Vintage loving ♥

Okay, so when I went thrifting on Sunday my intentions were to look for some more high waisted jeans (as if I need any more SMH) but instead I ran across this vintage chair that screamed "I have potential TAKE ME" lol so I couldn't resist. I mean come on it was only $3.99, yes girl $3.99! I've been working on it ever since and all I need is to find the perfect fabric for re-upholstery. I'm a little timid to purchase it online because knowing me I'll be very unhappy with whatever is sent to me... never satisfied I tell you ha ha. I definitely plan on posting my adventure with you guys when I'm done so you can tell me what you think. I'm excited to see the before & after =) .

Excited to wear some tie dye

Hey Girls,

I finally put some use to my  inspired Isabel Marant top. I wish I would have thought of doing a full shot so this post could of been an OOTD  but I totally did not have that in mind =( . I'll share with you a set of what I wore exactly down below, enjoy.

Dip Dyeing Denim

Well hello there Darlings,

The other day I was pretty psyched that I had some time to do a little Dip Dyeing with two pairs of my high waisted shorts. I love how they came out which may be an issue because now all I wanna do is DYE everything in sight ha ha. I also took a picture of myself trying them on but the picture came out a little to blurry but if you still would like for me to post them just let me know and i'll add them in. What do you gals think?

Things I used for dip dyeing:
Rit Liquid Dyes in Purple and Aquamarine
Bleach
Scissors
Salt for Dye mix

Outfit Of The Day

OOTD:

Top: DIY Old Navy button up from Goodwill ($4.99)

Bottom: Hollister Jeggings ($39.50)

Shoes: Steve Madden Oxfords (on sale for $12.99 at Loehmans)

Bag: MCM Heritage Small Milva Bag ($770.00)

Arm Candy: Boss BCBG Generation ($18.00) , Forever21Spikes ($6.80), Style & Co. Watch ($29.98)

Earrings: Hoops from Forever 21 (old)

Note: I provided the links for the things that are currently available online. The items that are not linked are either sold out or thrifted.

DIY Muscle Tee

Things you will need:

• Old t-shirt
• Scissors
• Pen

Steps:

1. Lay your t-shirt down and cut both the bottom and neck hem.
2. Cut off the sleeves starting from the shoulders and repeat with the other side. Do this to your liking depending on how thick you want your straps.
3. Flip your t-shirt over and draw out a v, it can go as low or as thin as you'd like.
4. Now you are going to take the bottom hem that you cut off and cut it to make one long piece.
5. Take the long hem piece and wrap it around starting from the top of the neckline and wrap it around tightly going as low as you'd like and wrap the piece back up to the top to tie both ends together.
6. Cut the excess hem piece and you're almost done.
7. Try on the top and draw out if you would like to lower the neckline in the front and sides. I chose to lower them so I can wear a bandeau top, whatever you prefer & voila !

 

Isabel Marant Inspired Top

Hey Sweets,

I just wanted to share a before and after picture of a denim shirt i found thrifting a while back that was posted in one of my Hauls. I'm sorry that I didn't take any actual pictures of the steps that were made but I typed out the steps I made during this DIY project. I was "inspired" by the Isabel Marant bleached shirt that Rihanna was seen wearing down below, enjoy xo.

Notes: I did a tie dye technique (twisting and scrunching up fabric then tightening it with rubber bands) all over the top. Added 2 cups of bleach and one cup of water into a bucket then laid the top on each side for 30 minutes. Rinsed with some cold water and washed it alone in the washing machine then left it to hang dry.

Who wears short shorts

Houston, we have a problem! I am OBSESSED ahhhh lol. I know I said in a previous post that my original plan was to do my thrifting DIY projects over the weekend but I was so excited that i finally got my hands on some vintage Levi's that i just couldn't deal ha ha, that and I had to do laundry so it made sense to throw them in after slicing them up. I wanted to share my envisioned look with you gals =D . How do you wear your short shorts?

Goodwill Thrifting Haul

Okay so during yesterdays lunch break i paid Goodwill a little one hour visit and was pleasantly surprised to find some interesting things for 50% off. I go in every now and then to see if i can get my hands on some vintage MOM jeans that i can destruct but i can never find any that actually fit me... sad i know but i did this time *pats self on back* ! As I was walking around I decided to give the back of the store some glancing time and found a bin full of bags, clutches and wallets that have plenty of potential to be revamped. Looks like I'm going to have a busy weekend ha ha.

