Bamboo boots, Urban Original belt, Aldo necklace, Bay bangle & Mexcian bangle
Lovely readers, I did it again: I cut a shirt into a skirt. I had this Joe Fresh 3/4 sleeve scoop neck top sitting in my closet for a year or two. I really liked it, I did, it just didn't like me. So, during my closet clean out (a couple weekends ago) I was debating what to do with it. I mean, I wasn't ready to part ways with it, not by any means, but at the same time, it was getting worn. It needed a reinvention. So, with my trusty scissors, I cut a straight line from under the armpit and made it into a skirt. Oh, and I'm loooving this skirt. Loving! Others were loving it too. The skirt was getting tons of love. I feel like before I give away any more clothes I must ensure they cannot be cut into skirts, because if they can, well look out. I mean, looks like I'll be adding a few more skirts to my wardrobe for free. And on that note, I have a tutorial/DIY coming on this so you too can make your very own skirt from a shirt - so check back this weekend for that.
So I'm wearing this jacket for probably the fourth or fifth time. It's J.Crew, I picked it up at the thrift score, I mean store, and paid like, peanuts (which technically translates to $7). It was a little big so I put it in the dryer, that helped a bit, not enough, but I just belt it and that makes up for it. Anyways. While working away, I don't know what prompted me to look at my armpit, but I did and what did I find?! A large hole. A hole in my sweet J.Crew blazer. I felt embarrassed. How many times had I worn this jacket and not realized?! Had anyone seen?! No wonder it was at the thrift store! This must be fixed, I thought to myself, or I'll have to spend the remainder of the day keeping my arms down (not an easy feat for someone as enthusiastic as me). I swiftly check the other armpit and sure enough it had a hole too - the exact same size! So I took the jacket off, pulled out my box of safety pins and totally safety-pinned those suckers shut. Now if I would just figure out how to thread my new sewing machine I could fix it in a less ghetto way.
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Today is a very special today, it's the day my BBFF (best blogger friend forever - yes, because we're corny like that) turns one year older!
Jamie and I 'met' almost a year ago and 'hit it off' immediately. We always talk about meeting someday and visits to each other's blogs are a daily occurrence. Jamie is such a sweetie and I obviously cannot deny the fact that she is smokin' hot so head on over to her blog and show her some birthday love.
Happy Birthday Jamie!
I love pizza. However, ordering pizza isn't the healthiest nor the cheapest when you want it on a semi-regular basis (read: once a week or so), so I have come up with a way to have my pizza and eat it too (and not feel guilty).
What you'll need:
- Greek pita wrap (I like these because they are thicker, but I always get whole wheat or whole grain, etc.)
- Tomato sauce (any kind will do)
- Loads of veggies (my faves include broccoli, olives, tomatos & mushrooms)
- Any kind of grate-able cheese (I like marble)
- An oven, pre-heated to 400 degrees F
Spread tomato sauce on pitas, layer with veggies and cover with grated cheese
Bake until cheese is bubbly and pita looks done / slightly-crusty
Voila! (I enjoy mine with hot sauce)
Joe Fresh top, Seduction jeans (last seen here), Aldo wedges (last seen here),
Mexx belt, Old Navy bangle, Tiffany bracelet & Le Chateau earrings
I was thinking about making one of my resolutions to be to wear more (dangly) earrings. I always wear my cz / diamante studs and it's very rare for me to wear anything else. I'm much more of a necklace / bracelet person and while some girls can pull of the big necklace and earring look, it's not for me. I always feel naked without a necklace but I have many earrings and I should try and get some use out of them. These earrings are actually a favourite pair and would you believe I've had them for over seven years?! I also bought them in a plum colour and have never seen anything similar since (which.is.awesome). Are you a (dangly) earring person?
I have been cleaning out my closets like crazy. The other night I went through my sweater closet and purged, purged, purged. Some items I will consign, but many will just be donated.
There are a few things I'm donating that I felt could be used for DIY (it's not like I have anything to lose if I'm donating it, right? Right). I decided to make some cute leg warmers with this old favourite sweater from Jacob. In the process, I made a vest too. It was super easy and if any of you give this a try, send me your photos and I'd love to see 'em!
What you'll need:
- An old sweater you don't wear anymore
- Scissors
Cut the sleeves off the sweater & voila
(I like the angle at one end as this looks cute on the feet when you wear them,
however, you could just chop 'em straight)
Dress 'em down with flats for weekend lounging (& wear the vest too!)
Dress 'em up with heels for a night out
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