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

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79 
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Back to school lookbook Gothic Grunge Alternative

when the dream ends, your eyes are wide open but your mind is lost and your wardrobe is empty... or at least that's what you think.

It may be a dreadful sunny morning or a gloomy afternoon but you're

 out of ideas and time is going by... Tick...Tock...Tick...Tock... But hold up! All you need is some inspiration and positivity to glam up your day; so here are some outfits I put together to help enlighten you on such a day! But for a bonus outfit watch my look-book on my YouTube channel (avril vanes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWWH8i8SRVk

Deadly But Sweet:

A sugary treat can never be more Kawaii!

Here, I wore a bold skater dress (H&M) with the adorable cupcake pattern and the sassy lace choker. So when you're in doubt wear a dress with a bold pattern because that way you don't need to worry about layering clothes on or trying to build a look from scratch. A dress with a pattern is my go to look when I'm too tired to style multiple pieces of clothing but I still want to look pulled together and somewhat effortless. I wore a pair of pink converse shoes to keep the look casual.

I wore a bracelet (Claire's)  with cakes and sweets pendants as it matches the level of sweetness of the dress but I also wore two skull bracelets (Claire's, International) as they add an edge. The owl ring (Claire's) has black tones which fits the background color of the dress.

However with such statement piece of clothing you have to be careful of over accessorising as the pattern is the best form of accessory. Therefore, you must keep it simple and minimal at all times!

 Toxic Sea: 

Simple was my idea but complicated became the exterior. A look that was inspired by a mystical mermaid.

This look is made up of basic pieces of clothing from the black vest (Primark) and black tight skirt ( Boutique). But this breasy long lacy black 'skirt' ( a dress originally, that I DIY'ed) with the silver pins on its sides, has a way of capturing attention and feeling magical but yet sinister at the same time. So add some Safety pins because they can transform any look to be more chic in seconds. For shoes I am wearing my ballerina black flats with little bows (Primark).

The laced up necklace with the pink pendent is a beautiful sight and it's away for me to introduce color to the look. I added a violet red lace trim to snatch my waist; making the look come a live.

Adding spikes to any look never harms and so I added this silver spiked bracelet (Republic). However, a look is never truly finished without a statement silver ring with black undertones, like my tribal ring here (Republic).

Casually mischievous:

If you're running out of time there is always a skirt to help you out! 

Here, I wore a basic black tee (Primark) with my lace necklace and I paired it with a navy skater skirt (H&M). Skater skirts can save you, when you're having a bad fashion day as they look incredible with almost anything. But for some funk, I put on my black suspenders (Claire's), Ohhh yeah!

Also, I wore a pair of black ballerina flats (Primark) with little bows on them as they are comfortable, cute and classy.

This is a look that you can never do wrong by, but you can always add some extravagant jewellery to it and let it shine!
What is your favourite outfit?

Kisses,

Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79
Google+ +avril vanes