Grunge Gothic Alternative OOTW

Fashionably late, always on point, surprisingly glamorous and never forgettable. These are the factors that make up these outfits that I present to you today, so enjoy! Ohh and if you want to see my outfits in motion click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kop2I5-SdEg

Garden of Eden and its Phantom: Golden skulls and bones are our harvest, so what's yours?.

In this look, I have on a black top with golden skulls (Boutique), a black belt with golden studs (Primark) and a black tight mini skirt (Primark). I also wore a pair of thin black tights (Primark) and a pair of black ballerina flats (Primark).

Tip: Just because it's the summer time does not mean that you cannot wear tights in the warm weather. For example, a simple pair of thin black tights like mine in this outfit can add a dash of class to the outfit.

For jewellery, I have on a golden belt (Primark) as a form of harness/necklace and a bracelet with golden studs and black roses (Republic).

In The Spirit of Love: Fallen but never forgotten, as the purpose will never change as destiny and fate will reunite again.

Here, I'm wearing a black shirt with studs (Primark), a black tight mini skirt (H&M), a pair of thin black tights (Primark) and a pair of black ballerina shoes with laser cut-outs (Primark).

Tip: An ankle bracelet is a great jewellery piece especially for the summer time. It is also a great way of spicing up your bikini outfit this summer holiday.

For jewellery, I have on golden spiked earrings (Republic), a bracelet with a silver wing pendant (Primark), a matching silver wing ring (Claire's) and a golden wings ring (Republic). I also have on an arrow ankle bracelet (Primark).

Gold is Rose: Making rose gold the new nude.

Here, I'm wearing a nude colored jumpsuit (Primark). The black lace on this jumpsuit makes it versatile as it can be worn during the day or night time. For shoes, I am wearing leopard print ballerina flats (Next) with a black bow.

Tip: Do not shy away from darker colored clothing items in the summer time, as long as the material is lightweight and breathable then there is no fear behind your choice.

For jewellery, I have on my dearly beloved black lace chocker which I DIY'ed, a gold rose necklace with a crystal pendant (Debenhams) and a pair of gold rose cross earnings (Republic).

Ruggedly pleasant: Tough is the exterior but love is the interior, forever and always.

For this look, I wore a black top (H&M) a denim jacket (H&M) and a pair of bleached jeans (Oxygen). For shoes, I put on a pair of black leather combat boots (Primark).
Tip: wearing denim on denim can form a great look if done correctly. For example by selecting the same shade or completely different shades of denim.
For jewellery, I wore a black buckle chocker which I DIY'ed and a black beaded bracelet with a silver cross (Republic).

Which look is your favourite?

Kisses,

Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79
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Summer Night Lookbook Gothic Grunge Alternative

Summer nights, city lights, lo

ud laughs, booming sounds and dancing crowds. These nights are unforgettably eventful but off-course with such nights glamours and memorable outfits are needed and that's where I come. So here are some outfits to inspire you when picking out an outfit for the night! If you want to see those looks in motion click on the video, what are you waiting for?!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0viT8ABH0z4

Reminiscing The 20's: 1920's cameo embodied in fringe in an oh so modern twist of a look.

In this look, I am wearing a black vest top (Primark) and on top of it is a bright pink floral lace top (Primark). I have on a mini tight black skirt (Boutique)  which I DIY'ed. The silver safety pins give the look a tougher look and the black fringe is a blast from the 20's, off-course. For shoes, I have on black ballerina flats (Primark).
Tip: Do not be afraid to re-purpose jewellery like what I did here with two ear cuffs that I wore as mid finger rings.
For jewellery, I'm wearing a black lace chocker with an oversized silver safety pin which I DIY'ed. The chocker ties in with the skirt as they both have silver safety pins. I also have on a silver ring which is shaped and carved as a native american man's head (Republic). I also have on two silver ear cuffs but as rings one that has leaf attached to it and the other a needle (Primark).

Secret Thief: lace is the choice of camouflage.