Augustana American Apparel T-Shirt - $2.00

Levi Jeans- $4.99

Ralph Lauren Green Label Jeans- $4.99

Hunter Green Vintage Belt- $1.99

Black Clutch- $0.50 (yupp 50 cents)

Black Vintage Pouch Messenger Bag- $2.00

Stila Makeup Organizer Wallet- $0.99

#JOTD

 Today's Arm Candy:

Style & Co watch

H&M peach bracelet

Triple Wrap Bracelet

Forever 21 spike bracelet

Earrings:

eBay

DIY distressed military vest

 DIY distressed Military vest:

This vest is actually pretty old, i purchased it at Charlotte Russe for about $5 (on clearance) a couple of years ago. I never actually wore it though so i decided this could be a great DIY project. About a month ago i distressed it with a scissor and some sandpaper but i wasn't quite satisfied with the results, it needed more flavor. So Sunday while walking through the Village in NY the Hunnie & I stopped by this military store and picked up some patches for only a BUCK, yup i said it a BUCK! I'm really feeling the outcome, what do you girls think?

Things needed:

1. Military vest/ jean jacket/ army jacket w/cut off sleeves
2. Patches (I've also seen them on eBay)
3. Scissors
4. Iron
5. No sew hemming tape (Joann's, Michael's, craft store etc.)
6. Studs (purchased on eBay) 

Steps: 

• The first step you would need to do is play around with the patches and the stones to see exactly where you would like them. Once you get that out of the way it's time to get to work =] .
• start cutting the no sew hemming tape to fit the size of the patches, place the patches where you originally wanted it and flip the vest inside out; being that the fabric of the patch is a Lil too thick and we need the hemming tape to get as hot as possible it's best to do it this way.
• Start ironing until the patch is completely attached to the vest (note: if you think that this bad boy is going to be in the wash a lot i advise for you to also add some fabric glue in the middle of each patch before ironing the hemming tape).
• Got the patches right where you want them? perfect! Now it's time for the studs (my favorite part <3). Put them fancy things wherever you'd like & VOILA!

 

DIY pearl collar

DIY pearl collar

This is such an easy and fast DIY project that adds a lot of personality w/out looking like you're trying too hard. I actually seen a dupe top in white at H&M for $50 which in my opinion is a lil too much so i thought "Why not DIY!". I placed all the things that would be needed below, enjoy!

You will need:

1. Top (mines was purchased at H&M for $9.95)
2. Flat back pearls (purchased from Ebay for $1.95)
3. Jewel-it fabric glue (purchased from Joann's craft store)
4. Toothpicks 
5. Disposable plate or any surface to place glue

Steps

• Pour a good amount of glue on the plate and unbutton the blouse placing the inside of the collar outward.
• Take the toothpick and dab it into the glue placing the glue on the flat end of the pearl. Remember not to add to much glue being that when you're pressing down the pearl on the collar it will spread (we don't want a messy shirt, now do we?)
• Press the pearl onto the collar. Start by spreading them with at least a half of an inch apart until the collar is done then start filling in the gaps as you wish
• Once you have them right where you want them put the shirt somewhere safe in the same position it was in while you were putting on the pearls. Let it dry for about 24 hours and VOILA !

DIY distressed American flag pocket shorts

Morning Fellow Bloggers,

Feeling Patriotic ?!? Hehe soooo I've really been meaning to create a pair of DIY distressed American flag shorts (wow that seems long lol) but wasn't quite sure on how exactly i wanted them. I've seen a lot of DIY shorts with the American flag taped/sewed and glued onto the front of shorts but i wanted a more wearable look. Let's get started =]

Things you will need:

° no sew hemming tape (Joann's, Michaels, craft store etc.)

° any pair of denim pants/shorts/capris

° America flag bandanna

° iron (for the hemming tape)

° scissors

° cutting board

° pen or chalk

° sharp knife or blade

° washing machine 

Steps

1) Use anything with a straight edge to draw on a line for cutting purposes. I used the cutting board since i will be using it later on in the tutorial. When cutting the jeans i slanted my cutting line to give it a more retro feel. Keep in mind that the front of the jeans will be cut separately so you would need to draw lines in the front also. Start cutting your jeans once you have the lines right where you want them. Cut the front and the back separately.

2) Place the cutting board in between the jeans so you wont cut through to the back of the jeans when making the rips. Now for some fun =D , get the ripping! I used a knife and just started cutting away. Make sure to keep the rips towards the laying pocket area so you will be able to see the American flag through them.

3) Place the shorts inside out. Cut the part of the flag where the stars are into a complete square, once its cut you are going to place it under the are of the actual pocket. Get yourself some hemming tape and iron the two fabrics together. Once you have ironed on the flag to the inside of the actual pocket you are going to fold the fabric over in half and add some more hemming tape and continue to iron until all three sides are ironed together. Make sure to leave the bottom half undone/open. Do the same to the other pocket, i preferred to have the stripes going vertical but you can do them either way.

4) Cut the fabric into a slant (shorter side on the outside). This took some time to get them right where i want them, best way is to try them on and mark the longer area to where you'd like it best. Flip the shorts back over and this time you are going to take both bottom edges and fold them inside facing each other ; add some hemming tape and iron. 

5) Wash & Dry & voila ! (Make sure to have it on delicate because you don't want to ruin that hem)