Monday, June 13, 2011

OOTD- You're a Crafty Little Vest

You guys, I love myself some tweed and was happy to score this blazer at the thrift store several weeks ago:


But tweed with pastel colors just conjure up images of an Easter outfit or something a much more, shall we say, mature woman might wear. I haven't discovered a way to make such a tweed color pattern look a lot chic and hip. So, I got a little scissor happy and made it something a bit more wearable.





This I can handle!! I'll admit that I'm not the most diy kind of gal (and it's a good thing you can't inspect the inside), but hopefully sometime in the future I can have a designated sewing space to get creative. My next project is to make a few friendship bracelets.

I like the way this outfit turned out. I added some extra pattern and color all around. And I would like to note that my bf is so proud of himself for putting me together since he picked the top and told me to change my shoes, lol. He claimed the ones I had on before were boring and these blue babies added a nicely needed pop. What do you think, does he have abilities to be my assistant stylist??? :)


Outfit Details:
Tweed "vest"- Kasper (thrifted)
Blue/white tank- H&M
Gray ankle jeans- J Brand
Purple clutch- Rebecca Minkoff (similar available here)
Blue suede pumps- Zara (really good alternative here)
Cat eye sunglasses- Forever 21 (available here)
Bracelets (top to bottom)- Gorjana (available here in lots of colors, Accessories and Beyond (available here in silver metal, Forever 21 (available in silver here)

9 comments:

  1. I love that jacket--before and after. You can wear it with so many things!! And kudos to you for transforming that mother. Too many times I think of getting rid of something and need to be more creative.

    and YES to the F+C bags. Mine are from when it was solely Anna Corinna. Old school!

    xo,
    C

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  2. love it!! I would have been SO afraid to bring the scissors to the fabric...I am NOT a diy girl at ALL. Looks super chic...and much more wearable, I agree:)


    loving the pop of color at your feet!
    Have a great week.
    C

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  3. Cuute vest ..girl, I love me some tweed also,but they can be pretty hard to style. This would be cute and casual with boyfriend jeans, white t, and a big statement necklace (a la Chanel"ish")

    letsmakeadeal-us.blogspot.com

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  4. @Carly- I am in nno way great with the diy projects, but since I paid $7 for the blazer, I figured no harm in trying!!

    @Kenya- I love your suggestion, I can totally picture that outfit. Now I just need to find the bf jeans and a nice statement necklace.

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  5. Nice job lady! It looks fabulous as a vest.

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  6. Ooo, I would've never thought to turn that into a vest! I think you have a DIY goddess in you yet! And I think your man may be onto something there with those blue shoes -- sometimes men can be so intuitive, can't they? Haha! I love this, though -- it looks so feminine, but sassy! Also, I can't wait to see your new friendship bracelets!

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  7. PS. I got your card yesterday and thank yoooou! You are SO SWEET and thoughtful!

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  8. the tweed vest is such a fantastic idea! it adds a great texture to your outfit without the stuffy aspect of a tweed jacket!

    dash dot dotty

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  9. Cuute vest ..girl, I love me some tweed also,but they can be pretty hard to style. This would be cute and casual with boyfriend jeans, white t, and a big statement necklace (a la Chanel"ish")

    letsmakeadeal-us.blogspot.com

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