For this look, I wore a black lace crop top (Primark) and under it is a peachy-nude vest (Primark). I also put on a black lace piece as a belt around my waist. The skirt is flowy and matches the nude color of the vest and it has beautiful black lace on top (Primark). I also wore a pair of fingerless black lace gloves (Claire's), thin black tights (Primark) and black ballerina flats (primark).

Tip: When picking out a nude clothing piece, make sure that it matches your skin tone. Do this by holding the piece against your skin, so your wrist for example.

For jewellery, I kept it simple and minimal as the floral black lace throughout the outfit is very overpowering visually. So, I had on a black lace chocker that I DIY'ed which ties in with the look and a pair of statement gold earnings (Sports Direct, I think?).

Elegance is the Mystery: what does it take to solve this puzzle and determine what she holds that has the allure of elegance.

Here, I wore a royal blue lace dress (Primark) which I DIY'ed by cutting some of the blue underlining fabric so that only the lace would show half way through my thighs and knees. For shoes, I went for a classic black pointy pump (M&S).

Tip: If you are short do not wear shoes with belts around your ankles as that cuts your legs and makes you appear shorter.

 For jewellery, I wore a silver spiked up necklace (Boutique) and a pair of silver spiked earrings (Republic).

Fierce Fire: Fire is cooler than you think

For this outfit, I wore a red-orange lace crop top (Primark) to which I added the silver pins. I put on a thick black belt which ties at the back to form a cute bow and wore a black skirt (Thrifted). For shoes I wore black strapy heels cause its summer time (New Look).
Tip: Go for a nude nail polish that matches your skin tone this summer. Why? Because nude is one of the hottest trends and it is a neutral; so it goes with any outfit you wear. Thereby, you would get rid of the hassle that it is changing your nail polish to match your clothes.
For jewellery, I wore silver spiked necklace (Boutique) a silver spiked bracelet (Republic) and a pair of silver earrings with black stones that have a red undertone to them (New Look).
Which night outfit is your favourite?

Kisses,
Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79
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Summer Lookbook Bohemian Pastel-Goth Alternative fashion inspired

Summer is upon us so lets celebrate the warmth of the sunshine and the sting of the after burn with a stylish start to this season. So here are some oh so very bright looks that'll definitely catch the eye of everyone around, so put your sunglasses on cause you're about to witness a hell of a sight. If you want to see how these outfits flow and sway in motion then click the link for the video on my YouTube channel avril vanes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaiWJ5zutw

Garden of Thorns: taking a risk to be surrounded by pretty roses even if it means getting pricked by their viciously sharp thorns. It's a beautifully piercing experience.

In this outfit, I'm wearing a short floral dress with cut-outs (Primark) and under it I have on a blue lace top (Primark) which ties in with the colors of the flowers on the dress. For Shoes I have on blue ballerina flats (Primark) which is also the color of some flowers on the dress.
Tip: If you are wearing a bold dress with screaming colors and/or patterns then go for solid metallic jewellery that is either gold, silver or gold-rose.
For jewellery, I have on a silver spiked  necklace (Boutique) and a matching silver spiked bracelet (Republic). For rings, I'm wearing on one hand: a silver wing ring (Claire's), a silver ring with a green gem (Boutique) and an owl silver ring (Claire's). On the other hand, I have a silver leaf ring (Primark) and I'm wearing a silver ear cuff   (Primark) as a ring with a leaf hanging from it as a mid-finger-ring.

Floral Royal: the queen of hearts is sweeter than you think!

In this look, I'm wearing a coral-raspberry floral lace top (Boutique) and under it is a lilac crop top (Republic). I've got on a purple lace skirt (Primark) and for shoes I have on a pair of black ballerina flats (Primark) with laser cut-outs and rhinestones that reflect the color of the lace top.

Tip: when in doubt go for a black shoe as you can never go wrong with a neutral color like black.

For jewellery, I have on a red-purple chocker with a heart pendant which I DIY'ed. I also have on a flower crown that I DIY'ed and a pair of purple crystal earrings (Debenhams).

Greek Goddess: immortality is a belief that only a few can make it real.

