Every time I visited a certain department at the thrift store, I saw these “things” more than anything. Figured maybe it’s cause they’re dated. A few times I wanted to get a couple and see what I could do with them but kept putting it off. Especially when it came time to narrow down my…
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[VIDEO] Pants Turned Crop Wrap Top Refashion
I ran across these pants while thrifting recently and the earthy color is what really caught my eye. I immediately thought of the perfect upcycle! Well not off the top of my head but one I had lingering in mind for a while. It was one of those ”so crazy it just might work” ideas. And…
[VIDEO] DIY Cage Bucket Bag Dupe Using Old Belts
Recently I had the idea to incorporate DIY accessories in between the bigger projects, to help me balance my work load and hopefully post more consistently. To kick things off, I wanted to do something elaborate. I had acquired a number of vintage belts that couldn’t fit and was inspired by the Hesse bucket bag from…
[VIDEO] DIY Paperbag Waist Pants Refashion
Today’s refashion is a little different, because I’ll be taking you behind the scenes and showing you how I altered these oversized pants on myself without assistance. Not that I had a choice really since I’m not equipped with a dress form suitable for pants anyways. Haha! I tend to stay away from white bottoms…
[VIDEO] DIY Ruffle Hem Vintage Dress Refashion
Would you believe I’ve had this vintage dress for almost 2 1/2 years?! I got it from an online consignment shop after falling in love with the color, which I later found out is called periwinkle (thanks to hubby). I kept contemplating if I should cut into it, because for one it was a beautiful…
[VIDEO] DIY Belted Color Block Poncho
I can’t wait to swap out those dreaded winter coats for much lighter pieces like this DIY poncho. This time of year the weather is so unpredictable that it’s hard to dress for the outdoors. In my last post, I made a convertible scarf but then thought “What about DIYing ones you already own that…
[VIDEO] DIY Scarf with Sleeves & 5+ Ways to Wear
Another perfect transitional piece! This ‘scarf with sleeves’ is so versatile that there’s no one way to describe it, as it can be worn so many ways. This would explain why it goes by so many different names. If you’re a major fashionista, then I’m sure you’ve seen this piece around. Online it’s listed as…
[VIDEO] Men’s Dress Pants Turned Double Slit Skirt
Hello hello and welcome to my first post of the year! On that note, I want to start off by wishing you a Happy New Year. I’m already off to a late start but for a good cause. My hubs was awesome enough to bless me with new equipment over the holidays. In the process…
[VIDEO] DIY Military-Inspired Blazer Upcycle | Part 2
To quickly recap, I got a couple old high school blazers from my little sister, who happily tossed em after finishing high school. Haha! I LOVE blazers so there was no denying that I mind taking them off her hands. Right off the bat, I knew I wanted to dress them up by adding military-style…
[VIDEO] Military-Inspired Blazer Refashion | Part 1
Embellished blazers make a great statement piece. If you’re looking for something eye-catching, this would be the way to go. As a trend, it is never truly goes out of style and should definitely be considered a staple in your wardrobe. With all it’s details and elaborate designs, they can get pretty pricey! Which is…
