Day 169. 196 days and $193 left togo.

May 16, 2010 | 12 Comments

I’m in a total summer vibe – really craving some tropical action and unfortunately I’m not headed to LAX and there isn’t a plane waiting to whisk me off to Kona. So, the closest I was going to get was through my ensemble.

Day 169 - Before

Day 169 - Before

Shocking pink hibiscus flowers on a fabulously vintage Hawaiian dress!! The dress was so overwhelmingly electric pink that a little adjustment was necessary. It was like watching 3D in this dress and 3D gives me headaches.

My main step today was going from dress to top.

Trimming!!

Trimming!!

Out came the scissors and off came a foot of fine floral fabric. (What’s up, alliteration, say hey to your mother for me.) And after a quick mend to the raw edge, the piece was finished! I unbuttoned the top two buttons and my shirt said, “Aloha!”

Day 169 - After

Day 169 - After

Not only am I craving some luau festivities…

Party time!!

Party time!!

But, I’m also craving one of these as well to wear around my neck…

Lei Me!

Lei Me!

…and one of these to hold in my hand.

Yummy to look at and yummy to sip!

Yummy to look at and yummy to sip!

At least I can make the third one happen from the comforts of my home :)

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  • http://chloehasflair.blogspot.com Chloe

    SOOOO CUTE!!!
    How do you score the most amazing stuff?? My thrift and vintage stores need to get on your thrift and vintage stores level!

    You look oh-so-sassy homegirl!!!

  • http://chloehasflair.blogspot.com Chloe

    SOOOO CUTE!!!
    How do you score the most amazing stuff?? My thrift and vintage stores need to get on your thrift and vintage stores level!

    You look oh-so-sassy homegirl!!!

  • http://www.outoforderdesign.com Meghan @ Out of Order

    oh gosh, reminded me of my favorite restaurant, Hula’s, and the Luau Pork Plate mmmmmmmm

  • http://www.outoforderdesign.com Meghan @ Out of Order

    oh gosh, reminded me of my favorite restaurant, Hula’s, and the Luau Pork Plate mmmmmmmm

  • http://robinesque.wordpress.com robinesque

    Love the blog and your gusto in making this all happen! I get where you are coming from — seeing possibility where there seems to be none! Nicely done!!

  • http://robinesque.wordpress.com robinesque

    Love the blog and your gusto in making this all happen! I get where you are coming from — seeing possibility where there seems to be none! Nicely done!!

  • http://creativesewl.blogspot.com Edris

    Your top screams summer time. And yes you most definitely need the accessories you cited above (lei and a beverage). You are rocking the refashion.

  • http://creativesewl.blogspot.com Edris

    Your top screams summer time. And yes you most definitely need the accessories you cited above (lei and a beverage). You are rocking the refashion.

  • http://www.thehighpriestess.blogspot.com Pua

    If you’re ever in the OC, give me a call at Island Florals in Costa Mesa. It would be my pleasure to hook you up with a beautiful lei. I’m not nearly as talented as you in the clothing department, but I totally know how to string some tropical blossoms with the best of ‘em, right here on the Mainland!
    Aloha no, Pua (new fan who wished she found you sooner!)

  • http://www.thehighpriestess.blogspot.com Pua

    If you’re ever in the OC, give me a call at Island Florals in Costa Mesa. It would be my pleasure to hook you up with a beautiful lei. I’m not nearly as talented as you in the clothing department, but I totally know how to string some tropical blossoms with the best of ‘em, right here on the Mainland!
    Aloha no, Pua (new fan who wished she found you sooner!)

  • Annie M.

    I think this may be one of my favorites. I never would have had the vision to “see” this as the fun, festive summer top that was lurking beneath all that excess material. You’re truly an inspiration!

  • Annie M.

    I think this may be one of my favorites. I never would have had the vision to “see” this as the fun, festive summer top that was lurking beneath all that excess material. You’re truly an inspiration!