Day 269. 96 days and $97 left togo.

Aug 24, 2010 | 203 Comments

Another NY day that had rain on the agenda, but that didn’t stop me from wanting to be just a little glam. I wanted to continue painting the town red and I was going to do it in this!

Day 269 - Before

Day 269 - Before

OK, this totally struck my fancy because of the color and those delicious ruffles on the left side of the dress. I‚Äôm totally counting the beats to the cha-cha in my head right now, but it‚Äôs just a little plain still. I will be totally Dancing with the Stars ready in just a few small steps…

Trim! Trim! Trim!

Trim! Trim! Trim!

The main change is going to be the neckline and I began by cutting it on an angle from the left shoulder to a smidge below my right armpit.

Asymmetrical Time!!

Asymmetrical Time!!

Schwa! We’re at a bias cut now friends!! Doing a little asymmetrical action with the puppy!!

Pin it!

Pin it!

I then pinned down the raw edging and threaded up my machine in red, but of course, to tack down my new cut.

Almost there!!

Almost there!!

After stitching the top, I had to then go take care of tightening the area above my elastic waist. Now that it was asymmetrical I was running the risk of a little too much drape (i.e. flashing the strapless bra that will be worn beneath) so that needed to be tweaked. I took in about five inches and had it perfectly fitted after a couple of tries…

Third try's the charm, yes?

Third try's the charm, yes?

To give it just a little extra bit of flair, I grabbed the belt that I wore a few days ago on Day 265 and wrapped it around my waist.

Day 269 - After

Day 269 - After

Yeah, I know what you’re all thinkin…

Sometimes, when I get nervous, I stick my hands under my armpits and than I smell them like this!

"Sometimes, when I get nervous, I stick my hands under my armpits and then I smell them like this!"

Nothing is better than enjoying the day in the city with my amazing family – aunt and uncle extraordinaire P & S, my fab cousin H and loveliest DM.

Heart the fam!

Heart the fam!

I also got to scoot over to see CB and JS one last time before the end of my trip. If only I knew vests and ties were on the agenda I would have replanned my wardrobe. Next time boys.

My boys :)

I'm in the center of a Manwich!

Finally I got to see my gal GA who moved away from me and LA to embrace the stage of NY.

Watch out Kate Winslet!

Watch out Kate Winslet!

Despite the rain, the day was full of sunshine in my mind…as well as lots of laughs, a few squeals, perhaps some cha cha-ing on the streets (can‚Äôt help but dance when I hear that La Roux song) and smiles that went from ear to ear.

Even met some new friends who let me know they loved what I was doing!!

The cutest gals around!! DA, JL, & SE :)

The cutest gals around!! DA, JL, & SE :)

Yeah, the town was doused in red.

In all · Dollar Dress Remakes
  • http://wateringpot1@juno.com Catamaran

    Love your remakes, but often your hair is covering your work and we can’t see the beauty of your hard work. When taking a picture to show us your finished fashion, you might want to check that your hair hasn’t covered your masterpiece, otherwise it was a wasted effort on our part. Happy creating! Catamaran

    • Hilary

      what effort on your part, Catamaran? – you’re only looking at it – all the effort is on her part and she has the right to wear her hair the way she wants to. If you don’t like it, don’t look!

  • Jopsy

    Looks like you had a fab time! Loved the Manwich ;)

  • Jopsy

    Looks like you had a fab time! Loved the Manwich ;)

  • Angie

    I am from South Africa and I heard about your blog from the article on Yahoo. I just wanted to tell you that you are my HERO! I absolutely love your blog and love your creations. I tend to be a very boring person fashion wise. I gained about 15 kgs (that’s a lot of pounds!) over the past 3 years and tend to dress to hide myself and not go clothes shopping very often. I have started losing some weight though and your blog has inspired me to open my eyes and look at clothes differently. I am even thinking of getting a sewing machine so that I can “tailor” some of my own stuff. Thank you for the awesome blog!

