Saturday 31 March 2012

Cotton Candy & A Little DIY Inspiration Part #2








Another ridiculously good score from my favourite secret thrift store - this candy coloured stripy dress!
Although it didn't come looking this good, which is where the "DIY inspiration" part of this post title now has relevance -  it was long and boxy and unflattering, so I shortened it, brought it in, and added the little bowtie collar using the fabric I snipped off from the bottom!


Wearing:
Dress - Vintage & DIY
Belt - Vintage
Bag - Vintage
Shoes - Wholesale
Socks - Tutuanna & DIY
Cameo Brooch - Ebay
Ring - From Japan
Elk Necklace - stolen off boyfriend

You should also totally vote for this look on chictopia, because I've entered it in a competition! Thank you lovelies!

Are you all having a nice weekend? I sure have been, as I went to see my favouritest band in the world, Ball Park Music, last night! You must go and listen!!!! I challenge anyone to find a happier, more upbeat, sweeter band then them!

And if you have the time, have a look at a collaborative/guest post I was part of today in this fantastic blog!

Much love!

Annika xxx

22 comments:

  1. Your guest post is wonderful, you thought of so many creative ways to wear this dress! It's very pretty, love it with the socks.
    x Jane
    http://thetaleoftwobuttons.blogspot.com

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  2. I love BPM!

    Voted, my sweet.

    I shall pop across and look at the post next.

    Have a great weekend, love thedress (and socks).

    x

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  3. Just checked out the post - adorable. Hey, I have something funny/mental to tell you. Annicka used to be my "fake" name. You know when you are young (like you are now, I am OLD), and blokes try to chat you up and you don't want them to know anything about you, so you make stuff up? I used to say my name was Annick all the time because I thought it was so lovely. Is that even your name? I'm not Tallulah Porkchop - that is my dog's name, whih I think is the best name ever. My actual name is Lou.


    xxx
    x

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  4. So cute! I absolutely love the cotton candy colors, they really match your hair.

    xx maggie

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  5. Hey, where is my firs comment? *sighs* Again, I love BPM, I voted for your outfit on Chictopia (do you even know how to prounounce it properly, I say Chick-topia, but my colleague reckons it is Sheek-topia - who is the eff-wit?) and finally - like ya dress.

    x

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  6. I love the tie that you made of material that cut out!

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  7. Oh, every single piece of this is stunning! The dress, the necklace, the socks...

    Becky
    xx

    http://www.beckybedbug.com

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  8. such a cute dress - you made it work!

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  9. Wow! so beautiful dress! love it!

    http://dancingwithtearsgf.blogspot.com/

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  10. Your outfits are always so sweet! I love your socks

    http://allyisacat.blogspot.com/

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  11. Ohh, the dress truly looks darling! <3 and I love love love your gorgeous socks!

    x
    Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog

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  12. You just made a pretty dress prettier! So cute. You look lovely in it <3

    Kathy
    http://mypeachdays.blogspot.com/

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  13. You did such a great job with this dress! It looks great with that collar, it gives a more fun look :D And the colors are gorgeous!! :D

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  14. You are so cute! And I love your tricks to make your clothes look much better!

    http://www.afrenchinlosangeles.com/

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  15. Gorgeous dress. So well made.

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  16. Oh my God you did a small change and it's like 100x cutter! I love the bag as well ;>

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  17. Holy moly...I am new around here (came here from Polly's blog) and my goodness are you ever adorable. I love your style! And that hair...amazzzzing

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  18. I'm new here too and I just found you via Miss Teacups up there :) This is probably the cutest outfit I've ever seen- I love everything about it! The dress re-style is so inspiring, I never do anything beyond a hem or taking in the sides, but I love the idea of a tie with the extra fabric. Love your blog!!

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  19. lovvvveee this re-worked dress so much. you did a great job. i love how you styled the dress as well. you have a really unique and quirky style. really liking what i am seeing here! count me as a new follower!

    <3 rae

    feel free to check out my blog and follow back if you like.
    http://www.loveforschoolgirl.net/

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  20. That dress is so awesome. You are a very clever lady.

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  21. What vintage stores do u shop at?? Are they thrift stores?!? I really love this!!! Cute!

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    1. Yep, I never go to boutiques, or shop online vintage - they're usually way too overpriced.

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