Magenta and Black

August 31, 2011







 
{Black Skinny Sateen Skinny Pants ~ Torrid / Magenta and Black Blouse ~ Vintage.Thrifted {was a long dress that I cut} / Black Suede Cut-out Booties ~ Steve Madden / Black Leather Handbag ~ Cole Haan / Black and Gold Crystal Watch ~ Kathy Van Zeeland / Gold Multi Strand Necklace ~ Thrifted}

I really wish I had a picture of the used-to-be dress that is now this blouse, which may be my new favorite item in my closet right now.  I didn't have time to take pics, the cutting happened so fast yesterday morning; SNIP SNIP! Truthfully, as a dress, it wouldn't have worked; it was way too long and way too wide at the bottom. I might have been able to pull off wearing it as a duster.  But I will never know and I just adore my new blouse!

And yes, the edges are less-than-perfect and that makes me love it even more. :)

The day I wore this blouse was also deemed the best hair day ever.  I used a new shampoo and conditioner {DOVE} which works great for weave hair. ...and they smell divine!  After washing, conditioning and blow drying, I curled small sections with my Hot Tools iron and immediately rolled them using foam rollers.  I slept in them overnight and woke up to the most beautiful curls/waves {most of the curls had fallen by the time we took these pics though}.


xoxo, thanks for reading!

59 comments

  1. Love this blouse so much! The color is fabulous honey! Kiah

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  2. Love this color on you, very cute top.

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  3. i love the bright color of your top!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  4. Pink looks so good on you! Now you got me wondering what dress I can cut off to make into a blouse. I just love your ideas!

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  5. This color looks so pretty on you. And to think that it used to be a blouse. Would've never known.

    At least your curls are still visible. I'm going to have to try your weave method. I've been trying to find ways to keep the curls in my hair but the heat here in TX has been so unbearable. We shall see...

    xoxo
    Nique

    http://chubbydivaonadime.blogspot.com

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  6. I just wanted to stop by and say hi I have been reading your blog for quite sometime and I love it. I am not a fashionista and no nothing about how to dress but you have inspired me so much. I am a fan and I love the blog.

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  7. Omg, I have a dress the same exact print that I thrifted. I love how you put it together!

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  8. Love the pink and black together, especially with the blouse print. "Rocked" definitely applies here.

    Also- just noticed your "Outfits" button on the side... and I really like that picture! If that cardi is from Old Navy, I have the same one, and I love the pairing with that pink shirt. It looks very feminine with just a little edge. Very pretty!

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  9. This look is so fab and chic....loves it Lexy<3

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  10. Love the skinnies!!! And those shoes are becoming my favorites on you and for me...Yay:)!!! Thanks so much for your comment on my vest. And the thrifting experience was great!

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  11. gosh I loovvvve this top & your blog is my favorite :)

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  12. Super Cute!!!! Lexy, your doing the dam thing…wife, mother, seamstress, fashionista, hairstylist, chef, blogger…girl sell me some of your energy… so INSPIRING!!!!

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  13. Great outfit, such a vibrant color on that blouse!

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  14. I am going to have to try this shampoo. You know I always love your lovely locks!

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  15. I LOVE that top, I can't believe it's from Torrid!

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  16. This is nice! You're very inspiring when it comes to finding thrifted pieces and making them work. I had never imagined cutting a dress or anything like that. I love it.

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  17. Love that blouse...FAB-U-LOUS

    www.milesoffashion.blogspot.com

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  18. My jaw literally dropped when I read you actually cut a dress to make that top. It is divine. It fits like perfection. You look fab!!

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  19. Fantastic blouse, such a powerful colour.
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  20. reeeeally cute blouse! nice CUT :)...you've inspired me to cut a dress and rock it as a blouse..and tuck a dress and rock it as a tunic...BRILLIANT! :)

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  21. OMG! great job on making that dress a blouse, would have never known. Love this outfit! and I so love those shoes everytime I see them on ya!

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  22. looking good girl! love that hot pink top!you have a great blog! please check out my blog and follow if you like, I promise to do the same for you! xx
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  23. You did an amazing job of turning that dress into a blouse and I must say it looks smashing on you!!! Too Cute!

    Roni

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  24. Love your creativity, who would have ever guessed that shirt was formerly a dress. Love the bright color.

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  25. Thank you Toya! I am so scissor-happy, lol. And easily bored... the 2 DON'T mix!

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  26. Thanks Roni!

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  27. Thank you!

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  28. LOL! Thanks Inex, these are my favorite right now, the perfect black shoe!

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  29. THANKS!! Do it girl! snip away! :)

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  30. Thank you!! xo

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  31. Thanks Toya! I wish I had pictures of the dress.. it did turn out pretty cute! And the fit does have something to do with me nipping in the waist with safety pins.. lol. I am a safety pin QUEEN!

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  32. thank you! And yes girl there is very little that I CAN'T make work.. lol. when I like something it WILL work for me. :)

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  33. Thanks Ariana! And it's thrifted.. :) one of my favorite finds!

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  34. hehe! thanks Sing. I'll send it to ya! :)

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  35. Thanks Erica.. and yes girlie, I highly recommend the Dove Shampoo and Conditioner!

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  36. Thank you!

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  37. Thanks Leysa! That means a lot! :) I don't know where I get the energy from sometimes. lol

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  38. Thanks Fredetta! Your favorite? I LOVE IT!! :)

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  39. Thank you!! those shoes are so perfect! and np!

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  40. Thanks Kim! ♥

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  41. Thank you! That cardi is actually from Spiegel. And yesss pair your animal with soft and brights.. love it!!

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  42. thanks! it's so funny how the same prints (especially vintage ones) are found in thrift stores.. I've seen it happen so many times!

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  43. Thank you Kita!!! So glad you are reading! :)

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  44. Thanks Nique! Yes! Try to roll it ... even spraying a setting lotion on before rolling, then let dry so the curls will last a little longer.

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  45. hehehe! Go find a dress to cut up girl! THANKS!

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  46. Thank you!

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  47. Thanks Kiah!!

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  48. i heart your blouse, I can't believe it was once a dress! I swear you can find the best items when thrifting!


    The Honeyroom

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