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Thursday, November 15, 2012

DIY Pencil Skirt & Oversized Sweater + A COUPON CODE!!!

Hi Dolls!! I am excited today because I get to share a "just for my readers" coupon code from my favorite local fabric store Michael Levin Fabrics here in Los Angeles!

I made one of my famous 15 Minute Pencil Skirts a few weeks ago from a swimwear fabric I picked up at Michael Levin's and yes I used swimwear fabric. It is PERFECT for this skirt tutorial because it stretches like no body's business and it is thick enough to hold it all together ;-) who would have thunk it but when I saw the fabric I knew it would be a great pencil skirt and so I gave the swimwear fabric a shot and it works like a charm!  I picked a few from he site that I LOVE and you my dear readers get to use a special coupon! "MIMI10" will give you 10% off anything on the site! so go take a look because they have a lot more!! (COUPON EXPIRES DEC. 10TH)


Get The Look

Forever 21 Sweater HERE (I bought mine two sizes bigger for the over sized look) / DIY Skirt Easy Beginner Tutorial and Fabrics / GAP Sunnies (old) / Shoes Gifted / Necklace HERE / Coach Bag Gifted 


My Personal Picks: 1. Gold Dots! HERE  2. Multi Yellow (similar to mine) HERE











35 comments:

  1. LaToriaNovember 15, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Mimi,
    I hope all is well with you. I have a bolt of swimwear fabric and I never thought to use it for the pencil skirt. It's shinny too, I can make one to wear during the holidays. Thanks for the tip.

    LaToria

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  2. AngelaNovember 15, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Where are the shoes from?

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    1. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      I dont know, I wrote they were gifted. If I had a link I would share sorry ;-(

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  3. DesignerDropNovember 15, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I had to read the 'swimwear' statement twice! Came out really nice!

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  4. ChelleInMSNovember 15, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I absolutely love those shoes!!!! You look great as usual!

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  5. TexasRose71November 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Mimi. I've comment a few times, LOL, but I absolutely LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! your blog! You are A SUPER STAR, no doubt! :)

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  6. TexasRose71November 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Mimi. I've comment a few times, LOL, but I absolutely LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! your blog! You are A SUPER STAR, no doubt! :)

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  7. TexasRose71November 15, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Hi Mimi. I've commented on your blog a few times before. LOL I absolutely LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! your blog! You are INDEED a SUPER STAR! :)

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  8. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Love the bold print with the simple sweater! Swimwear fabric, whodathunkit!!

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  9. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    The sweater doesn't look as appealing on the "Forever 21" model. The oversize look made it special. Would you consider a pearl-drop type button rather than the tie in the back? Fab as usual. :)

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  10. TracyNovember 15, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    How is the machine? Love this skirt.

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    1. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      The machine is great! I cant wait to talk about it ;-)

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  11. TiaNovember 15, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Hi Mimi,

    Love this look...it is HAWT! What size sweater did you buy?

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  12. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    love ur style...Just bought the sweater...thanks so much ur are very inspirational

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  13. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Fab Hun

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  14. PhillydivaNovember 15, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Super cute

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  15. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    I can't SEW!! LOL...at least not since I was 13...love the drape of this fabric...tempted to try it--need to hire a seamstress...:-)

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  16. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 2:42 AM

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  17. MsMoNovember 16, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Looks very cute and comfortable, as always you hit the nail on the head!!

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  18. ChickPoolNovember 16, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Cute look! FYI- I just noticed that McCall's, Butterick, etc. are having their "Out of Print", $1.99 sale for a short time. The patterns aren't the best, but you might be able to make something out of nothing. :)

    Crisa

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  19. Bahati BelleNovember 16, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Looking Great Mimi. If you don't mind me asking how tall are you?

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  20. LevoneNovember 16, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Love this skirt (well the whole outfit)! Thanks for the coupon...I have found lots of fabrics on the site that I like for dirt cheap prices.

    Question, do you, or anyone else that wants to answer have a problem with the site loading very slowly? That's the only reason I hadn't made a purchase yet because of my impatience...anyhow, looks like that paid off because now I can use your coupon. Thanks again!

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  21. PensiveFashionistaNovember 16, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    What a gorgeous skirt!
    <3 your shoes as well.

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  22. PensiveFashionistaNovember 16, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    What a gorgeous skirt!
    <3 your shoes as well.

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  23. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    I love this Mimi!...very comfy yet still fine...LOL....:D

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  24. Alicia JonesNovember 17, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    So pretty and you have the cutest shape!! Awesome work on the skirt.

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  25. Alicia JonesNovember 17, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    So pretty and you have the cutest shape!! Awesome work on the skirt.

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.

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