  • Angie

    I am from South Africa and I heard about your blog from the article on Yahoo. I just wanted to tell you that you are my HERO! I absolutely love your blog and love your creations. I tend to be a very boring person fashion wise. I gained about 15 kgs (that’s a lot of pounds!) over the past 3 years and tend to dress to hide myself and not go clothes shopping very often. I have started losing some weight though and your blog has inspired me to open my eyes and look at clothes differently. I am even thinking of getting a sewing machine so that I can “tailor” some of my own stuff. Thank you for the awesome blog!

  • http://www.systrarnastenlund.blogspot.com Maria Stenlund

    love love love the dress!!

  • http://www.systrarnastenlund.blogspot.com Maria Stenlund

    love love love the dress!!

  • http://www.thetaxonomyofmywardrobe.blogspot.com Veshoevius

    Very glamorous! Love the colour.

  • http://www.thetaxonomyofmywardrobe.blogspot.com Veshoevius

    Very glamorous! Love the colour.

  • http://onthevinecreative.blogspot.com/ Stephanie Rexroth

    Fantastic color and design. The belt is a great embellishment to take it over the top. Kudos!

  • http://onthevinecreative.blogspot.com/ Stephanie Rexroth

    Fantastic color and design. The belt is a great embellishment to take it over the top. Kudos!

  • http://lifewithnaturegirl.blogspot.com/ Jill

    Looks great! I love the color and the ruffles!

  • http://lifewithnaturegirl.blogspot.com/ Jill

    Looks great! I love the color and the ruffles!

  • http://www.sewmuchtalent.com Alethia

    Great recon! I LOVE it!!!!

  • http://www.sewmuchtalent.com Alethia

    Great recon! I LOVE it!!!!

  • http://www.alexandramason.blogspot.com Alexandra Mason

    Love it! xx

  • http://www.alexandramason.blogspot.com Alexandra Mason

    Love it! xx

  • Tee

    Love, love, LOVE your blog! And I’m not even into blogs, really, so this is the only one I check out. When I heard you were inspired by Julie & Julia, I had to check this out. Honestly, you are supremely talented and kudos on going through with this. It’s awesome!

  • Tee

    Love, love, LOVE your blog! And I’m not even into blogs, really, so this is the only one I check out. When I heard you were inspired by Julie & Julia, I had to check this out. Honestly, you are supremely talented and kudos on going through with this. It’s awesome!

  • http://wanda.mogzec@longandfoster.com Wanda

    That is so cute! I love the ruffle!

  • Marrilee Minick

    You rock! I am in the process of losing a lot of weight….and instead of getting rid of everything, I am thinking recycle. I am not nearly as creative as you are…but if I ruin it, I couldn’t have worn it that big anyway. I’m not to the overhaul point yet, but when I get there….I’m giving it a go!

  • Marrilee Minick

    You rock! I am in the process of losing a lot of weight….and instead of getting rid of everything, I am thinking recycle. I am not nearly as creative as you are…but if I ruin it, I couldn’t have worn it that big anyway. I’m not to the overhaul point yet, but when I get there….I’m giving it a go!

  • Netbrat

    That one turned out great. Would change the belt though. Kind of competes with the ruffles. Something simple with no bow would be awesome.

  • Netbrat

    That one turned out great. Would change the belt though. Kind of competes with the ruffles. Something simple with no bow would be awesome.

  • http://www.mytwistedtree.blogspot.com Meg

    Great color on you…love it!

  • Robert

    Love what your doing here!! Pretty red painted toes to match the dress!

  • http://www.mytwistedtree.blogspot.com Meg

    Great color on you…love it!

  • Robert

    Love what your doing here!! Pretty red painted toes to match the dress!

  • http://kpmattingly.wordpress.com Kati

    Great dress today! Love it!

  • http://kpmattingly.wordpress.com Kati

    Great dress today! Love it!

  • Annie M.

    Wow, great dress! I normally don’t like one-shoulder dresses, but this one is gorgeous.

  • Annie M.

    Wow, great dress! I normally don’t like one-shoulder dresses, but this one is gorgeous.

  • carrie

    this is a great redo. looks amazing on you.

  • carrie

    this is a great redo. looks amazing on you.

