Outfit of the day: DIY pocket frock

American Apparel sells this great dress called the pocket frock.  I wanted one so bad... until I tried it on.  It only comes in one size, and where I'm so small it looked like I was wearing a potato sack!

I decided to make one myself and I think it turned out pretty good!  I just bought a long sleeved t-shirt from AA (so I could still wear it at work) and took it mostly apart cut it up and then sewed it back together.  So I'll just walk you through it in case you want to make one yourself. 
You'll need:
 - a large shirt (long enough to be a dress)
 - a pair of scissors
 - thread
 - a sewing machine (hopefully a Serger if you have one, I don't)
 - a t-shirt that fits you well that will be used as a pattern

1. Just start by cutting the seems of the t-shirt and remove the sleeves as well.
2. Lay it flat on the ground with your t-shirt 'pattern' laid on top centered from the neck
3. Cut around the shirt (don't included the sleeves) leaving about an inch for seem allowance
4. Lay the sleeves and cut using your t-shirt as a pattern
5. Pin and sew back together!

Anyway, that may not be the best instructions but if anyone really wants more details just ask!  I also added pockets to mine using extra fabric I cut off from the shirt.  Here are the before and after pics!

dress re-worked American Apparel/ belt, tights and hair can bow American Apparel

Outfit of the day: Motorcycle jacket

It feels like I haven't done an outfit post in forever! I guess I haven't been feeling very cute lately.  I hardly get enough sleep and I haven't been eating very well.  School and work keep me very busy and I haven't had much time to put so much effort into my outfits and I just haven't been feeling them enough to put them in my blog.  However, all this work will pay off soon when I finally graduate from university.  I got B's on both my midterm papers, yay!

Anyway, this is what I wore today.  I didn't realize how short it made me look till I took photos of it, but whatever I am short!  The jacket is from Forever21, it's the one from my recent haul, the dress, heart tights and socks are from American Apparel and the boots are from Aldo. 

tights, socks, dress American Apparel/ jacket Forever 21/ boots Aldo

The Versatile Blogger Award

I was recently one of seven bloggers to be awarded The Versatile Blogger Award from Lady in Lycra. Thank you! You can't imagine how excited I am.  This is my recognition and I am so thankful. It's nice feel like people are enjoying what I've put so much effort into!

The Rules:

♥ Thank and link back to the person that awarded you this award

♥ Share 7 things about yourself

♥ Award 7 recently discovered great bloggers

♥ Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award



Seven things about myself:

1. I have a cat named Haley, she was stray and followed me home one day.

2. I'm half Chinese and half Irish.

3. I have two sisters and a brother.

4. I'm about two months away from graduating from university with a Bachelor of Science, my major is Pure Mathematics.

5. I sleep with my eyes open.

6. I love painting, drawing, sewing, pretty much anything that lets me be creative.

7. I love wine and food almost as much as I love fashion.



I know the rules are to pick 7 bloggers, but there are so many great blogs out there I had a hard time choosing.  So instead I'm picking my top three! Here there are, you should definitely check them out!

http://a-chesterfield.blogspot.com/

http://thebuttonowl.co.uk/

http://www.misplacedsequins.com/

My favorite Summer Accessorie: Bicycles

So the weather here was starting to warm, and the smell of spring was in the air.  Then it snowed, and it's been back to winter weather ever since... so depressing.  But I'm so excited for summer and I cannot wait to start riding my bicycle.  I rode it everyday last summer and it was just the best. I only wish St. John's was more cycle friendly, we don't have any bike lanes and the drivers here don't pay attention at all.

Unfortunately, it rained a lot last summer (didn't stop me from riding, though) and I couldn't keep hauling my bike three flights of stairs to my apartment.  So it was outside and it needs to be tuned up very badly before I can ride it. And I'm thinking I might get it painted as well, just haven't decided on the colour yet... I think white, maybe.  I can't wait to get some pictures of my bike when summer finally comes.

Anyway, I was just looking through this great bicycle blog called Copenhagen cycle chic.  I'm posting some pictures from their blog, they make me feel so excited to start riding again, and hopefully it will inspire others.  Biking is great, it keeps you in shape, it's cheap and it doesn't hurt the environment.  And you can still look cute doing it!

Owls and heels

I picked up my package from forever21 today, very exciting.  I ordered a pair of strappy heels, a motorcycle jacket but made of jersey fabric, and an owl necklace.  I'm really happy with all three of them, especially the heels they are exactly as I'd hoped and they are even comfortable.  I wasn't sure about the jacket at first, the fabric wasn't stated on the website, so I wasn't quite sure what I was getting, but it looked really cute on the model (who was Allie from the City if anyone use to watch that show).  And the necklace is adorable, it has a long chain like I hoped it did. 

