Guest Post: Refashioning with Shey

Hey y'all! While I'm getting settled in Costa Rica, some of my favorite bloggers have been kind enough to share their thoughts and wisdom. I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do. First up - a refashion from a blogger who leaves me boca abierta (she makes my jaw drop) with her refashioning and thrifting skills.
Enjoy!

Hi everyone, I'm Shey from Modesty is Pretty and I'm delighted to do a guest post for Frances while she gets her things ready to move to Costa Rica! I can't wait for all the wonderful pictures she has promised to take when she's already set there. Today's post is a quick and simple refashion, it's so easy you don't even need a sewing machine, anyone that can use needle and thread can do this refashion. I bought this vintage jacket at a church sale for .50 cents, I loved wearing it but it was a little blah, the other day I was browsing through an old magazine and I saw a similar jacket with lace detail on the collar. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to try my own version. All you need for this refashion is a simple jacket, some lace or ribbon, thread, needle and scissors.

Start by setting the lace on the border of the jacket, you may pin it in place if you wish so it won't wiggle while you stitch.

Start stitching the lace in place. This is how mine looks from the back.

Stitch all around the border of your jacket like so.

I didn't add lace to the bottom border because I always button this jacket, however if you wish you can add the lace to the bottom border too.

Stitch the lace to the border of the sleeves.

And voila, your jacket is done. This took me about 15 minutes to do, it's very easy and I like the Chanel look that my jacket has now.

I hope you all liked this mini-refashion, it's the little details make a lot of difference. Enjoy your new jacket! =)

Hip

Top: LOFT (borrowed from my sister)
Jeggings: J Crew
Boots: Sperry Top-Sider Ladyfish
Earrings: Turkey

This is a super simple look, but I loved it. It's pretty far outside my comfort zone, what with the jeggings and the hoodie, but I felt hip in it, and I rarely feel hip. Also, I'm estrenando (debuting) some of my Christmas gifts.


These boots are one of my Christmas gifts. I first saw them over on Already Pretty, when Sal sponsored a Sperry Top-Sider giveaway. I did not win, but I totally did what the folks at Sperry wanted me to do and BOUGHT them. Or at least, told my mom that I wanted these for Christmas so she'd buy them. Y'all, they are so comfortable and they're totally practical for my new life in the rain forest.


These jeggings are also a Christmas gift. I found them on the clearance rack at J Crew for a whopping $20. I realized today that I have never spent more than $40 on anything from J Crew, which I'm pretty sure means I should get a bargain shopping medal, because y'all KNOW they try to charge $40 for embellished tee shirts there. The clearance rack is my friend, especially when that clearance rack is in the factory store.


Oh, and y'all will never see this shirt on me again; my sister let me borrow it and she'll be taking it back to LA tomorrow. Clearly, the girl has style (and has been working her employee discount at LOFT).


The thing I loved most about having a sister - besides the friendship, of course - is the expanded closet.

Starlet

All remixed except top and cardigan
Top: Ann Taylor
Cardigan: Apt. 9 via Kohl's
Belt: Ann Taylor
Skirt: Gap
Tights: Banana Republic
Booties: Aldo
Earrings: gift from sister-in-law

I wore this on the second of January and I felt a bit like a fifties movie starlet in it. I think it was the satiny top under the leopard print cashmere cardigan. It was cozy enough for church and was both comfortable and sophisticated.


Also, I have had this top for about four years, and this is the first time I've ever worn it. Isn't that terrible? Someone should lecture me about wearing things I buy. This top is such a gorgeous shade of green - my favorite color - and I just couldn't find a way to wear it before. I love it peeking out from under the leopard.


I'm also digging the nude fishnets. They keep my legs warm, and the subtle color definitely helps to tone down the sexiness. Besides, I prefer these booties with a bare leg, and this is as close to a bare leg as I'm getting in winter. [P.S. Did you notice my patented awkward hands?]

Family Reunion

All remixed except turtleneck
Turtleneck: J Crew
Cardigan: New York & Co.
Skirt: New York & Co.
Belt: Banana Republic
Tights: Simply Vera via Kohl's
Boots: Nine West
Earrings: gift from my mom

I wore this little number for B's family's Christmas reunion on the 26th of December. Yes, I'm still super behind on posting. Frankly, I haven't done a lot of picture taking either. Some of the outfits have been great, others, not so much. Things have been pretty busy, though, and family has definitely taken priority over the blog.


Even so, this outfit was too good not to share. I love the bright blue turtleneck with the bright yellow cardi. I love the subtle patterns in my tights and my belt. I love the various shades of brown, and I love the way my cowboy boots make this look more rugged and fun.