Monday Remake – Kelly Green Sundress

May 20, 2013 | 20 Comments

This dress came from a swap party I went to a few months back.  I saw the colors and the print…

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Dress - Swap Party

BEFORE

…and scooped it up when nobody was taking it.  I just love the pink and green combo and wanted it to be mine!!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Dress - Swap Party

Too big!

I feel like the print should have little whales or anchors on it just mainly for the color!  The dress was just a little too big, so all I wanted to do was make it fit…here goes a few adjustments to do just that!

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Wednesday Remake: Peach Collared Lace

May 15, 2013 | 65 Comments

I feel like I’m having my lace stage at the moment.  I’ve gotten my hands on a bunch of lacy pieces recently that are making me vurry, vurry happy.  This one might just take the cake!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Lace Dress - Goodwill

AFTER

I mean, it’s all lace!!  I’m not into the excessive collar and it obviously needs something to be worn underneath…

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Lace Dress - Goodwill

What up, lace collar?!?

…however I’ve got a serious crush on it.

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Monday Remake

May 13, 2013 | 32 Comments

I’m always a sucker for sequins, so this dress literally jumped into my hands!  (OK, not literally, but you catch my drift…)

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s dress - thrift store

BEFORE

The colors were awesome, but I just couldn’t wear this dress as is – even the amount of pattern/sequin/beaded trim is a little too much for me!

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s dress - thrift store

Sparkle Motion!

I’m going to work some magic to make this something totally wearable!!

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Friday Remake: Blue Eyelet

May 10, 2013 | 40 Comments

I love me some royal blue!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Dress - Goodwill

BEFORE

This dress totally stuck out not only because of the color, but because of the amazing eyelet as well.

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Dress - Goodwill - Upcycled Sundress

Eyelet party!

It was just a smidge too large…

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Dress - Goodwill

From the back!

…and the elastic was completely worn out at the waist.

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Dress - Goodwill

Worn out elastic!

That isn’t going to stop me from turning this into a new summer staple!

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Monday Remake: 80s Vintage Jessica McClintock Top

May 6, 2013 | 29 Comments

So there are a few specific things I go crazy bananas over…animal style fries from In-N-Out, Tim Riggins on Friday Night Lights, my amazing yoga teacher Peter who signs off every class with “Namastizzle,” and lace.  So when I found this vintage shirt at Goodwill, I had to have it.  Just check out the front!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Shirt - Goodwill

BEFORE

Lace party USA!!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Shirt - Goodwill

What up, pouffy sleeve?

The rest of the piece was highly questionable…

New Dress A Day - DIY - Vintage Shirt - Goodwill

Very highly questionable

…but it had serious potench.

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