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…
DIY Lace-Up Mule Heels Makeover
I came across this chic pair of mule heels below one day while browsing google for lace-up flats. I was instantly head-over-heels! I thought they would make quite the fall statement. Then it dawned on me that I had these pointy toe cut-out booties in my get-rid-of pile. And welp, the rest is DIY history….
DIY Vintage Pleated Dress Refashioned into 5-in-1 Outfit
How neat are the pleats on this vintage number! You would think with such an elaborate print it wouldn’t work but surprisingly it does. Speaking of the print, it is exquisite! To be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure how I wanted to refashion this vintage dress. The pleats were a keeper that’s for sure. The…