12/27 {Ghost of Decades Past}

This is one of those outfits where I began with a simple clothing article and then kept piling on different, random items. The end result???

Something that may have stepped out of the '70s. Or maybe even '80s. Not sure really. I love living in this decade though because anything goes!!!! {Except maybe hoop skits, haven't quite figured out how to incorporate those}.

Headband: Gift// Denim Vest: DIY/GCFP // Dress: Gift

Shirt: Rikki's // Leggings: Joe Fresh // Socks: American Apparel

P.S. So did you see my headband???? Brother got that for me for Christmas. Whoever said guys don't know what's in style haven't met my awesome bro!

Happy Thursday! {I'm off to watch Les Miz again ;)}

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12/21 {College Girl's Fashion Project}

So, yesterday's post got me into the creative, sewing mood. Therefore, I decided to revisit an older feature of mine - College Girl's Fashion Project. I started this project last year due to the fact that I wasn't getting the maximum wear out of much of my clothing. The idea was to alter and trim and fix and add to various items in order to get more wear out of them and {bonus} save money {any college student's goal}.

 

I absolutely fell in love with this dress from the moment I saw it. However due to the downfalls of online shopping, it didn't fit right in the bodice. Therefore, I decided to take out the sleeves and alter the side seams.

It probably didn't take more than two hours of work, and I am pleased as punch with the end result! 

Earrings: Gift // Dress: Modcloth/CGFP // Shirt: Forgot // Tights: Joe Fresh

Do you have any pleased-as-punch-with-sewed-or-altered-clothing-items stories?

Happy Friday!
P.S. Happy End of the World!

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Sunday Style

Today, I am linking up with Jenny from Modern Modest Beauty for her first ever Sunday Style Linky Party! I love the idea of a linky party dedicated to Sunday outfits and am so happy I snagged these pictures {kudos to Brother} before church today.

Headband: Gift

Sweater: Bargain Shop

YOLO Bracelet: Gift 

Taylor Swift Bracelet: Speak Now Concert

Skirt: College Girl's Fashion Project

Shoes: Aldo

Today in church, we talked about living with the presence of God in us instead of doing it by our own structures and methods. Perfect reminder for going back to school. What did you learn in church today?

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CGFP {DIY Scalloped Shorts}

After too many days, it's time for another edition of College Girl's Fashion Project,

and today's outfit is the scalloped shorts!

The before picture.

First, I measured the projected length against a different pair of shorts.

Measure & pin.

Cut.

Stencil out the scalloped pattern.

Finished product {along with newly red hair}.

Necklace: Gift

T-shirt: MacDonald Island Park

Shorts: Gift

Bracelet: Rikki's

Shoes: GoJane

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No. 285 - CGFP (Little Hippie Girl)

Today's College Girl's Fashion Project brings you the Magic Wrap Skirt.

To be honest, I'm not sure if this is one of the style options, but I liked it so I wore it.

Thanks, Brother, for the pictures :)

Headband: Claire's
Earrings: Auntie's Jewelry Box
Sweater: Rikki's
Dress: Gift
Belt: Suzy Cher
Sandals: GoJane
Toe Rings: Claire's

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No. 254 - CGFP (Denim Vest)

Yay, College Girl's Fashion Project is back!

Check out how it all began here.

Today's clothing article: The Syncrude Denim Jacket

Here's what I did to it. I cut off the sleeves

 and sewed a piece of the cuff over the logo.

Sunglasses: The Dollar Store (actually they're Isaac's)

Earrings: Claire's 

Vest: Syncrude

Sweater: Rikki's

Tank-top: I forget

Leggings: Joe

Rainboots: The Bargain Shop 

P.S. This one below is my I-just-woke-up-and-need-to-hurry-and-get-these-pictures-done face.

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No. 229 - CGFP (Wedding Attire) & OUAT

Time for another edition of College Girl's Fashion Project. This one is an 

alteration of a dress into a skirt I wore to Eric & Liz's wedding.

Here is the dress before alterations.

I took off a layer and the straps.

Finished product.

Blouse: Rikki's

Dress: I forget

Tights: Bargain Shop

Shoes: I forget

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Normally, when Once Upon A Time brings in guest stars, I get worried that it's just a filler episode.

I was wrong. "Hat Trick" was an amazing episode, and it moved the overarching storyline along.

• Best Moment: I loved all of Jefferson's convincing speeches to Emma. "All worlds have magic. Some need it more." "Wake up, Emma." "There are several worlds all connected." All of his reasonings were compelling without sounding cheesy.
• Disappointing Moment: I wish Emma wouldn't have faked believing Jefferson to the extreme she did. I know her subconscious probably believes more than she is letting on, but I was somewhat disappointed when she knocked him out with the telescope.
• Evil Moment: Regina. Yep, that's it.
• Creepy Moment: The whole episode was creepy, but an intriguing type of creepy. I liked it.
• Betrayal Moment: Just when you think you've figured out Mr. Gold, he double (or triple) crosses you yet again . . .
• Fairytale Moment(s): This episode was full of historical stuff - tea parties, rabbits, turtles, old witches, Wonderland, Queen of Hearts, etc.
• Girl Power Moment: Emma & MM were kind of kick-butt in this episode.
• Suspicious Moment: What was that vault Regina got her dad out of? It looked surprisingly similar to the vault she retrieved Graham's heart from (RIP).
• Promising Moment: Emma asked to keep Henry's book. Points for Henry!
• Next Episode: We finally figure out what Snow did to the Queen!

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No. 211 - CGFP: Boyfriend Jeans

Yay, it's time for another edition of College Girl's Fashion Project! I have been so lax with doing these creative, fashion posts lately, but the basics of it all is using the clothes in my wardrobe I never (or rarely) wear and bringing them to life in a new manner.

Today's Clothing Article: The Boyfriend Jeans

Disclaimer: Not actually belonging to a boyfriend.

First, I cuffed the hems (left). Then, I added a rarely-worn belt (right).

Voila!!!!!

Headband: No clue

Tank Top: TJ Maxx

Sweater: Bargain Shop

Necklaces: Gifts from Auntie

Ring: Ricki's

Belt: Suzy Shier

Jeans: No idea (but they've been to Indonesia with me).

Boots: goJane

 

Strike a pose :P 

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