look like Andie from Devil Wears Prada! Have a great weekend!
Wow! I love your Outfit. These shoes are amazing.
xx, Alice from bells and whistles :)
I can't believe you made that. Amazing! x
Gorgeous outfit, so chic! xo
OMG there are SO many things i LOVE about this outfit.
the color combination (i.e. different shades of brown contrasted with the black), the loose-fitting, yet chic demeanor of the top, the PURSE, omg, oversized GLORY.
in other words, i adore your style girly.
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I hope you get over soon.
That jacket is awesome, you're very talented. I like your new hairdo, the fringe looks very nice on you.
Have a nice weekend.
Hope you're ok now! A trip to A&E is never fun.
The jacket is amazing! You've done so well with it - I'd never have known it was handmade. Works perfectly with the tones in the rest of your outfit.
i love it! hope you're on the mend!
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oh that has to be one of the best aviator jackets I've seen! And to think you made it :)
Wonderful!
T.Rose
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wooooow, that jacket is so awesome! you should be so proud of yourself! i would love to be able to diy my own but i dont have the patience at all. love this outfit :) and your fringe looks lovely.
xoxo avs
Love this look, wow, great skills on that jacket, looks fab! x
the coat is absolutely amazing - so creative and a complete bargain!
i love your vest too :) x
That is one awesome idea! Thanks for sharing and the outfit is cute!
Love the aviator look. It's tough yet sexy!
Great outfit--you look so cute. Yay for black and brown together!
Melanie@UnravelledThreads
Your jacket is FAB! I'm so in the mood of jacket, coats, and all outerwear related since it's already fall here!
Ps. How did you do such a pretty and near hair bun? I always fail!
Have a wonderful weekend! (:
Sanny's Head to Heart
the colours of this outfit looks great on you! suits your tone and love your hair !
XOXO
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You`re so talented. Love what you did with the jacket.xx
wow i love that jacket!
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gorgeous jacket, can't believe how creative you are!
I can't believe you made that! It's so creative and totally looks like something you could pick up in a store!
You did a wonderful job on your aviator jacket! It turned out marvelously!!!!!! =)
wow that is truly amazing! love the bag too! xx
i love the whole outfit. That jacket is awesome, great job
great jacket!! i love how you pulled the black and brown together!!!
You're so creative! The jacket looks absolutely perfect. And of course I love your hair!
Hi, its me again! I've bought the same tan peacocks boots you wore in your previous posts as wanted them after seeing you wearing them! I've just done a post on them and linked it back to you, check it out! x
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Incredible outfit! I love love that jacket. It's so amazing.
Lovely :D
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Genious! I might have to try that myself because i am in need of a aviator jacket X
I love that jacket! and last night i discovered they have a vest version at H&M. I can't wait to buy it :)
you look great!
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I think you did a fabulous job on the jacket. From the pictures I can't tell it is DIY.
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Oh dear, I hope you're feeling much much better
The jacket looks phenomenal! Great job
the aviator jacket is great on you! and love your full bangs straight up like that! Miss not having a Primark around...
xoxo
CAtita
Hi gorgeous, love the jacket! Hope all's well on your end! Thanks again for the well-wishes, am feeling much better now.. thanks to jars of honey and oodles of meds over the past few weeks. xo
Wow! Super duper cool!
you look so practical and chic! super cute.
Wow, you did such an amazing job on this jacket girl!! As soon as I saw it I wanted to know where you got it! You should do a tutorial for all the DIY'ers! :)
xo
You are a genius - what a great idea! We're selling an absolutely beautiful flying jacket in store at the moment for, wait for it... £325! Oh yes, it's beautiful, but come on...
The hair looks great - love a good fringe x
fly high with that jacket ! so stylish and it goes really well with the shoe
You look great! love this jacket
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this look is perfect for fall! that jacket is one of my faves
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love the outfit ^^~
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I admire your ability to find clothed and mix them!
That aviator jacket is gorgeous!
that jacket is so pretty x
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