Lady Like Dress + Nude Heeled Sandals

Happy Monday! 

I had such a great weekend and I hope you did too! aside from the beach and the shopping (new camera) I also had time to just sit and relax. I was hoping to get some sewing done on Sunday but I made the terrible mistake of choosing to clean my closet "really fast" which always turns into me getting completely obsessive with organizing every. single. thing and pulling everything out of the drawers and creating a GIGANTIC mess and then cleaning it all up, needless to say that took up ALL day but my closet and bedroom are super clean and in order right now as you see by the pics I posted yesterday ;-) 

Onto what I am wearing, I got this new pic frame software and have been playing with it, do you like the new pic layouts below vs the other style? I also had an idea of doing a short video "Getting dressed w/ Mimi G." I would basically film myself getting ready in the morning and talk about how I select my outfit, accessories etc. whatcha think?

 Forever 21 Dress (old) these are cute HERE and HERE / Audrey Brook Heels HERE /  Forever 21

Gold/Wood Bangle (old) love this stack HERE  Nail Polish is Sally Hansen "Gray on Gray" / Necklace + Green Ring were gifted.

Old Layout...better?

 xoxo

mimi g.

DIY LBD + Aldo Heeled Sandals

Happy Thursday! 

I can almost reach Friday! and boy can I tell ya I have a lot going on. I have started the sewing on the skirts ordered and should be shipping the first few by Wednesday so that is awesome, I also have a project I am working on with another blogger (I'll disclose that soon enough) and to top it all off my baby's birthday is tomorrow and he turns 5 and Sunday is Mothers Day! 

I made this dress before in a wine color and loved it so I made another one in black months and months ago but never got around to wearing it. The pattern is McCall's 5705 which is out of print BUT I think you can still order it on the website. Speaking of McCall's....Hobby Lobby has McCall Patterns on sale for .99 cents so if you live near a Hobby Lobby you may want to stop in and grab a few patterns.

In Store Only Until 5/12

What I Wore: Pattern Review

Pattern Description: Short dresses have elastic casings at waist; dresses

Pattern Sizing: I cut the 4 on top and 8 on the bottom


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? The instructions are easy to follow and if you have made any of my maxi dresses or skirts you can make this.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like how easy this pattern is because sometimes I like to make no brainer items that take little effort or brain power, lol

Fabric Used: ITY Knit Black

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? No, I have already made it once before so I think I will retire it.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes

  H&M Necklace, Kate Spade Sunnies (old)

Aldo Heeled Sandals (old) Similar here 

xoxo

mimi g.

Todays Vlog + What I Wore

Hello!

What I Wore

Knitted Top @ F21, Jeans @ F21

MK Bag, Jessica Simpson Pumps, Tory Burch Turn Lock Bracelet, MK Watch, Buckle Bracelet + Ring, Flower Ring (old) F21 & Cat Eye Sunnies (Eyeglass Kiosk)

xoxo

mimi g.

What I Wore | Pastel Love

Good Morning! I am so happy that you guys have already started responding to the maxi tut! This is what I wore today ;-)

Sweater and Pants @ F21, Shoes @ Steve Madden

Necklace @ F21, Mint Bracelet @ F21, Buckle Bracelet + Ring @ Michael Kors, Watch @ Michael Kors, Crystal Bracelet @ BCBG

Bag @ Michael Kors, Sunnies @ F21, Polish: Wet & Wild "I Need a Refresh-Mint"

xoxo

mimi g.

Giveaway! & My Recent Purchase

Hello!

I think it is hysterical that I wait so anxiously all day long for the UPS guy to deliver, I swear he knows it and purposely leaves my package on the truck until the end of day! Never the less he arrived and I am smitten with my new shoes. Now before I show you my new babies I will tell you about my giveaway.

GIVEAWAY!!

I am feeling generous so I am gifting an original "Simply Mimi" Pencil Skirt, all you have to do is leave a comment and share with your friends. The skirt is made of a double knit black fabric so it is stretchy, fitted and sexy! It is a size sm/med and will fit up to a size 34-40" hip. On Thursday I will randomly select a number and announce the winner so make sure to leave a way for me to contact you.

My New Babies!

www.bebe.com

Even the bottom of the shoe is gold! lol

xoxo

mimi g.