From 80’s Orange Hair to Upcycling Inspiration ✂️🧡
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Hi Reader, We are on a roll with themed parties at the moment. Last week was 90’s and our costumes were inspired by Neo and Trinity from The Matrix. This week was 80’s. Our inspiration was Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart from Eurythmics. The main pieces came from Ricky Player’s wardrobe, but the accessories made the outfit. The red scarf, trilby hat, feature necklace, pink DMs, belt… and of course the orange sprayed hair. I got the orange hair spray from Amazon and was slightly doubtful I’d get a proper bright orange on my dark brown hair. It took a few layers. I got the desired effect. My hair felt quite crispy. And I was discreetly brushing off orange dandruff-like flakes from my top all evening 🤣 It washed out well though, which I made sure to do before bed. I didn’t want to risk waking up to orange bedsheets! This reminded me that in costuming, it’s often the accessories that finish the outfit. And it’s exactly the same in everyday dressing. It’s not just about being comfortable. A well-thought-out accessory or a small tweak can take something from “meh” to polished. And it needn’t be expensive. That’s what this week’s blog post is all about. Practical ways to upcycle clothes and transform garments you already own.
This might be your nudge to revisit the Ultimate Upcycling Fashion Bundle. If you already have it, go back and flick through the ideas. Pick one. Just one. And try it this week. Don’t have it yet? The Ultimate Upcycling Fashion Bundle is 80 transformation ideas plus practical guidance to stop that “What should I do with this?” feeling. You can grab it here: 👉 https://www.sewingteacher.co.uk/uufbundle Style isn’t about buying more. It’s about looking at what you already own and asking, “What could this become?” Sometimes it’s better buttons. Sometimes it’s orange hair 😜 Have a good week P.S. 👉 Read the how to upcycle clothes blog post https://www.sewingteacher.co.uk/how-to-upcycle-clothes |
Vee Tanner
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