Originally fabric taken from an ’80s monstrosity a few years ago I had designed this little jacket for an Eco-fashion event and charity show. Afterward, I then hand-cut old leather pieces to be attached in the back for another project collaboration that I was doing with an artist friend.
As far as I knew all items from each event were stored carefully, and placed in the treasure chest of fashion goodies, a.k.a. the art studio.
Like many other pieces produced I thought I had the jacket stowed away in my archives until I desired to wear it recently. Then, a model friend of mine sent it to me, stating with an apology that she thought she’d already given it back to me. Isn’t timing a funny thing?
It wasn’t a huge deal, as these things happen—fortunately, the jacket was in a safe and stylish home, however I was certainly excited to be reunited with it again! It’s one of my earlier lace pieces created, and also an item that I feel bonded to, since making its rounds in the spotlight.
I feel as if I have been on a style trance of bringing back the old to new more than usual! I do love bits of sparkle in my daily fashion fix, so I decided to wear this little sequins and lace jacket over a sporty tunic. This jacket could be interpreted as having a slight bells and whistles aesthetic, as this random guy at a cafe said to me.
Random Guy: “There’s so much going on in that (jacket) … you’ve got the bells and whistles ‘eh?” Me: “Right … not, exactly the whistles, but perhaps a few bells I suppose. Thank you!” (cleverly grinning) Needless to say, I took it as a compliment. I love the mixture of elements in this outfit and wear them proudly!
With a matte finish on the jacket’s outer shell (although sparkling sequins) the key in creating this matte jacket was using the opposite side of varied sequins and beads in some areas. I also had to alter a few things since I originally created this piece for someone else, but everything worked out fine.
Details: sequins, and faux snakeskin metal clutch with glam brooch = happiness!
The goods: Lace jacket and Black underskirt-Ladyofashion, Ruffle tunic-H&M, Glam brooch-DIY, Collar Boots-eBay (similar), Clutch-F21, Wearing leather, sequins, lace, and a puffed shoulder all in one ensemble=priceless!
Happy weekend!
I really like the jacket!!! I'm glad you two have become on friendly terms once again 😉 Great dress too!
Your boots stole my attention, they are gorgeous 🙂
I really like the jacket!!! I'm glad you two have become on friendly terms once again 😉 Great dress too!
Your style totally rocks here. I just love it!!!
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Your boots stole my attention, they are gorgeous 🙂
Your style totally rocks here. I just love it!!!
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Ooh I love this look on you!! Sooo pretty! 😀
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Ooh I love this look on you!! Sooo pretty! 😀
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I am totally liking the jacket + ruffles! It's a great combo! and I'm glad it's back in your mitts!
What a gorgeous jacket and how special that you made it yourself! I think it has just the right amount of bells & whistles myself 🙂
Fabulous jacket. Black (or white) lace always ups the ante on everything around it. — J xxx
I am totally liking the jacket + ruffles! It's a great combo! and I'm glad it's back in your mitts!
What a gorgeous jacket and how special that you made it yourself! I think it has just the right amount of bells & whistles myself 🙂
Fabulous jacket. Black (or white) lace always ups the ante on everything around it. — J xxx
Thanks so much Kim, I love a bit of Oomph! Hope you're doing well. xx
It's a cute jacket! So glad you were reunited with it. Looks awesome on you! It's like a cute little bolero with oomph!!! Love your dress 🙂
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i love the jacket! i have definitely found that the further you get from jeans and a tee the more people say things about your outfit randomly in public. i had a little girl ask me once if my tights were stockings or tattoos. then her dad was all like 'i'm so sorry' and i was like 'i dont care, i'm wearing something fairly weird, it's cool' anyhow – this is a very nice outfit – i love all the textural differences for sure
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Have a good sunday, dear!
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amazing outfit! think i've got the same shoes in beige…
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I love how you layered this look ! It's beautiful with these shoes !
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Thanks so much Kim, I love a bit of Oomph! Hope you're doing well. xx
I'm loving the look of the jacket. The lace looks great.
It's a cute jacket! So glad you were reunited with it. Looks awesome on you! It's like a cute little bolero with oomph!!! Love your dress 🙂
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Thanks for noticing J! You know I love a good mix! xo Enjoy your Sunday!
Thank you dear! 🙂
Thanks Bella, you're so sweet! I hope you had a great weekend!
