DIY HOME: HAT STORAGE

I've been looking for a storage solution  for my hats for ages. This is perfect.

Image: Decor8

A TRIP TO HAT HEAVEN

When I was back in Australia recently I had the pleasure of visiting the Ascot Hats workshop, where they make the most mindblowing hats. These aren't stuffy or boring race hats - but serious statement pieces that are practically wearable art. It was so fun to see all the different projects in various stages of completion. The amount of effort and work that the owner Pam  puts into every design is out of this world, and really shows in the quality. I love how easily they channel on-trend details into every project. Leopard print, sculpted lace, Marc Jacobs-esque polka dots and tulle pom poms had me itching for the olden days where women wouldn't be seen without a hat. Let's bring that back! They also made a mickey mouse hat for me last year (seen below) which has to be one of my most treasured possessions.

Check out  Ascot Hat's other works of art over at their blog, facebook page or email them directly on pcameron@ascothats.com.au.

Btdubs - the very very cute lady in the pics above is the talented Milly Ziesemer, who has put her fashion line Ziesemer (started at the tender age of 17) on hold while she finishes studying fashion in Sydney. This girl has extraordinary talent and is seriously one to watch!

DIY ON THE RUNWAY - BURBERRY SS12 [inc BEADED HEELS!]

I'm so delighted to see that the Burberry SS12 collection is an extension of their resort wear that I fell in love with a little while ago. I couldn't resist tooting my horn about the inclusion of wedges with coloured bead embellishments - similar to the ones I made here inspired by the high heels in the Resort collection. It's great to see a look sticking around for long enough for us to have a go at making it! Why not have a go at making them yo'self?

Other Favourite DIY inspirations from the show:

• Wooden bead embellished belts and and collars 
• Straw hats with wool pompoms
• Raffia oversized collars
• Sunglasses with threaded rims
• Coloured wooden shape embellished trench coats
• Coats with knitted sleeves

Images courtesy of Style.com and The Blonde Salad

DIY Collaboration with The Style Net - Choose Your Own Adventure!

I am really excited to be collaborating with The Style Net on a few DIY projects over the next couple of months. Head over to The Style Net's facebook page to vote for the DIY project you would like me to do - choose your own adventure (how fun were those books when you were a kid?). Simply 'like' your favourite look in the album and hopefully the project you choose I'll be recreating in the coming weeks. Easy as.

Images from the collage from Stockholm Streetstyle, Autilia, Gary Pepper Vintage, Twin Cat Vintage, Net a porter.

DIY Fringed Jacket

Add some short fringing to a blazer jacket. cute!

Image: Studded Hearts