Hello blog readers. Sorry I have not posted in FOREVER. I have been crazy busy but finally I am getting some time to post. (: So anyway as some of you may know, I LOVE to sew and recently I have found a new love of repurposing old clothing. I got the idea to first start repurposing clothing while visiting my cousin this summer. While I was out visiting her I saw this book called Little Green Dresses by Tina Sparkles. If any of you like to sew and are interested in learning how to repurpose clothing I highly recommend getting this book. Anyway my first project was a simple button down skirt. What I made actually is not in the book and sadly I have not yet gotten around to creating anything from the book yet but when I get some free time it is top on my list of things to do! Anyway here is the outfit I wore with the skirt I repurposed.

Earings: Vonmaur
Shirt: Pacsun
Scarf: Charlotte Rouse
Skirt: Made by me
Socks: The Gap
Shoes: DSW

If you look in the first picture you can see that this skirt started as an old dress. I first cut off the top then took in multipe inches on the side. After that I added in a waist band. Finally I hemmed it to the length I wanted. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this.

Until next time L.O.L. (lots of love)
Elizabeth

Sharmaine Ruth's Hair and Outfit

Those of you who read the blog Under Peach Trees may now Sharmaine Ruth. The two of us have been friend since 8th grade and have known each other since 6th grade. We decided to help each other with our blogs so she takes my photos and I design her outfits and occationally do her hair.

Outfit: Her look has a black blazer jacket, floral tanktop, white shorts, black sandals, pearl bracelet, fake pearl necklace, and her super cute glasses (which are actually perscription!). I do not know where these peice are from (sorry). In this outfit I was aiming for a laid back jouranlist look. The blazer, glasses, and pearls add sophistication while the sandals, floral tank, and shorts make the look more casual.

Hair: For her lovely locks I started with a pony tail on the top of her head. Then I braided her pony tail tying it off with a hari tie. After that I wrapped it around pinning it into place creating a super cute bun! My insperation for this bun came to me when I was looking through a Nordstrom magazine.

Till next time L.O.L.
Elizabeth

Funky Fringe

Vest: Nordstrom

Shirt: Oldnavy

Skirt: American Eagle

Earrings: Delia's

Necklace: American Eagle

Bracelet: Nordstrom

Belt: Vintage

Shoes: Shoe Carnival

The inspiration for this outfit came from the vest. I knew that nomatter what I wanted to wear the vest today. After going through almost every skirt and shorts I own my favorite combination was that skirt with the vest. I like how nothing in the outfit really matches but it all has the same kinda vibe so it goes (ex: there is no bright blue anywhere in the outfit beyond my necklace but since it has the same style as the vest it goes). I'd say this is a casual outfit good for hanging out with friends or running a few errands.

Like always L.O.L.

Elizabeth (:

Floral Fun

Dress: H&M

Belt: Forever21

Shoes: Lands End Canvas

Socks: Gap

Cardigan: Fossil

Necklace: Vintage

Earrings: Vintage

This is one of my favorite summer outfits. Its perfect for almost any occasion. How I'm wearing it in these photos is more dressed up. If you wanted to make it casual you could easily switch the heels for a pair of oxford shoes or really casual and go for flip flops. When it gets cold at night (or when your in air conditioning) the cardigan adds a little bit of warmth.