an exercise in turning lemons into lemonade: i refashioned a really bad dress off of etsy into a high-waisted pencil skirt. i've been obsessed with plaid lately, so this secondhand top from a friend was the perfect pairing.
an exercise in turning lemons into lemonade: i refashioned a really bad dress off of etsy into a high-waisted pencil skirt. i've been obsessed with plaid lately, so this secondhand top from a friend was the perfect pairing.
I couldn't believe my stroke of luck when I found this gorgeous 1960s style housewife dress on the racks of a Buffalo Exchange in San Diego late last year. Usually Buffalo Exchange is a trove of Nordstrom, Banana Republic and F21 cast-offs, which I feel less guilty buying since it's recycled, cute clothing. But every so often, I find incredible one-of-a-kind pieces. This authentic vintage dress might be the crown jewel of those finds. It has a perfectly tucked and nipped waist that makes it look miniscule when I'm not wearing a cozy long cardigan. I had to update the look a bit with a modern cardigan & skinny belt twist, but mostly it was because of the cold morning. I have no problem looking like I stepped out of an episode of the Donna Hay show.
