Ms. Chic GIVEAWAY - 1 DAY LEFT TO ENTER!

The giveaway is near end, being only 1 day left. To refresh your memory the here is part of the previous post of the Giveaway.

Giveaway here! For 2 lucky winners worth more than $100, read below how to enter:

MS.Chic creates unique accessories with perfume miniatures. Since Christmas is around the corner, MS.Chic is doing a fabulous giveaway for 2 lucky followers of lovalafashion! It is your chance to win a perfume necklace OR a pair of test tube earrings! Both of them are very stylish for everyone and go with any outfit of the day. 

The miniature is Delices de Cartier (5ml), which is made with different composition, including golden crystal, flower, chains, bow. The total length of the necklace is approximately 24”. Colours of this necklace are mainly white and red, these colours are themes of Christmas, colours of CHRISTMAS! Thus, it will be perfect for a Christmas dinner or party. But, also for any occasion.

Do you want to be eye-catching when attending a party? Well now you get the chance to win this necklace, It is worth $100 Australian Dollars! But now it is up for a giveaway to a lucky winner!

 The test tube earrings are Versace Yellow Crystal, Eau de Toilette (1.5ml per test tube) with Moonstone (aka Opal, natural stone). The total lengths of the earrings are 7.5cm.

So enter now, to be one  of the 2 lucky winners (keep reading...to follow the link to the Giveaway!) :)

ENTER HERE <------- (MEANING CLICK ON 'ENTER HERE') :)

Nominated for Liebster Award

Allison (found here) whom has a very nice and interesting blog has nominated me for the Liebster Award! Thank you so much :)

The Liebster Award is given to new or up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. This is a wonderful way to find new and noteworthy blogs.

The Rules:

1. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves.

2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you, and then create 11 new questions for the bloggers you pass the award to. 

3. Choose 11 new bloggers (with less than 200 followers of course) to pass the award to and link them in your post.

4. Go back to their page and tell them about the award. 

5. No tag backs

11 Random Facts:

1. I love to Read!

2. I'm a huge fan of the 1960s

3. I play the piano

4. I love to wear dresses and to make them as well

5. My favourite pen colour is blue

6. I don't like to step on insects

7. I'm learning to drive

8. I have a rabbit named Alice ( whom I named after the character of  'Alice' in Twilight not 'Alice in wonderland' but my little sister's don't need to know that)

9. I LOVE Zooey Deschanel's style!

10. I don't have many friends

11. I'm going to study to become an accountant

11 Questions for my nominees...

1. What is your worst nightmare?

2. If you could go back in time, where would you go?Why?

3. What is your biggest dream?

4. Favourite show.Why?

5. Favourite piece of clothing/accessory.

6. Where is your most relaxed place to be?

7. Chocolate or lollies?

8. Who is the closest person to you?

9. If you were invaded by aliens in your house, what would you do, how would you react?

10. Mac or PC?

11. Do you enjoy receiving Liebster Awards?

1. What is your favorite place to visit?

I don't really have a favourite place.
2. What was the last book you read?

City of Fallen Angels
3. If you could be anything in the world what would you be?

So many possibilities...
4. What is your favorite Disney movie?

Monsters Inc.
5. Do you prefer cake or pie?

Well it would depend; if it is a savoury pie, then by all means the pie but if the pie is a sweet pie, the I would choose the cake.
6. Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

I don't have one.
7. What are your blogging goals for your blog?

Having more readers and posting more often about interesting stuff.
8. Do you have any holiday traditions?

Easter & Christmas
9. What is your favorite TV and why?

This is a hard one, I have way to many; I enjoy mostly comedies and shows from the 1960s!
10. What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery?
There would be a lot of things I would do...
11. If you could wear one thing for the rest of your life, what would you wear?
I would wear a dress because it is a whole outfit itself.

My nominees
1. @Ann Tan
2. @Nenu
3. @CoffeKissed
4. @MelleM
5. @Sofia
6. @Sara
7. @Evi
8. @Jeni
9. @Rebekah 
10. @Tara
11. @Harmony Designs & Soap

Etsy Feature: {Kelly Stahley Art and Design}

I would like to introduce everyone to a wonderful Graphic Designer/Blogger/Etsy Shop Owner: Kelly Stahley. Today's feature is about her and her creative process, don't forget to visit her Blog and wonderful Etsy Store to find out more!

1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what you make/sell in your shop?

