What I Wore After Changing This Morning, LOL

After taking pictures of my DIY color-blocked dress below I changed into this lovely, comfy and much warmer outfit. I hope sunny california gets sunny and warmer soon.

Express Boyfriend Jeans, Wild Pair Platform Pumps, Michael Kors Handbag, Forever 21 Red Blazer, Tory Burch Turn Lock Bracelet, Gifted Necklace, Leopard Belt from Target, Kate Spade Sunnies

xoxo

mimi g.

Cali Weather *humph* What I Wore

I was so excited to show you guys my version of the Heidi Merrick color blocked dress I posted about my FB friday but this morning the damn rain and crappy cold weather put me so NOT in the mood to be cute ;-( so I am hoping for better weather tomorrow so I can show you my dress. 

What I Wore.....

cuz this stupid California weather is NOT cooperating with me!

Red Moto Jacket @ NY& Co., F21 Jeans, DIY Scarf

Steve Madden Boots, F21 Clutch

Zoya Polish "Cheryl"

xoxo

mimi g.

The Winner Is!!!!!! + What I Wore

I wanted it to be fair so I added the # of comments (minus duplicates) to a random number generator and I got K.Nicole Williams Congratulations!!!! I'll email you in a bit to get your mailing address. 

I will try to hold a giveaway once a month for you guys! xoxoxo

What I Wore

My mommy asked me if I ever wear flats, LOL so mom this one is for you :-)

xoxo

mimi g.

DIY Shorts: Pattern Review V2981 + What I Wore

Let The Sunshine In!

V2981


DIY Top shown here & New DIY Shorts 

Pattern Description: Fitted Straight Shorts

Pattern Sizing: I cut size 4

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? These are super simple so if you have made a pair of pants before you will breeze through this.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern because I never find shorts with the right fit, length or style. This pattern gives me all of that!

Fabric Used: I used a stretch sateen in bright yellow

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? I will be making a few more of these.


Would you recommend it to others? Yes!

Conclusion: I love my pants! and I got to wear them with my DIY top I spoke about a few months ago.

Self Drafted DIY Top, DIY Pants V2981, Bebe Gold Wedges

Tory Burch Navy Sunnies, Coach Leather Bag (gifted by my mommy)

Tory Burch Turn Lock Bracelet, Chain Link Necklace (gifted), F21 Emerald Ring

xoxo,

mimi g.

What I Wore, Im Featured and I Have Eyes! LOL

Hi Guys! So I wanted to share my look of the day and also a link to my featured pics :-) but before we get to that I have been asked to show my face, LMAO I guess I do wear sunnies in all my pics so here is my face for those wanting to see that I do in fact have eyes!

I Was Featured

Thanks Fashion Bomb Daily

Here is the link is it weird that I am wondering why they chose those pics from the million pics I have? lol! Vanity I tell you ^_^ pray for me, BWHAHAHAHAH

What I Wore: Teal and Coral Make Me Smile

I am working a casual look today because last night I had an outfit picked out to wear with some new heels I bought and just before I stubbed my little toe on my damn dresser! and it hurts so I am
 rocking comfy wedges, LOL

Express Teal Skinnies, NY&Co. Silk Top, Lulu Coral Wedges, F21 Jewelry & Bag

xoxo

mimi g.

DIY Dress: Pattern Review B5706 Matronly to Sassy!

B5706

Good Morning! I am so excited about my dress today because it's the same pattern I used to make the high-low skirt tutorial this time I knew I could make the matronly looking pattern look sassy so I used it as a base pattern and just made it a little more modern. I knew that I needed it to be form fitting and I wanted to make it a midi length but I didn't have enough fabric so I made it as long as my fabric allowed. 

This is just a great example of a pattern that most of us would just pass on because the pattern images are not appealing but like I always say, you have to look beyond the pattern pics! I always look at the technical sketch because that gives me a clear indication of what I can do to update the pattern.

Pattern Description: Misses Dresses

Pattern Sizing: I cut the 8 and then chopped off about 4" all around to get the look I wanted.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Ummmm, not really, LOL

Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't use them because I was on my own path at that point.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It is a good basic-build on pattern

Fabric Used: Black/White Striped DK

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Well, I took in the enormous amount of ridiculous ease that is in this pattern and made it form fitting, I pegged it at the knee and added length to the hem.

Would you sew it again? I will use it again as a build up pattern.


Would you recommend it to others? with modifications...yes

B5706 Dress, Steve Madden Pumps, DIY Red Leather Obi Belt, F21 Necklace, BCBG Bracelet

xoxo

mimi g.