SWOON 1970'S LOOKBOOK

Hello loves!

It's been quite a while, many apologies! I've been working really hard on Swoon recently which if you didn't already know is my own Clothing Label! Everything is handmade by me in the UK & I absolutely love it!

I brought out wave two today, Which is all listed at £11 and under on my store now linked HERE.

I got hold of my good friend Nicole and asked her to help shoot a Lookbook, Which turned out so lovely! It's 1970's inspired fashion &I'm so happy with the photos.

Here they are!

lovelove

xxx

OOTD | The Babydoll Shift Dress |

Hey Chums!

This week I've been so busy with my Swoon launch that I almost forgot about an OOTD! I'm a terrible person.

I had a little time spare to finally make myself a dress from some Orange Crepe I got from Brick Lane last year! It was only £1 a metre so how could I leave it behind?

I opted for a cute 1960's style GoGo dress, Originally intended to have a Peter Pan collars..but you know they're the bane of my life so I ditched that part! 

I wore my White Tights from Primark (£3) & White Dolly Shoes from ASOS (£10, Depop) & OFC My White Fluffy Bag from Kylijane! 

I'd also like to say excuse my fluffy mad woman hair, It never looks nice when it's too clean!! GRR.

Sunning it up lol

Hope you love this OOTD & I plan to start some sewing tutorials on my Youtube eventually, Starting with Altering trousers that are too big to fit you.

Also I wanted to say that today SWOON Launched & I've listed everything on DEPOP (Username:whoisjosiewho)

Everything is £10 and under because here on my blog it's Affordable Fashion ALWAYS! & If you order before Midnight tonight it's £1 postage!

Have a nice weekend!

xxx

❤ OOTD : Waterloo Sunset ❤

Hello!

Here's an outfit I wore out shopping with my Paps on Friday, It was so warm and I braved bare legs! 

I recently purchased my first Polo Neck top from Hidden Fashion for £5, I wouldn't normally spend so much on a plain top before but often their website sells out quickly & I wanted it! 

I wore my Polo Neck with this Swoon dress that I made last year! It's just a basic shift dress but it's so cute & probably one of y favourite things I've sewn!

The Top goes really nicely underneath & I felt super 60's.

I took my Kylijane Fluffy bag with me which doesn't often leave my side, This outfit needed some fluff! I love it loads it's so cute!

Also check out my epic hair flick!

I put on my ASOS Dolly Shoes with this because CUTE & My H&M Beige Blazer because although it was sunny there was a chilly wind! My bum was reeeeet cold! lol :-)

Hope you love this outfit as much as me!

lovelove

xxxx

✿ SWOON SS15 ✿ Handmade Vintage Fashion ✿

Hello!

Today I have something really exciting to tell you about!

For the past few months I have been working on a Brand of Vintage style clothing, all from my bedroom! It explains why I've not been the best at posting regularly on here!

SWOON - A sub brand of Sisters of The Swoon, Is my baby. I've worked so hard on designs and swatches, moodboards & really made sure I've created something to be proud of!

All of the clothes are Handmade by me in 'Studio Swoon' AKA My bedroom haha, & I put lots of time and love into each garment!

I'll be launching my Brand on DEPOP on the 1st of May, So make sure you follow me on there & make sure to follow my store instagram for updates! I'll also be doing a giveaway in a weeks time so make sure you enter!

DEPOP STORE:

http://www.depop.com/en/whoisjosiewho

SWOON INSTAGRAM:

https://instagram.com/whoisjosiewho/

MY INSTAGRAM:

https://instagram.com/sisterswoon/

Here's some photos of what's to come!

✿ SWOON CAPSULE PIECES ✿

I really am so excited for this new adventure, I've worked really hard on it & I'm so in love with every piece!

I hope you love it too!

lovelove

xxxx

❤ 1970's Outfit Staples | £10 & Under | SWOON ❤

Hello!

 I've been working really hard to bring you all some cute & on trend pieces for my Depop store!

Swoon; a sub label of Sisters of The Swoon, has had all of my Love, time & money poured into it and will be available to buy in a few weeks!

You can follow my store Instagram for updates ❤

I thought I would style one of the Pieces i'll be selling with some other cute Items from the High Street & Online, all £10 and under, promoting affordable retro fashion for all!

I hope you like it! ❤

Floral Peasant 'Princess' Blouse

£TBA

Swoon

Super cute & girly, can be worn on or off the shoulders!

