Vested interest July 31, 2012

Told you the vest is getting a lot of wear..

Wardrobe 20022012 February 20, 2012

I went shopping for a pair of white jeans. I find it annoying that the ones I’ve seen are all so thin that the front pockets underneath can be seen two streets away. Saw a nice tan leather bag in Zara. Contemplating to buy myself a birthday present.. But my birthday is still eight months away .. Oops . This is my outfit today.

Top from Cotton On, skirt from asos, bag from far east, shoes from Itti and Otto

Inspo December 18, 2011

There’s something very appealing about this denim dress.

Image via here

Image via Pinterest
I have. A pair of levi’s cut off that’s too tight at the thighs, I’m going to get some lace to do this.

Delayed telecast September 6, 2011

I wore this last Saturday but didn’t get around to posting it because I was busy gorging my face with the chocolate cake I made. It was a hit with the family and both cakes were gone in two days.

I don’t understand how anyone can be bored or idle because I hardly have enough time! I have so many sewing and crafting projects to do, recipes to try out, laundry to wash.. Blah blah blah.. I’m tired just trying to list out the things that I want to do. A few things high on my list:
1) corduroy shorts ( 80% done)
2) black culottes
3) Quiet book for son
4) orange boxy top
5) dress for niece
6) bracelets
7) put up completed projects for sale on Etsy.
-_- These, I have to do during me-time from 11pm to 1am. It’s going to take a while… Ya.. I bake during this time too. The day is dedicated to my son and any household chores I can squeeze in.

Denim refashion July 29, 2011

Remember the jeans I thrifted? I snipped them off to make denim shorts for my eternal summer days.

JEANS 1.BEFORE

AFTER

It’s not completely done yet. I’m waiting for my next trip to the craft shop to get a nautical themed button for it. The brown plastic button is an eyesore really.

JEANS 2 BEFORE

AFTER

A bit more work for this pair, the jeans was oversized, so I had to raise the crotch as well. I quite like the lace detail and scalloped edge.

DIY: Taking in the Denim dress(?) July 25, 2011

I got this from Uniqlo. It was on sale for $29.90. Image via Polyvore

I was inspired by this look via Stockholm Street Style

But somehow it didn’t look right. I attribute it to the fact that I’m 5 1′ and the large size denim top looked like it was going to swallow me whole. Why did I get a large? Because the medium pinched my shoulders which are really broad for my height. I’m not complaining, I like my shoulders ( and my ears). So I did some alteration and reduced the bulk from this:

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To this:

By taking in the sides and the sleeves

Thrift finds

Brown trousers looks almost new and cost $3, the jeans is $4. The plan is to make a pair of shorts out of the jeans and a pair of cropped trousers from the brown trousers. What would you do with them?

This pair of flares cost $4 and it is still in very good condition. I want to make a pair of shorts out of it but it can be altered to my size as it is.. What do you think?

The last one cost me $1 . It’s an Alfred Sung silk skirt. Unfortunately, the colour ran when I washed it. What should I do with it?

I have some ideas what to do with these finds but would love to hear your opinions.