OOTD: BCBG Top Worn as a Skirt

Outfit details: Dress: ROSS, Skirt (worn as top) BCBG, Belt: ROSS, Shoes: BCBG, Jewelry: Cookie Lee, Headband: Dollar store

I scored this lovely red flowey pleated skirt at the Salvation Army in Roseville a few weeks back and was excited to finally incorporate it into an outfit. To be 100% honest, it is actually meant to be a strapless flowey top, but for this purpose it looked much better as a skirt. I wore it over-top of my short sleeved jersey dress from ROSS to give the look of separates. The length of the black dress provided a nice lining and extra coverage under the skirt. I wore a thin black wrap over my arms earlier in the eve as it was still quite chilly. The outfit needed to be dressy, modest and comfortable since the event was for work- a suprise birthday party for the husband of one of my bosses. I was responsible for decorations and helping coordinate the festivities at the event location so she could bring him in without him suspecting a thing. I'm happy to say that everything went as planned and boy was he suprised!

My sister was there too, since she nannies their two sweet kids. She showed up wearing the same exact color scheme as me. See, we sisters think alike.

OOTD- Scarf As a Belt

Outfit Details: Ombre' Skirt (JCP), Tank (Old Navy), Multi-Strand Pearl and Bead Necklace (Cookie Lee), Key Necklace (DIY), Sandals (Old Navy), Print Scarf (thrifted).

Summer Dress 'Work It' 3 Ways

Three simple ways to wear summer dress.  This is definately a "Look for Less" piece due to its versatility.

"Put ya thang down flip it and reverse it." ~ Missy Elliot
Look #1 Dress

 Look #2 Hi-Waist Skirt

Fritz stealin the spot light...

Outfit:

Sleaveless Top: via PV Thrift

Skirt: Xhileration (Target) via PV Thrift

Brown Belt: Payless (2011)

Sandals: Embellished Rivets Payless (Spring 2011) <This was my half off>
Jewelry: Cookie Lee

Look #3 Low-Waist Skirt

Outfit:
Top: Tilly's (2010)
Skirt: Xhilration (Target) via PV Thrift
Sandals: Embellished Flip Flops Payless (2011)
Earrings: Cookie Lee
Bracelets: Cookie Lee
Necklace: Key to My Heart, DIY by me
Belt: Thrifted
Do you have a versatile wardrobe piece you can work several ways? Share the link to it below and inspire us!


Today's Theme Song is 'Work It' by Missy Elliott.   (Fun fact: This was one of my favorite songs the year I graduated high school.)

Outfit:

Batik Dress: Xhileration (Target) via PV Thrift

Belt: ROSS (2011)

Sandals: Embellished Flip Flops Payless (Spring 2010)
Necklace: Vintage via PV Thrift
Earrings: Cookie Lee
Bracelets: Cookie Lee
Purse: Guess via yard sale

Skirting the Issue

With much encouragement from my fellow blogging fashionista's out there, I've made it my personal goal to wear more skirts and dresses this spring and summer- despite the fact that spring refuses to show it's lovely face.

I've decided to revisit my past clothing purchases and make them wearable. I originally purchased this fun fuschia and chocolate brown skirt for my honeymoon in Oahu. It was on clearance at our local JC Penney for $6! So I bought it's friend too- a nearly identical print in black and blue. I didn't own any light and flowy skirts before this and thought this would be perfect to toss over a tank or my swimsuit for a stroll on the beach or while out site-seeing. It's been hanging in my closet for almost 3 years- unworn. Sad, I know.

Brown Top (Charlotte Russe), Skirt (JCP, $6), Belt (Payless), Brown Bow Flats, Necklace/Earrings/Bracelets (Cookie Lee Jewelry by me)

Below is a close up of the detail on the Love Bird Necklace I'm wearing. It's from Cookie Lee's 2011 Spring/Summer Line. I absolutely love it. I'm kinda loving the highwaisted skirt look and the vintagey- accessories right now.  What about you?

Song of the Day: "Rockin' Robin"- Bobby Day

Speaking of Tweets- Have you checked out my TWITTER?

@BEJEWELED_BABE

The Paper Doll Project: Neutrals and Coral

This is my first time participating in this group project, and it was so much fun.
The outfit...

And then the interpretation of the outfit.

My partner for this project was Stephanie at SomedaySmarter. And she put this out fit together for me.
What I wore to get dental work and out to dinner with my Aunt.. (I'm trying to smile- really I am!)
I love how Stephanie paired the neutral and the coral with gold accessories. I however was unsuccessful in finding a gold belt- anywhere, so I substituted with my chocolate brown belt.


Coral Danskin v-neck, (Walmart); tweed pleat skirt by Twenty One via PV thrift store; shoes and belt (Payless), bracelets (Cookie Lee Jewelry)


Copper "Key to My Heart" Necklace, DIY; Multi-Strand Bead Necklace, Cookie Lee Jewelry



Stephanie did a great job designing this outfit. The colors work so well together. I love it! I look forward to the next round of the Paper Doll Project Challenge.

What do you think?



Here is her item ...

Img: Someday Smarter Blog

and the outfit I put together for her...

Stephanie chose this lovely floral blouse for me to style an outfit around. While looking through her blog and chictopia for outfit archives I saw she had a pair of cute flats, a chambray skirt, woven belt, and whimsical bicycle necklace. The pieces came together nicely into a very wearable look.

What do you think?

Do you want to participate in this fashion blogger challenge?
 For more info go to: http://missvinylahoy.com/paper-doll-project/

High-Waisted: EBEW Florals

I'm super happy with this look that came together. I wore this to a Celebration of Life and a Cookie Lee Team Meeting. I hadn't thought of layering a skirt over a dress before now, but it worked! It also qualifies for entry into the Everybody, Everywear Floral challenge.