  • http://christinaphillis.blogspot.com Christina

    Look at that gorgeous red with that gorgeous belt! Bravo!

  • http://christinaphillis.blogspot.com Christina

    Look at that gorgeous red with that gorgeous belt! Bravo!

  • Colleen

    ok another SUPER CUTE DRESS!!!! keep it up! Still hoping you put out that book…..

  • Colleen

    ok another SUPER CUTE DRESS!!!! keep it up! Still hoping you put out that book…..

  • http://misspinkles.wordpress.com misspinkles

    WOO that dress is HOT!

  • http://misspinkles.wordpress.com misspinkles

    WOO that dress is HOT!

  • Heidi

    I’m totally coveting your shoes right now.

  • Heidi

    I’m totally coveting your shoes right now.

  • http://www.thegirlstarmist.com starmist

    you, girl, are awesome!

  • http://www.thegirlstarmist.com starmist

    you, girl, are awesome!

  • Debbie

    This dress is hot and it looks very nice on you, you have an eye for fashion, shout-out from Chicago.

  • Debbie

    This dress is hot and it looks very nice on you, you have an eye for fashion, shout-out from Chicago.

  • Rosie

    Love the color, the ruffles, and your shoes! You look amazing!

  • Rosie

    Love the color, the ruffles, and your shoes! You look amazing!

  • JoLee Juergens

    Love it!
    Guess what?
    Today (08/25/2010) is National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day!
    So Happy Nat’l 2nd-Hand Wardrobe Day to you! :)

  • JoLee Juergens

    Love it!
    Guess what?
    Today (08/25/2010) is National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day!
    So Happy Nat’l 2nd-Hand Wardrobe Day to you! :)

  • Grace

    The dress looks great. I searched a thrift store with $1.00 dresses and I kept saying Marisa would love this and this one too. Being a more “shapely” woman, I could not find anything to restyle for me this trip (not too many large size dresses in thrift stores here), but I’m not giving up because like you there is a creative urge inside of me screaming to be freed!

  • Grace

    The dress looks great. I searched a thrift store with $1.00 dresses and I kept saying Marisa would love this and this one too. Being a more “shapely” woman, I could not find anything to restyle for me this trip (not too many large size dresses in thrift stores here), but I’m not giving up because like you there is a creative urge inside of me screaming to be freed!

  • Tara

    Love it! Especially the slashed neckline – looks so stylish. This is definitely one of my faves. Good job.

  • Tara

    Love it! Especially the slashed neckline – looks so stylish. This is definitely one of my faves. Good job.

  • Ethelena

    I’m wearing red today, too, but reading your blog really brightened this gray day! Your good cheer is contagious! Thanks for sharing!

  • Ethelena

    I’m wearing red today, too, but reading your blog really brightened this gray day! Your good cheer is contagious! Thanks for sharing!

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

    You, my dear, are simply adorable!

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

    You, my dear, are simply adorable!

  • http://ADRESSADAY MEMO 2 U

    This dress is hot and fun love it!!!!

  • Laura

    Love this one!

  • Laura

    Love this one!

  • MM

    Great transformation on this puppy!
    Sigh… I miss your comments on the comments :(

  • MM

    Great transformation on this puppy!
    Sigh… I miss your comments on the comments :(

  • http://honeybunnymom.blogspot.com/ Michele

    You are so talented! Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work! That red dress is so stinking cute! :)

  • http://honeybunnymom.blogspot.com/ Michele

    You are so talented! Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work! That red dress is so stinking cute! :)

  • http://k-emmer.blogspot.com/ Kristina

    Another lovely dress. I think the colors on the belt help bring a little more life to the dress. It was a good choice to do rather than keeping the whole dress red. Loving the whole look~

  • http://k-emmer.blogspot.com/ Kristina

    Another lovely dress. I think the colors on the belt help bring a little more life to the dress. It was a good choice to do rather than keeping the whole dress red. Loving the whole look~

  • Christa

    Wow Wow Wow! That dress is so totally you, my fave by far.

  • Christa

    Wow Wow Wow! That dress is so totally you, my fave by far.

