Erica’s NDAD Creation

May 25, 2013 | 5 Comments

The fabric in this dress just called out to me!  I’m such a fan of the pink/orange/red color palette and think it’s a fabulous way to ring in the summer!

This is my mom’s dress from the 70′s that I recently pulled out of my old bin of dress up clothes from when I was little.  I’ve wanted a maxi dress for the summer, but never really found one that I loved in stores.

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage maxi dress - Goodwill

Erica – Before

What will Erica do to make her mom’s dress work for her?

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Friday Remake: Lazy Daisy

May 24, 2013 | 47 Comments

I loved this print so much that I picked it up out of piles of clothes at a garage sale without really knowing what it was.  It totally screamed, “It’s A Sunshine Day” á la The Brady Bunch and that could have been why I loved it so much.

New Dress A Day - DIY - Goodwill Dress - Daisy Fabric

BEFORE

I wasn’t sure if it was a pillowcase at first, however once I held it up I saw that it was a tube dress of sorts…just one without any straps and a wonky top portion!!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Goodwill Dress - Daisy Fabric

I’m a burrito!

Time to get this Memorial Day weekend-ready!!

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Monday Remake – Kelly Green Sundress

May 20, 2013 | 38 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 | 66 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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