Saturday, February 27, 2010

at last

i finally, finally fixed this dress into something i like. i splurged on this months ago and have worn it less than a handful of times since; i'd decided i would diy it into something i would actually wear, but i was too chicken to actually cut into it. until today.

it went from this:



to this:



a nice little crop-top for the summer. i sewed the back closed, too, so i can finally wear a bra with it (hooray!)

and to top it all off, the skirt is still functional, and better than ever! i'm sure i'll be posting that soon.

that's all for now. hope you're enjoying your weekend!

xo audrey

*edit* holy shit, i'm pale as can be. the first picture was in the middle of last summer. i need sun, guys. if my transparent skin can take it.
Posted by audrey at 10:25 PM
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20 comments:

  1. CFebruary 27, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful! I loved it as a dress, too, but it looks darling as a little crop top!

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  2. M.February 27, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    such a big change, it looks great though! cant wait to see the new skirt!

    lovelove, M.
    http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

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  3. JulietteFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    It works both ways, but I love it as a top. Very fresh and fun.

    WhereForArtThouRomeo

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    I think that was a really smart decision Audrey -- the top is so much more wearable now, and I think what happened with the folds and fruffles in front is kind of even prettier ;)

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  5. urbanrhetoricFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    what a great idea! and now i'm curious to see how the skirt came out

    ~pemora

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  6. BethFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    i loved it origionally and i love it even more now!

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  7. EliFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    I liked it both ways! but it might be more versatile as a top. Did you make the bottom half into a skirt?

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  8. Sailor JameeFebruary 28, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    i love what you did with it! very creative (:

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  9. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion)March 1, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    I love the bright yellow color and the front details. Very lovely!

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  10. UnknownMarch 1, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    what a great idea,love what you did with the dress. now you have a skirt and a top, so you made it into something more versatile. and the color is so beautiful <3

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  11. FutureLintMarch 1, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    I love it as a top! I would be so scared to cut it too, but it turned out lovely!

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  12. kat veronika.March 1, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    a brilliant diy!
    it looks just as wonderful now as it did as a dress.

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  13. kimveeMarch 1, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    I love the yellow! beautiful!

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  14. AprilMarch 2, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    i'm a big fan of this both ways, but the crop top is just perfect.

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  15. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Hey! I love the stuff on here! I am very new to Etsy (haven't even posted pictures yet) and I am wondering first of all--How do you decide on prices for your clothes? What should a hat cost? What should a really nice dress cost? I am at a loss.

    Any advice would be great!

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  16. soooaliMarch 2, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Yellow really suits you! Both looks are fantastic! x

    http://www.soooali.com/

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  17. ElleniMarch 2, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    I just found your blog and love it! Check out mine when you have a minute: ellenitza. I think you'll like it too.

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  18. AlexiaMarch 4, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    yay! I love it as a top!

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  19. SabrinaMarch 23, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    i googled for vivienne westwood today and found your blog! looove your outfits!!

    http://praisethenight.blogspot.com/

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  20. NishantApril 1, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    such a big change, it looks great though! cant wait to see the new skirt!
    data entry work from home

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