  • Jenny

    I loved what you did with this dress! The bias on top and the belt added so much to make this dress look amazing :)

  • Jenny

    I loved what you did with this dress! The bias on top and the belt added so much to make this dress look amazing :)

  • Mia

    This one’s my favorite by far!

  • Mia

    This one’s my favorite by far!

  • http://marlagrace.blogspot.com marla

    i’m LOVING your challenge- very inspiring!
    hope it’s okay that i blogged about your blog! http://marlagrace.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-dress-day.html

  • http://marlagrace.blogspot.com marla

    i’m LOVING your challenge- very inspiring!
    hope it’s okay that i blogged about your blog! http://marlagrace.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-dress-day.html

  • Rachael

    You should save that dress and wear it up to the Saratoga Race Track with an insanely large hat!

  • Rachael

    You should save that dress and wear it up to the Saratoga Race Track with an insanely large hat!

  • http://yahoo alexandria

    i just started reading this after i saw it on yahoo. i didnt realize there is a whole world of blogs out there. i just watched julia-julie-it was great. what an inspiration you are. how do you find the time? your designs are amazing and i think the belt was perfect.

  • Michelle

    Oooh, I like this transformation. Will you be continuing after your 365 days are up?

  • Michelle

    Oooh, I like this transformation. Will you be continuing after your 365 days are up?

  • Christine

    This red dress is FABULOUS!!! You are so creative and I love the transformations you make in the dresses!! I read your whole year of blogs last week as I just only found you last week…I have been thrifting and sewing and checking your post every day now, I am so VERY excited! Thanks for your blog and sharing your life with us!

  • Christine

    This red dress is FABULOUS!!! You are so creative and I love the transformations you make in the dresses!! I read your whole year of blogs last week as I just only found you last week…I have been thrifting and sewing and checking your post every day now, I am so VERY excited! Thanks for your blog and sharing your life with us!

  • http://charlottesvilletravelchick.com charlottesvilletravelchick

    Great outfit…the belt really helped it along too! I’m going back to the day you made the belt so I can make one today too!

  • http://charlottesvilletravelchick.com charlottesvilletravelchick

    Great outfit…the belt really helped it along too! I’m going back to the day you made the belt so I can make one today too!

  • http://www.dragonflyslu.com Victoria

    Hi, I’am following you from St. Lucia and love what you are doing! Wish we had thrift shops here! Keep going with the website – Love reading it!

  • http://www.dragonflyslu.com Victoria

    Hi, I’am following you from St. Lucia and love what you are doing! Wish we had thrift shops here! Keep going with the website – Love reading it!

  • http://www.dragonflyslu.com Victoria

    Following you from St. Lucia! Love your site! Wish we had thrift shops here!

  • http://www.dragonflyslu.com Victoria

    Following you from St. Lucia! Love your site! Wish we had thrift shops here!

  • Jessiejack

    I MUST stop reading this at work-when I scrolled down to the girl in the uniform pictue(whose name I’ve forgotten) I burst out laughing!! Hilarious – very cute dress,love the belt

  • Jessiejack

    I MUST stop reading this at work-when I scrolled down to the girl in the uniform pictue(whose name I’ve forgotten) I burst out laughing!! Hilarious – very cute dress,love the belt

  • http://www.dearkate.tumblr.com katie

    a beautiful color on you! great work!
    katie

  • http://www.dearkate.tumblr.com katie

    a beautiful color on you! great work!
    katie

  • Sharon

    I love the color and the off the shoulder look.
    Why do you always buy dresses that are so hugh.

  • Sharon

    I love the color and the off the shoulder look.
    Why do you always buy dresses that are so hugh.

  • LindsayInLasVegas

    Wow, I think this is one of my favorites so far!! I have to say, I rarely ever read blogs, but your clothing transformations, wit, and cheerful attitude make yours a must-read :) Love it!

  • LindsayInLasVegas

    Wow, I think this is one of my favorites so far!! I have to say, I rarely ever read blogs, but your clothing transformations, wit, and cheerful attitude make yours a must-read :) Love it!

