Tuesday, 28 April 2009
83 days to go: Customised Copycat
I loved Jessica's look yesterday, it was so stylishly simple.
There were a few problems in recreating the look.
1. It wasn't as hot here so the cami and sandals weren't an option.
2. None of my cami tops or t-shirts fit me right.
The solution came in the most unexpected way.
My daughter had a tantrum last night which meant an early bed-time.
When she calmed down I went upstairs and sat with her.
She had been reading a book I had given her at Christmas about how to customise clothes.
She was looking at the section on t-shirts.
After I had tucked her in I went to my room and found some old t-shirts in the throw-out pile.
I love the colour of the red t-shirt it matches one of my skirts perfectly but it was a high neck and very long.
The solution lay in a pair of scissors.
OK so it's not perfect but I am pretty pleased with the results.
I wore...
customised t-shirt - Primark
Skirt - eBay
Boots - Dorothy Perkins
Brooch - charity shop
Scarf - free gift in a magazine
Sunglasses - Tesco
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15 comments:
Great revamp Jane!
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!
I really like this on you. The color is great!
Very nice.
I really like the brooch, so cute.
Oo you have totally just given me an idea about customising a t shirt!
Your shirt is great. I love the idea of customising clothing. I draw on mine :-)
Darla
I love the idea of customising old clothes - but am a bit afraid - did you just cut it, not sew up the edges or anything?
LOVE that skirt btw it's SO pretty!
Looks great!
Thanks Imogen, Christina, Modest Mom and Tina.
Charlotte - I should wear the brooch more.
Good Luck Shoegal.
Darla - I'd love to see them.
Candycane - no hemming just cut with the scissors!
Neat! Do you think it'll stay intact when you wash it?
Jane (or anyone interested) here's a link to some photo's of one of my altered art shirts.
http://fromseatomountains.blogspot.com/2008/07/altered-artwear.html
Darla
I love your revamp! This is the kind of thing I"m doing with my wardrobe refashion, only mostly with sweaters. I like the scarf as a balance for the boots. Nice work!
I love what you did! I'm going to have to try it -- it looks great and the color is beautiful! :)
Absolutely love that broach!
fashionafterforty.blogspot.com
Oh, great job! Love it!!
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