Bekah's NDAD Creation

Bekah's remake story is pretty awesome - she took something that she really, really wanted and DIY'd it! I love when this happens. Check out her project!

I love love love your blog! I get your daily emails and really enjoy seeing the things you come up with! I have been really wanting one of the jersey skirts that are so popular but due to my *ahem* "hips" being "wider" I tend to not be able to find one that fits well. SO, I went to Old Navy and bought a wrap dress on clearance for $7.00.

This isn't the exact dress, but looks just like the black one that I bought.

Can't wait to see the after look!

I came home with my dress, cut the top off, and added a small bit of elastic to the back. I also added some belt loops to really mimic the wrap skirts that I've been eyeing.

It took me a while, as I don't have a sewing machine and did it all by hand, not to mention I'm a little particular. But in the end, I'm pretty excited about how it turned out!

Self portrait... kinda cut my head off :-o

Easy wrap dress in just a few steps! That's the thing - even if you don't have a sewing machine to complete projects, there are always other routes to take to get to your final destination. Bekah hand stitched, but you can always use Stitch Witchery or fabric glue or safety pins... Such a versatile piece to wear with everything! Way to go, Bekah!!

Remake: Brown Plaid Skirt

New post has finally arrived! I'm still abroad, but will be getting these posts up whenever/wherever my wi-fi access allows! Thank you SO much for your patience with me :) I love vintage skirts - I tend to collect them. (Reminder to take a photo of my skirt rack in my closet, as it has gotten quite large as of late!) The plaid pattern on this one was just my speed...

...and the fact that there were pockets only made it more intriguing. Small issue...it was just a bit too large for me.

Did I pass this one by?? Obviously not. That skirt rack is just waiting for this puppy to be added to it!

I started off by measuring the skirt on me and figured out just the right amount to make it perfect for my waist. I pinned my areas to take in...

...and got to sewing!!

With a new seam created down the back of the dress (didn't want to adjust the pockets at all, so I created my seam here) it was time to make it a bit shorter. I just wasn't enthused with the "cankle" length where it currently hit me.

I trimmed my length...

...prepped a new hem...

...and stitched it in place.

With just a little bit of tweaking, my new skirt fit like a charm!!

I paired it with a white tank, some vintage beaded necklaces, a pair of Calvin Klein slingbacks, my vintage wicker-y clutch, and pink, as I deem it, "She-Ra" belt.

The downward point on the belt totally reminded me of hers. (I was such a fan when I was a kid! I had her "Princess of Power" castle too!!)

This skirt will look fab paired with a printed blouse or even with a lightweight knit sweater as it begins to get warmer everywhere else outside of Los Angeles.

This will definitely become a new season staple!

Cozy, comfy, pocket-full...dream Marisa wardrobe piece!!

Remake: Brown Plaid Skirt Teaser

Hello friends! Apologies for the lack of posting - the wi-fi has been a little dodgy while I've been in Bali...the mass bunch of post photos just don't seem to be uploading together :) However, I'm heading to another part of the city tomorrow and will have better access. Keep your eyes peeled... Until then, this is one of my fave first shots after arriving. How 'bout that for a coconut?? It's almost as big as my noggin. (PS, for more up-to-date trip pics, head on over to Instagram/Twitter!)

This piece will be hitting the blogosphere next...

Love me some plaid skirts!

Thanks for your patience and happy weekend!! xx Marisa