My Top 10 Favourite Fabric Shops In London

Whilst studying design and pattern cutting at London College of Fashion, the one thing I became good at was locating the best and most economical fabric shops in London and the vicinity.
Here are my favourite shops where I still love to go to for fabrics and trims : 

1. MacCulloch and Wallis https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk
2. Berwick Street Cloth Shop http://www.theberwickstreetclothshop.com
3. Joel and Son Fabrics http://www.joelandsonfabrics.com
4. The Cloth House https://www.clothhouse.com 
5. Broadwick Silks http://www.broadwicksilks.com/fashion-fabrics 
6. London Fabric Shops http://www.londonfabricshop.com 
7. Dalson Mill Fabrics http://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk
8. Epra Fabrics http://www.eprafabrics.co.uk
9. Tilly and the buttons http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com
10. Gold Hawk Road Market and Shops , London 

Where to find a perfect NYE dress

New Years Eve by missswannfashionblogger featuring a glitter dress

Miss Selfridge glitter dress, £24 / River Island body con dress, £45 / Boohoo bodycon midi dress, £28 / Boohoo sequin cocktail dress, £13 / Glamorous blue cami

I find it really hard to try and find a party dress for the christmas period but these are my favourite online stores to find the perfect glamorous dress for new years eve! 

1. MissGuided https://www.missguided.co.uk
2. Boohoo http://www.boohoo.com
3. Asos http://www.asos.com/women
4. Pretty Little Thing https://www.prettylittlething.com
5. Miss Selfridge http://www.missselfridge.com
6. New Look http://www.newlook.com
7. House of CB http://www.houseofcb.com
8. Miss Pap http://www.misspap.co.uk
9. TopShophttp://www.topshop.com/?geoip=home
10. Lipsy https://www.lipsy.co.uk

Gym OOTD

Trainers:Nike Leggings:Primark 

Hand Made Lace Lingerie

Lingerie:Made myself 

Christmas Glitter Glam by Gia

Shout out to Gia Artistry......
The Christmas Glitter Glam look perfect for NYE or a Christmas Party! 
Gia is such a talented makeup artist, do check out her work for yourself.
For more information about Gia:
https://www.facebook.com/Giamakeupartistry/?fref=ts
https://www.instagram.com/gia_makeupartistry/

December Details

Boots:Missguided

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Booties

Boots:Public Desire

Jumper dress:Primark

Weekly Trend : Velvet Heels and Choker

Heels:Marks and Spencer Choker:Miss Selfridge 
http://www.marksandspencer.com/block-heel-court-shoes-with-insolia/p/p22483644?prevPage=srp&pdpredirect

Rose Gold Shimmer Makeup Look

Shimmer

Youtube makeup look coming soon!!!

Shades Of Autumn

Shades Of Autumn by missswannfashionblogger featuring an underwire bra

Turtle neck sweater, £32 / Cocoon coat, £40 / Topshop denim skirt, £44 / L Agent By Agent Provocateur underwire bra, £44 / Zara knee high heel boots, £110 / VELVET POMPOM BRIEFCASE - Hand bags-BAGS-WOMAN | ZARA United States, £40 / Hat, £11 / Lime crime lipstick, £11 / ETIVAL Blanc, £1.31

OOTD Styling a Bodycon Skirt

Jacket:H&M Top,Bracelet Primark Bag:Topshop Skirt:Avon Necklace:Forever21 

Favourite Eye Shadows By NYX

Showgirl/Sin/Whipped Cream 
http://nyxcosmetics.co.uk

OOTD:Styling A White Shirt

Sunglasses,Shirt: H&M Skirt:Topshop Cardigan,Earrings:NewLook Shoes:LaRedoute 

OOTD Styling A Floppy Hat

 Jacket:H&M Skirt:Quiz Shirt:South Shoes,Top,Hat:Primark 

Lady Like Glamour

Lady Like Glamour by missswannfashionblogger featuring a sheer bra

Keepsake the Label long sleeve dress, £49 / Coat with belt, £64 / L Agent By Agent Provocateur sheer bra / Neiman marcus shoes, £51 / Whistles evening purse / Chanel jewelry, £1,430 / Lime Crime lipstick, £16 / Nail treatment / ETIVAL Blanc, £1.35

Last day of October

Necklace:DIY Top:Primark Skirt:Made myself Heels:Faith Scarf:Primark

My Favourite Books: Fashion Edition

The Fashion book,Fifty dresses that changed the world,the teen Vogue handbook,About Face,The drawing fashion edition,Chanel collections 

October OOTD

Top:Forever21 Jacket,Skirt:H&M Scarf:Gift from Italy Boots:TKMax

DIY: Fluffy Heels

The latest fashion trend ... fluffy fur heels

Here is a great and affordable way to up cycle your own heels without the expensive cost, it allows you to re-use and revamp your old dull looking heels and create a new fun look.

I used a pair of old black strappy heels I bought from TU and a simple DIY them to look brand new!

What you will need:

Strappy heels

Glue Gun 

Scissors

0.5 metre of fake fur trim 

1) Cut the trim in half, then double the trim to create a fuller fur look.

2) Glue on the fur strap, carefully placing it on as the glue may still be hot.

3)Wait for the glue to dry and voila you have the latest fashion trend at the fraction of the cost!

Places to buy the faux fur-

http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk

http://www.dunelm.com

https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk

Tough Girl

Tough Girl by missswannfashionblogger featuring lacy bras

MANGO round top, £41 / H M genuine leather jacket / Miss Selfridge blue ripped jeans, £40 / Free People lacy bra, £21 / Piel Leather ankle booties / Nine West mini shoulder bag, £57 / Warehouse beanie cap hat / Lime crime lipstick, £16 / ETIVAL Blanc, £1.34

Oxford Fashion Week Look

Dress:Coast Jacket:Vintage Shoes:Alexander McQueen Jewellery:H&M Makeup and Hair by Gia  https://www.facebook.com/Giamakeupartistry/?fref=ts

Autumn Inspired Makeup Look By Gia

Shout out to Gia Artistry......
The autumn inspired glam look she created for me to wear to the Oxford Fashion Week, I loved the amazing makeup and felt super glamorous attending OFW as an invited blogger.
Gia is such a talented makeup artist, do check out her work for yourself.
For more information about Gia:
https://www.facebook.com/Giamakeupartistry/?fref=ts
https://www.instagram.com/gia_makeupartistry/

Oxford Fashion Week

It's the 10th season of Oxford Fashion week  I was lucky enough to be invited to the event , being obsessed with fashion it was a great opportunity and I had such a good time watching the show and taking lots of photos! The event showcased the latest collections of new and current designers, I was invited to the ready to wear show which included the brands Karen Millen, Moss Bros,Olivia May and many more.
The black tie event which was a concept+couture show which featured the designers Omar Manor, Hellavagirl,Katie McGuiagan.
The party after the show featured a silent auction where the donations went  to Oxfordshire Youth. For further info and photos check out the OFW website http://www.oxfordfashionweek.co.uk or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OxfordFashionWeek/