90's Themed Birthday Party

It was my birthday in January but because I was on school placement every day I didn't have time to have a party with my friends, as well as seeing my family. So I had a belated party at the start of February (I'm sorry this post is late!)

It was a 90's themed fancy dress party so I told people that they could either come as a character from the 90's or just wear general 90's fashions. I even got some retro party snacks! Like those animal biscuits that come in the purple packet, cheese balls and those little savory snack sets that have the mini pretzels and fish crackers in them. I had a 90's playlist with all the classics on too!

I was a teenage mutant ninja turtle (Michelangelo - the orange one). I loved that programme when I was younger and he was always my favourite! I decided to make my own costume rather than buying an expensive one and I was pretty pleased with the result considering I'm not that great at sewing and I had to do it all my hand (I would love to have a sewing machine!).

Front view

Back view

Tights - Amazon

Glittery socks - Topshop /Cut-out boots - ebay

Method:

I based the costume on top of a pumpkin costume I already had and covered this in dark green material. Then I sewed on the yellow material for the tummy and stitched the pattern onto it using wool. For the shell on the back I stuffed the rim of a circular piece of material with scraps and sewed it up (like a pizza crust). Then I sewed that onto my back and stitched the pattern onto it in wool. My bandanna is just made out of a cut up orange vest.

I was really pleased with the whole night. I got to spend time with my flatmates who I'd hardly seen while I'd been on placement and two of my best friends form home came too which I loved! I was pleased that most people got into the spirit of fancy dress too!

Tom wore a 90's Middlesbrough footy top that he's had since he was a kid and somehow still fits him?

Mr motivator, Luigi, Princess Daisy, the toadstool guy, Baywatch

The only problem now is I don't know what to do for my 21st to beat this year's party!

Thanks for reading

oxox

Collective outfit post

Hi, I haven't made a blog post in ages because I've been really busy over Christmas with family things, then I had school placement when I started uni again in January. But I want to get back into it so I'm just going to start off with a collection of outfits and accessories that I've worn recently and liked. I might also include a few other bits and pieces so sorry if this comes out a bit jumbled.

 This is what I wore on New Year's Eve which seems so long ago now! I had a house party with my flatmates at uni because we didn't want to pay ridiculous amounts in town plus it would have been really packed. It was a really good night and I got my New Year's kiss!

Wearing:
Velvet leotard - River Island
White tights - ebay
Frilly socks - Primark
Creepers - ebay
Star necklace - belongs to my Mum

This vintage denim shirt with embroidered Santas is available to buy from my etsy 

Bows Bows Bows

I was really excited because I only recently learnt how to tie a hair bow properly! I love it now and I can finally use this cute vintage scarf with apples on it. It still takes me a few goes to get it right sometimes and it can be really frustrating -.-

Wearing:
Bow - vintage scarf
Pinafore - Primark
Jumper - charity shop 
(first picture- left)


Bow - vintage scarf
Pinafore - Primark
Polo shirt - Fred Perry
Doc marten styles shoes - Garage shoes
(second picture- below)

~ Hair ~

Also I dyed my hair back to brown about a month ago and I absolutely love it! I'm so happy that it doesn't get faded and need maintenance all the time like my red hair did. The colour I am now is very close to my natural colour but slightly darker. I used the £2 hair dyes that come in a red box, I can't remember the brand but you can get them at savers and wilkinsons.

Owl cardigan - New Look

I have also mastered the art of the messy bun! This hairband is supposed to be one of those wooly ear-warmers but since the weather is finally starting to get warmer I thought I could re-use it as a general stretch hairband; complete with pompoms.

Mini messy bun with spring themed accessories

Pinafores Galore

Since finishing my placement I have been trying really hard not to spend money on clothes because I already have so much stuff that I've hardly worn. However, I popped into Primark a few weeks ago and found these amazing corduroy pinafores in the sale for £5 each! I wasn't sure which colour so I thought it was safest to get both!

Doc Marten shoes

I really like the new Doc Marten shoes that everyone's been wearing recently, but they're so expensive. So I was so happy when I found a version of them in Garage shoes for only £30! I've worn them so much already since I got them; it's definitely been worth it.

Satchel by  'Paper Plane'

Frilly socks - Topshop

How I style them:

Cardigan - charity shop / t-shirt - gig / jeggings - River Island

Swallow blouse - Primark / jeggings - ebay / cardigan - Primark

Spring has sprung!

Finally the weather is starting to improve and it's not pitch black all of the time! It puts me in a much better mood when it gets to this time of year and I can start to wear my summer clothes again! Last weekend I went out for a meal with my Mum and her boyfriend and it was so nice that I even cracked out my sandals!

Wearing:

T-shirt - River Island

Trousers - Tophshop

Sandals - Primark

Flower hairclip- H&M

Thanks for reading! I will try to get back into the swing of posting more often, hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather 

oxox