  • Amanda

    OOH! This one’s definitely in my top 5. LOVE IT!

  • Amanda

    OOH! This one’s definitely in my top 5. LOVE IT!

  • http://booksphotographsandartwork Linda

    you never cease to amaze me with your creations. my machine is fixed now and i have started my own project. unlike yours it will be days before i am finished. thanks for your wonderful inspiration.

  • http://www.eclatdefemmeblog.com Francesca & Raquel

    Fabulous concept, Marisa! Francesca and I love your creations, and your spirit of repurposing and revitalization. We have linked to your blog on our own blog, Eclat de Femme. We hope you’ll visit and read our nod to your New Dress a Day project. Cheers!

  • http://www.eclatdefemmeblog.com Francesca & Raquel

    Fabulous concept, Marisa! Francesca and I love your creations, and your spirit of repurposing and revitalization. We have linked to your blog on our own blog, Eclat de Femme. We hope you’ll visit and read our nod to your New Dress a Day project. Cheers!

  • Kam

    Love, love, love this dress!

  • Kam

    Love, love, love this dress!

  • Carol

    Love what your are doing keep up the great work. I just have to check back everyday to see what you have done.

  • Carol

    Love what your are doing keep up the great work. I just have to check back everyday to see what you have done.

  • Ashley N

    You know, you can make a business out of this. This will help people a lot who are living on a budget, especially in this economy.

  • Ashley N

    You know, you can make a business out of this. This will help people a lot who are living on a budget, especially in this economy.

  • http://stylefyles.tumblr.com Mary @ stylefyles

    Great work turning that slab of fabric …ahem, I mean dress….into something wearable! As usual, nice work. You look stunning!

  • http://stylefyles.tumblr.com Mary @ stylefyles

    Great work turning that slab of fabric …ahem, I mean dress….into something wearable! As usual, nice work. You look stunning!

  • chadd

    You have amazing talent, I’ve included several of my friends so they can follow your journey. You look fabulous and you have such an eye.

  • chadd

    You have amazing talent, I’ve included several of my friends so they can follow your journey. You look fabulous and you have such an eye.

  • Tabitha

    You’re a SUPERSTAR! ;)

  • Tabitha

    You’re a SUPERSTAR! ;)

  • http://marissachapman-designer.blogspot.com/ Marissa

    Adorable!! I am so lovin’ your blog. I’ll be in LA in Oct and I totally think we should have out. I mean, your name is Marisa, my name is Marissa. Instant friends ;) Keep up the great work!

    • http://marissachapman-designer.blogspot.com/ Marissa

      Scratch that – HANG out!

  • http://marissachapman-designer.blogspot.com/ Marissa

    Adorable!! I am so lovin’ your blog. I’ll be in LA in Oct and I totally think we should have out. I mean, your name is Marisa, my name is Marissa. Instant friends ;) Keep up the great work!

    • http://marissachapman-designer.blogspot.com/ Marissa

      Scratch that – HANG out!

  • http://foundobjectbeachart.wordpress.com fireygoddess

    I think this is my fav dress so far! nice work!

  • http://foundobjectbeachart.wordpress.com fireygoddess

    I think this is my fav dress so far! nice work!

  • Sandy

    You have totally inspired me! I spent about 2 days reading from day 1 until now recently…my fiance thought I was crazy! What you are doing is so amazing and all your outfits turn out SO cool! I was proud when I actually used your technique of pinning fabric to get rouching…it made my top look way more glam! Keep it up…can’t wait to see what else you come up with!

  • Sandy

    You have totally inspired me! I spent about 2 days reading from day 1 until now recently…my fiance thought I was crazy! What you are doing is so amazing and all your outfits turn out SO cool! I was proud when I actually used your technique of pinning fabric to get rouching…it made my top look way more glam! Keep it up…can’t wait to see what else you come up with!

  • Tiffany S.

    Fierce!!!!! Love the “after”!

  • Tiffany S.

    Fierce!!!!! Love the “after”!

