Week 42: Lee

Apr 12, 2011 | 42 Comments

I got this lovely floral number sent my way by Lee.

“I liked the ruffles on this piece and the sheerness between the stripes, but there is a lot going on.  It is the perfect Easter dress if you ask me!”

Week 42: Lee - Before

Week 42: Lee - Before

Lee’s right – there is a lot going on here!  I like the ruffles but they were a bit much.  The top of the piece is a little big too, so I’ve got an idea for that too…

First I cut the sleeves!

Sleeve Trim!!

Sleeve Trim!!

Decided to make them short and with the leftovers…

The leftovers!!

The leftovers!!

I trimmed these elastic ruffled bits off though because I wanted to still use them!  They look like little garters!  Anyone getting married? :)

The cuffs!!

The cuffs!!

With my new sleeves, I affixed the elastic bracelets to the end and I did a little pinch and cinch at the collarbone area!!  That was exactly the thing to make the top of the dress fit like a glove!

Week 42: Lee - After

Week 42: Lee - After

This dress couldn’t be more comfortable!!  I added my brown almost-over-the-knee boots, a skinny leather brown belt and some pink beads around my neck!!

ECU!

ECU!

Visited my gal REF in town from San Fran at her hotel, The London, and ordered some room service :)

Gordon Ramsey!!

Gordon Ramsey!!

There was no ‘kitchen nightmare’ with the tortilla soup and shoestring fries we ordered, but I do love Gordon Ramsey when he goes all out fixing up those disastrous eateries!!  She had the room slippers on and I took off my boots to just relax with my gal over snacks and chats.

Hotel!

I Heart Hotels!

Relaxing Monday night is just the way to start off the week :)   Thank you for the piece Lee!!

  • Vanessa

    Love the dress – looks adorable!!! ECU shows your nice sunburn (hopefully soon to be a tan) from the weekends festivities. Proof you had a great time! :) Can’t wait for sun/summer here!

  • Jennifer

    wow that came out REALLY CUTE!

  • Reneyoung65

    Adorable, but rather heels for spring.

  • http://thegirlintheheartglasses.weebly.com/ The Girl in the Heart Glasses

    wow great job! I wasn’t sure what you were going to do with that! I agree with Reneyoung65…. not crazy about pairing it with the boots, overall good joB!

  • http://chasingfabrics.blogspot.com/ Jenny Wiola

    Wow Marisa, this one is fairy-like :) I love that. You look like a fairy (a good fairy obviously).

  • Scrapbookerlisa

    Loved the make over but the boots were way to heavy you definately need heels after all it’s spring

    • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_MJPB445UOWNOS5UILEAOY6LWDY Odile

      Totally

  • http://www.wom-mom.com Wom-Mom Ethne

    I like when Gordon Ramsey picks a new chef for his restaurants in Hell’s Kitchen. That show is addicting! Cute ruffles, glad you saved them on your short sleeves. ~Ethne

  • Unodeuxtre

    That’s my new fave, it’s just beautiful!

  • dosfashionistas

    You have such an eye for the right look! The dress was too-too covered up before and you pared it down perfectly. This has got to be my favorite makeover recently. Very well done. I am serious, learn a little merchandising and make your name in the fashion world. You have the eye and you have the interest.

  • http://www.elleenchanted.com/ Elle

    This is just too perfect- love the simple transformation- what an elegant dress- and it suits you perfectly

  • Pink

    LOVE it…. definitely one of my faves :)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_MJPB445UOWNOS5UILEAOY6LWDY Odile

    Love the sweetheart neckline!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Amra-Mešić/1123323303 Amra Mešić

    gorgeous!!!

  • Lauraly

    The dress is so adorable, perfect for spring! How about some strappy sandals or cote ballet flats with it…?

  • Jazz

    I totally Heart Gordon Ramsay…and I totally Heart this dress!

  • http://thatuncomfortableitch.blogspot.com/ That Uncomfortable Itch

    Crazy cute! I love that the top didn’t end up all fussy like an old lady tea party dress. Truly a fun frock!

  • Karen Bower

    Turned out really cute! I’d like shoes instead of boots, too, but did like the brown belt. Love the short sleeves & v-neck.

  • Wenqi

    the cuffs remind me of hair scrunchies for little girls

  • Charlotte

    I think the boots are great. flats or little heels would also look cute but the boots make it funky and modern, and tie with the belt perfectly. part of the reason why these makeovers are so incredible is your uncanny knack to accessorise so well. I followed some of your tips and felt more stylish than my fashion obsessed friends at a recent party, all from stuff in my wardrobe and accessorised with vintage finds. keep inspiring!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_EMV2CIRIJU4IQNO3EOGEO7RFDY erin

    Gordon Ramsay at The London is the best!!!! Awesome views of LA, awesome food… man, Marisa, you always make me miss living in LA in the worst way :( At least I live vicariously through your outfits and your outings! Love how the dress turned out.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_EMV2CIRIJU4IQNO3EOGEO7RFDY erin

    Gordon Ramsay at The London is the best!!!! Awesome views of LA, awesome food… man, Marisa, you always make me miss living in LA in the worst way :( At least I live vicariously through your outfits and your outings! Love how the dress turned out.

  • amy

    So cute!

  • A.B.

    LOVE THIS!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000118282290 Amanda Lembeck

    You look gorgeous in this dress, Marisa. It’s a keeper!

  • Christie

    Love it!

  • Heidilady

    Wowza! That looks HOT!

  • http://profiles.google.com/angeladianne Angela

    Gorgeous!

  • Lynntofu

    What an awesome job! You look so pretty in that dress!

  • http://uraniasinspiration.blogspot.com Terryseeks

    Superb Marisa.

  • Cat

    This dress is one of my favorites. It’s so beautiful. And it looks great on you

  • Jacquelinealisiahunter

    Very Pretty

  • http://tarot-girl.blogspot.com Tarot Girl

    It’s wispy and spring-like! Beautiful!

  • http://www.facebook.com/mandeesparkle Mandee Sue Sparkle

    Oh. my. Gosh. That is….the cutest thing I have ever seen. It is by far one of my favorites you have EVER done. It looks AMAZING on you and is SO PRETTY! The colors go perfectly with your skin and hair. i can’t get over it. You look so amazing in that. I want it so bad! SO CUTE!

  • Jennscookin

    Ditto to all the “favorite so far” comments. Love it!

  • Savannah

    I love it. Very becoming on you!

  • Mdcordova

    I am your moms age….so I wore dresses like this one ha ha, I am pretty sure this dress came with that shear fabric on the skirt too-any hint of that?

  • Tess Mata

    I love your outfit. this would be one of my best picks :)

  • Serena

    One of your best! Flirty, romantic and super-lovely.

  • Danielle Grigsby

    Very great alteration. I’m a seamstress, too.

  • http://www.thepaisleytab.com Thepaisleytab.com

    Lovely! So feminine.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Lalaine-M-Alarcon/1319313144 Lalaine M. Alarcon

    Really lyk the outcome! Fabulous,…