60's Mod

Check Grid Print Dress - Select - http://www.selectfashion.co.uk/gridprintdress
Scunci Vintage Fringe Roller - http://www.claires.co.uk/vintage-fringe-roll-by-scunci
Red Patent Heels - Marks & Spencer http://www.marksandspencer.com/

I'm lovin that monochrome has come back in with a bang for AW14, this time with a more 60's Mod vibe.

Can you believe that this quirky black & white grid print dress is only £12 from Select?! Hello bargain!

I love it because of its double layer style, which instantly makes it super flattering if your in the small boob club as as the crop top part draws all the attention to your waist :D
I bought a tropical print crop dress in the summer which remains one of my favorite purchases this year so I'm really glad that it looks like these crop dresses are here to stay!

I also spotted a fringe roller in Claire's a couple of weekends ago which is made by Scunci, who make loads of other DIY hair kits for those of us who are crap at putting hair up without getting hair loops whilst trying to pull hair in a bun or unable to plait your hair because you somehow end up with your own fingers caught in to your braids - shamelessly guilty of both of these!

I've been itching to figure out how to get more vintagey hairstyles without forking out for a hairdresser everytime so I picked one up and gave it a try. I found it a little bit fiddly at first but managed to get it working in about 15 mins yay! :) It actually worked better if you rolled it up the opposite way the instructions said! typo maybe???

Definitely check these out and persist with them, there pretty cool. Now theirs a whole vintage range of these, I think I'll pop back and get the victory roll kit next and start collecting them all.

Love, Sarah x

Tropical Layered Crop Dress

Tropical Crop Dress - Fashion Union -http://www.fashionunion.com/signe-cut-out-layered-tee-dress
White Chunky Sandals - Ebay
Necklace - Primark

Since seeing Rihanna in an amazing Chanel lilac quilted crop style dress at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year, I've been obsessed with finding a similar dress as Chanel-esk copies have gradually made there way on to the high street, no lilac or quilted ones though. Boo.

TopShop & New Look have had plenty of cropped/layered dresses in white in recently, however as I wanted something that was more colourful, I opted for this summery tropical number from Fashion Union. The layered top panel creates a perfect silhouette without compromising on comfort. Its a nice to to have a dress that's not body-con tight but can be just a figure flattering at the same time and perfect for daywear!

I've been thinking of sewing on a white pom-pom trim to the layered hem as pom-pom trim is having abit of an on-trend moment, and to give the dress even more of a summery vibe!
I'll post pics once I've managed to track some trim down and done some customising, got plenty of time to sew now whilst the boy is busy watching the World Cup!

Love, Sarah x