  • http://www.myjourneyback-thejourneyback.blogspot.com Sherry

    Haven’t commented before but I love your blog. You have inspired. I found you after the yahoo story. Anyway sorry I have been lurking and now I write to ask for help. How rude. Well I was wondering what you would do with a broom stick skirt. Any ideas?

  • http://www.myjourneyback-thejourneyback.blogspot.com Sherry

    Haven’t commented before but I love your blog. You have inspired. I found you after the yahoo story. Anyway sorry I have been lurking and now I write to ask for help. How rude. Well I was wondering what you would do with a broom stick skirt. Any ideas?

  • http://journeytobodyzen.wordpress.com journeytobodyzen

    this is the most awesome blog! and that dress is amazing on you! red is your color!

  • http://journeytobodyzen.wordpress.com journeytobodyzen

    this is the most awesome blog! and that dress is amazing on you! red is your color!

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  • momjoy

    I am new to the blog…am catching up on old posts. I totally love what you are doing . I am a seamstress, myself. Started making my own clothes when I was 12 – and that’s quite a few years ago now. Keep having fun. You are very inspiring to a woman whose currently relies on thrift stores for most of what she wears!

  • momjoy

    I am new to the blog…am catching up on old posts. I totally love what you are doing . I am a seamstress, myself. Started making my own clothes when I was 12 – and that’s quite a few years ago now. Keep having fun. You are very inspiring to a woman whose currently relies on thrift stores for most of what she wears!

  • http://newhomenews.tumblr.com/ Eco Warrior

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!

  • http://newhomenews.tumblr.com/ Eco Warrior

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!

  • laura

    Love it! Try it with a big belt next time. Glad you are having fun in Manhatty…haven’t been I a few years!

  • laura

    Love it! Try it with a big belt next time. Glad you are having fun in Manhatty…haven’t been I a few years!

  • Jules

    Not only is this dress a fantastic “after,” I also love that you seem to make everyone you hang out with feel like a million bucks (minus $1. You know, for the dress…). Very much happiness emanates from you.

  • Jules

    Not only is this dress a fantastic “after,” I also love that you seem to make everyone you hang out with feel like a million bucks (minus $1. You know, for the dress…). Very much happiness emanates from you.

  • http://www.eclatdefemmeblog.com Francesca & Raquel

    Fantastic! We love the project, and applaud your spirit of repurposing and revitalizing old clothing and making it fashionable and fun! We wrote about your New Dress a Day concept in our blog, Eclat de Femme. We’ll hope you’ll visit and read it. Thank you for inspiring so many women that they, too, can be frugal fashionistas :)

  • http://www.eclatdefemmeblog.com Francesca & Raquel

    Fantastic! We love the project, and applaud your spirit of repurposing and revitalizing old clothing and making it fashionable and fun! We wrote about your New Dress a Day concept in our blog, Eclat de Femme. We’ll hope you’ll visit and read it. Thank you for inspiring so many women that they, too, can be frugal fashionistas :)

  • http://impishdiy.blogspot.com/ Becky

    Love it! Everyone needs a fun red dress.

    I must say, you are AMAZING. I like to sew, but sewing and reconstructing every day without fail? Dang, girl!

    Uhg, I wish my local thrift store was like the ones you go to. Frumpy dresses cost 7 bucks around here. Sheesh!

  • http://impishdiy.blogspot.com/ Becky

    Love it! Everyone needs a fun red dress.

    I must say, you are AMAZING. I like to sew, but sewing and reconstructing every day without fail? Dang, girl!

    Uhg, I wish my local thrift store was like the ones you go to. Frumpy dresses cost 7 bucks around here. Sheesh!

  • mildred

    I am really becoming addicted following your site! :) love it!

  • mildred

    I am really becoming addicted following your site! :) love it!

  • Anna

    You are FAB!!! Your sparkling, vibrant personality makes me want to know you more! Of course, a BIG part of you speaks through your amazing creations…but I am soooo curious about YOU! You should tell all of your eager readers more about Marisa!!! Who’s with me???? :D :D

  • Anna

    You are FAB!!! Your sparkling, vibrant personality makes me want to know you more! Of course, a BIG part of you speaks through your amazing creations…but I am soooo curious about YOU! You should tell all of your eager readers more about Marisa!!! Who’s with me???? :D :D

  • Allie

    You are so amazing. This looks lovely. You are the most inspiring person in my life. Keep doing what your doing.

    YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!! <3
    -Allie
    Live
    Laugh
    Love

  • Allie

    You are so amazing. This looks lovely. You are the most inspiring person in my life. Keep doing what your doing.

    YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!! <3
    -Allie
    Live
    Laugh
    Love

  • http://happinesswhatsittoyou.wordpress.com talentwhatsittoyou

    I absolutely love it Marisa! It is good stuff!…I find myself coming to your blog daily and just scrolling the pics and looking at all of the cool dresses you made! *as if I wasn’t on the site the day before browsing yet again!lol* I am into fashion myself and it just amazes me how you are making these creations all in a days work! And you look HAPPY doing it! :-)

    http://www.happinesswhatsittoyou.wordpress.com

  • http://happinesswhatsittoyou.wordpress.com talentwhatsittoyou

    I absolutely love it Marisa! It is good stuff!…I find myself coming to your blog daily and just scrolling the pics and looking at all of the cool dresses you made! *as if I wasn’t on the site the day before browsing yet again!lol* I am into fashion myself and it just amazes me how you are making these creations all in a days work! And you look HAPPY doing it! :-)

    http://www.happinesswhatsittoyou.wordpress.com

  • http://verityclothing.wordpress.com verityclothing

    Love it! You look so cute and comfy in that dress.

    http://www.verityclothing.wordpress.com

  • http://verityclothing.wordpress.com verityclothing

    Love it! You look so cute and comfy in that dress.

    http://www.verityclothing.wordpress.com

  • Liza Lyn Octavio

    this is one fantabulous creation! keep going gurl!

  • Liza Lyn Octavio

    this is one fantabulous creation! keep going gurl!

  • Cara

    Gosh, you are just the hippest girl ever! I want to do this too, but lack the time, so for now I will live vicariously through you.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • Cara

    Gosh, you are just the hippest girl ever! I want to do this too, but lack the time, so for now I will live vicariously through you.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • MamaWrench

    This is seriously one of my favorites — I’m quite partial to red to begin with but this one is also stunning, to boot!

  • MamaWrench

    This is seriously one of my favorites — I’m quite partial to red to begin with but this one is also stunning, to boot!

  • http://facebook.com/heather.chilson Heather

    Winnona Ryder. Thats who you look like in your banner photo.
    :)

    p.s. love the dresses too.

  • http://facebook.com/heather.chilson Heather

    Winnona Ryder. Thats who you look like in your banner photo.
    :)

    p.s. love the dresses too.

  • Alley

    love love love the one shoulder! this is definitely one of my new top favorites :]

  • Alley

    love love love the one shoulder! this is definitely one of my new top favorites :]

  • http://everythingsgold.blogspot.com/ emily

    love it!!

  • http://everythingsgold.blogspot.com/ emily

    love it!!

  • http://casspaz.wordpress.com casspaz

    Can’t believe it took me 90 some days left to discover this blog. So much reading and designing to catch up on! Get it gurl!

  • http://casspaz.wordpress.com casspaz

    Can’t believe it took me 90 some days left to discover this blog. So much reading and designing to catch up on! Get it gurl!

  • Celeste

    This is the most amazing blog ever! I have been doing similar projects this entire summer, and some of my friends think i’m crazy, but i’m addicted to buying ugly dresses and making them wearable. I’m so glad I found your blog, and plan on using your past creations as inspiration.

  • Celeste

    This is the most amazing blog ever! I have been doing similar projects this entire summer, and some of my friends think i’m crazy, but i’m addicted to buying ugly dresses and making them wearable. I’m so glad I found your blog, and plan on using your past creations as inspiration.

