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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Start of Summer

8-of-30
Cardigan: Nordstrom (junior's dept.); Top: H&M; Skirt: altered and thrifted; 
Sunnies: Target

  I'm a day behind on photos, so is actually yesterday's outfit, but the colors in my outfit are colorful which I think is appropriate for the start of the summer season.

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I wish I could take credit for fashioning this former halter dress into a midi length skirt, but I can't.  I took it to my local cleaner's to get it altered, but it was my idea in the first place!  The dress was three sizes too big and I couldn't see myself getting much wear out of a halter dress, so a skirt seemed like a wiser option.  You can only push an office dress code so far after all.  One of these day's I'll follow through on my bucket list goal of learning to sew...

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Here's to a great summer season!

Currently reading: Super Rich by Russell Simmons

10 comments:

  1. MelissaJune 21, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    See at least you have a desire to learn how to sew. I don't even want to bother. How pathetic! :)

    You look fantastic, I really adore the pop of yellow in the cardigan! That's perfect!

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  2. ShasieJune 21, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    That skirt is so fun! I really, really, really like it



    Shasie 
    Live Life in
    Style

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  3. Alex ElizabethJune 22, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I love how colorful this outfit is!  I have a huge pile of clothing that's been accumulating for like a year that I want minimally or radically altered and yet don't want to pay for.  Um, about those sewing lessons...

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  4. Melliott930June 22, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    FAB! As always! You have such a talent and way with color, lady!

    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things

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  5. fatimah iwanikJune 22, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    great outfit for the first day of summer!  love the bright yellow and red, the colors in the skirt.  and they did a great alteration job, the fit is very flattering.

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  6. MigotkaJune 22, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    i do not comment, but I follow your blog. I love your style, which is chic and fun, but work-appropriate at the same time :) good luck on the 30x30 challenge

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  7. VintageHuntressJune 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Learning to sew is on my to do list too.  What a brilliant idea turning the dress into a skirt - it looks great! xx

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  8. Stephanie JoJune 22, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    What a great way to turn a dress into a skirt. You've just given me an idea on one of my dresses which I have not worn in a while. Love your style and photos too.. Do stop by when you can. Would love to hear from you and feel free to provide feedbacks. Cheers, Joanna

    Link: http://dunderdogfashionistas.blogspot.com/

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  9. Mrs. JJune 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Turning it into a skirt was a good choice and the colors in this look are perfect. I love seeing people style a whole outfit with all bright colors. Lovely! :)

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  10. itsrainingonmyfaceJune 28, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    This outfit is adorable! I love the length of the skirt and the bold yellow sweater. Just found your blog through Spoils of Wear, and I am officially hooked ;)

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