My name is Kelly, I'm 22 years old and graduated from art school about a year ago. My Etsy shop started out as my place to sell my jewelry designs, but recently I've incorporated my graphic design services as well. I love the jewelry designs I currently have but I'm definitely more passionate about art and design work, so I'm trying to promote my graphic design through my Etsy.

2. What inspired you to start Kelly Stahley Art and Design?

I majored in Fine Art in college. Once I graduated, I quickly realized there aren't many people who are going to hire a painter. To be honest, I totally freaked out, not knowing what I was going to do with my life. I love all aspects of art and knew I needed to do something artistic, but I wasn't going to be making a living off painting alone. That's when I became interested in jewelry design. I'd buy tons and tons of supplies and make all different types of pieces. I always knew about Etsy but I never thought anyone would actually buy anything from me. One night I listed one feather ring I created, and by the time I woke up in the morning I was thrilled to see someone actually bought it! I then got very serious about Etsy and wanted to include all of the services I can offer. So currently I have about half the shop filled with jewelry and the other half with design work.

  

3. Do you have a blog? Do you sell/showcase your work anywhere else?

Quest to make New Girl's Jess's clothing

I have joined Rosy on the quest to make Jess's clothes from New Girl over at http://sewingadicta.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/new-girl-strikes-again.html#comment-form. The adventure has begun by making the green dress (as shown above) first, there is no sign up or anything, you can join when you want and make what you like. 

DIY denim shirt & lace

Hi Sofia!I wanted to thank you for your interest in this DIY. I hope to hear from you again when my next DIY project follows! These are the steps for my DIY. 


The basics for this DIY you'll need:- enough lace fabric (must withstand heat)- scissors (preferably fabric scissors)- Iron on fabric tape ( I bought mine at IKEA)- Iron- denim shirtExtra, if you want to cut the sleeves off of your denim shirt and make it more of a 'racer' back you'll need:- sewing machine will first begin with cutting the sleeves off because the sleeves were too big, If you want to keep your sleeves you can just skip these steps!
1.) Take your favorite no sleeve button up and use this as your guide for the denim shirt. Make sure that the shoulders of the shirts are aligned.
2.) Add an inch to your guide line and cut the sleeves off using the fabric scissors. To make sure that both armholes are equal to each other, you can check by folding the denim shirt in half.
3.) If you still find your shirt a bit boxy, you can cut the back of the denim shirt more like a 'racer back'.
4.) Fold the added inch to the guide line and iron this flat so you can easily sew this later on.
5.) Sew the rest of the armholes using a sewing machine or if you're born with a lot of patience you can just hand sew it.Now you'll have something like this.. Tadaaa!


Having fun already? Now comes the fun and easy part!

I'm taking the Seamless Pledge!

I Sofia am taking the #seamlesspledge until there is something I find which I can’t resist and  it is begging me to buy it. Here is where you can join to http://seamlessblog.wordpress.com/the-pledge/.  Here are the things I must stay by during my commitment to the pledge:

THE RULES

1. No buying new clothes for the duration of your pledge. By new, I mean any new mass-manufactured clothes.
2. You can buy second-hand manufactured clothes – so be prepared to get to know your local charity shops awfully well.
3. Vintage clothing is a-ok!
4. Anything you’ve made by hand is definitely allowed. Get your sewing machines and your kntting needles out, because handmade is definitely in!

Lets begin!

Nominated for the Liebster Award AGAIN!

I'm so excited, I've been so busy I never realised that I was nominated for the Liebster Award for the second time! I'm very grateful to Evi from Sexta-feira for nominating me for the award, THANKS!

11 things about myself:
 1. I love old shows from the 60s like Bewitched, I dream of Jeannie, Get Smart, Here's Lucy,   That girl, Green Acres, (late 60s and 70s Brady Bunch), the list could go on...

2. I love to read, my favourite being Night World VI-III, The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Device, Twilight Saga, Vampire Academy, Bloodlines, House of Night Series, Strange angels, Fallen, Harry Potter, Jeannie out of the Bottle...

3. I play the piano

4. My favourite movie is Monsters inc.

5. I love to sew but never have anytime for it and love vintage patterns

6. I have trouble making friends

7. Zooey Deschanel inspires me with her vinatge style of the 50s and 60s

8. I hate the beach

9. I am the oldest child of 6 children

10. When I was young I used to have dead straight hair, which later changed to waves.

11. I have a rabbit named Alice whom I named after the character in Twilight.

My Answers to Evi's questions:

1. Which is the most boring book you've ever read?

In the Wild

2. Which movie made you cry your eyes out?

The Help

3. Do you like "Friends" and if you do, which character do you identify with?

I haven't really watched friends, so I don't really know the characters...

