Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion

Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion 

With all of the traveling we've done in the last 2 months in addition to the holidays, I haven't had a chance to work on any refashions.  I was really missing it this week, so I dug through my pile and found this.

Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion
 Doesn't it look so great with those socks? ;-)

I loved how fun and bright the print was - and totally this Spring's Pantone colors! However, it was a bit big and a little too much fabric. It's hard to see in this pic, but it was a hi-low hem; longer in the back. First order of business was getting rid of shoulder pads and ripping out the sleeves!
Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion

Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion

Sleeves are gone!
Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion

Initially I thought that I'd go sleeveless, but when I looked at the sleeves I had just ripped out I got the idea to sew them back in the opposite way to make flutter sleeves!
Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion


Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion
The sleeves were still a little long for my liking, so I trimmed and hemmed them a bit more.

Next, I decided that I didn't want the big scoop neckline, so I turned it around backwards. I definitely needed to lose some length, but instead of chopping and hemming, I just gathered up the excess fabric in the front and Ta-Da!!!
Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion

Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion
I think my daughter caught me trying to keep the wind from knocking me over here, but it is a good shot of the front up close.

I really love how this turned out and I can't wait for Spring so I can wear it!

Before and After
Thrifty Thursday - Spring Fever Refashion

What would you have done with this dress?

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Fun with Friends!

Go check out my friend Mandy's blog - www.musingsofashopaholicmama.com 

Today she is featuring some of my Instagram besties and myself in a post about different ways to style athletic shoes!


All of these ladies are super sweet and fabulous fashionistas!

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Faux Real


Faux real, this cowl scarf is one of my new favorite purchases! 
Faux Real

I got it from the current Cabi Fall/Winter line (2016/17).  I just love how it adds a real pop of fun to an outfit!
Faux Real

It also just happened to be cold in TX this morning, so it doubled up in fashion AND function!
Faux Real

And just because my photographers (ahem, daughters) love to snap shots of me when I'm not looking...
Faux Real

Here are some links to similar cowl scarves:

This one is on clearance for $14.98 at Target
This one is on clearance for $6.95 at Maurices
This one is $28.50 at Lord & Taylor
This one is $29.95 on HSN


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Thursday, January 12, 2017

The Latest Instagram Fashion Obsession

The latest Instagram fashion obsession is these adorable white and rose gold Adidas!  Since I follow a lot of fashion accounts on Instagram, I always see the latest trends.  These are one of the current trends that I decided to try and I love them! 
The Latest Instagram Fashion Obsession

I ordered mine from Nordstrom, but they are backordered there currently.  Journeys has them in stock and free shipping!

Sneakers in general are trendy right now.  I typically stick with Chucks (I have more colors than I care to admit), but the gold stripes on these Adidas made me swoon!  I wore them with a casual, neutral outfit here, but you could wear them with pretty much anything.  They'd be super cute with an oversized plaid shirt or tunic and black skinnies.
The Latest Instagram Fashion Obsession

Aren't they pretty?  I think you need some!  
The Latest Instagram Fashion Obsession

They will be perfect during the winter and also through the Spring. These pink ones would be so cute in the Spring, too!  Do you think you would wear these?


 

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