Posts about: topshop dress
16/09/2013
hat: h&m
vintage levi's denim jacket* brag vintage
necklace: urban outfitters
dress: topshop
belt: forever 21
bag: vintage
watch: river island
I seem spend the majority of each year praying for sunshine but when the chill starts to set in I get all excited about knits, layering up and dark nights with hot drinks.
I'm still slightly clinging to summer though; there's no chance the 100 denier tights are making an appearance ...just yet.
I'm wearing a topshop jersey dress that I picked up in the sale but it's been a little nippy so my jackets are making a reappearance! cue my excited face as I've been hunting for slightly oversized vintage denim and this one is just pretty darn perfect! (what really swung it for me was the old patches on the back and sleeves which I'm a little obsessed with)
the jacket is from brag vintage who have become my new vintage denim destination; if you've been looking for a retro levis jacket they're well worth a peek. I used to hunt out my levis cut off shorts at urban outfitters but brag have an EVEN better selection and they're cheaper.. one to bookmark fellow vintage lovers..
I hope you all had a good weekend!
back soon
caroline x
(ps.. don't forget to enter my giveaway with little mistress to win one of their gorgeous dresses!)
04/08/2013
I saw a gorgeous dress on the motel website.. baby doll shape.. cute daisy trimming.. yep it was a keeper.
however it occured to me I could probably make my own version for a fraction of the the price, I love it when a (thrifty) plan comes together!
I went out to explore my local haberdashery and to my delight discovered the very same daisy trim.. mission accomplished!
so here's how I made my own easy peasy DIY daisy dress.. if you want to upcycle some of your wardrobe here's the basic steps:
- you'll need approx 1.5 meters of daisy trimming (available on eBay)
- an old dress (I've used an old topshop basic jersey dress)
- a needle and thread
decide where you want to add the daisies to your dress and pin the trim down to hold it in place. using a needle and thread sew the trim to secure it, repeat for all sections and remove any remaining pins.
that's it you're all finished! very quick, very easy and the perfect way to give an old dress, shorts or tee a new lease of life!
I hope you like it.. do you think you'd try it too?
caroline x
ps, voting for the cosmo blog awards is still open; if you've enjoyed this little DIY I'd love for you to vote for burkatron in the 'best craft blog' category here -thank you to the lovely people that have spared a minute to vote so far!! :)
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