Zippered twill moto jacket: CRYX
Faux fur and hematite necklace: handmade by me
Ribbed Tank: Forever 21
Square cube ring: Karmaloop (from last year)
Pleated chiffon maxi-skirt: Wink
Balenciaga-style Cut-Out Boots: DIY (tutorial coming soon!)
They’re finally finished!!
Hair: worn in a topknot with the help of my Odango cushion
Cleopatra Crescent Necklace: Forever 21
Ginger Chiffon Blouse: Forever 21
Multicolor crystal earring set: bought in Japan
Convertible faux-leather bookbag: Ober Tasche, bought in Japan
Watch: Citizen Eco-drive
Rings: wedding rings; Beyond Rings Gunmetal Claw Ring, bought at HauteLook
Super Stretch Colored Skinnies: Divine Right of Denim for Forever 21
Zipper suede heels: Sam Edelman (bought at Nordstrom Rack)
Do you all have an outfit that not only makes you feel like a million bucks – that you can put on any time and instantly feel awesome no matter what – and that garners you compliments everywhere you go? Apparently, this is one of those MAGIC OUTFITS for me.
Rhinestone hoop earrings: Icing by Claire’s
Watch: Citizen Eco-drive
Ribbon-edged rope-tie sundress: handmade by me
Wedge espadrilles: Old Navy
I found an old sheet at Goodwill awhile back that was in great condition – and the perfect lightweight, tightly-woven washed denim cotton that would lend itself to a pretty summery dress. I drafted a pattern wayyyyy back in May, intending to make the dress for Memorial Day – and then never got around to it. Then I wanted to get it done for the Fourth of July. And of course I still didn’t do it. Story of my life!
In any case, I finally pulled my act together and made it this Labor Day Weekend, and broke it out on Monday to wear. Sadly, we’re experiencing an infestation of yellow jackets in our backyard under our house’s eaves – so every time we bring food out for a barbecue or picnic we get attacked. Thus Labor Day was heralded by a picnic indoors (though we played a little soccer in the backyard away from the yellow jackets’ nests earlier).
The advantage of using a sheet for an upcycle is that by crating the pattern carefully, one can utilize the finished edges from the sheet, and save a lot of time in the finishing of your piece. I used a striped grosgrain ribbon overlaid over the finished edges, and cotton rope (I think it’s actually for thick corded piping) as an accent.
It’s breezy and swingy and just perfect for the hot weather that has finally returned!
Hope everyone had a wonderfully relaxing weekend and great Labor Day holiday (if you celebrate it!)
xoxox
Carly
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Pink contrast-lining blazer: Zara (similar here)
White slubby translucent tee: eyeshadow (bought at Fred Meyer!!)
Faux tooth necklace: Forever 21 (similar here)
Beaded bracelets: handmade by me
Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive
Spiked Band Ring : Forever 21
Capri sweatpants: Forever 21 (similar here)
Wedge-heel espadrilles: Alloy Percy booties (similar here)
An outfit for a shopping event I can’t wait to share with all of you!
Hair: Hairdo Wrap-Around Pony
Pointy sunglasses: thrifted
Sheer back galaxy tank: handmade by me
DIY cage cuff: tutorial here
Watch: Citizen Eco-drive
Black Jeggings: UNIQLO
Lace-up Oxfords: thrifted
Finally I got around to photographing the tank I made with my galaxy fabric!
Hair: Priscilla Mecha-Raku Ekusute in Otome-Maki
Rhinestone Necklaces: vintage
Bird-Printed Dress: Miss Selfridge’s
Silicon Day-Planner: MARK’schedule
Rings (L-R): unknown, mocha, mocha, Cartier, Tiffany
Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive
Sheer Maxi-Skirt: handmade by me
Chain-link Sandals: Wet Seal
The last outfit that I took photos of while I was in Japan last month. (Sorry…backtracking a little here…)
Hair: Priscilla MechaRaku Extensions in Virgin Straight, braided into side braid
Thick-rimmed glasses: Tommy Hilfiger
Punctured Silk Top: kawi jamele
Star hoop earrings: I forgot (bought in Japan)
Twig and flower rings: mocha; Cartier and Tiffany wedding bands; Star pinky ring: I forgot (bought in Japan)
Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive
Convertible Satchel: Ober Tashe
Dark Jeggings: Uniqlo
Strappy Platform Sandals: G-Shoes
One of the last outfits I wore while in Japan.
Hair: top bun created with the help of my Odango Cushion
Earrings: tiny rhinestones, various (from Japan); chunky gold, maygloba
Beaded Cropped Tee: handmade by me
Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive
Rings: twig ring, mocha; star ring, unsure (from Japan)
Striped Jersey maxidress: Forever 21
Convertible Schoolboy Satchel: Ober Tashe (similar product from their line here)
Chain-Embellished Sandals: Wet Seal
Well, it took me about a month, but I finally finished that beaded DIY I was working on!!
Hair: bangs french-braided and all pinned back into a roll
Detachable Rhinestone Collar: EcoDeco x bpr BEAMS
White Tee: Old Navy
Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive
Rings and assorted earrings: Claire’s
Faux leather satchel: Ober Tasche
Silk Scarf: thrifted
Pleated Midi-Length Skirt: mocha
It’s been a busy couple days here, filled with family – from lunch with Hub’s longtime family friends and their daughter’s new baby, to a ritual respect-paying at my in-law’s ancestral grave, to a visit with my Mom.
Hair: Side pony with Priscila Glamorous Curl Rope Wig
Straw Boater Hat with grosgrain ribbon: bought off Ebay
Double-layered gauze dress: mocha
Bracelets: from Pineapple County [Honolulu]
Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive
Chain-Detail Sandals: Wet Seal
Hub says that hats don’t really suit me but I’m kind of partial to this one.
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