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June 30, 2012
festive fashion for the 4th of July
Red, white, & blue. This trio of colors is definitely a classic color combination! Here are some cute pieces that scream Happy Birthday America! :) Have a happy 4th of July!
June 28, 2012
crisp white & floral diy skirt
Are you tired of seeing this floral print fabric yet?! :) I just love it! Anything floral paired with a crisp white button-up shirt is a classic combination, in my opinion! I brought out an additional pop of color by wearing a green, beaded necklace, while keeping my other accessories (heels and clutch) toned down in neutral colors. *To see how I made a DIY clutch out of the remaining floral fabric see here! Happy thrifted Thursday! :)
outfit details:
skirt/repurposed from thrifted dress, clutch/thrifted, button-up shirt & nude pumps/JCP, necklace/old-can't remember where from unfortunately, nails/Essie 'orange, it's obvious!', lipstick/Rimmel London 'In Vogue'
June 26, 2012
DIY fold-over clutch
Remember the floral frock I purchased from the thrift store and revamped into a modern skirt? Well, here's the project I mentioned in that post; a DIY fold-over clutch! I love how it turned out! Want to make one too? Look for the tutorial after the break! :)
June 23, 2012
a thrifting confession & a before and after
Confession: Sometimes, I like to buy frumpy, old, and ugly dresses from the thrift store...just for the fabric! Especially the ones in larger sizes with full skirts, and a lot of pleats (yay more fabric for the same low price!) I also enjoy that crazy look the clerk gives me at checkout--she thinks I'm actually going to wear the dress as-is! :) Anyways, check out this gem of a dress I found the other day! The dress style, with box pleats, knife pleats, smocking at the waist, a button-up and zippered back closure, and the best part, shoulder pads, is ridiculously ugly. But, oh the fabric! It was a floral print, and in pink, yep I fell for it! Snatched it right up and placed in in my cart, I did! The fabric is 100% rayon..which I've never sewn with before, but it's a new favorite! It's really lightweight, but not sheer (so I don't have to wear a slip, or make a lining!), and it drapes really nicely! The best part is that I up-cycled a garment and didn't have to buy brand new fabric from a store! I deconstructed the dress, ironed out the fabric, and had enough for a skirt!--even reused the original dress zipper in the skirt. The pattern actually calls for an invisible zipper, but I didn't want to buy a new one. I also had enough fabric left for another project...more on that later ;) I used Simplicity's Cynthia Rowley 2512 pattern, and made version C. I love the wrap effect and the sweet little ruffle on the front left side! :) Have a great weekend!
June 21, 2012
styling a DIY summer oxford dress
Here's how I styled the dress I refashioned from two thrifted button-up oxford shirts! Yes, summer is officially here..I was sweating glistening while taking these photos! My husband (and usual outfit post photographer) is out of town so I had to resort to the self-timer on my old point-and-shoot camera! Read: kindly ignore the grainy-ness of these photos :) TC is probably glad; however, to get a break from my bossiness when it comes to taking outfit pictures! ha ha Happy Thrifted Thursday! :)
outfit details:
dress/handmade by me from thrifted shirts, clutch/thrifted, blue belt/free from work, wedges/Target (spring 2011). necklace/Cato's
June 18, 2012
oxford button-up refashion into a summer dress!
I recently refashioned two thrifted button-up oxford shirts into a simple dress! It's light, comfortable, and so perfect for summer! :) Would you like to make one?! Here's how!
June 14, 2012
a thrifted tiered skirt, gold accents, & a french braid!
Hello! Happy Thrifted Thursday to you! I'm wearing a tiered skirt in a rich, clay tan color that I thrifted almost a year ago..but just haven't worn it yet. I paired it with a cream blouse with gold accents, gold & pearl jewelry, and gold sandals! It was super comfy...and so breezy for summer! *On a side note, I finally figured out how to braid my hair like this (and I love it!)..I'm not gonna lie..it may have taken half an hour to get that braid right!. ha ha! I can french braid all day on the hair of someone else, but when it comes to my own hair that's another story... :)
outfit details: skirt/thrifted! blouse/JCP, jewelry/JCP and random mix, shoes/so old I honestly can't remember! similar ones here via Old Navy and here via Forever 21
June 12, 2012
Neon & Neutral {EBEW}
Here's an easy outfit I threw together to run some errands with my husband! The theme for this month's Everybody Everywhere is NEON so I paired this bright, neon cutout tee with some bright bangles! I brought in some neutral shades through my heels and boyfriend style khakis! I'll be back on Thursday with an actual thrifted outfit post, so stay tuned! Happy Tuesday!
outfit details: Neon tee/DECREE by JCPenney, boyfriend khakis/a.n.a. by JCP, heels and bangles both from JCP also..ha ha
June 11, 2012
circle hem shirt {a tutorial}
Since the high-low trend is still rocking, I thought I'd whip up an easy blouse with a circle (actually mine is more of an oval) hem! I love this sheer fabric and the fun print in aqua and poppy red! To style my shirt, I paired it with my diy aqua skinny jeans...see I told you they were a new favorite! Want to make a circle/oval hemmed shirt too? Here's how!
June 5, 2012
Our 2-Year Wedding Anniversary!
Today marks the second wedding anniversary of my husband and I! Can't hardly believe it's been two years already! To the most dedicated, hardworking, and awesome husband I could ever ask for, TC, I can't wait to create new memories with you and celebrate future anniversaries many years down the road! :) Here are just a few of my favorite snapshots from our wedding day! Photography by Light Images.