Archive for October 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Refashion: Olivia the piglet

Today we got to wear our book character costume to school. I chose Olivia, my costume was inspired by this book:
I thrifted this dress on Monday and waited until Tuesday night to work on it. This maternity dress was the only red dress I found that day but with little time and little options I grabbed it anyways. What I did was cut the length, cut and sew a white collar from an old t-shirt and I added a little black bow. I made the snout and ears from construction paper. My kids liked my costume so I guess it was a success.
Before
After
 And here's the class picture, aren't they all cute? My assistant was Ruby the Bumblebee. ^_^
Total cost of costume: $10 dollars


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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Red ribbon week

We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week at school and everyday we get to wear a certain look, today it was the western look (to give the boot to drugs). These are my only pair of western boots and I'm glad I didn't get rid of them, western looks are not really my style but I liked today's outfit, the kiddos looked very cute in their cowboy outfits. Tomorrow we get to wear our story book character costume, I'm doing Olivia the pig, I'm currently working on a quick refashion for my costume, can't wait to show you!
Everything is thrifted.
Refashioned denim vest from a thrifted jacket.


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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Sunday Best: Pinterest-inspired

Hi everyone! It's finally cool outside, I'm so happy about the cold weather. A few days ago I got a package on the mail from my buddy blogger Waves, she was so nice to send me a box of vintage jewelry, it was totally unexpected and it definitely made my day. Today's outfit was inspired by this look from pinterest.
Dress: F21/ old
Lace slip: Vintage
Cardigan: thrifted
Shoes: DSW/ old
Earrings/ gift
Lipstick: m.a.c. Ruffian Red


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Friday, October 12, 2012

Uno, dos, tres

Happy Friday everyone! These are some of my outfits from the week, hope everyone has a great weekend!
Tuesday
I love my alphabet tights, they are the perfect accessory for teachers. I got lots of compliments from students.
Shirt: Gap
Tartan skirt: thrifted
Alphabet tights: eBay
Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo/ eBay

Wednesday
I love this sweater, I thrifted it new; whoever gave away such a nice sweater: thank you! It was a bit pricey ($15) for being thrifted but I would have paid full price for it at a store so it was still a bargain.
Shirt: J. Crew
Faux pearls: gift from friend
Skirt: Anthropologie
Shoes: Talbots/ thrifted new

 Friday
 I've been seeing a lot of door knocker bracelets, so when I saw this vintage one on eBay I knew I wanted it. It's a one of a kind statement piece.
(My manly hand ^_^)
Top: F21
Belt: Gap/ thrifted
Skirt: J. Crew/ shortened by me
Shoes: ModCloth
Vintage cuff bracelet: R.J. Graziano/ eBay


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Sunday, October 07, 2012

Sunday Best: LBD refashion

Hi ladies! So I finally got to wear this dress I refashioned over the summer. I was inspired by this dress (I don't remember which designer it's from).
I bought this velvet dress at the thrift store and thought I could make it work. It was a very easy refashion, all I did was remove the collar, cut and hem it and I also took in on the sides, I decided to make it an A-line dress instead of an empire waist. Then I added the buttons and I pinned one of my vintage peter pan collars. I liked the end result, it reminds me of Wednesday Addams but I'm okay with that.
Before
After
Worn to church today.
Dress: refashioned by me
Coat: vintage/ altered by me
Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo


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Thursday, October 04, 2012

Waiting for the weekend

Hi ladies, anyone ready for the weekend? I am! I don't have big plans but I am looking forward to having lunch with my mom on Saturday and maybe going to the movies if something good is showing. Anyway, here is what I wore to work today.
Top: F21
Necklace: thrifted
Skirt: Refashioned by me
Bow belt: thrifted
Lips: M.A.C. Ruby Woo
Shoes: TJ Maxx

...and Thursday I wore this:
Vintage dress: thrifted
Shoes: TJ Maxx
Bracelets: thrifted and gifted
Lips: M.A.C Ruffian Red


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Monday, October 01, 2012

Fall dress

I finally made it home before 6 p.m.! This is what I wore to work today, the dress was thrifted new, I think it's the perfect dress for fall. Yesterday I helped out in the nursery at church so my outfit was very laid back and by the time I got home I had slobber, snot, and tears all over my sleeve so I changed clothes right away. I hope everyone has an excellent week.
Dress: thrifted
Vintage necklace: gift from friend
Velvet shoes: thrifted
Watch: Amazon
Lips: M.A.C. Ruffian Red


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