Hi blogging sis (that's what I call you now) Aww, was just thinking about that! Production has been crazy so I'll have to wait until I get more than a couple days off and pop over to hang. Likely will be in Manchester first since my cousin may move there soon. Miss ya! xo
Gorgeous layering and beautiful DIY results! I especially like the concept of the underskirt 🙂
Looking fab as usual. You know this time last year we met in London, come back soon!!!!
I love how you layered this look ! It's beautiful with these shoes !
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What a fabulous outfit, no wonder you caused a stir! x
awesome shoes, you look gorgeous! <3
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i love ruffles, lace, and sequins! 😀
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I say, if I'm going to look as great as you do in that jacket, then by all means, I want all the bells and whistles you got! The ruffled tunic is gorgeous! 🙂
Yes, it brought a smile to my face. Thanks Dawn. have an excellent w/e. xx
Glad that you like it too! 🙂 Enjoy your weekend Jodie!
Thanks so much doll! And will check out the new website. xxoo
🙂 aww, thanks Jennifer, you rock! Have a marvellous weekend! xo /M
Yes, the jacket I designed years ago, but it's still a favourite. Thanks Francesca. 🙂
Thanks so much Sam, you're so sweet! xx
Those booties are just way too cute! You look great in these pictures 🙂 Awesome post!
xx, Veena
LOve this ruffle top amd how you styled it with lace !! so pretty!
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Very pretty look!
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You look fantastic dear !! Love the shrug with great heels 🙂 Kisses
Such a fabulous outfit. Creative, unusual and with the perfect shoes.
i love all the mix of texture!
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oooo, that tunic looks great on you and i love the mix of textures that you always have in your outfits. so lovely, friend.
Hi dear, you always mix different and elegant pieces with flair, love the tiered skirt and lovely lace jacket.
What a lovely grey dress!!! xxx
What a lovely grey dress!!! xxx
Your tunic kinda reminds me of a dress I have from Modcloth, but you totally styled it better. I'll be pinning this for future reference. 😉
The lace is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
Your tunic kinda reminds me of a dress I have from Modcloth, but you totally styled it better. I'll be pinning this for future reference. 😉
You have designed that jacket?? woww I really like it and I am glad that the model gave it back to you!!
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The lace is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
I love lace and I love ruffles! Gorgeous outfit.
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Bells, whistles and all, I like the jacket a lot. So glad you were reunited with it.
The texture is beautiful. I love the jacket that you are wearing! This is a great outfit on you.
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I am glad your jacket reappeared at just the perfect time! What a terrible loss it would have been!
You have designed that jacket?? woww I really like it and I am glad that the model gave it back to you!!
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It's absolutely stunning! Good thing it was safe and sound in a stylish home and that it was returned to you unharmed 🙂
Have a great weekend, sweetie 🙂 xoxo
I love lace and I love ruffles! Gorgeous outfit.
xo, Yi-chia
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I truly wish I had at least an ounce of your style and creativity. This is another really cool outfit. I love the little black lace jacket.
I hope you have an awesome weekend!! 😀
Bells, whistles and all, I like the jacket a lot. So glad you were reunited with it.
very cool outfit! Love the lased top
The texture is beautiful. I love the jacket that you are wearing! This is a great outfit on you.
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I am glad your jacket reappeared at just the perfect time! What a terrible loss it would have been!
It's absolutely stunning! Good thing it was safe and sound in a stylish home and that it was returned to you unharmed 🙂
Have a great weekend, sweetie 🙂 xoxo
That is beautiful, I love layers in outfits! And the little jacket is precious, really brings the whole thing together :)) Am glad you liked my store feature, it's a great place and there is always something quirky in there to buy :)) The new website will be great, you can check out their ASOS page too, as there is stuff on there to buy, the models make everything look wonderful & harder for me to decide 😉 haha. Have a wonderful week dollface 🙂 xo
I truly wish I had at least an ounce of your style and creativity. This is another really cool outfit. I love the little black lace jacket.
I hope you have an awesome weekend!! 😀
Wow amazing jacket- so very glad you were reunited with it to show us 🙂
very cool outfit! Love the lased top
That is beautiful, I love layers in outfits! And the little jacket is precious, really brings the whole thing together :)) Am glad you liked my store feature, it's a great place and there is always something quirky in there to buy :)) The new website will be great, you can check out their ASOS page too, as there is stuff on there to buy, the models make everything look wonderful & harder for me to decide 😉 haha. Have a wonderful week dollface 🙂 xo
Wow amazing jacket- so very glad you were reunited with it to show us 🙂