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 
Google+ +avril vanes 

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