The Fray.

Talking denim once again and this time I'm personally loving this trend: frayed, raw-edge denim. I'm already an ongoing supporter of a distressed jean but there's something about the unhemmed ankle that I'm LOVING. Maybe it's that with this cut-off look everything is becoming slightly cropped, which I love for pairing with ankle boots and lady like pumps. To try out the trend for myself yesterday, I cut off about 8 inches of an old pair of bootcut jeans and then distressed the knees with sandpaper; I'm very satisfied with my handiwork.

PacSun Jacket similar, H&M Top similar, Express Jeans (hand distressed) similar, 

Asos Pumps similar, ART/C Clutch similar
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My Pants.

I'm proud to say that this look features a pair of print, beach pants that I made. After wearing them yesterday there are some things I'm not in love with and some fit issues that need to be corrected, but I'm happy to see a project  finished that I'm actually planning on wearing, and if I may add are sewn beautifully! As we've discussed before these style of print pants are extremely popular this season and I started working on them when I saw a pair of Free People ones in stores about three months ago; I didn't know  if I wanted to invest that much in a pair of pants so I decided to make my own..it just took a little while (they're on sale now)! These have inspired me to get my butt in gear and work on more projects, stay tuned!

Cotton On Cardigan similar, Michael Stars Tank here, FBD Market Pants similar, Seychelles Sandals here 
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Did Someone Say Summer?

It's really starting to feel like summertime around here and the other day I welcomed it in one of my original pieces. I made this dress over a year ago and never brought myself to wear it, I was sewing the other day and told myself I'm not allowed to sew another thing until I wear something I've made. Who knows this could be the start of something good!

Kirby Original Dress similar, Express Denim Vest similar, H&M Top here, American Eagle Sandals here, Bangles similar, BCBGeneration Sunnies similar, Xhileration for Target Clutch similar 

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Arabian Nights.

Whenever I'm getting dressed for the day I usually have an idea in my head of what I want my outfit to look like. (I'm sure we all do.) Half the time things don't turn out the way I imagine and other times, I'm so close, but there is just one piece I wish I could swap out for something else. Yesterday I really wanted to wear this Jen's Pirate Booty poncho and thought it would look amazing with a flare jean and chunky sandals. Well, to my disappointment these flares are just too short to be worn with heels, and I felt stalky wearing them with flat sandals. The solution? To change things up from skinnies I took the excess flare portion of the pants and rubberbanded them into knots, then I just tucked the knots up into the pants. Creating a harem style effect and channeling my inner Aladdin.

Jen's Pirate Booty Top here, Uniqlo Flares similar, Old Navy Bag here, Report Signature Sandals here, JcPenney Bar Necklace similar, Kohl's Bangles similar

 

 

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Merry & Bright.

Getting into the holiday spirit nice and early this year with this plaid skirt I made last week. I love the feminine silhouette of a full skirt, making it appropriate for all your holiday soirees, from brunches to office parties. I've decided to tuck away my inner Grinch and let my holiday spirit shine bright, starting today, December 1st.





Tinley Road Leather Shell here (on sale plus additional 30% off), Kirby Original Plaid Skirt similar, Decree for JcPenney Blazer similar, Asos Pumps here, Bauble Bar Necklace similar, Black Clutch similar, Urban Outfitters Cat Eyes similar

 

 

Skirt based off Simplicity Pattern 1500 C