Heyo, how’s your Friday? I am currently recovering from LASIK surgery (I’m writing this in advance, so I hope that’s the case. I hope they didn’t burn off my eyeballs in some freak LASIK accident or anything, not that I’m nervous, I’m totally nervous).
But it the meantime, it’s been a while, so I thought I’d serve up a Fashion Friday! Wheee! These are so fun. I hope my eyeballs survive to see them again in the future.
Sarah at Life is Beautiful is a total pro at making over thrift store treasures that have seen better days. Long, long ago, were those days. This one looks like it may have crossed the plains, it’s so amazingly outdated.
Ack! Not anymore! So cute! I love how she reused the lace detail.
But Sarah doesn’t limit herself to laughably large pioneer-esque dresses, she also updated this striped shirtdress with some feminine flair.
Not only that, but she took the extra inches from the bottom and …
Created a twisted headband for her daughter! I want one! See it at Life is Beautiful.
Jillian calls herself the ReFashionista and she couldn’t be more correct. Check out what she did with this paisley monstrosity:
What? How did that pattern suddenly become cute? It’s witchcraft I say. Check out her blog to see how she accomplished this makeover in literally less than five minutes.
And she’s at it again, this time with … what I think is an oversized t-shirt? Hard to say. But a little snip here, and a stitch there, and a hot bath in some raspberry dye, and she’s created an adorable little day dress. Perfect for walking around and looking adorable in. See it at ReFashionista.
I love one from Kristi at Alligator Toe for so many reason. First of all, that pattern is rocking. If I would have found it first, I might have left it as-is, thrown a vest over the top and dressed up for Halloween as Miss Lippy. But Kristi’s skirt version is super cute, and she even has a simple video tutorial that makes me feel like I could totally make one too!
And finally one more from Sarah at Life is Beautiful. I think this is my favorite! Talk about shape-shifting! Literally, it went from a shapeless shift to fitted, fun and flirty. I love that oragami-inspired peplum. Brava!
Happy Weekend!! I’m always accepting submissions! Send your makeover projects to me at betterafter@live.com!
8 Comments
Beth
October 10, 2014 at 7:36 AMOh my goodness these are GREAT!!!! Makes me want to clean the dust off my sewing machine. Glad to have you in the tour group. I hope your surgery is a huge success!!!
Blessings,
Beth
Judy
October 10, 2014 at 10:14 AMThose were amazing transformation. Ideas are all coming back to me now. I just hope I can sleep soon.
Hanna
October 10, 2014 at 1:04 PMI hope your eyes are recovering quickly! LOVE the bottom one too!!
Jeanette
October 10, 2014 at 1:35 PMThese are all great. That last one especially. Wowza!
Jake's a Girl
October 10, 2014 at 2:02 PMThat is seeing beyond the norm. 😉 Smart and sassy.
Prayers your surgery went well and you’ll soon be able to say, Better to see you with my dear.
Marci
October 10, 2014 at 5:41 PMI swear I had that first dress. I think mine may have had shorter sleeves and maybe it was a different color, but that lace is really distinctive. It’s actually a very figure-flattering dress when it’s not several sizes too big. Too bad it’s so horribly out of style. I think I may have saved the lace when I got rid of the dress. I loved the little dangly teardrops. Maybe I’ll use it for a craft someday.
LeeAnn
October 10, 2014 at 6:01 PMThese women are talented!! I wish I had their vision or their phone number to buy some of the creations.
Lindsay, I hope your eyes are intact and in the same place on your face. Let us know how is went and your results. You are brave!
Kristi
October 11, 2014 at 7:05 AMHi, I just want to say thank you so much for the awesome shout out!! I am thrilled to be in such cool, refashion company! 😉
– Kristi 🙂