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…
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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….
DIY Split Sleeve Draped Dress Vintage Refashion
Every time I looked at the once dated vintage chiffon dress with it’s ruffled bib cowl collar, I wondered, “How exactly was this worn?” For such a modest look, I would’ve loved to see how it was styled. Obviously it was paired with some form of underlay as it’s see-through. What really caught my eye…
DIY Choker + 3 Ways to Wear
Chokers have returned to the fashion scene in a big way! So much so, that they are now considered the new statement necklaces. With no sewing skills required and endless style possibilities, it’s easy to hone in on the choker trend following a quick DIY. You don’t even need to spend a dime! As a…
DIY Knee High Socks
With fall quickly approaching, it was time to sift through my wardrobe. I thought back to an old pair of cable knit tights sitting at the back of my drawer. They were super warm but I dreaded wearing them because it took wayyy too much effort to get them on. Once I did, they came…