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Friday, April 12, 2013

How to Rescue a Dress from the Donate Pile

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 Blazer: Tulle; Dress: swapped and Dyed; Heels: Zappos (similar); 
Earrings: Buffalo Exchange; Belt: Target (similar)

Happy Friday! I wore this dress which I found at a clothing swap last summer.   As a simple dress, I got a little bored with the color and was thinking about tossing it in the to-donate pile for my next thrifting trip.  But I decided to get a box of RIT Dye and see if I could give it a fresh look with color.  I'm happy with the results.  For a person who doesn't have sewing skills (yet), a box of dye is my favorite way to give clothing a new look.  If you have one, what's your favorite way to rescue items from the donate pile?

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I've decided to move my links of the week post to Saturday, so expect to see it tomorrow!  
Have a lovely weekend.

10 comments:

  1. kieshApril 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    i love it!

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  2. JhanApril 12, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Love the color. I think orange complements our skin tone very well....
    P.S. How do you stretch your twist-outs?

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  3. LyddiegalApril 12, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    OH totally amazing dye job! i love your 'new' orange dress!

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  4. dottyApril 12, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    the new color is AMAZING! what an awesome transformation!

    dash dot dotty

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  5. ShenDoveApril 13, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks lady! I do twist outs with whatever products I have at-hand. Currently using Oyin juices and berries, Vatika oil, and Shea Moisture Curl and Style Milk.

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  6. ShenDoveApril 13, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks lady!

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  7. ShenDoveApril 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks! I'm so happy I dyed it rather than trading it in.

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  8. ShenDoveApril 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks lady!

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  9. chrisi lydonApril 14, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    SUCH a good idea!!!!! you look fabulous.

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  10. Maggie | 2ndhand KnowledgeApril 17, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Great idea - I love it! I've considered doing this to a few items before but I never actually have. I'm always worried I'll destroy it, haha.


    http://2ndhandknowledge.com

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