Maybe it's the fact that I am soon flying away and won't have access to my mother's sewing kit or perhaps the idea of packing light and basics is the reason, but suddenly I am on a wild DIY kick. This is the first (of several) shirts I have customized in the past couple of days. Like many shirts right now it is very long-waisted (which doesn't suit me), so I have hacked off a couple of inches from the bottom and turned it into a ruffle trim that extends down the sleeve. I'm too afraid to bring most of my vintage dresses with me, so I am trying to step up my basic tees.
Outfit 1 details: shirt- Wet Seal (customized), skirt- Forever 21, belt- vintage, shoes- Kenneth Cole Reaction via Solestruck
Another new resolution: wear all of the things now that I won't take with me. First up, these shoes. I love 'em, but while I can walk in heels, I can't walk far or fast, so not practical for a girl who doesn't want to take any down time while abroad.
Outfit 2 details: shirt- Forever 21, skirt- H&M, belt- vintage, shoes- Seychelles via Amazon.com
68 comments:
How exciting for you! I'm sure you'll have uber amounts of fun & lots of interesting adventures. :]
you look lovely! and your trip to Greece sounds like it'll be so interesting, and so much fun!! :)
Awwww..the first outfit is aodrable.I love that look and want your red skirt.
The 2nd outfit is also nice
i'm glad i'm not the only one who doesnt loooove tshirts made for people with super long torsos!
your trip sounds so exciting! i cant wait to hear all about it.
Your DIY shirt looks great. Nice work!
I nodded emphatically at the "while I can walk in heels, I can't walk far or fast, so not practical for a girl who doesn't want to take any down time" part.
I'm so excited for you! I'm going to Greece next summer just for a vacation, but I wish I could study abroad there and really experience the country.
Also, love your first outfit! You did a great job customizing it. I admire your sewing skills. :)
oo that sounds amazing! im so happy for you! love the fun fridge shoot :)
I adore the fridge pics! they remind me of the fall Vogue grocery store shoot. And what an amazing d.i.y. job on your shirt. i am so committed to learn how to use a needle and thread. right now all i do is hack things up with scissors and occasionally hem tape.
i put all my vintage in my hand luggage last week, lost luggage would be too saddening for words! i love your embellishment on the tshirt, quite nautical with the red, always one of my favourite themes!
Both outfits are so great, I love the red skirt in the first outfit. I saw the good news on your flickr page, it sounds truly exciting to study abroad, and in such a different country like Greece! It must be amazing there with all their ancient history...
Love the fridge pics!
You look fab in blue!
xoxox,
CC
great idea!
that's such a great DIY.
its also SO refreshing when someone knows which trends work on them and which don't!
you look lovely in the fridge shot too :)
Totally cute, I love it....
Rock it. I love the bright primary colors.
xCC
you're SO wonderful.
every post is filled with such realness + style.
can't wait to see pics. hear stories about Greece... I've dreamed about it many a time....
xx.
You're such a practical girl! I like both those tops on you!
What you did with that first shirt is amazing! There's no way I could ever try something like that and have it come out looking as good as yours does.
Oh that's excellent you'll have time to travel before buckling down to school! :)
And I love how you trimmed that shirt and made a ruffle, clever! Love the whole outfit really! :)
And in response to your comment on my blog: I'd like to travel a lot myself, maybe have a home in many places, but it is nice, I think, to have somewhere you can always go to, that's filled with personal touches and simply, always, feels like home! :D
xoxo,
S-C
Very nice! I always dread packing for anything, but it sounds like you're in for a great time! The ruffle detail is definitely an interesting touch.
I love fridge shots!
Amazing DIY idea on the tee, I can only dread to think how something like that would turn out with me in charge!
That shirt is clever! I love that you're standing next to a fridge, and your outfits, as usual. :-)
Wow what an amazing adventure! And it pays to pack lightly as you'll never know what treasures you might find to take home with you.
I love what you've done with your shirt - that's a great idea :D
Pick the pizza!!
Having a couple of weeks to explore is a brilliant idea! When I arrived in Spain I had one whole day to get adjusted before classes. Let's just say the adjustment period lasted a little bit longer than that.
I remember being totally freaked out that I couldn't bring many clothes with me to Europe, but you get use to it really fast. And if you're in a city, the market stalls are perfect for super cheap accessories.
I'm so excited for you and hope you find some time to blog once you get settled!
You're going to have an amazing experience. Lucky you!
that ruffle in your tee is cute cute cute.
You are so lucky, as WendyB said. Do enjoy your time.
I'm always saying this is my fave look, but right now I sooooo mean it, with the stipes and red! I adore it
C.
