This closet clean out has not only been good for making space, I've reinvented a few things to fill in the missing blanks in my closets (score!).
Next up is a super easy sweater skirt. I got this idea when I first chopped up a striped tank to create a skirt (see the look) and then did it again a few days later (see the look). I'd never done it before and it worked out swimmingly... which has since prompted me to chop up other clothes I was planning on donating anyways (see, the perks of cleaning out your closet).
Next up is a super easy sweater skirt. I got this idea when I first chopped up a striped tank to create a skirt (see the look) and then did it again a few days later (see the look). I'd never done it before and it worked out swimmingly... which has since prompted me to chop up other clothes I was planning on donating anyways (see, the perks of cleaning out your closet).
This sweater skirt is super easy. Take a sweater you don't wear anymore (the longer, the better as it'll give you some length to the skirt. I did this with a shorter sweater and got a mini-skirt... not exactly the look I was going for, but then again, I'm 5'11 so many things end up being short on me) and cut it straight across underneath the arms. Generally (depending on the fabric) you won't need to finish the ends (especially if it's jersey or a thin-knit sweater like this. The ends will just roll a bit and it's perfect). Shimmy into the bottom tube piece, and voila, new (& free) skirt!
Yes, those are OTK boots with a peep-toe
PS - This is my 400th post! Wow!
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If I was a foot shorter, I would rock-the-shiz outta these.
Wow. Does that heel not look 10 inches?!
Update: The heel is 140mm
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)
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