DIY Stenciled Leopard Print Top!

DIY has always been exciting for me as I LOVE to experiment and add my own personal touch to my clothing. 

Today's post is based on my first DIY stenciled top.I have made my own printed tops in the past but I used the screen printing method . I decided to go for a open back just to add a little twist to the style of the top :)

Below are the steps I took in creating my first stencilled top

 hope you all enjoy!

Things you will need for this top:

1. Plain white t-shirt (3 for £5 in Walthamstow)
2. A sponge or thick paint brush
3. Fabric paint -Black and Phthalo blue( I used acrylic paint as this is what I could find at the time)
4. Scissors
5. A ruler

6.Carving knife

7. A pencil

8.  Needle and white thread

 9. Print design on A4 cartridge paper

10. Newspaper

Step 1

 Create your stencil by using a carving knife to cut out all the black parts of the design

After being extremely patient, this is the completed stencil :)

Step 2

Flip the t-shirt so that the back is facing upwards.

Cut along the line drawn, making sure you are only cutting through the back of the t-shirt.

This is what the t-shirt should look like once cut.

Step 3

Lay down some newspaper just in case things get messy.

Place the stencil where you would like to add the print and start filling in sections. I used a patting motion so I could have more control. You can also change the colour of  the paint depending on the look you are going for.

Continue doing this until you are satisfied with the look of the print.

This is what the stencil will start to look like after some time.

Below: Close ups of the final print

Step 4- Finishing up the back

Place one side of the neckline on top of the other. You can use a safety pin or dressmaking pins to hold the fabric together.

Thread the needle and begin to sew along the original stitching of the neckline.

The Final Look!

Hope you all enjoyed this post as much as I have creating it.

 Do not hesitate to contact me via email if anything is unclear.

Email: adija.sosanya@hotmail.co.uk

 I'll definitely get back to you:)

If you do decide to do try it out, take some snaps and tag me on Instagram or email me the pictures.

I would love to see them !

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@iamadijak_x

Smooches,

Toyo xoxo

Haute Couture Heaven

Heyy Guysss :D

Fashion to me is being able to transform. Fashion takes influences from mood, environment and personality. It is the clothing one wears which allows a person to experiment and be individual. Fashion has the power to show status, reflect culture and authority as well as diversity. Having the impulse to take an object, scenery or even an event and manipulating this into garments is what drives my absolute obsession with fashion. 

For those who don't know already I am a Fashion and Textiles designer in the making and as much as I love hight street clothing, Haute couture is the way for me!

(Photos sourced from Google Images)

 Fairytale frocks from the king of Oscars fashion 

Elie Saab Spring/Summer 2012

Lebanese designer Elie Saab in my eyes is the genius behind many of the memorable creations seen in the last decade at the famous ceremony "The Oscars" and is also my no.1 favourite Haute couture designer. This collection is the ultimate ensemble combining romance and glamour using intricately cut crystals alongside with gentle, sheer fabrics fit for Hollywood dazzle look. The collection is a dreamy array of fairytale frocks in ice-cream colours of mint, peach and cream. I Love everything about it from the colour palette to the delicate detail.

Hairstyle & makeup: 

Once again it has been proven that you just cant go wrong with ponytails . Elie Saab encourages long faux lashes, metallic lips, very thick eyebrows and neutral eye-makeup.

Now this is what I call Elegance at its finest !!!

Stephane Rolland's spring/summer 2012 collection is a sculptural collection inspired by the kinetyc art of Michel Deverne. Articular rehearsal and laminated spiral creations have fed Stephane Rolland's collection; the design battles between straight lines and smoothness, architecture lyric volumes and 3D cuts manner meet to create a fine waist silhouette with amazing shapes in the shoulders and sleeves. Elegant fabrics such as silk jersey, chiffon, gazar, organza and cascade of ostrich feathers dominated the collection and helped emphasize the soft lines. I love how Stephane Rolland understands a woman's body and takes risks with the shape of the silhouette. 

He is the definition of AUDACIOUS in my opinion!               

 Accessories 

(Photos sourced from Vogue.com and Style Bistro)

Stephane Rolland introduced colour clashing fabrics as fierce red, pistachio and the classic black and white, gold accessories under the form of metallic gold waistbands and ample bust accessories.

Below: Close ups of the amazing detail and construction

                   

Hairstyle & makeup: 

I love the pulled back straight look  with curved sculpted tips the models rocked down the runway. The eye make was very dark and intense while the rest of the face was kept neutral.

I am also obsessed with the late Alexander Mcqueen(R.I.P)

(Photos sourced from Vogue.com and Google images)

left to right :S/S 2010,  A/W 2012,  A/W 2009, S/S 2013

                                          

 These four designers are my key inspirations and I admire them all for their own individual reasons.

Hope you all enjoyed this post and learnt something about my sense of style.

You can also follow my Instagram page:

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Smooches,

Toyo xxx

New Lipsticks- NYC & MUA

Hiya guyss!

About 2 weeks ago I saw a picture on Instagram of the beautiful Jennifer Olaleye rocking a gorgeous pink lipstick- Air kiss by NYC and I fell in love instantly.

 I went to my local Superdrug to purchase this beaut but unfortunately it was out of stock :(

But I managed to find two other lipsticks which are fab!

The first lipstick above is Blue rose- The predominate fuchsia reflects a violet iridescence that creates the illusion of shimmer or frost, I am really loving this shade because it combines my two favourite lip colours ,pink and purple. Also instead of fading to the usual nondescript pink stain, it actually retains its blueish iridescence even after being blotted.

Left: NYC Blue Rose
Right: NYE Blue Rose with Collection 2000 Lipgloss- Body pop( in the centre of my lips)


The Second lipstick shown in the swatches above is Creamy Caramel- This particular lipstick is a great nude lipstick for my complexion. I have tried Revlon Mink and Fleshtone as nude lipsticks for me but I found that they are more on the peach side rather than the pinky side which I prefer. When wearing this in particular lipstick I line my lips with a lip pencil by Sleek in the shade 'Rich Brown'. 
This gives subtle definition to my lips and stops me from looking like I've eaten a doughnut(lol)
Price: £1.99 each from Superdrug

MUA (Make Up Academy) -Lip Boom!

MUA(Make Up Academy) designed in collaboration with Alexandra Burke, the brand new Lip Booms. With a lipstick on one end and a highlighting gloss on the other, they create the look of fuller, curvaceous lips. you can either use alone or all together for a bold and striking look!

It comes in eight shades chosen by Alexandra herself, OK.com, Vibe, O.M.G, Cheeky!, Doin' Good, Bring It, It's A Situation, LMK (Let Me Know).

When  I first spotted these lipstick I was a little reluctant to give them a try because of the glittery highlighting gloss that comes with each lipstick. But then I spotted a shade called 'It's a situation' and just had to purchase it. I'm so in love with this lipstick because it is a beautiful plum colour and also it's matte!
This has to be my favourite lipstick in my collection (I literally wear it nearly everyday!)
Price: £3.00 from Superdrug

Left: I lined my lips with L.A colors lip pencil in the shade 'Smooth plum'. This is how I usually wear this lipstick during the day.

Right:  For a little glamour and sheen I add Collection 2000 Lipgloss- Body pop( in the centre of my lips) and this is how I would wear this lipstick in the evening.

For those who don't know who Jennifer Olaleye is, she is a fabulous Make-up artist and Youtube guru.

Check her out!

She is one of my favourite Youtube gurus for Hair & Make-up

http://www.youtube.com/user/Allthingsfab91

@ jenniferolaleye

Hope you all enjoyed this post!

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@iamadijak_x

Smooches,

Toyo xxx