Showing posts with label stripes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stripes. Show all posts

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Stripes and polka dots

I've been wanting to try the stripes and polka dots together for a while...and here's what I did...




And, oh my, my boots are dirty. But I love them. So I wear them. Today I will clean them. Aren't you happy?













Brown skinny jeans from Old Navy (buy yours here)
Striped linen tank from Old Navy (last summer)
Small dot top with ruffled collar from Target (last season)
Fluffy white (faux lamb) sweater vest from Nordstrom (old)

Friday, January 11, 2013

Stripes I've worn in the past...and continue to love

It's time to admit, I love stripes. I love them horizontal. I love them vertical. I love my stripes, oh yes, I do. I love my stripes. How about you?

For some reason Dr. Seuss just jumped into my mind, and I had to type it out. I do wear stripes a lot. The two black and white numbers below are two of my favorites, and I find myself repeatedly reaching for them. 

I'm linking up today with Marionberry Style for the Trend of the Month

And perhaps I'll wear more stripes today and show it to you tomorrow. Oh, the suspense!







Sunday, December 2, 2012

DIY: Sparkly, striped sweatshirt

I've been wanting to make a sparkly, striped sweatshirt from an old sweatshirt I don't wear anymore. So, finally, I did.

1 white sweatshirt
1 bottle Tulip glitter fabric spray paint
1 roll painter's tape

Make sure you put something in between the sweatshirt so the paint doesn't bleed through. I used cookie sheets because I was in the kitchen...and because I'm a half-way crafter when I'm tired. And I refuse to buy a t-shirt form made out of cardboard. 
 1. Tape off the design you want.
 2. Tape all the way to the surface underneath so your shirt doesn't move.
 3. Spray. Spray. Spray and use your finger to spread it around. You could use a brush. I used my finger. I'm a half-way crafter when I'm tired top part about cookie sheets.
 4. Let dry all the way.
 5. Pop into the dryer to set the paint.
 6. Wear and enjoy. I put a t-shirt underneath and a faux fur vest on top.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Fall wish list...

These are just a few items that have found their way into my wish list...at the moment.
Actually, with the exception of the leather dress, they are all very reasonable and wouldn't require a significant investment.

You'll remember I made my own heart sweater...here. And I love it and can't wait to wear it again...it's not quite as long as I would like for it to be, but it's nice to have what I want using what I had on hand.

The shoes...oh, the shoes...I can see myself living in these this year. Especially since I'm home with the kids doing homeschool and running around. I really want these in the color below and in the grey suede. Yum.

Nanette Lepore Stolen Kiss Leather Dress

Old Navy Boatneck Sweater

Old Navy Ruched Long-Sleeve Jersey Dress

Steve Madden Lleve Wedge Sneaker

Monday, April 16, 2012

Stripes take 1

This is the best maxi dress for several reasons.
1. I made it. Yep, I made it myself.
2. It's striped and chocolate brown. Bonus points right there.
3. It's strapless which makes it super versatile.
4. I can dress up for work or dress way down for summer.

Here you go. Stripes take 1. Additional bonus points for cute boy in the photo.
Linking up with Real Momma, Real Style and with The Pleated Poppy for WIWW. You should too!

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