4. What do you find more relaxing, going camping or staying at a 5-star hotel?

Staying at a 5-star hotel of course!

5. What's the ideal way to spend a work-free day?

Sitting on the couch and watching television esp old tv series.

6. Coffee or tea?

Tea, I am a tea freak, coffee makes my stomach hurt

7. What's the best present you've ever received?

I've gotten too many good ones I couldn't name one

8. Have you ever been given a really bad haircut and how did you react?

Yes I have, when I cut my hair all one length, I hated it but couldn't do anything about it

9.  What color is your car?

I don't have a car yet, but I'm on my L's licence and drive a 4WD

10. When's your birthday?

17/9/1995

11. Do you use a camera or your cell-phone to take pictures?

My mums Samsung SII

Questions for you

1. Have you ever wanted to go back in time?

2. If you could spend a day with anyone, who would it be?

3. What is your favourite meal?

4. Do you like long of short hair, why?

5. What decade of fashion do you like?

6. What is the greatest part of your life?

7. If you could have a super power, what would it be?

8. What scares you?

9. What is your favourite song?

10. Do you work, if so, what do you do?

11. Do you sew, if so, what was the best thing you've ever made?

And the Liebster award goes to...

Sara @Boxofthings

Julia @Julia'sJournal

Jeni @twoshadesoflovely

Teresha @Jamaicanbunintheoven 

Nominated for- The Liebster Award!!!

Thank you to Jeni from twoshadesoflovely  for this coolie award!!! I really appreciate this Jeni, She is truly lovely, Thank you! Check her out here.

What is this Liebster Award?
"The Liebster award is given to upcoming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. The meaning: Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcome."- Adrian (Adrian Loves Owls)

The Rules:
- Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
- Answer the questions that the tagger set for you PLUS create 11 questions for the people you've tagged to answer.
- Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
- Go to their page and tell them.
*No tag backs!*

                                                         11 Things About Me

1. I love old shows from the 60s like Bewitched, I dream of Jeannie, Get Smart, Here's Lucy, That girl, Green Acres, (70s Brady Bunch), the list could go on...

Lovalafashion Featured- Tailor Made: Meet Some Lovely Bloggers!

Tailor Made: Meet Some Lovely Bloggers!: I decided for the month of July to offer free sponsor spots! During the process I have gotten to meet some amazing bloggers and today I am ...

5 Winter Essentials!

My name is Talia Kaur and I am a fashion columnist at a local newspaper. I am also studying a Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Journalism) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (France) at the University of Technology, Sydney. I am passionate about the fashion industry and am working towards becoming a fashion journalist or a freelance fashion writer in the magazine industry.

Fashion column:

5 winter essentials!

1. Knitted jumpers

Meet winter’s most popular fashion piece. There’s nothing more comfortable than a cozy knitted jumper and it’s become an absolute must-have this cold season. The great thing about them is that they come in so many different styles and colours – from light pastel preppy ones to dark patterned drapey ones – so it’s impossible not to find a perfect option for you. A soft cotton or wool jumper will look great with almost everything so don’t be afraid to let your imagination run wild this season and team them up with different textures, fabrics and patters. You could pair a pastel blue knitted jumper with some floral trousers for a feminine look. If you feel like going for something with a bit more edge, team a leather skirt with a bright knit and add a thin belt at the waist – it’s right on trend yet so comfortable.

2. Faux-fur coats

GIVEAWAY!! Black and Gold Hair Bow- Win Now

Bows for Adoption (Eric and Sarah Clevenger) create bows from re-purposed re-scraps. All of the proceeds from each and every bow go towards adopting their first Child. Here is a link to their Etsy shop, help them out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BowsforAdoption?ref=seller_info. Give out a hand and buy a stylish and fashionable bow! You will simply love the creative bow accessory, it is for anyone who feels they want to be stylish.

Bows for Adoption is doing a fabulous giveaway for your chance to win a Bow! Bows are very stylish for everyone and go with any outfit of the day. Black and Gold Sequin Hair Bow:

                                                 Front 

                                                  Back


The bow is made with gold micro sequin fabric stuffed with tulle to puff it up and the center of the bow is made of a black shimmer fabric. This bow measures 6" across by 4" at each end and 1.5" in the center. The back of the bow features an alligator clip that has been glued and stitched down for a better hold.


