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GLASTONBURY 2015
Thousands of people have been travelling since Wednesday saddled up with sleeping bags, tents, hunters and crates of alcohol all in the pursuit of an amazing weekend at Glastonbury 2015 with Florence & the machine, Kanye and The Who headlining.
It's one of the most anticipated festivals of the season with fashionistas taking every opportunity to flaunt the hottest festival fashion around. We are predicting an array of head dresses, heavy layered accessories, fringing, ethnic prints, body gems and of course those trusty pack a macs.
The best thing about festival fashion is that you can go as quirky as you want. It's all about over the top textures, colours and prints or in contrast a blank canvas giving a cool and chic vibe.
We've gone for a fun playsuit complete with red tassels and a broderie anglais pattern. We paired with an oversized fringed kimono to enhance the tribal vibe. If you're feeling really crazy, try wearing a feathered headress. If you can't wear one at Glastonbury, you never will.
Transfers are back this SS15 with an edgy fresh twist. Beyonce, Perrie and Rosie Huntington are massive fans of these metallic tats.
To really accentuate your whole festival look, up the anti with layered jewellery. We love The Adelyn Layered Bead Necklace. It may be dainty, but the layered effect lifts the outfit. Similarly we've gone for The Amara Layered Beach Chain Bracelet. We think the red tassel works great with the play suit and ties in the colours. Finish with a statement pair of earrings. For an edgy feel we've chosen The Arina Leaf Lobe earrings; that climb up your ear, almost like a cuff.
Slip on your hunters and your nearly ready to go. We are crushing on this gorgeous bum bag from Primark. Its much securer than a messenger in heavy crowds and plus it gives you free movement to throw some shapes and dance your heart out.
Adorning Ava's top Festival Pieces!
1. Layered Chain Necklaces
2. Woven Pieces
3. Symbolic Styles
4. Tassels
5. Neon
So whatever your festival style is, finish your look with some of Adorning Ava's Festival fever Faves!
- Becky x
STYLE STEAL// COACHELLA
Here at Adorning Ava, we are super excited that festival season is well and truly here!
Festivals are already in full swing, with Coachella kicking off last week. It was apparent that the biggest trend was accessories in the form of layered necklaces, tassels, fringing and beaded pendants in true bohemian style. The best looks were necklaces that were worn on top of each other, mixing textures to create a quirky, ethnic style.
The problem with festival fashion is that if you're not at a festival, you do look a bit crazy walking around the shopping mall. The best way to transform your festival faves is by upping the accessories and playing down the clothing textures and keeping the colour palette neutral.
To really pull off this look, layer textured pendants. we went for The Macy Gold Pendant Tassel Necklace and The Iona Layered Jewel pendant. The Iona works great for this look, as there's one necklace acting as three. The Macy necklace is a statement necklace all on it's own, but just gives extra detailing. Wear it with The Arina Leaf Lobe earrings, which work a little bit like earcuffs but in a smaller scale. We love these at AA Headquarters, as they bring a certain amount of quirkiness to an outfit.
To complete your look, you might want to go for some extra hair accessories. Opt for a chained head-dress instead of flowers or feathers. Finish with a lip moisture balm to keep your lips looking smooth and lush!
- Becky x
OOTD// Bohemian Beauty
One of the leading trends that has made a comeback for SS15 is the 70's trend, with an array of floral prints, flamboyant shirts and suede skirts. But an alternative is the bohemian trend, epitomizing the hippy period of the 70s with long flowing maxis, an abundance of fringing and heavy accessorizing.
Designers such as Fabrretti, Etro and even Ralph Lauren have been greatly influenced by bohemian, displaying a contemporary flare on the 70s.
Bohemian works best if you keep the colour palette in earthy tones. Beige's, tans, burnt oranges and browns work the best as they blend.
When we think of the Boho trend, we automatically think billowing maxis, but at this time of year, it's not quite warm enough to start parading round in a floaty almost night dress. Instead, we've gone for a weathered ripped jean in a washed out blue, paired with a textured cream bardot top, finished with ruffled sleeves and hem. This trend is all about mixing different textures but keeping colours similar. The air still has a chill to it, even if the sun is shining, so we've gone for a cream loose knit cardigan from Hollister (£14) with a drop hem, creating a billowy effect. Swap this for a kimono as the season progresses. The high street is full of bohemian style sandals, but if you're not quite ready to get out your toes yet, stick to a suede ankle boot, complete with buckles and fringing to add extra detail to your look. To match the boots, we've gone for a soft fringed bucket bag from Zara. With this trend, add as much accessories to your outfit as you want, layering pieces up for texture. Our Amara Layered Bead Bracelet is perfect for this. It's actually one bracelet but gives the impression of several. The colours on the bracelet complement the look perfectly. We've gone for The Macy Gold Pendant Tassel Necklace to tie in with the fringing.
Add these pieces above as well to the outfit to really nail the look. Usually less is more, but to be a bohemian beauty, more is definitely more!!!
Finish the look with a natural wave in your hair using a tousled texture mist and adding random braids to your hair. Complete with a beaded head piece to really bring out the quirky queen in you.
- Becky x
OOTD // GOLDEN GIRL - 70s inspiration
With Spring almost upon us, the SS15 70s trends is in full swing with an array of colours textures and patterns headlining the high street. We feel like we've entered a time warp surrounded by fringing, flares and flower power. This trend is a lot of fun but it is easy to get carried away with all those patterns and colours. To nail this trend without looking like you're off to 70s roller disco, keep the palette neutral.
For a sophisticated and classic twist on the 70s trend, we have gone for gold and cream tones, which blend well and can be used as a canvas for other major trends this season. Floral are huge for 70s, so it's no surprise that we love this camel coloured shift dress adorned in a daisy print from Topshop. We've paired it with this beautiful fluid take on a trench coat also from Topshop, online only. Trench coats are a classic piece that every girl should have hung in their wardrobe.
We've gone for a nude slingback boot heel,keeping the whole style looking chic without having to wear stiletto slingbacks. These are much more wearable and won't give you blisters after a busy day of strutting your stuff. The gold zip just adds a bit of extra detail and contemporary feel to the trend. Every girl needs an over sized bag for the day to fit all her girly products. we've picked this lovely mock croc tan bag from River Island.
With this trend, you can afford to go bohemian with your jewellery. Long earrings and long pendants. The Macy Gold Tassel Earrings and the Macy Gold Pendant Tassel Necklace work great with this outfit. It gives a bit of character and enhances the whole 70s vibe by adding texture on texture. The best part is that when Summer eventually arrives, they can be worn for a boho feel to a summer maxi or as a staple piece for a music festival.
In regards to beauty, keep the tones bronzed and light. The urban decay Naked palette has to be every girls favourite eye shadows for this. Paint your nails in a similar hue. if you're feeling inventive, try adding a bit of nail art too for a fun finish to your look!
- Becky x















