Saturday 18 September 2010

Not Made(very)Well

Because I am a rebel, a 21st century anarchist, a complete non-conformist, I have decided to do an outfit post! What a novel idea of mine.

I love outfit posts because I love seeing what other people wear. I love the seemingly neverending combination of ways that people can put their clothes together. It's quite inspiring. I have never done one myself, though, because I spend almost my entire life either wrapped up in three layers of jeans, shirts and hoodies (to stay warm) or in a black skirt and white top (for work). But today I actually went out into the real world (to go shopping with my mum and aunty), so I had to wear clothes suitable for public viewing.
Black DMs, vintage leather bag, tweed coat from Salvation Army, black scarf from my dad and black velvet dress.

The dress is a bit of a DIY job. Because I neither have access to, nor can afford, anything from the Alexa Chung for Madewell collection, I decided to craft something of my own.I want, please.

I started with this dress, from Argos Additions (far cheaper than Madewell!)I then cut the collar off an old blouse that I bought from ebay years ago and have never worn because it didn't fit. I have a habit of never returning things, thinking that I'll use them eventually...luckily, in this case, I was right.I safety-pinned the collar to the dress, et voila! An averagely made rip-off dress. Plus, this way, if I one day decide that I don't want to look like I'm heading to Sunday School, I can simply unclip the collar. Versatile is my middle name.

10 comments:

  1. That's so amazing that you managed to do that yourself. It looks so similar to the Madewell dress. Loving your first outfit post as well. Hope there's another one sometime soon x

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  2. you look like a victorian dolly, love the dress, a whole load ^_^

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  3. Wow, this is amazing. Well done, the collar looks so beautiful. :)

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  4. Ohhh my gosh, it's looveeelly! I would buy it in an instant! Beautiful job :D want one! xxxxxxx

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  5. wow great post!

    first of all, I love Alexa´s collection, but I can´t afford it either, the bad thing is that I´m the worst person ever at DIYs... But you made an amazing job, congrats!

    and second of all, you should definitely do more inspiring outfit posts like this, I love it!

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  6. THAT is clever :)

    Chloe x

    www.chloehford.blogspot.com

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  7. :O:O:O I LOVE IT
    when your bored with it send it my way please
    xoxox

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  8. love the diy jobby, the collar is really nice, it looks better than the ridiculously over priced madewell one! i think i might have to give this a go, i was desperate for that dress when i saw it but gave up hope of ever be able to own it x

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  9. this is amazing! it looks so good!
    we have just has a very similar dress to that Madewell's one come into Peacocks in the new Pearl Lowe collection; black with cream lace peter pan collar and cream lace on the sleeves as well :) it would probably be the right length on you! (i tried it on and it was knee length lol) 40% off week is coming up and i was going to send hayley some vouchers anyway, so have a gander and you'll get it for nearly half price! xx

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  10. the cake looks oh so cool :)
    alexa is baeutiful!

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