To enter the giveaway you must:
1. Follow any of the listed below (comment for each one you follow in a separate comment and leave your name and contact email address, so I can contact you if you win) by leaving a comment on this post.
- instagram: @lovalafashion

- twitter: twitter.com/lovalafashion

- tumblr: lovalafashion.tumblr.com

- GFC: www.lovalafashion.blogspot.com (blogger follow)

- Bloglovin:http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3802080/lovalafashion
- Bows for Adoption facebook page: www.facebook.com/bowsforadoption
- Bows for Adoption Page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BowsforAdoption

*Each one you follow counts as an extra entry :)

 2. Extra entry for liking Bows for Adoption on Facebook. Leave a separate comment.

3. Extra entry for liking Bows for Adoption on Etsy. Leave a separate comment.

Also Bows for Adoption is offering 10% discount on all items in their etsy shop with the promo code "FASHION10". Don't forget to mention you were referred by lovalafashion.blogspot.com for the promo code in the comments of the product you buy in the comments.

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The giveaway  is open internationally and ends on 30 July 2012. Enter now for your chance to WIN!

Blog Feature: DIY Anthro Inspired Necklace

Khadija is an artist, crafter, DIY lover and textile designer (the list goes on... I also found her on instagram), she has a wonderful blog and has allowed, me to feature one of her DIY tutorials. I hope you enjoy as I surely have :)

(http://creativemind-zeshuregi.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/diy-anthro-inspired-necklace.html)

I have done another easy & fun version of Anthro's necklace..
Its making is not something like any mathematics formula :) its as easy as 1,2,3..yep..Lets see.. 

An easy way to make something stylishhhhhh...

 Isn't it..

Would you like to pay $248 ? or $2 is Ok..?

~ PROCESS ~

you will need to have..
Crystal brooches
Chain
Chain Bracelet
wire & pliers

Blog Feature: Galaxy Print DIY

Thuy Duyen from http://imrely.blogspot.com.au, has provided us with this wonderful and exciting tutorial on how to bring the galaxy out within your clothes  :) Enjoy!


Hello! It's been a while since I've done something constructive... I have been so busy (the positives of being a senior - hello mid year exams!). Anyway today while browsing online, I had a very, very strong desire to buy myself a pair of galaxy printed leggings, however, the design I wanted was out of stock. Sad times. So I laid in bed thinking about how soon I could get my hands on something galaxy printed, that I could actually pull off.. Have you noticed some galaxy prints cover the whole garment? I don't really like that look, I think it would be hard to wear with other clothes... because it would look really busy with all the colours everywhere! so.. long story short, if I could do a galaxy print on my nails, i could do it on my clothes.. and do it to my liking! Luckily, I'm a crafty girl, so I had some fabric paint stashed away... but only in black, white, blue and teal.. so I decided to use some acrylic paint! that stuff never washes out, I would know. 

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Blog Feature- Flower Power Fascinator

For the perfect spring/summer statement fascinator: full of colour and completely fabulous! Vanessa from Instagram has created this beautiful fascinator and has designed instructions for everyone to try out and have fun! 

What you need:

·        - Fascinator Base

·        - 2 Hair lever clips

·        - 2 Big Fake Flowers

·        - 3 Fabric Flowers

·        - 2 Bunches of wired fake flowers

·        - 6 Wired Fabric leaves

·        - Gold spray paint    

·        - Hot glue gun

DIY EMBELLISHED CLUTCH

Kasturi S. // Amped+Dangerous, also found below, has written up a great tutorial of a DIY embellished clutch! 

www.ampeddandangerous.blogspot.com

www.facebook.com/ampeddangerous 

www.ampeddangerous.bigcartel.com

www.twitter.com/kasturishan

www.pinterest.com/kasturishan

1. Gather your scraps and start stripping your material in different widths. If you're slightly OCD, work with just all being the same width, but I love the look when they are all different sizes and textures.

Printing on fabric!

Thank you to Rustic Cottage Interiors, I found how to print pictures on fabric! It is so easy and fun :)  (http://rusticcottageinteriors.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/printing-on-fabric-photo-tutorial.html) While printing I found that my ink jet printer wouldn't accept the fabric and kept saying paper jam, so I tried our other print (which isn't ink jet) and it worked as well. However I am unsure if the print might rub off when washed, I am yet to experiment. If you would like a print request, please comment below! Available in my Etsy shop soon.

Bewitched 1960s Print 

Equipment:

- material (any of your choose, I chose canvas)

- spray adhesive

- 1 printer paper

- scissors 

- an ink jet printer (however I didn't use one)