If this maxi cardigan doesn’t scream Spring, then I don’t know what will. I’ve been hanging on to these secondhand cardigans even though they barely saw the light of day. I loved the colors but wasn’t too fond of the three-quarter sleeves. With that in mind, I felt confident taking on another sweater project after…
DIY
Cable Knit Cardigan Sweater Refashion
Spring has sprung or so they say! When I think of spring, I think soft hues, florals and lighter layers. That brings me to this once waterfall cardigan (from Hollister). I had a love-hate relationship with it. My twin gave it to me a while back, since she barely wore it (and I could see why)….
DIY Checkered High Low Dress Vintage Refashion
This refashion has got to be one of my faves so far! My intention was to do a high low drop-waist dress much like this one from Camellia. To pull it off, all I needed to do was remove the sleeves, take in the sides and shorten the front hem. Or at least so I…
Plaid Dress Refashion (Part 2) | DIY Handbag & Detachable Collar
As promised, here is part two of the button-down maxi dress refashion. If you haven’t seen part one yet, here’s the link. It was from that very plaid dress, that I re-covered this old saddle handbag. As for the other materials used for this project, they were from around my house. Most were collected from…
Vintage Plaid Button Down Maxi Dress upcycled into 4-Piece outfit
Love is in the air and boy do I have a love story to share! This retro long sleeve button down maxi dress was certainly not love at first sight. Funny thing is, I almost passed on it! I remember picking it off the rack in disbelief like, “Who the heck would wear such a…
Metallic Skirt turned Culotte Refashion
What perfect way to end the year than to break out the shinies?! Predictable yes, but when I peeped this once metallic skirt online, I knew I had to have it! I got it at a great price too since it was damaged. I’ve wanted to brave the culotte aka the wanna-be trouser/skirt that everyone…
Vintage Criss-Cross Dress Refashion
I know I’ve been MIA lately but I’m still recovering from Thanksgiving (ugh). Nah, I’m kidding. I had to step away for a Christmas gig. Tis the season right? Speaking of holidays, here’s a festive vintage number I found online. When I got it, the seams were ripped open in areas and the construction was…
DIY Blazer Jacket turned Cape Refashion
I mentioned this diy cape in my last post as it being the perfect pairing for the pleated dress. You’ll see why in a minute, if you haven’t scrolled down already! Originally, I got this jacket because I was on the hunt for one to DIY a cape. I was instantly sold on the sophisticated look…
DIY Pleated Hem Lace Dress Vintage Refashion
In the spirit of fall, here is yet another find from the lot I picked up on my first trip to Savers thrift store. I was captivated by the whimsical elegance of the pleated hem and neck tie. Once I managed to look past the odd pairing (the lace, that is). I saw it’s true…
Vintage Dress turned Open Back Romper Refashion
I was iffy about this vintage dress when I first spotted it online. Didn’t take much convincing though, when I realized it was dirt cheap ($3) and was in a size 18, meaning lots to work with. Once I had it in my possession, it sorta grew on me as it looked better in person….
