This is the skirt I whipped up on Thursday night - it was much much harder than I anticipated it would be without a pattern. I unpinned it so many times that I almost thought I should just give up and make the tried and true pencil skirt (and yes I do have enough to make one of those too!!). But my persistency paid off and the skirt turned out much prettier than I thought it would.
I made it out of some of the fabric I thrifted a while ago and I'm really loving the colour. I'm having a bit of a thing for navy at the moment and I've already dreamed up millions of outfits with this skirt in mind!! The fabric also has some light pinstripes which makes it even more cute. I was thinking about adding some small pockets that fasten with little ribbons but I'm worried that will make it too cute if you know what I mean.
I wore the skirt to work yesterday and had many a compliment which is always nice - my favourite one was when a friend told me I looked very 50's in it which made me smile!! The cardi is a recent thrift find and is probably going to become one of my favourites - its so versatile and I love the little buttons up the front.
Any way - today is the day we vote in our elections, and while its not as important in the grand scheme of things to the world, its very important to those who live here. Results are out tonight and I'm sure we will all be on the edge of our seats - election parties tonight anyone? I think I've been invited to three - decisions decisions...
Have a great weekend everyone,
XX
Jen
33 comments:
Beautiful look!
The skirt is very lovely!
Kisses.
Love it! I think pockets with ribbons would be absolutely adorable - If I were you I'd do it!
Love it! I think pockets with ribbons would be absolutely adorable - If I were you I'd do it!
Oh I love this skirt - it was worth all the drama I reckon!
And good luck for the election! I hope it turns out for the best for you guys :D
Great skirt :)
I'm so looking forward to hearing the election results ... hopefully it won't be too long before we know what form the government is going to take.
cute!
i'm excited about election partying tonight - we are even going to take our fireworks we have since it wasn't a nice night on guy fawkes... so hopefully the result will be good so we can let them off :)
i'm picking my jaws off the floor! arrgh how fab is that skirt.
Ooooh, what a talent to make up a pattern and turn it into a great skirt.
I love love love this outfit - I have a rampant cardi fetish - this one is a corker! and the skirt - adorable!
I can't believe you made that. The shape is beautiful. I love the color and the outfit is perfect. I need a navy skirt.
I had a bit of an election party myself, and we were all very pleased with the outcome... you look incredibly glamorous!!! Making the most of picnik? I use that too, not a bad wee free editor there, is it?
My compliments, my dear!!!
You did a great job, the skirt is gorgeous and looks amazing on you.
Gives you a great figure (well, you have it, just enphazise it)
Love the look.
xoxo
I really like the beautiful skirt :). Very nice!
so lovely & sophisticated!
xoxo,
La C
I love that skirt - it looks very 'swingy.' you are one talented lady!
What a lovely outfit, so classic I'm sure you will get plenty of wear (and compliments) out of the skirt you made. Clever! How about pockets with a cute button if you're not sure about the bows?
Great job on the skirt,it has such a lovely shape! I also like the slightly nautical feel of the navy with the white cardi, very cute :)
FABULOUS work on that skirt, lady! I envy your sewing skills, and agree that you've created a ver 50's look right there.
I LOVE THE SKIRT! The shape of it is awesome. It goes so well wit those shoes.
Gorgeous!!! I love it!
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I love that skirt! It's got a great shape to it, and the color is perfect!
The skirt looks fabulous - so swingy yet crisp at the same time. I think the pockets might be overkill though!
I really envy your sewing skills!
Pretty shoes you have also.
about girls following trends- haha yeah, sometimes I'm like uhhh I don't know about that, but i figure because I'm a guy, I probably just can't tell trendy when i see it
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Hello's
Sorry for such an late reply! My little computer went bust (nasty virus type thing, *ugly* stuff).
Any hows big thanks for your lovely comments! I really adore your blog and your writing style is brilliant:)
Top stuff!
Ribbons and Peace...
Prettyneons X
i love it! do whatever ur the designer!
i listen to my customers as well, buh i follow my instincts alot!
Yoooou've been blogged about!
I love this outfit!
How cute are you?! The word 'dapper' comes to mind ... but that's just for men right? :)
This is such a chic outfit, I love how clean and nautical it looks. You really look fab! Also love the shoes, they're a perfect match <3
Great job..! I absolutely love that skirt.
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