Tuesday, July 28, 2015

GOLDENROD AND SIENNA KIMONO


Summer is in full bloom. 
This goldenrod and sienna colored kimono
is a little shout out to Autumn, with
its delicate sunflowers. 


This sewing project was so easy. I picked up this silk blend scarf from Unique,
 and I knew that I could make it into a kimono in less than a hour. 

 I followed the steps in this post Kimono with Me...

I folded and laid out the scarf, 
found the center and cut only the top layer.


 Measured down on each side for the arm holes and sewed the sides.
Used a zig zag stitch on the opening, so the fabric won't unravel.


Straight Stuntin'

 
Jeans: Old Navy Rock Star
Belt:  Michael Kors
Tank: Mossimo
Shoes:  Steven by Steven Madden
Necklace:  Forever 21
Earrings: Classy Karat
Sunnies:  Chloe

Look back at it!

Trying to look dramatic
Usie with my photographer: dbass

Instagram:  violettog

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

IN THE NAVY...NAVY BLUE THAT IS!!!

Lately, I am so in love with the color navy blue. I've been searching for the perfect navy blue bag to no avail. I almost bought a pair of navy blue loafers from Zara for $29.99, but they were a shiny patent leather.  What I did find is this stretchy polyester floral fabric from Unique for $3.99. Initially, I was thinking wrap dress, but I'm not there yet. So I decided to make a body hugging skirt.


I used/traced one of my pencil skirts as the pattern and sewed up the seams.



The waist was a little flimsy, but didn't require elastic, so I used
 about 4 inches of this stretchy navy blue material as the waistband.



I made it wide enough to fold down.


My photographer (dbass) went home sick.
So I was on my own.

I forgot to smile.
That's better.




 
Necklace:  Kardashian Kollection
Bracelets:  Thrifted
Shirt:  Faded Glory
Shoes: BCBG


 Instagram:  @violettog