I also bought a pair of boots from Suzy Shier this past week.  I don't normally shop there, but they are across from AA where I work and I'd been eyeing this boots for awhile from one of their displays.  I decided to go and actually check them out up close and it just so happened that they only had one pair left, in my size, and they were 30% so I had to get them.  They're cute, a little western.  I think I'm going to pair them with dresses, a floral dress would be cute. 

Playing Hookie

Today was suppose to be a day filled school, class in the morning and homework assignments at night.  But I decided I need a day off, a real day off.  I haven't had one in awhile; I'm always at work or school or both. 

It was relaxing and just what I need.  My boyfriend made me breakfast that was so delicious and my favorite.  Then we walked to the theatre and saw a movie (Just Go with It, super funny!) and grabbed some lunch afterwards.  It was a perfect day. 

I wore... well something that isn't really my style.  Well the shorts and tights are but the sweater vest isn't really me.  I'm not even sure why I own it.  But I was going for comfort and pulled it out of my closet. Then I thought it was sorta cute, kind of like a slightly edgier Rachel Berry from Glee, she's always wearing funny sweaters with deer or things on them.  Anyway, the jean shorts are from American Eagle, the tights are from Urban outfitters, and the sweater vest is from Bluenotes.

yes those are my real glasses and yes they have a prescription in them

Sorry I'm blinking

boots Hunters/ tights Walmart/ purse Forever 21/ vest Bluenotes/ glasses vintage



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Outfit of the day: Plaid

Happy Women's Day!  I unfortunately spent mine working.  But we had gorgeous weather here today, it was sunny and warm and the air is finally starting to smell like spring. So I took advantage of the this beautiful day and took some pictures outside when I got home.  Unfortunately my boyfriend wasn't home yet to take them for me  so I made due and took some on our tiny balcony.  It's messy with melting snow and the barbecue is in my way but it was just too nice out take them inside. 

I wore my duds from AA, the plaid over sized button up and my corduroy skirt. I also wore my hunters again, it's nice but the sun was melting all the snow so it's wet as f*** out, perfect weather for rubber boots.

blouse, skirt, tights American Apparel/ boots Hunters

American Apparel Haul

Sorry, I've been meaning to post a blog for day now, but between work and school and studying I just haven't found the time. I had two paper (one 15-20 page research paper and a 7-10 ten page paper) both due last Friday and a midterm exam today, well yesterday techniqually since it's past midnight. Plus I've been working 35+ hours a week as well.  And i've had to make arrangment for my convaction in May because I"M GRADUTATING!!  so it's been a busy, busy, busy week!! I'm a little strung out but I did find time to shop.

A week ago I did my taxes and got way more money back then I was expecting, YAY! Sadly most of it has already gone towards bills but I thought what the hell, no harm spending a little bit of it on myself? So of course I bought a bunch more clothes from AA.  I also did a little shopping at Forever 21 online store, but it hasn't arrived yet, I'll do a mini haul when that is shipped.  Can't wait to wear it all!

Silky sheer tank button up

Oversized sheer plaid button up

Boat neck striped long sleeve shirt, That I am going to turn into a dress!

men's buttom up shirt

Camel rigid cordory circle skirt

Malliot-v bathing suit because I'm dying for summer to come!

creme over the knee socks a citadel thigh high socks

Outfit of the day: Hunter Wellies

I bought my hunters from a store called Trustfund in Ottawa a few years ago. The owner and the sales associate were so nice; they didn't carry my size so they ordered them for me and shipped them to Newfoundland since I was only in O-town for a couple weeks. They did take a while to get to me, but they ended up having to come all the way from Scotland since my feet are so darn small, so considering they came from across the pond it didn't take that long. Anyway if you are ever in Ottawa you should definitely check out it.

Hunters are a bit pricey but I wear them almost everyday in the winter and they've never had any holes or leeks. They were worth every penny. And fortunately it almost never gets below -20 in St. John's but we have extremely wet weather so rain boots are perfect for our winters. They're cute and practical. Even celebrities love them.

running some errands

boots Hunters/ socks and t-shirt American Apparel/ dress Urban Behavior

pictues taken with my new i phone app

Haley because I love her



 

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Princess Diana and Prince Charles
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Lily Cole, Leighton Meester, Blake Lively, Rachel Bilson
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