Back to School Lookbook Grunge Pastel Goth Alternative

We slowly say goodbye to the sunshine and prepare our minds for our return to a place many of us may deem or perceive as ''Hell''. However, we must persevere and cool down that fire with some dark colors and pastels of our shields, tis but our second skin. Ohh yes off-course, I'm talking about nothing else other than our outfits! Now now, if you want to see these outfits in motion, then you know what to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyUwI07bqQQ

Milady: Take another look around for the imposters that're around, cause maybe milady you're one of them in the end.

For this look, I wore a dark purple top (Magilla) which I DIY'ed and I paired it with a lace purple circle skirt (Primark). I also wore a pair of thin black tights (Primark) and for shoes I went with black ballerina flats (Primark).

Tip: Why not try and set a color scheme for each week of school? It can help you narrow down the clothing items, as well as making it easier for you to pair clothing items together.

For jewellery, I had on silver spiked up earrings (Republic), a bracelet with purple skulls (International), a black beaded bracelet with a silver cross (Republic) and a bunch of silver beaded bracelets (Primark).

Battle Knocks: You can build an armour with your army of spite but you can't tear down that longing for, to which we fight.

For this outfit, I wore a purple top (Primark) and on top of it is a lace purple top (Primark) which I paired with some skinny purple jeans (Primark) that I have distressed and DIY'ed. For shoes, I wore my black ballerina flats (Primark).
Tip: A one color outfit ensemble can look great, so why not have a go?!
For jewellery, I wore a dark purple velvet chocker with a silver safety pin pendent which I DIY'ed. I also had on bracelet with purple skulls (International) and a black beaded bracelet with a silver cross (Republic).

Perfectly Executed: Heads bow down. Slice & Splash!

Here, I wore a teal sheer shirt (Primark) with a white vest under it (Primark). I wore denim shorts (Primark) and a pair of ripped fishnet tights (Primark) which I DIY'ed with some silver safety pins. For shoes I wore my black ballerina flats (Primark).
Tip: Mixing two styles together can produce a perfect contradictory outfit, just like what I did here with the preppy shirt and the grunge denim shorts and tights.
For jewellery, on my left hand, I wore a silver wing ring (Claire's), an owl silver ring (Claire's), a skull ring (Primark) which I DIY'ed and a silver ring with a big crystal (Primark). On my right hand, I had a silver leaf ring (Primark), a silver key ring (Claire's), a silver ring with a small turquoise stone (Primark) and a silver ear-cuff with a needle pendent as a mid finger ring (Primark).

Separate Spirit: There is No End After Death. This Ghost is After ... Your Smile.

For this look, I wore a lilac top with a V-neckline (Primark) and a pastel blue circle skirt (Primark) to which I added a lilac lace trim as a belt. For shoes, I had on a pair of grey ballerina flats (Primark).

Tip: sometimes less is more, so instead of reaching for a pattern try and go for pastels as they are ever so trendy. You can make-up a pastel outfit which would be perfect to showcase your statement pieces of jewellery, like what I did here with the spiked up bracelet for example.

For jewellery, I had on a bracelet with purple skulls (International) and a silver spiked up bracelet (Republic).

What's your favourite look for school? Will you start the school year off with pastels like moi?

Farewell,

Avril Vanes

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Instagram: @livanessa79

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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
Google+ +avril vanes