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

Twitter: @livanessa79
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Valentine's Day OOTD Bondage, Fetish and Gothic Inspired

A single heart is reunited with its true love. But off course for me, it has always been and always will be, my dearly beloved wardrobe with its many glorious garments. These magnificent pieces of clothing never let me down as they keep my heart beating day after day.
For a special treat you can watch my outfit in motion on my YouTube channel avril vanes: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oysRfIycUsk

Torturous love: glorifying the pains and pleasures of love.

Here, I am wearing a red dress (Primark) and on top of it is this little tight mini black skirt (New Look). I also have on a pair of black tights (Primark) with my country-cowgirlish boots (TK MaXX). The boots have hints of red and brown but are mostly black with some buckle belts on the sides and large vintage like chain on the front. Also, I have on my warm black wooly cardigan (Republic) and my red gloves (Primark).
Tip: Add a skirt on top of a dress to get more dimension and to give the look a textured feel to it.
For jewelry,  I have on this black cross choker (Claire's) and this cross silver chain with pins and black luxurious lace, which I DIY'ed.
What do you think of this look?
Kisses,
Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @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 
Google+ +avril vanes