  • http://www.fashionablyla.blogspot.com shoushan

    your blog is so inspiring! i love seeing what you’ll wear next :)

  • http://www.fashionablyla.blogspot.com shoushan

    your blog is so inspiring! i love seeing what you’ll wear next :)

  • Melissa

    Love the asymmetry! Just curious… Where do you keep all of your clothes? You’ve made over 260 items and you seem to keep some stock for new projects. Do you have any closet organization secrets? Thanks. Love your blog. I check every day.

  • Melissa

    Love the asymmetry! Just curious… Where do you keep all of your clothes? You’ve made over 260 items and you seem to keep some stock for new projects. Do you have any closet organization secrets? Thanks. Love your blog. I check every day.

  • Emily Jean

    AHHHH! This just might be my fav!!!

  • Emily Jean

    AHHHH! This just might be my fav!!!

  • Melissa

    Love it girl!

  • Melissa

    Love it girl!

  • http://livelovemaria.blogspot.com Maria

    Love the asymmetric cut. For my taste it could have been even a little shorter though :)

  • http://livelovemaria.blogspot.com Maria

    Love the asymmetric cut. For my taste it could have been even a little shorter though :)

  • Christie Anderson

    This one is my favorite!!! Once you are done with dresses, are you going to do bags from shirts to match all these dresses? Just wondering and I don’t want it to end….. EVER!

  • Christie Anderson

    This one is my favorite!!! Once you are done with dresses, are you going to do bags from shirts to match all these dresses? Just wondering and I don’t want it to end….. EVER!

  • ~Stacey~

    THIS is one of my FAVORITES! It just screams “Were GOIN’ OUT!” Love it!

  • ~Stacey~

    THIS is one of my FAVORITES! It just screams “Were GOIN’ OUT!” Love it!

  • Nettonya

    Pua and Allie said it.

    You are ADORABLE and you ROCK!!!

    I love your sense of life.

  • Nettonya

    Pua and Allie said it.

    You are ADORABLE and you ROCK!!!

    I love your sense of life.

  • http://artfullyartista.blogspot.com Laura

    Amazing dress!!!!!!!!!!! You look Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://artfullyartista.blogspot.com Laura

    Amazing dress!!!!!!!!!!! You look Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.aspectrealestate.com Gretchen

    I think everything you do is amazing, but this dress is by far my favorite so far. Beautiful!

  • http://www.aspectrealestate.com Gretchen

    I think everything you do is amazing, but this dress is by far my favorite so far. Beautiful!

  • Jamie

    I love it!

  • Jamie

    I love it!

  • http://www.recycled-fashion.com/ Erica

    This is great, red is such a great colour. Nice manwich too! ;)

  • http://www.recycled-fashion.com/ Erica

    This is great, red is such a great colour. Nice manwich too! ;)

  • stephanie

    Love your style and admire your hard work. Please, please take the tip about the hair covering the dresses. Don’t get me wrong, your hair is GORGEOUS :) but it covers almost every top!! :(

  • stephanie

    Love your style and admire your hard work. Please, please take the tip about the hair covering the dresses. Don’t get me wrong, your hair is GORGEOUS :) but it covers almost every top!! :(

  • http://www.live2cherish.blogspot.com Dishi

    really nice work. I wonder, are you just behind dresses? Would love it see your artistic side on jeans or pants.

  • http://www.live2cherish.blogspot.com Dishi

    really nice work. I wonder, are you just behind dresses? Would love it see your artistic side on jeans or pants.

  • Zahra

    Perfect dress!!!!!!
    that one shoulder dress in the one i would love to have in my closet!

  • Zahra

    Perfect dress!!!!!!
    that one shoulder dress in the one i would love to have in my closet!

  • amanda

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the red dress!!! I think its my fave to date :) Keep it up girl!

  • amanda

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the red dress!!! I think its my fave to date :) Keep it up girl!

  • http://www.girlinaswirl.blogspot.com Laura

    this is one of my all time fav’s of yours… job well done!

  • http://www.girlinaswirl.blogspot.com Laura

    this is one of my all time fav’s of yours… job well done!

  • Hilary

    what effort on your part, Catamaran? – you’re only looking at it – all the effort is on her part and she has the right to wear her hair the way she wants to. If you don’t like it, don’t look!

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