Secondhand Fashion Week - Day 3: Pink & Spice

Today is outfit was made from refashioned hand-me-downs. How neat is that?

My top was a hand-me-up (down) from Gabrielle, as the color didn't look good on her. I took the long-sleeved shirt and turned it into a ruffle t-shirt. I hope to have a tutorial on how to make this shirt latter this week.

My skirt was originally a pair of pants that were given to me (hand-me-down). I wore them as pants until last Fall, when I was starting to get a little tired of them, but I still loved the color and print. So I decided to turn them into a skirt. :) I also did this with a pair of jeans last Fall. See post here. 

-What I'm Wearing-

Pink Ruffle T-shirt - St. John's Bay JCPenny - Hand-me-down (Free)

Striped Skirt - Talbots Kids - Hand-me-down (Free)

Pink Bracelet - AmandaBeth Original (won in a giveaway)

Gold Flats - American Eagle Payless - ($10)

Today's outfit will be entered into two fashion weeks, AmandaBeth's Secondhand Fashion Week and Natasha's Modest Online Fashion Show.

~Ashley

Marie-Madeline Studio Giveaways

I just have some giveaway news for y'all. :^)

Over at AmandaBeth Online you an enter for a $30 gift certificate to Marie-Madeline Studio.

And at The Modest Mom you can enter for the pattern of your choice from Marie-Madeline Studio.

Enjoy!

~Ashley

Secondhand Fashion Week - Day 2

Today's look features one of my favorite skirts. In fact, I have worn it through all of my teen years - well, once I reach my 20th birthday this July. :^) What I love most about this skirt is the fullness. I love long and swirly skirts. And sometimes, I like to wear ballet shoes with this skirt while I go dancing through my day like a ballerina. ;-)

-What I'm Wearing-

 Floral Skirt - Lauren Ralph Lauren - Secondhand (Free)

Maroon Shirt - Liz Claiborne ($9)

Shoes - Croft & Barrow - Secondhand (Free)

Pearl Necklace - Gift

Shades - Mudd - Kohls ($11)

Today's outfit will be entered into two fashion weeks,  AmandaBeth's Secondhand Fashion Week and Natasha's Modest Online Fashion Show.

 ~Ashley

Movie Characters

Movie Characters Of Star Wars


Movie Characters Of Twilight


Movie Characters Of Wolverine


Movie Characters Of Harry Potter


Movie Characters Of Girls

Secondhand Fashion Week - Day 1

Today's outfit will be entered into two fashion weeks,  AmandaBeth's Secondhand Fashion Week and Natasha's Modest Online Fashion Show. Busy week for online fashion shows. =)

-What I'm Wearing-

Wool Plaid Kilt - Secondhand 

3/4 sleeve Polo - IZOD

Cardigan - Paul Harris Design - Secondhand

Cream Tights - Kohl's

Moccasin Flats - Naturalizers

Brooch - Vintage - Antique Mall

Fashion Ring - Arizona JCPenny

Look at this! My ring and brooch go together.

~Ashley

Old Disney Cartoon

Old Disney Cartoon Of Casey


Old Disney Cartoon Of Power Puff Girl


Old Disney Cartoon Of Skeleton Dance


Old Disney Cartoon Of Meg Freedom


Old Disney Cartoon Of Ferdinand Bull

1940s "Swing" Dress - Pattern Review

Pattern: 1940s "Swing" Dress Pattern from Sense and Sensibility Patterns. 

Pattern Description: The dress has a unique yoke with gathered shoulders, two sleeve options (short and “bracelet-length”), and gored skirt.

Pattern Sizing: 8-26 (I made a 10)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow? Easy as pie once you figure out how to sew the shoulder seam. And if you make more than one dress. =)

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing. I love all of Sense and Sensibility patterns. As a side note, this pattern is drafted for a long-waist-ed gal. This is no problem for me as I'm long-waist-ed. Makes it that much easier to sew for me. :)

Fabric Used: Simply Silky (polyester) from Joann Fabrics.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Nope.

Would you sew it again? Yes!

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!


~Ashley

Modest Online Fashion Show Day 3

-What I'm Wearing-

Raincoat - London Fog (hand-me-down)

Belt - JCPenny

Red Scarf - Portobello Road Market, London, UK

Purple Handbag - St. John's Bay JCPenny

Navy Blue Polka Dot "Swing" Dress - Made by Me

Cream Cardigan - Gap Outlet

Cream Knee Highs - Kohls

Black Flats - Naturalizers

Pendent Watch - Maurices

This is my outfit for day three of Natasha's Fashion week.

~Ashley 

View Images

View Images Of Sunset


View Images Of Street In Paris


View Images Of Island


View Images of Street


View Images Of Aerial

Modest Online Fashion Show Day 2

Yep, you read that right. It is day two of Natasha's Fashion week. I missed day one due to that I'm reorganizing my sewing area - I'm still not done. :P

-What I'm Wearing-

Skirt/Tunic (made with vintage silk and lace) - Lollipops & IceCream Portobello Road Market London, UK

White T-shirt - So Kohl's

Jeans - St. John's Bay JCPenny

Brown Wedges - Target

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How do you all like the new blog look? Like it? Hate it? 

~Ashley

Walt Disney Characters

Free Walt Disney Characters


Walt Disney Characters Of Winnie The Pooh


Walt Disney Characters Of Mickey And Minnie


Walt Disney Characters Of Princess

Map Images

Important To You Know!


Map Images Of Internet


Europe Map Images


Spain Map Images


Mexico Map Images


World Map Images

What I'm Wearing - Sophisticated Western

-What I'm Wearing-

Red Button Down - Eddie Bauer Outlet 

Jean Skirt - Made by Me

Brown Belt - Maurices

Neck Scarf - April Cornell

Black Boots - Bass Shoe Outlet

~Ashley

Clipart Images

Women Of Japan Clipart Images


Valentine Card Clipart Images


Kind Of Bear Clipart Images


Star Clipart Images


Butterfly Clipart Images

Ruffle Your T-Shirt

I've been pondering what to do for the Ruffle Your Stuff (and win) contest, and couldn't come up with something that was me. Then this weekend while I was browsing through some of my favorite sewing magazines, inspiration struck!  "Why not add a ruffle to one of my white tee shirts?" Mind you this was late at night, I pulled out my notions and some fabric scraps that caught my eye and piled them on top of the kitchen table.  I placed this and not on top of a shirt I had, trying to find something that caught my breath. Then this rose colored scrap grabbed me. I picked up my scissors and just started cutting. During this whole project I didn't pick up my measuring tape or ruler - I just used guess work. Thankfully it turned out. =)

Above is a before shot of the tee shirt. Besides adding a ruffle I changed the neckline as you can see above and below.  For referenced the neckline use to come up close to my neck and now it is much lower. In fact, I cut it a little too low for my taste so I just wear a tank underneath.   

I also added ruffles to another shirt this weekend. I'll see if I can get pictures soon. =)

~Ashley