Showing posts with label handmade by ify updates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade by ify updates. Show all posts

Saturday, 22 March 2014

STYLE IT UP: HANDMADE BY IFY CARDIE




It's been a good couple of years since I've done an outfit post, but I'm excited to do it again! I wore a thin, orange cardigan, with my Primark skirt and boyfriend t shirt, and teamed it with my African headscarf, Charity Shop necklace and Doc Martens. It's so nice and comfy to wear, and you can dress it up or down, and it's light enough to wear during the summer months, but comfy enough to wear during the winter months too! 

I think the cardigan makes the outfit that much more better and makes it more unique. 

Have a look here

Ify Katherine xo

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

NEW IN THE SHOP!





It's been a while since I have been making stuff and since I have had some time off work, I've been on a mission to make a bunch of stuff, especially since I am going towards more of a bohemian/afrocentric direction with my shop. :)

They are all statement making pieces and is a great addition to the wardrobe this Spring.

Lots of Love,

Ify Katherine xo

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

NEW JEWELLERY!





Silver Zipper Stud Earrings

Gold Zipper Stud Earrings

Bronze Gold Zipper Stud Earrings



Black Cat Animal Ear Studs

Orange Ice Lolly Pendant Necklace

Green Ice Lolly Pendant Necklace

Orange Slice Pendant Necklace

Bohemian Bronze Gold Leaf and Tooth Necklace

I have made some new pieces of jewellery for the shop! It's been quieter with sales recently so it's given me the extra time to stock up on bits and pieces that you might fancy :).

There will be lots of cute kawaii themed things as well as simple, statement pieces.

Don't forget, there is a discount going in the shop, get 30% off when you enter code 30DAYSTOSHOP in the checkout!

Have a good day guys!

Katherine xo

Sunday, 3 March 2013

Tour around my Flat: The Bedroom/ Workspace

Finally, I have a reason to blog again! I have been so involved in re-organising my room the way I want it; it may not be "mine", but if I'm paying rent, I may as well have it more homely and make me feel more comfortable! I'm also a big believer in Feng Shui, so if it's too awkward, then I can't settle myself.

Anyway, Here is the bedroom! :)

 My aim for this room was to make it as cute as possible, and there's no better way than a cute floral duvet cover from Primark.

I also got the type writer on sale for £2, and it's pretty comfy! I also hand-made all the other cushions- the patchwork one on the right was made through recycling scrap fabric, whilst the vibrant coloured cushions were made from a length of fabric that I made in my first year of Uni that I really wasn't going to use!


I love to have inspiration around me. :)



Around 80% of my jewellery are handmade, so here is my collection! A lot of them are my own designs, but I wear a lot of other independent designers, like Violet Bella, Lucky Kunst, and Red Mutha. A great tip- if you have a lot of necklaces but haven't got a good display for them, use these Ikea racks that you can just hang over your door- very minimal effort.


Since this photo was taken, I did change this table for a slightly larger one; I want to be able to sew on it as well so I need as much room as possible, without taking so much space in the room!


I fixed up this shelf from Ikea! It took my 6 hours of pain, and I broke my screwdriver, which meant a lot of it was done with a nail clipper... yikes!  But anyway, here is where I keep all the jewellery I make, and it's really great that everything is now an arm's reach away from my desk. 

Overall; my room is small, but I could fit everything I need to in here, cos of the in-built wardrobe, and just the fact that everything is organised properly. I also love the way I've arranged the place looks super cute and cosy.

Will have more pictures of the rest of the place soon!