Put A Sock In It - Vix's Guide To Big Hair

Vintage Tricel dress (Banardos), Fake fur collar (Remade from a jumble sale cardi)

Fancy a big up-do like mine? Here's how I do it:

1960's Crimplene Dress (Local charity fundraising stall), Vintage pearl chandeliers (Car Boot Sale)

• Raid your underwear drawer for an odd sock that matches your own hair colour.

• Stuff the sock with an old pair of tights.

• Double over the open end of the sock.

• Hand-sew the open part closed. 

Nail Varnish is Barry M's Spring Green

• Attach velcro to either end of the sock. If you're feeling lazy you can sew both ends together so that the sock forms a circle, but it's much easier to use if you can open and close the doughnut on top of your head.

• There you have it, a hand-made doughnut - bigger than a shop bought one and for free, too. 

• Next, tie your hair into a high ponytail at the top of your head.

• Secure the doughnut around your hair band.

• Part your ponytail in the centre.

• Ensure the doughnut is covered with hair and no fabric is visible and tuck the hair ends beneath the doughnut.

Ring ( From the gorgeous Sarah)

• Secure with grips and attach an optional bow.

Hair bow (handmade by my dear Helga) 1960's dress (Banardos) Earrings (Xmas Present)

1960's leather trench (Cancer Research) Vintage velvet bow tie (Salvation Army)

This style works best with unwashed hair.

Faux fur coat (Salvation Army), Dollyrockers Blouse (eBay)