A few nights ago I was feeling creative, so took the opportunity to make a phone case.  I had a plain orange one hanging around so that made the perfect  base.  I used decoupage paper, buttons, beads and few charms from old bracelets (I also used an old dangly earring I'd lost the partner of but it fell off the next morning)

I'm considering making a few and selling them so I'd love to hear your feedback on them, what you'd change and how much you would pay!

P.S. My friend is selling some gorgeous dresses on eBay - take a look, here's the floral one and here's a really pretty patterned one.

Valentine's Day Nail Tutorial 

By TheTrendyChick

Hey guys! I am so happy to be collabing with Elinor to bring you this cute tutorial! I am going to be posting her Valentine's Day post on my blog as well, so hop over and take a look! I blog at http://thetrendychick.blogspot.com mainly about fashion, but I also include in recipes, diy's, and nail tutorials like the one I am going to show you today. 

Today's tutorial was inspired by the Crayon Art pictures that I am sure you have all seen! You know, the ones where you melt crayons with a hairdryer and let it run down the board? I have always thought that was such a cute idea, so I incorporated it into a nail tutorial! Here is a step by step tutorial on how to create it: 

 

 

 

 

 

  

As you can see, it is a really easy look at long as you do have some smaller brushed nail polishes. I prefer the Kiss brand which I normally buy at Walgreens, but any brand will do! You might also be able to use a toothpick or nail dotting tool to do the stripes instead. On a different note, please ignore the atrocious lighting in the one picture... I didn't notice just how bad it was until now!

I love how you can switch the colors too, but I just chose to do purple, red, and pink because of Valentine's Day! And I added sparkles on top because who doesn't love a little glitter, especially for V-Day! 

Let me know if liked this tutorial in the comments and don't forget to checkout Elinor's post! 

xo, Scarlett

I'm not quite sure how, but a few weeks back I stumbled upon the wonderful DIY Nails store.  I was blown away by the prices, so reasonable!

I bought blue bows to stick onto my nails, it is £3 for ten and they come in a nail polish bottle.  Postage is free when you spend over £5, (I bought bows as a present as well) which is great!  

I absolutely love the Baby It's Cold Outside glitter gradient nails, they are so sweet!  I think the clear decals are amazing too, I must admit my love for the Thug Life ones.

On the website as linked above you'll find a link to their blog, which is lovely! It's so personal with lots of backstage photos. While you're there, take a look at their tumblr as well, where Tammy (the brain and creativity behind the store) posts some pictures of her own nails and inspirations

Do let me know if you buy anything, I certainly might!

Thank you! 

Around this time last year I was in the middle of making my GCSE textiles piece, so I thought I'd show you all while stressing over my AS corset!  My brief was to design and make a 'special events garment' based on another culture, I chose a waistcoat (for a TV show final, like American Idol) based on the USA.  I only really chose a waistcoat because I knew it was fairly simple to put together meaning I could focus on the décor! I used Ashish Gupta as inspiration.  

I did a layered frill around the collar, studding, buttons, patchwork, printing, piping, an epaulette, and a belt! 

I lined the waistcoat with my fabric left over from the frills, I was so lucky to have so much left!  The centre is printed with images from Barack Obama's first presidential campaign.

The buckle here is taken from an old belt of my own!

I hope you like it - I'd love to hear your opinions or what you're making for textiles!

now playing - breezeblocks/alt-J - you and i/lady gaga - drops of jupiter/train - lolita/lana del rey

I'm sure we've all seen the recent Jean Paul Gaultier Diet Coke cans! Here are a few ideas of mine to make the most of these fashionable, limited edition cans!


What equipment do you need? Just a a can and a can opener (like the kind to open a tin of beans!).
Once you've finished your drink, using the can opener cut around the top to remove the section where the ring pull is, then wash out your can and leave it to dry. Hey presto! That's it, it's that easy. So far I've got four, one to hold roll on perfumes, one for coins, one for pens and the last I use while painting to put water in! I'll definitely be sure to post any further ideas! Let me know how yours go.

Thank you!
Ellie x

When I was in France I came across a little stall type shop selling printed t-shirts, vintage rings and junky jewellery. I have pictured here the barrette that I bought. What struck me was how easy it would be to replicate, over the next few days I'm going to try and make one myself!

Thank you!
Ellie x