Shirt into a Skirt

I went to the Plenty warehouse sale last year and picked up a tank in red and white stripes.  I already owned it in black and white but I couldn't pass up the $3 price for a good quality shirt.  Yes, it was a medium with a sewn on bra look to it but I didn't care, I thought it would be great under cardigans and sweaters.  I haven't worn it once, even under closed tops it makes my chest look hilarious and awkwardly spread out.  I tried it on again last fall and noticed that it was very long and thought why not turn it into a skirt!

This is the original black and white (and I really hope the stripes aren't showing up on your screen all warped, it's doing it at my work computer but not at home).  I took the shirt, cut it in half (making sure it wouldn't be a micro mini of course) and took the top half, folded it (took off the straps and made the front cleavage area into a straight line) and sewed it to the bottom half.  I used this American Apparel skirt as the pattern.  And voila!

A simple skirt for all seasons that cost $3 and an hour or 2.

This weekend I'm going to turn a vintage full length dress into a mini-dress.  I feel a bit bad for cutting up a vintage item but it's also going to look so great.



Ugh, I really hope these aren't all squiggly on other computers, a bit difficult to see the details.

Saved Instagram

I love saving Instagram pictures and I think posting them will help me remember to try new ideas.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I have had over 30 Valentine's days and only 2 were spent with a special someone and I didn't properly celebrate them because I don't really like Valentine's. It's not that I have a sour view towards it, I just don't like the commercial market machine behind it. I love the idea of Valentine's and love it even more when couples just spend time together doing something they love, but I do feel bad for those who take it personally and get upset during this time of the year.

Besides all that, I received what every girl wants.

I entered a giveaway this weekend at my bank and they gave me this gorgeous bouquet last night. It's incredibly beautiful and thankfully I have 2 lovely roomies to share it with.

I really really really really wanted to wear my red pants today as it's been a few weeks, but stopped myself at the last minute remembering what day it was. I didn't want to be That Girl that is too excited for Valentines. So I wore my new burnt orange cardie instead. Oh, and got to work with a valentine's chocolate waiting for me.

And to top off the day I get to spend tonight with my bestie at the gym. Yay, even though I'm a single old lady ;-) I'm really enjoying this year.

SHOES

SHOES by heatherdeacon1 featuring aldo flats

Crop tank
$28 - topshop.com

DVb Victoria Beckham zipper jeans
£179 - harrods.com

H&M flat shoes
£7.99 - hm.com

ALDO suede wedge
$143 - asos.com

Aldo flat
$70 - zappos.com

ASOS high heel boots
$81 - asos.com

ALDO flat heels
$70 - zappos.com

Canvas shoes
keds.com

All I can think about lately is how I want cute shoes in all the colours of the rainbow. And I want to wear them now but it's still a bit too cold.

Shop

I have never been in this store but I have admired their store front for years. I don't wear dresses that much but I love seeing these independent services make it.

http://www.scoutboutique.com/