FELT HAT RESTYLE

A while back some friends and I got together for a clothing swap. Because it was free, I picked up this cute black felt hat with a not so cute black ribbon and bow. (Otherwise, I find it hard to justify spending money on hats.) I unfortunately don't have any before pictures of the hat, but if you can picture it, the two blacks didn't match. 

The great thing about this project is that you can do this to just about any hat you want. Even if it is plain to begin with, it adds a fresh look to any old [or new] hat. 

SUPPLIES:

Black Hat

Deerskin Lace (Hobby Lobby)

Fabric Glue (or hot glue - just be very careful)

Out of curiosity of how easy it would be, I ripped the ribbon off as soon as I got home. 

As suspected, it had been glued on and left glue marks, so I had to find a solution that would look cute and cover the trace of there ever being an ugly mismatched bow. 

I started by gluing the leather along the seam where the brim and the hat meet, keeping the leather as even as possible as I worked my way around, gluing three to 4 inch sections at a time. 

Once you make it around to the point you started, overlap the corner of the lace just a little bit so that the ribbon stays somewhat even around each pass. 

Continue to coop the ribbon around the hat until you have reached your desired look. I had to go quite a ways because the original ribbon was about three inches wide. 

When the band has reached your desired width, make sure you end on the back of the hat above where you started. Cut the thread at a slight downward angle to where it can "blend" and lay flat with the layer underneath. 

When you are finished, find some outfits to wear with your newly designed hat! For inspiration check out my last outfit post.

SLEEVES & A SKIRT

Fall is on it's way (practically here)! One of my favorite things about this season is that I can comfortably wear long sleeves, a skirt and a hat. 

I look forward to spending a lot of evenings in the back yard with the fire pit burning. 

What is your favorite thing about fall? 

Outfit:

Hat: Clothing Swap (Upcoming Restyle)

Shoes: Target

Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Skirt: Clothing Swap

Belt: F21

THESE DAYS

 

The days are getting longer and I feel like I suddenly have more energy along with fresh inspiration. The weather has still kind of been a roller coaster of temperatures, but it is still warmer than winter and I like that. I'm excited for what the months to come hold with a new place to live, new roommates and new memories with old friends and hopefully even some new friends. I have learned this month, through all the stress of finding a place to live and coordinating it around the upcoming events, that the way I look at situations is all about perspective. This is part of the adventure of life. Although I may have to move back in with my parents for a bit, I know that everything will work out. 

Outfit: Shirt-F21/Jeans-Pacsun/Shoes&Ring-Target


Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

TAKING IT EASY

Since the year began, I have been trying to notice more of my surroundings. 

I've tried to become more observant of little things, and have tried to slow down to enjoy them. 

I have found that it is too easy to look back at a week, month or a year and say. "where has the time gone?" 

I am trying to live in a way as to remember where I have spent my time. 

I would like my time to be lived with meaning and purpose. Encouraging people to become who they are meat to be and building community through that - even if it poses as an inconvenience to me. 

<< PHOTO CREDIT : KINSEY MHIRE >>

 

 I've been trying to take it easy, and to not be in too much of a hurry. 

<< Outfit Details >>

Shirt: Ann Taylor LOFT <> Cardigan: Old Navy <>Shoes: Gifted <> Necklace: Earthbound 

NORTH WINDS

With the wind came colder temperatures. I have been needing to buy more winter clothes since I really only own a few sweaters. I finally gave in to my urge to shop, which I had suppressed for months in order to ensure I had enough saved to buy Christmas presents. This past weekend I was able to snag a few deals and am happy to say that I was able to stay under the shopping budget I allowed myself. Although, I have to admit, it is always hard not to go overboard with spending money on cute clothes. Most of the time I avoid going to stores that sell clothes just so that I won't be tempted, but I am thankful for the times that I do get to shop. 

>> Poncho - Shoes - Ring: Target >> << Pants - Necklace: PacSun <<

Have a lovely Thursday! 

THE BIG BLUE JEAN SHIRT

When I first purchased this shirt from a local thrift store for a dollar, I never intended to wear it in public. I am always kind of iffy on trying new styles and wearing things that wouldn't typically be drawn to. I don't naturally gravitate towards oversized shirts because most tend to drown me with my small frame. I originally bought this shirt thinking about how I could use it as a painting smock. It reminded me of my elementary years when we would wear men's old button up shirts backwards to keep flying paint and glue off of our clothes. 

One day I felt like getting a little more creative with my wardrobe and put this shirt on. Pairing it with a pair of leggings and the navajo belt that I have been wanting, so badly, to wear. I actually ended up liking it. 

I guess, with fashion, you never know what you may like until you try.

Shirt: Thrifted - Belt: Thrifted - Leggings: Target - Boots: PacSun

Photos taken by my super sweet and adorable friend & blogger Courtney

Edited with #VSCOcam

SIMPLE OUTFIT

If I had to choose one outfit to wear for the rest of my life this one would be in my top picks. Its super comfy and consists of some of my favorite colors and patterns; burnt orange, gold and black and white stripes.

Photo Credit: Kinsey Mhire

Outfit

Cardigan & Jeans: F21

Shirt: Target  (cut into a tank from a circle shirt) 

-also seen in the video from my last post

Shoes: Thrifted/Gifted 

Necklace: Pacsun

Rings: DIY - tutorial here

Have a wonderful night!