Today's post is an outfit with a little story to tell...
Every now and then, I have a huge tidy up on my wardrobe. See, I carefully choose the word 'tidy' and not 'clean'(for much of my boyfriend's despair) because I am a big hoarder.
What a girl to do?
Can't bare to chuck it... you must recycle it!
( My new invented top! An easy and cheerful DIY!)
Anyways, the real story starts about 15 years ago when I bought this sarong style skirt at the Opera Rock in Sao Paulo. I totally adored and loved it back then. I wore it quite few times but I always had a problem with it...a big one. It used to slide off completely, quietly and totally unnoticed and leaving me very exposed as I walked down the road!
Eventually, I gave up on it. Totally abandoned it and left it behind in Brazil ages ago.
( An old picture...The skirt, originally as it was back in 97!)
Oh well, last year when I was back in Brazil....
My mum, also a (organized) hoarder made me try a few bits which were still there...
Of course, I rejected the majority of them (the skirt included) and much to my surprise when opening my suitcase back at home in London, guess what? The skirt and other bits were greeting me as soon as I opened my suitcase, I soon found few sneaky items that somehow had made their way in. Mum? Hummmm!?!?!
What do do? (AGAIN) Let's turn it into a top! I think this is a much nicer and hassle free way to re-invent this garment.
( The skirt has a new life as top in 2009, over ten years on but still rocking!)
I decided to brighten up with some red details on my shoes, bag and necklace.
Jeans: Topshop, Cardigan: Xmas present, Necklace: Selfmade, Bag: Coccinelle, Shoes: Vivienne Westwood.
So what do you think of this recycled DIY top?
Honest opinions, please!
See you soon.
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25 comments:
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Hi Eri-i must say this new outfit is just gorgeous, the customised top looks bang up to date, totally on trend and very unique and stylish!! Good mum to save it for you!!
Curiously creative and clever - looks fab too x
It came out quite well. It was so creative of you to think of something like that! And I'm loving the red shoes.
super clever honey!hope you are well Eri!
xxx
marian
That's a really great idea!
Great idea to make the skirt a top! I never would've guessed it used to be a skirt if you didn't mention it.
Yes, U are a clever girl. Love Ur top but those shoes are my fav! ;-)
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Very cute! Transforming something else into another thing is always fun!
what a great idea!
Eri!
Sua mãe é uma sábia mulher...gostei muito da maneira como usou a peça. Muito inovativa!
keep keep keep!
That looks fantastic, i'm loving the shoes too x
Adore adore what you did with your gorgeous top !! Beautiful :)
And those red shoesss are stunning ! Reminds me of the girl from Wizard of Oz
Love this look and truly amazing VW shoes. I love red shoes especially with such details
I adore the scarf!
You've got a funky style:D
xx
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Big cheers for you!
Recycle recycle recycle. I keep telling myself that these days.
Your shoes are soo cute too :)
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Yay! What a wonderful remix :)
I think it looks fantastic. Have a great weekend. Cheers!
It's a brilliant idea, you look so lovely!
what a great diy. it looks so fantastic.
your so talented. if i did that it might prob look like a goose. LOL. that bad.
:)
thakns for the kind comment!
You are just so creative! And it's so much fun to see the result. The top looks good on you:) Have a nice weekend!
Loved your recycled outfit! It looks fantastic as a top! I'm like you, a hoarder, but my mother actually loves throwing things out or giving them away. Until now my most common way of recycling clothes I don't wear is to use them as pyjamas ;-)
Darling Eri happy weekend sweetie pie,love that diy circle line scarf,heart!
xx
Marian
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that top is killer!
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