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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Spring Lookbook Gothic Grunge Alternative

A clear blue Sky is a sign that Spring is here, where the clouds Shy away for the entrance of the Strong Rays of Sunshine. The flowers blossom and bloom whilst the bees and butterflies are busy navigating around this paradise.

Halo: the spring's spirit is crowned with a halo of sunshine.

In this look I am wearing a pale blue crop top with Kawaii velvet eyelashes on (Republic) and I paired this with a little tight floral mini skirt (H&M). I also have on a pair of thin sheer tights (Primark) with a tribal grey and black pattern line at the back. For shoes, I have on navy colored converse (Primark) which I DIY'ed with some metallic studs (eBay).

Tip: use the colors of the clothing item with the pattern to set a color scheme for the outfit and jewellery.

For jewellery, I have on this black lace choker which I DIY'ed and a pair of long gold earrings (Debenhams) with dark blue, olive green and white crystals. I also have on a silver key ring (claire's), silver wing ring (claire's) and a silver ring with a blue gem (Primark).

Deadly Roses: a secret garden filled with beautifully poisonous roses.

Here, I have on this long sleeved tight dress with pink roses (H&M) with a pair of black tights (Primark). For shoes, I have on a pair of pink converse (Primark) that match the color of the roses on my dress. I also have on this thick pink lace piece as a belt to emphasis my waist line.
Tip: Do not be afraid of telling a story with your outfit as it can be a great way of emotional and artistic relief. So once in a while, why not tell a story with your outfit instead of your mouth?!
For jewellery, I have on my beloved black lace chocker that I DIY'ed and a leather chained necklace with a coffin pendent with a skeleton inside (Boutique). For rings, I have on a silver owl ring (claire's) and a silver key ring (claire's)

A Ballerina Escapee: saved from the curse of being imprisoned in a mechanical box.

In this look, I'm wearing a blue lace top (Primark) with a black vest under it (Primark) and a black cardigan (Primark). I have on a navy blue circle skirt (H&M) with grey tights (Primark) and on top I have on a pair of diamond fishnet design tights (Primark). For shoes, I have on a pair of black ballerina flats (Primark).

Tip: always take a little jacket of some kind to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays and also just in case it gets colder later on the day.

For jewellery, I have on my black lace chocker with a mini silver ring as the pendent.

A Touch of Grace: corruption doesn't stand a chance against the Grace of God.

For this look, I have on a grey top with a studded cross in the middle (New Look) with a pair of light washed denim shorts (Primark) and under them I have on fishnets (Primark). I also have on a pair of black shoes (Primark). In the video, I also have on a black mixed media jacket with leather sleeves (Republic).
Tip: try on tights of different lengths, colors, patterns, textures and thickness.
For jewellery, I have on a golden cross ring (Republic), a ring with golden wings on (Republic) and a golden ring with a tiny black gem (Republic). For earrings, I have on a simple stud cross on one ear and on the other I have on a golden one with a long chain with mini crosses.

*My nail polish for all of these looks is a nude color with blush and lilac undertones (Essence)*
What is your favourite spring outfit?
Kisses,
Avril Vanes,

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79
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Fall Lookbook Gothic Grunge Alternative

Coppery leaves swamp the streets as rain crashes and lightning strikes, a curse is placed by the gloomy ones and a blessing is heard from the sane ones.

This is fall at its best, with a bitter welcome from some but not all, as I off course made a tribute for autumn with a collection of outfits that I styled. You may wish to watch my look-book on my YouTube channel avril vanes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHq864i4mRE&list=UUHE7Bv2FhrWDD2EXqjseEjA&index=2

Dragon's Den: Fiction never dies as dragons are in disguise! A truthful fairytale burning its flame even in the coldest days.

In this look, I wore a firey-red lace circle skirt (Primark) with a  DIY'ed black crop top under the black lace vest (Primark). I also wore black tights with sliver zip detail on the back (Primark) with my beloved black leather lace up combat boots (Primark). My black jacket with the leather sleeves (Primark) tops up my look and gives it a smart but edgy feel.

Tip: if you  wear allot of black clothing, you can always wear one bold coloured item to really brighten up the look and catch people's attention (just like what I did here with the red skirt, as it was the starting point of styling the look).

Now, when it comes to jewellery, I wore black lace necklace with a silver dragon pendent (Boutique).

Pins N' Needles: Natural wounds with artificial cures.

Here, I am wearing an olive green dress (Primark) which I DIY'ed with some recycled black, rose gold, silver and gold safety pins. Also,under the dress I wore a black lace vest (Primark) so that the pretty lace detail could appear through the dress's 'wounds'. I wore a pair of thick black tights (Primark) and my day to day black leather combat boots.

Tip: mixing metallics when accessorising is a great way to make a statement and be subtle all at the same time.

For accessories, I wore a gold necklace with a couple kissing (Super drug) and a vintage inspired necklace with green-turquoise circle pendent (Claire's). Also, I added a belt of crosses to snatch and snazz my waist (Primark).

Picture Perfection: Misconception and betrayal never looked this perfect before.

For this outfit, I wore a pink and grey flannel shirt (TK Maxx) and under it is a matching pale pink vest (Primark). The tight black skirt (Primark) is perfect for this look as it balances out the two patterns from the tights (Primark) and the shirt. But under these thin patterned tights is a thick nude pink pair of tights (Top Shop) and as always I am wearing my black combat boots.

Tip: layering tights of different textures, thickness, patterns and colors can add a great twist to your look.

For jewellery,  I added silver angel wings to the collar of my flannel shirt to keep it magical!

Victorian Rebel: Defying logic and time is a principle that can never be more allowed.

Here, I wore a Victorian styled black turtle-neck top (Top Shop) with a pair of black leather jeans with a blue undertone (Republic) and my go to black combat boots.

Tip: a mixture of two styles in one can make an interesting hybrid of a look ( just like here with the Victorian shirt and the modern edgy leather pants)

Now, for jewellery I wore a black leather chained necklace with a coffin pendent (Boutique), a cross bracelet (Republic) and two silver rings (Claire's). One ring is an old fashioned vintage inspired key and the other is a silver wing.

This is my interpretation of Fall, full of ill-logical, mystical and rebellious looks. What do your outfits say about Fall? Which outfit spoke to your soul?

What is your favourite outfit?
Kisses,

Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79 
Google+ +avril vanes