I'm always saying this is my fave look, but right now I sooooo mean it, with the stipes and red! I adore it
C.
Such chic outfits! I am loving the look of a shirt tucked into a skirt. :)
this sounds so exciting! =)
ooh i just adore both looks!
hiya, sorry about the unrelated comment, but i have tagged you (hope you don't mind) over at www.aubergineblog.blogspot.com
love your customization! I can't wait to see what you wear in Greece! Goddess, nautical, or both:)
That ruffle trim is genius! Great way of recycling fabric.
ohhh you take greek lessons at uni? I have been trying to learn that darn language all my life... my family are greek and it has been at times forced, at times i have ACTUALLY tried... but no luck. I just sit at family things whilst people speak and drift off... I still can not understand a single word!
Enjoy your trip!! It is so much fun over there! make sure you get to some of the islands. my recommendation is Rhodes! It is fabulous there!
Your trip sounds more amazing with every post. Greece is beautiful!
Great job on that shirt!
make sure to update on us on all the sight-seeing that you're doing! :)
Hun, what a coincidence! Because thats my major too. I absolutely adore what you've created with your t-shirt. Frills are so cute but the blue and white stripes of the shirt has a very masculine-pirate-esque feel to them! :)
I do hope your venture for 'light' travel proves successful too!
How far into your degree are you btw?
Hun, what a coincidence! Because thats my major too. I absolutely adore what you've created with your t-shirt. Frills are so cute but the blue and white stripes of the shirt has a very masculine-pirate-esque feel to them! :)
I do hope your venture for 'light' travel proves successful too!
How far into your degree are you btw?
wow! great job on the costumized tees. I hope you'll have a wonderful time in greece!
Yay for DIY! I'm so sorry for the fast that I'm too lazy, there are so many things I want to create and customize, but I just don't do it...
looks pretty. And again, congrats !
Wellcome to Europe !
juliet xxx
I simply love your first outfit! Hope you had great time in Greece. Enjoy yourself
You truly have a knack for taking pictures in unexpected places- the frige is genius!!!
You will adore Greece you lucky thing!
LM
x
I didn't know you were a marketing major. Cool!!! No wonder your comments often seem relevant to the study of consumer behavior. Blogging is probably good experience in the promotions field. Are you putting the blog on your resume? I think I would since you have such a good one.
As far as packing for Greece. I would pack lightly, but plan to back lots of stuff back, like new clothes, new shoes, etc.
Your trip sounds awesome. You're resolution sounds like a good idea too. It'd be very hard to leave things behind.
Oh that sounds so great, have a lovely time in Greece. My friend is part greek and she cooked up the most amazing Meze ever. Yum.
I love what you did with the shirt, brilliant idea on how to spice up the basics. For Greece I only se one option for outfits, TOGA!
I love what you did with the shirt!
loving the ensembles
love the blog
check mine out ;-)
stefania
oh forgot to say
yassu!
and have fun kookla
Love what you did with that first t shirt. And hope you have an amazing time in Greece!
Wow, you're going to learn Greek? How interesting, haha! Aaah, I love your DIY projects, they all simple to create but still intricate and dramatic in result.
Love it. I did my ba in Classical Studies. I took latin but didn't get to Greek eek. Congratulations you will have an amazing time!! Keep me posted on how you like the Greek.
love the stripes and the red dress!
kiss
Love the t-shirt ruffle! So cute.
LOVE the ruffles detail at the neckline and I love this picture of you standing in front of the refrigerator!
You look amazig as always, the second outfit with the golden belt is my favourite!
Sounds so, so amazing! It's awesome that you get a chance to travel before settling down to the hard work
Fantastic customization!! Love the top and the poses in the fridge! :)
For Greece no need to pack anything other than a needle, thread and sheet! The ultimate DIY challenge - a semester of working and reworking the togo!
btw - rockn' out the fridge :)
putting ruffles on that was genius! I love it.
I love the idea of posing in front of the refrigerator! That's so exciting that you're going to Greece.
Sounds amazing, I'm very excited for you about the Greek trip! I love the architecutre and food (hmmm humous and greek salads and kebabs) there. And juding by your D.I.Y you'll bring a great wardrobe there too ;)
GREECE. I'm quite jealous. Have you ever taken Greek before or are you hoping to pick it up by immersion?
That ruffle! The things you come up with amaze me!
Wow, now I'm doubly jealous. I'm nowhere near brave enough to plunge into a brand new culture with no idea what I'm doing! You're amazing!
I hope you have an awesome time... I'm loving your outfits! I never buy tshirts, meaning I need some! I like the blue one in particular.
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