For this look, I wore a flowy white top with splashes of baby blue and hints of lilac (Boutique) which I dyed and the top has a beautiful lace trim. I also wore a creamy-grey lace skirt (H&M) and a pair of blue ballerina flats (Primark).
Tip: dyeing your stained clothes is a great way of reviving them and giving them a  new life.
For jewellery, I wore a silver cuff with a cross cut-out (Republic), a bunch of silver beaded bracelets (Primark) and a silver bracelet with pastel blue beads. I also wore a silver necklace with silver coins (Primark) and silver earrings (Primark).

Classically Trendy: simplicity is complicated and being trendy is always dated.

In this look, I wore a white and navy blue striped top with a heart-neckline (Primark) and a matching skirt with wider stripes and large silver buttons at the front of the skirt (Republic). I also wore a grey and navy blue striped wide rim summer hat and a pair of blue ballerina flats.
Tip: wearing a summer hat with a large rim is not just a great accessory but a beneficial way of protecting yourself from the sun harmful rays as well as making it easier for you to see.
For jewellery, I kept it simple due to the bold stripes pattern all across this look, with a striped chocker with silver safety pins as a pendant which I DIY'ed.
            
What's your favourite summer outfit?

Kisses,
Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

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Day to Night Glamorous Gothic Grunge Alternative Outfits

Who says everyday cannot be glamorous all the way? 

Staying warm, comfortable and glamorous from the sun rise till midnight, can be done ohh so easily and I'm going to show you just how! Ohh and if you want to see those looks in motion watch the video on my YouTube channel avril vanes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLQthQCd0k&list=UUHE7Bv2FhrWDD2EXqjseEjA

Viciously  Innocent: Damned With A Legacy & Doomed With Insanity. 

Here, I wore a black and white striped body con dress with a bold silver zip (H&M) and under it I wore a tight black long sleeved top. Black tights are a staple for winter as they go with everything as well as keeping you warm (Primark). Off-course, to finish this look off, I have on my favourite leather lace-up combat boots (Primark).

Tip: when wearing a black and white outfit you can always introduce color through your jewellery (like what I did with the lilac ring and purple velvet chocker).

For jewellery, I have on this magnificent and yet creepy choker which I DIY'ed. The pretty bold black lace piece with the purple velvet ribbon, give the chocker a Victorian essence to it,  but the silver zombie hand pendent (Boutique) gives it that gory feel. I've also got on this native american man's head as a ring with silver and black tones (Republic), a silver and black heart ring (Claire's) and a silver ring with a pale lilac gemstone which I bought from a thrift store (Sue Ryder).

Unpredictably Ordinary: Redefining Normality With A Hint Of Obscurity.

In this look, I wore a striped green and black tight long sleeved top (H&M) with a black lace skirt (Republic). I've also added a thick black stretchy belt to snatch and define my waist even more (DIY'ed). As usual I wore my ever so comfortable grungy looking black combat boots (Primark) with my warm and thick black tights (Primark).

Tip: When experimenting with mixing patterns, try and mix the fabrics and textures of the clothing items as that can add a more interesting look to your outfit as it can turn your look from shabby to chic.

Now, for jewellery I kept it simple and minimal by wearing a couple of rings. I wore my owl silver ring (Claire's), a silver lock ring (Claire's) and a silver heart ring (Claire's).

Punk meets Pop: A Blast of Color & A Dose of Pop Art Makes Punk Even More Funky!

Here, I am wearing a black long sleeved dress with sheer and velvet polka doted panels. The sheer panels are what make the look edgy but the dots are what make the outfit versatile in that it can be worn day to night. I have on a black cardigan (Primark) and on top of it is this long black woolly coat (Republic). For tights I'm wearing: one thick pink tights and on top is this thin black pair of tights with the pretty rose pattern. This pattern makes the look softer and more feminine. The black combat boots finish off the look nicely.

Tip: layer jackets with hoodies or cardigans with one solid color or a set color scheme to make it more of a refined look without having a blast of different colors, because that can give off a messy unfiltered look.

For accessories, I only have on this spiked pearl silver necklace as it has character to be noticed but it is still some what understated so that it doesn't overwhelm the look.
What is your favourite outfit?
Kisses,
Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79 
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