Happy New Year Everyone! Are you hung over? If you are reading my blog, probably not… My guess it that you ready to face the new year head on with a weekend embellishment project!!
To be honest, I am not sure how I will be doing… I cheated a bit, this is a pre-scheduled post!
Let me preface this post by saying that walking into J Crew makes me sad. As a new grad their clothes are way out of my price range! Even if I had the money, I am now committed to living handmade and that makes J crew off limits. Here are some great DIY embellishment projects inspired by the oh-so-expensive clothes at J Crew.
J Crew Inspired Cardigan
Embellished Cardigan by Mismatchérie
J Crew Ribbon Neckline Inspired Shirt
Ribbon Necline t-shirt by Lex at My Mama Made It
J Crew Inspired Floral Edged Jacket
Floral ebellished jacket by Kristen at the Scoop
So take some of your old and tired clothes and transform them into something shiny and new this long weekend. This is a great way to look chic and unique while saving money. Just think, instead of feeling guilty for dropping a wad of cash on a cardigan you can feel extra pleased with yourself for saving money and doing something good for the environment! Based on all of this, I think that embellishing old clothes might be very good for my marriage!
My Christmas Present from Grandma! (From Anthropologie)
Looking for further inspiration? Anthropologie has many gorgeous pieces embellished with delicate details. I received a fabulous baby blue sweater embellished with a light green ruffle and white flowers for Christmas from my grandma. Also remember that you find inspiration around your home. I have a great button collection and I think I am going to try and find a way to incorporate them into the mix. Stay tuned to see what I come up with!
