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Alternative Accessorising


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Looking for a fun new way to add an alternative edge to your current wardrobe? One of the simplest and most cost effective ways in which to do so is by using your accessories. Clever accessorising is about making your old clothes look new. It’s about being creative with the items you already have and adding a few small touches here and there in order to update your look. It’s about finding new ways to make a style your own. We’ve been doing a little window shopping and found a few ideas that we just cannot wait to try:


Contact lenses - As far as eyewear goes, in terms of accessories, many of us have tired quickly of the oversized classes phase. And those false eye-lashes were certainly more trouble than they were worth. But there is another option. Coloured contact lenses can make a subtle difference to your look but one that is sure to make an impact. Depending how daring you wish to be you could switch your eye colour from blue to brown or you could give yourself tiger eyes or all-black irises. The possibilities are endless. There are a range of good online resources to help you source your new accessories, including visiondirect.co.uk.


Customisation - If you are feeling the pinch of the credit crunch and you don’t have the spare cash on hand for a quick shopping spree, you could consider updating your wardrobe using a little of your own creative vision. Old T-shirts and jeans provide excellent base materials when it comes to customising clothing.

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All you need then is to decide whether you want to use beads, safety pins or a nifty bit of sewing work to turn your old garments into fresh new pieces for your own personal fashion collection.


Second hand accessories - A fabulous way to embrace the vintage look on a budget is to head to your local high street charity shops in search of bags, shoes, scarves and jewellery. Restricting yourself to second hand clothing will make you think differently about the way that you shop and encourage you to try new accessories, taking something old and giving it a new lease of life.


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