Denim A-Line Button Through Skirt

£10

Primark

Can't be seen without some Denim for this 1970's trend!

Beige Wide Brimmed Floppy Hat

£3.99-£7.49

eBay

Everyones selling these lovely hats on ebay so the price varies! I may chance it and order one of the cheaper ones & let you know how it goes!

Chunky Studded Wooden Heels

£5.00

Hidden Fashion

The infamous £5 website shoes! Such a bargain for awesome retro looking platforms! 

Team it all up to look super cute! Loads more Retro fashion posts to come!

lovelove

xxxx

OOTD | Sundaze |

Hey guys! This weeks OOTD is coming on a Tuesday, Apologies! Ricardo took me to London yesterday and it was a lovely surprise day out!

Today It was really sunny outside so I decided to style a few Charity shop bargains I've purchased recently In a 1969/1970 Style OOTD.

I've really been getting into my Charity shopping recently with it being a new Season for Fashion Trends and all. Even my dad comes along with me now when he sees all of the bargains I'm bringing home!

I picked up this gorgeous lace shirt from St.Francis' Hospice for only £2.50 and it's so lovely! I'm wearing it unbuttoned here but buttoned up it makes a fabulous tunic style shirt, the lace is daisy shaped and very 1960s!

My Straw bag was only £1 from Sue Ryder, I found it in a big pile of bags and I have the biggest weakness for Straw bags I couldn't leave it behind.

Ok. Let's talk about my Suede Skirt. 

I actually made it! As you may or may not know I LOVE to sew and I've been testing a few patterns out for this seasons styles. I tried out a mini skirt in this Faux Suede material and ITS AWESOME.

I teamed it with this thick Black Belt from Primark, a Hand me down from my sister! I love the thick cut look it gives and It's a very 70's thing. If you're ever in doubt about the new 1970's fashion trends, Remember - Flares. Suede. Belts. Tassels. 

I'll be making some Suede Skirts as well as other Fabulous Vintage Style bits to sell for release in May so watch this space & Follow me on instagram for updates! 

My sunglasses are from Forever 21, I purchased them when I used to work there and they cost me about £6 which is the most I've ever paid for sunglasses! THE HORROR. But I love them they're very Nicole Richie - esque. 

I threw on a Black crop top from H&M (£1.99) and Black Tights and Pumps from Primark (£2.99 & £4.00).

I thought I'd include my eye make-up as it matched my Outfit haha! I had Collection's Felt Tip Black Eyeliner and a Collection Copper Glitter Eyeliner in the inner corners, TRES CHIC.

I plaited the sides of my hair and brought them together at the back, Curling the ends of my hair and pinning it.

You get a nice close up of the Lace Shirt here and it's JUST LOVELY.

That's all for today, I'd like to thank you for coping with my poor quality photos and I'm so excited to say I'll be buying a Brand new proper camera come payday! All of my Blog Posts will be HD-ified. YAY.

Whats the best charity shop purchase you've made recently! I'd really love to know so don't be shy in tweeting/commenting to tell me!

lovelove

xxxx

❤❤ Valentines Day OOTD | D.I.Y Vintage Two Piece ❤❤

Hey lovelies!

Today I'm bringing you an OOTD on a Thursday..(cheeky).

To celebrate the Valentine's festivities this year I thought i'd make something sweet to wear, & inspiration struck when I found a Maxi dress I'd purchased last year from Rokit!

I purchased it for just £7 from the Starship section in Rokit Camden & you can see it in action HERE in a Youtube OOTD.

I was thinking of what to create when I got the idea for a cute 2 piece outfit, There certainly was enough fabric for me to have a try!

My initial idea made use of the frilly bottom, included sleeves and a pointed collar however I opted to make it sleeveless and chose to try a Peter Pan collar. 

I started by chopping it in half to the length I wanted the skirt & just elasticated the waistband!

I used the rest of the material to make a shirt, customizing the pattern to make it smaller to use less fabric.

Here's my finished Skirt & Shirt before I made the collar & hemmed the edges.

Once I added the collar, Buttons and Hems it was finished!

I'd like to say, I have never sewn a peter pan collar before, and I'm 100% aware of how wonky it is! I'm super proud of it though it has character, it takes practice!

Here's my completed outfit with accessories!

Wonky Collar Action haha!

I had a lot of fun making this little number! It certainly gives my Maxi a new lease of life! I hope it inspires you to take something you don't wear much & turn it into something super adorable!

What's the best thing you've customized?

Happy Valentines Day!

xxxx