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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Let's Make a Steal: J Crew Merino Confetti Sequin Top

When I first saw the JCrew Merino Confetti sequin sweater I fell in LOVE. And my love only grew as I saw it's sequined glory sprinkled all over blogs. I have since purchased the sweater but I loved the idea of it so much I decided to take sequins, I mean matters, into my own hands and make a summer tank top using the same 'Gosh darn it, someone spilled a bag of sequins on my shirt' idea, all while spending less then $10. And just to compare, the sweater that inspired this Let's Make a Steal was originally $148 now on sale for $89.00. That would be quite the savings, not to mention hours of DIY entertainment.
Materials needed:
Striped tank top or top (I used a $6.00 h&m one but this AE one looks identical)
Sequins
Needle & thread
And a baseball game, favorite TV series marathon or movie to put on
as you aimlessly sew sequins.
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Start randomly sewing away...
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... keep sewing and sewing...
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Finally start gradually spacing out the sequins.
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While the effect isn't as dramatic as the sweater I like how it turned out and it's a fun twist on the classic breton stripes.
...and on to the next one...

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Look of Day: Don’t Let the Sound of Your Own Wheels Drive you crazy

Take is Easy is the motto for my weekend, and that's what I did. Honestly I didn't really have much of a choice, my body let me know how much I could handle and I found myself laying down after trying to do much. I am however, refusing to let chill mode completely take over me, and many of you commented on how I not scummed to a sweats routine. So far I haven't seen a need to, I am able to wear clothes just as comfy as sweats and still feel put together enough for the guests that have been popping in. Today my Urban tank, and Elizabeth and James maxi skirt allowed for total comfort and my JCrew Denim vest was the perfect thing to throw on for an extra layer. And the headbands I have been wearing allow me wear air dried hair while not looking totally sloppy.
Getting my denim fix in the form of layers this week.
Looking totally serious, and not all that normal sans mascara and eyeliner.
Just as comfy as sweats and a tee.
In Chill mode.
Jcrew Tank Top jacket ( I mean vest), Elizabeth and James maxi skirt from last year (similar here), Urban outfitters tank top and urban bralette.
I just had to ditch the vest to transform my outfit into catnap gear.
We even ventured outside the house today for the first time! Thank goodness because I was starting to go crazy being co0ped up!!My mom met us a for an early dinner because I had a weird random craving for a French dip sandwich! I cannot remember the last time I had steak but luckily they had mini sandwiches on the happy hour menu so I was able to get a small fix. Going out for a quick bit to eat is about all I have energy for right now, shopping or anything that requires walking is still out of the question for now.
Casey and I on the patio, the weather was perfect to sit outside and eat. Thanks Mom!
Yay for patio time, long comfy skirts and The Eagles.