Monday, February 8, 2010

i guess i'm obsessed with reconning thrifted sweaters

I always knew I liked Salvation Army sweaters, but it wasn't until these last couple weeks of blog posts when I realized it was an obsession! 
This skirt used to be a sweater.
And it's a super comfy skirt at that, so I think I might make some more!
Black tights with peeptoe shoes? Fashion faux-pas perhaps?
I like this skirt because it gives me hips which balance out the rest of my body. Naw mean?
[shoes, Payless] [tights, H&M] [skirt, diy recon of thrifted sweater] [tank, Old Navy] [shirt, thrifted] [scarf, NYC]

Question of the day: (as stated above) Tights with peeptoe shoes? Opinions?

love and right triangles,
april

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dark/opaque tights with a small peeptoe is OK. With more open sandals, though, no. And skin-coloured tights, forget it - in fact, why would anyone wear those at all with any shoes?

CynthiaAvaDevta said...

You look gorgeous, Girl! I luuuuuv your outfit. That skirt is outrageous! I can always count on you for inspiration. Right now, I have cut up a cashmere sweater I never wore, cut out the zipper, and am crocheting a new edging around it. It will soon be a cardigan! Yay for reconstructing sweaters. I will definitely try the skirt idea. Although, I think I may be too old for a shirt skirt! And tights go with everything! Love 'em with those shoes!

christinaooi said...

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I'm seriously in love with your skirt/ex-sweater. Super creative, super find, super inspirational. :)

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o said...

u look great, april! i love ur skirt!! i would have never guessed it was a sweater before. i think the tights looks great with ur peep toes:) have a great week!

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xo, Alexi said...

haha, thanks for the comment. i'm not badass at all, but i've gotta say: those colors your wearing are BAD. ASS!
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Desired Youth said...

who doesn't love thrifting?! Well done!

Ashley said...

Um, love that skirt! I can't believe you made it! SO creative :) As for the peep toes & tights, I love it. I do it quite often, but then again, I also love the whole socks with wedges thing that I have been seeing lately.

Lauren said...

thank you for the award - i cant wait to do it!

jess said...

I can't believe your skirt was a sweater.

Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION said...

Awww, this is such an awesome post! Totally similar o an outfit that I would wear -- I love the print and the colours and everything. That pink is one of my fav. colours at the moment!


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