Here's the math of it all: Black Dress + Black/Pink/White Bold Floral Skirt + Dark Grey Sweater + Cookie Lee Jewelery + Strappy Heels =  This!

What do you think?

Nemo has a "Nemo fin", and Yes, I have a "Nemo toe."

Sporting the flippy floppies while we walked to lunch downtown. Hubby took this pic.

Pattern Close up!

I love the sheer and sequin detailing on this short sleeved cardi. This was a fantastic find while thrifting.

In front of a vacant storefront downtown. I love the old time feel our small town still has.

I feel pretty, oh so pretty!

A high contrast edit of this photo brought out the colors and textures of this otherwise washed out pic.

Have you had success layering an outfit in this manner? Questions? Concerns? Love it/Hate it? Leave me a comment so I can check out your EBEW outfit, too.

For more ideas, check out:
Style Symmetry's Post: "Skirt Over Dress"
Kendi Everyday's "30 for 30 Spring Remix"
Citizen Rosebud's "Double Layered Denim Skirts"

And do stop by "Everybody, Everywear" to see how other fashionbloggers styled their florals. Warning, you may be amazed and inspired.

Outfit Details:
Dress: ROSS, < $20
Belt: ROSS, $6 (reversible)
Skirt: Thrifted, $2
Sweater: FOREVER21, New, Thrifted @ PV HOSPICE, $2
Jewelry: Cookie Lee, all my own
Shoes: Elemeno, Thrifted @ DI, $5
Flippy Floppies: Old Navy $2.50

She's Crafty- If You Want To Destroy My Sweater...

"If you want to destroy my sweater, hold this thread while I walk away"... ~ Weezer

This monday  so I took advantage of my free time and I purged my closet. While I gathered clothing destined for donation to the thrift stores, I spotted a few items I wanted to play around with.

You'll Need:

• old sweater, maybe one that's too snug or too short.
• scissors
• thread
• pins

The first was a green sweater tunic tank. Which I'd attempted to wear several times without successfully making it out the door. So today was the day, I gave it new life. I decided this lovely sweater would be my guinea pig for this project, and I would repurpose and "Re-Style" it.

STEP 1

Take the sweater and turn it inside out.

STEP 2

I eyeballed the sweater and then cut straight across just under the armpit. (Note: I should have cut a little higher to allow more material to work with). This ended up being about the top 1/3 of the sweater.

STEP 3

Next I turned the newly cut edge down once and then twice and pinned it. It's advisable to measure your new hem to make sure it is even all around. I actually did this twice- the first time, I folded it down too much. I didn't exactly accommodate for the new hem and the actual skirt length- oops! silly me. So I unpinned it all and made the new hem not so wide- then pinned it back down all the way around.

STEP 4
Sew it. You could just as easily sew it using your machine, but I did it by hand since it was such a small piece.

STEP 5

Turn garment right side out and wear it!

Song of the day: Undone (The Sweater Song) by Weezer

Thrifty Tuesdays

Gone thrifting this afternoon. I loaded up a cart full and tried them all on. How great is retail therapy. I came out with some real winners. Two of my faves are below.

Front Tied Sweater, $2 (regular $4)

The unsewn hem of the dress has beautiful lace peeking out from beneath. This was my winning purchase for $2.25 (regular $4.50).

Outfit Details:
Sweater: Thrifted, 3/1
Skirt: Thrifted, 3/1
Belt: Thrifted, Feb
Shoes: Target Clearance, already had 2007

Total cost of outfit including belt: $9.50

Also scored...

Houndstooth Skirt $2.50 and Blue Turtleneck Sweater $2

And basic black pants $2 and a navy blue Grey's Anatomy brand scrub top, $1.75! It was a great day to go thrifting.

Orange You Glad...

I don't know if it's the cabin fever or the lack of beautiful sunny weather that's done it. But I had fun playing around with color today. To be honest, I feel like a fruit salad. All in all, I like how it turned out. You can get more inspiring color combos by heading over to Kileen's Color Brigade over at Cute and Little. Below is my attempt at incorporating contrasting color into an outfit. The goal was to coordinate 3 separate colors into the same outfit. I think, goal achieved! Here I am rockin' the peach, purple and musturd all together.

I know, terrible job with the tripod. We have super limited space in our room. I figured I'd mix it up and do something a little different than the white bedroom door.

Fun jewelry trick. Here, I connected two short necklaces clasp to link and vice versa to make one long necklace. Put it on, then adjust the length to your liking.

Top: Coral button down, Thrifted ($1)
Skirt: Purple Wool Skirt, United Colors of Benetton, Thrifted ($2)
Belt: Thrifted, ($0.75)
Shoes: Xhilaration, Target Clearance ($5)
Jewelry: Cookie Lee (Gold hammered bangles, copper rose pendant, 2 short necklaces attached to make one, hoop earrings)

Color Blocking

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Candy of My Childhood: Anyone remember these tasty little guys?



The title of today's post certainly made me think of one of my fave knock knock jokes from my childhood. And let me tell ya, boy, did I wear it out.

Boy: Knock, Knock
Girl: Who's there?
Boy: Banana.
Girl: Banana who?
Boy: Knock, Knock
Girl: Who's there?
Boy: Banana.
Girl: Banana who?
Boy: Knock, Knock
Girl: Who's there?
Boy: Orange.
Girl: Orange who?

Boy: Orange you glad I didn't say banana?*

*Here's your chuckle for the day