Tutorial: how to make dreamy organza straps

Shimmery, translucent, wing-like ribbons at the back of a strapless dress can add an ethereal, sylphlike touch that can make an ordinary evening gown into the showstopper of any event.

Here's how you can make this look yours:

1. Find a length of organza in a colour that complements your dress: things to look for and think about are shine, length, width of the ribbon and whether you prefer the organza to have only one colour or flicker through a range of them as you move (multi-hued organza).

2. Cut out two equal lengths of organza to serve as your straps: you can choose to leave them long, giving a dreamy look that hints at wings, or shorter for a chic, sophisticated touch.

3. Sew the two organza ribbons onto the dress at the front (onto the inner lining of the dress- sewing it on the outside only serves as a visual distraction).

4. Put it on, tie a bow with a whimsical flourish (halter top style) and enjoy!

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Great Gatsby Glamour: Flapper Chic Fashion

After watching trailers of The Great Gatsby, it's difficult to not succumb to the charm of the fluid, shimmering glamour of flapper style... so why fight it? With the irresistibly irreverent combination of youthful joie-de-vivre and awe-inspiring opulence, the 20's style is most decidedly coming to 2013!

The cloche hat is an essential to this gorgeous style. Sleek and posh, it exudes silver screen glamour. Our cloche hat, decorated with luscious crystal and intricate metalwork, can add a touch of whimsy to any outfit!

Beading is also a staple in flapper eveningwear: the more extravagant, the better! Pearl or crystal in delicate patterns, either at the ends of a dress or cascading down the back, make an elegant statement.

An outfit can never have too much sparkle, can it? The true flapper girl layers on her jewellery fearlessly, creating the perfect statement of daring style.

.As for texture, anything goes, as long as you keep to a coherent colour scheme. Try a floating, cloudlike tulle with metallic accents, or a swingy, flowing silk dress with a shock of sequins!