I’m sure this isn’t a secret by now, but I love appliqué skirts! I’ve collected them for a few years now, though there are always those elusive pieces of vintage out that may forever be on my wishlist but never come around for sale again. So instead of pining for them, I also took up making my own – conveniently not too long before the first lockdown happened, when it was a good time to have a hobby. Since then I’ve churned out quite a few and surprised myself with what I can achieve (so if you’re reading this and think, I’d like to give my own appliqué skirt a go, then I can promise you: you can do it too). Another thing I love is a theme, and so my great loves combined when I came across a vintage pattern for an appliqué skirt with both a heart pocket and the words “I Love You” emblazoned on the front. It was too perfect for Valentine’s Day! My dear friend and fellow appliqué queen Kara of The Dressed Aesthetic was also planning to make the skirt, and when she suggested a joint sewing project I immediately jumped at the chance. As a quick aside, if you’re not following Kara on Instagram or reading her blog already then I recommend remedying that immediately! Her imagination is filled with the most incredible designs that she brings to life, and I am constantly amazed by her brilliance. Keep reading as I take you through the project step by step, and check out Kara’s own blog post detailing her skirt here!
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Though I haven’t yet mastered a real poodle hairstyle (those loose curls in temperamental weather scare me!), I have found a favourite in this faux poodle ‘do that you may have seen me rocking on Instagram. It’s quick and easy, and perfect for hot summer days!

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Now for your viewing pleasure, here is part 2 of my pin curl tutorial! This part deals with brushing out and sculpting your curls. I was so glad to find that editing part 2 was so much easier after making my first video!

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Here it is, the one you’ve been asking for: my pin curl tutorial! That’s right, I have finally managed to film myself setting and brushing out my pin curls, edited it AND added music. Yay!

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I have worn my watermelon skirt in a couple of outfit posts over on Instagram, and some of you have asked for a tutorial on it. Unfortunately I didn’t photograph the process when I made mine, and it was enough work that I’m not so keen to make a new one to document the process, BUT to provide a visual accompaniment to my ramblings I have done some drawings. So let’s begin!

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