DIY dye jobs, ripped jeans, jewelled collars and bling headphones: The 15 style hacks to bring your 2014 wardrobe up to date for summer

It's that time of year again - the in between seasons moment when you look in your wardrobe and genuinely believe there is nothing suitable for the weather outside. 

In the springtime, the shops are full of new season clothes that are just waiting for a sunny day but still unsuitable for the ever-changing British weather.

Cotton dresses, cut-off mini skirts and denim hot pants all need to wait until at least June for an appearance.

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Lily Melrose is a fashion blogger who has 137,000 followers on Instagram 

So what to do if you want to embrace summer style now, but keep away from the shops for another couple of months? 

Fortunately, there are still plenty of crafty ways to keep your wardrobe current - and all you need is a pair of pliers, a glue gun and some scissors.

UK stylist and blogger Lily Melrose has come up with 15 style hacks to transform your 2014 wardrobe into 2015 style, without breaking the bank.

Read on to find out the DIY tips for making your clothes up to date...

Lily models her updated dress, complete with necklace collar

Evening glam

Perfect for a night out with the girls, give your trusty little black dress a gorgeous splash of glam that captures this season’s catwalk style by using an old necklace to create a stunning jewelled collar effect. 

Use pliers to separate the necklace into individual jewels, position the pieces around the collar and simply use a glue gun to attach, instantly adding �the glam factor’ as seen on Matthew Williamson and House of Holland collections this Spring.

Off-duty pastels 

Dip-dye is big news this season and a subtle dip-dye effect will add a burst of spring colour to any daytime look. Hand dye and a bowl is all that is needed to update last year’s festival staple, the white vest. 

Carefully dip the first few inches of the vest into your favourite pastel shade and leave to dry. Lily’s top pick is on-trend blush pink and styled with jeans and a leather jacket for a casual daytime look.

Lily shows you how to update sunglasses 

DIY designer shades

As the sun comes out, it’s time to dust off last year’s sunglasses. For an effortless, high-impact update, take some jewels or artificial flowers and carefully glue these to the brim or sides of the sunglasses in a symmetrical design. 

Already a trend seen on the faces of Dolce & Gabbana and Prada catwalk models this season, this simple and cost-effective design will ensure you’re one step ahead of the fashion set

Dare to bare (your knees)

You don’t need to buy a new pair of jeans to sport this season’s biggest denim trend – plus worn jeans are softer too so they’re much easier to customise. 

Cut a rip just above the knee cap and then pull out threads and distress the edges for the perfect laid-back cool look. Team with patterned tights underneath for a fresh take on this look.

Hair jewelry

The Les Copains label was among those adorning catwalk hairstyles with statement jewellery, but you don’t need to buy them. Carefully attach old necklace jewels (broken down by pliers) onto hairgrips with glue and leave to dry, to turn a boring hair day into a cute one.

Headphone sparkle

In fact, embellishment can be used to spruce up any accessory – take inspiration from Dolce & Gabbana’s bejewelled headphones and add some sparkle to your commute by adding old jewels and diamantes to the outside of your Beats headphones.

Fringed boots is a key look for 2015 

Seventies chic

The Seventies look has exploded on to the high street from the catwalks, but instead of going all in with flared jeans and heavy prints, try wearing existing key items in a new way. Channel the vibe with a high waisted skirt (bonus points if it’s the classic Seventies shade of camel), teamed with a tucked in black polo neck. 

For extra fashion points, cut off the sleeves of the polo neck as seen in Topshop this season for an easy update for spring.

Crystal slippers

Take last year’s slipper shoe and update for this season by attaching some studs to them for an edgy spring look. The soft fabric makes it easy to attach them; pierce the fabric with each stud and fold them flat on the inside using pliers to keep them secure and comfortable.

Cropped logo T-shirts: Nineties style has been in for a while now, but this year expect to see classic logo T-shirts updated for spring with cut off sleeves and cropped to the waist a la Daisy Lowe. No sewing needed – just don’t be afraid to take your scissors to your favourite old T-shirt!

Fringe feet: Fringing has been big for a few seasons now, but this season the must-have is going to be fringing on your feet; take a simple suede tassel in the same shade as your favourite boots and attach using a few stitches. Use thread in the same shade for a seamless look.

Faux fur gilet

Spring is the hardest time to style as the weather is so changeable; dig out last year’s faux fur cropped jacket from your wardrobe and unpick the sleeves to create a gilet to throw on over T-shirts for warm, breezy days.

Rita Ora was wearing a faux fur gilet in New York in February 

Instagram

Pinterest and instagram are the perfect �virtual wardrobe’; when you get compliments on outfits or try something new, take a snap and post them to create your own style bible that you can refer to at any time.

Just by looking through you’ll probably see something you haven’t worn in a while that’s worth digging out!

Colour pop 

The classic white shirt is a style staple, but you can add a bit of spring colour simply by swapping the buttons for bright alternatives.

Just a few hand sewn stitches can change the entire look with subtle hints of colour.

Personalised pumps

With even Prada getting in on the act, personalised footwear is everywhere right now. But you can create your own one-of-a kind look by using a paintbrush to paint fabric dye onto the panels of your favourite Converse or plimsolls.

Celebrity dye job

One way to revive hair for the new season is with an ombre style. Rather than transforming your locks with an all-new shade, why not choose pink tips. The flash of colour will refresh locks for spring. 

Lily Melrose supplied her style hacks in association with Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato. For more information, go to facebook.com/GalloFamilyVineyards