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October Fashion Wish List: Moon Dweller

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This month I’m digging:

Moon Dweller Fashion board

Although Halloween is a mere few days away, I’m feeling a lot less spooky and more inspired by the moon and the starry nights. I’m crushing hard on moon and stars prints and nomadic inspired skirts and long-line cardigans. I’ve called this collection “Moon Dweller” because it brings together my love of the twinkling sky and enduring wanderlust.

Here’s where you can buy my Moon Dweller wish list.

1. Luna Sunglasses

The sun has well and truly disappeared, but I desperately need these shades to shield the low winter sun. And, what else can I say, I’m a stargazer. You can buy these shades by Wildfox couture from Dolls Kill here

2. Sun Moon Stars Crop

I already have the dress of this print, but I think this strappy crop will look beautiful under the chunky knit cardigan. You can buy this from Motel, here

3. Crochet Black Astra Duster

Delicate crochet and longer than your average cardi, if I was feeling wreckless, I would definitely buy this. It goes with absolutely anything and the wide sleeves hark back to the 70s. You can buy this from Dolls Kill, here

4. Silver Glitter Flatform Sandals

I still have so much love for platforms. The flatform sole on these look dangerous but I’ve always found wedges and platforms so much easier to walk in than other heels. And, they’re glittery. Shoes imitating the stars. Life imitating art. I need these now. You can buy these from ASOS, here

5. Lace Embroidered Maxi Skirt

I’m not overly keen on boho chic because I think it creeps into too many high street stores in the summer. But, I’m willing to make an exception for this skirt. When it gets colder, I tend to live in trousers, but this skirt is so versatile and would look awesome with the sandals and crochet cardigan over the top. You can buy this skirt from ASOS, here

What’s on your wish list this month?

Zoe-Lee’s Wish List: Punk Wednesday Addams

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This month I’m digging

Fashion inspiration-punk wednesday addams

 

This is the first time I’ve put up a fashion wish list on my blog, so I hope to make this a monthly occurrence.

As a child, my family nicknamed me “Wednesday” because I looked like Christina Ricci who played Wednesday Addams in the films. At the time I hated it. But as I slowly (and unsurprisingly to some) grew into a teenage goth, I loved the likeness. So here’s September’s wishlist inspired by my all-time goth hero.

Here’s where you can get the look:

1. Studded knee-high socks

With autumn approaching and the temperatures still high, I’m determined not to commit to thick black tights just yet. So, I’m going to need some knee-highs for colder evenings. Love this pair from http://tattoosocks.storenvy.com/ 

2. Thursday Dress

No Wednesday Addams outfit would be complete without a cuffed and collared dress. I particularly love the ribbon tie around the collar on this dress from Disturbia.

3. Skull and bird skull hair ties

I’ve always loved bird skulls. Morbid yes, but these beautiful hair ties are so much prettier than dull, plan black bands. You can get some from Moon Raven Designs on Etsy.

4. Intrepid boots

I’m a veggie, so I choose not to wear animal carcusses. And for as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to a pair of these boots from vegetarian-shoes. They’re just too expensive for me!!

What’s on your wishlist for autumn?

Misty Morning Fashion Shoot

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This shoot is probably one of my most favourite collaborations to date.

We were blessed with be-yootiful weather, the clothes and make up were spot on and I managed to take away a set of decent snaps.

I’m really keen to do more fashion shoots, so if you like what you see and live locally (Bedfordshire), get in touch and we’ll sort something out.

Here’s a couple of promo shots I did for Ami-Lu’s most recent headpiece.

I’m so pleased that I managed to incorporate my found rabbit skull into these shots!

Anyway, let me know what you think in the comments below. Thanks!

Thrifting

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I’m super excited to be blogging my first fashion post here at Secret Diary of a Scavenger.

I can’t believe I haven’t shared anything like this before, especially because fashion is a huge part of my identity.

I’m one of these people who literally wears their personality. From bold animal prints to self-bleached denim, I don’t shy away from pattern, colour or brashness.

But I’m not one of these people who blows their wages every weekend on bland, over priced items in  the high street shops. I prefer to go thrifting.

This activity, as you might have guessed, links up with my passion for scavenging. I like nothing better than rummaging around in my local charity shops for unique items at fair prices. And as I’m not bad with the sewing machine, I can alter anything that I like to fit me. 

Anyway, sorry to waffle. Here are my most recent purchases from my local good will.

Outfit One

Just in time for summer, I snapped up this cute bow print jumpe and up-cycled denim shorts combo:

Shorts: £3.99, Jumper: £2.99

I’m absolutely in love with the full-length chunky zip on these shorts!

 

Outfit Two

My second find was this up-cycled strapless a-line shirt dress in a candy stripe

Shirt Dress £4.99

Outfit Three

My third and final find of the day is this beautiful bow print play suit, originally from H&M.

Playsuit: £3.99

It’s a little big but it will only need some simple alterations.

Altogether, I’ve spent around £16 on three decent outfits for summer. You’ll be hard pushed to buy at least one quality item from a high street store these days.