Recycling clothes and customising

I thought that it is time to tell all that I have written a book.
It is all about recycling clothing and personalising your outfits.
I believe that everybody can do it. It is a formula of sorts. If you can learn maths, science, a poem, a song, then you can learn how to customise. You do not have to be a fashionista or style savvy to learn the tricks that make you look cool. Some people are born cool and some people have to work at it. Watch how the experts do it and then find your own look. Cloning the famous only works if you can pull it off. The majority of us do not look or carry ourselves like film and pop stars (we also do not have their lifestyles) which is why they are famous and we are not and I am not talking about Big Brother celebs that are just Joe-public with a five minute window.
Chose aspirational stars that relate to yourself and adopt small pieces of their thang. Whether it is Victoria Beckham, Sarah Jessica Parker or Katie Price. Chose carefully or you could end up looking like a dogs dinner.
Stop shopping in the high street and go to car boot sales, charity shops and vintage clothing markets (Portobello on A SATURDAY is a good place to start). That is where the real funked up celebs shop. You find fab unique pieces. (avoid charity shops in central cities and try going further out)you can also use it for inspiration for your own outfits.

Regain the power of individualising yourself. Decide what suits YOU. Colours that are 'in vogue' are not always the colour that will compliment your skin, hair or eyes. I love orange but it makes me look washed out and dirty. So, ask real friends (not shop assistants) to be honest about your clothes. If you have a fetish for something -Butterflies, cameos or even snoopy- integrate it into your outfits to give themes to your style. Keep it subtle though, a bag, a bracelet, a charm or brooch. Co-ordinate. Not just bag and shoes. Hair accessories, bangles, maybe a neck scarf if appropriate for such an occasion, you could also tie a scarf to your bag to bring a colour match in. More about recycling in the next blog.
Come down to Portobello Market and get started.
Franny B