Wednesday Re-Fashion: The Overdone Dress

When we found this dress while thrifting, we fell in love with its details--the animal print-like graphic, the turquoise and black color scheme, and the lacy, sailor-dress collar.  We posted it for sale as it was, but every time we looked at it, there was something missing.  Alas, it became our next re-fashioning project.

The sleeves were long and the skirt came to an awkard length, so we decided to shorten it (for summer!) and take off the sleeves altogether to bring the focus on to the collar and its black edging.  Here's how it turned out:

Now it's the most adorable summery dress!  I love how the edging on the collar creates a bit of a sleeve.  And the fabric design still stands out, even without all that fabric. And isn't J SO GORGEOUS?

This is a one-of-a-kind sundress--ON SALE NOW in our Etsy shop.  You can also browse some other newly-posted redesigns!

There's more work to be done, so I'm off (like a wedding dress...like a light switch...like SKINTASTIC...like....okay, I'm out of cheesy phrases.  Anyone else?)!  Thanks for reading, beautiful babies.

Stay gorgeous,
A

Wednesday Re-Fashion: Romper Gone Awry

I, for one, am not a fan of shorts. Period.  I was not blessed with my mom's great gams.  Shorts as part of a one piece?  Even less attractive to me.  So the romper is not a staple of my spring or summer wardrobe, though I admit, I like how they look on other people (J, below, being one).  

We've found a few cute vintage rompers in our thrifting outings, but the one we decided to re-fashion was pretty appalling--"short" sleeves that came to the elbow, shoulder pads, and an awkward shorts length.  But with such a bright, fun print, we had to do something with it, and sewed it into this incredible little strapless mini--with pockets!

Available now in our Etsy shop!  It's bright and fun and easy to wear.  And the best part is:  it's one-of-a-kind! (Oh, and only $23!)

More funky re-designs coming your way next week.  Until then...

Stay gorgeous,

A

Wednesday Re-Fashion: The MuuMuu Top

Hi there!  Welcome back.  Can you believe it's already Wednesday again?  I'm excited that it is because it means I get to share another one of our adorable Miskabelle ReDesigns!

This week's refashioning is another creative take on an oversized vintage top in a great print.  We loved the graphic print and the small button detail on the shoulder, as well as the dolman sleeve.  But it was so huge that we were both swimming in it as a top and belting it wasn't flattering either.  Rather than just trying to take it in (or selling it as-is to some unfortunately dressed soul), we re-envisioned it as a loose, open cardigan.  Such an easy change, and yet it creates this amazing new, one-of-a-kind piece that would look great on any shape or size.  Throw it on over a basic tank or tee, like we did here, and it will look like you put way more effort into your outfit than you actually did.  Chic AND easy?  Yes, please!

This cardi will be ON SALE later today in our shop, along with last week's bright blue top, and a few additional redesigns we've been working on (including a ROMPER!).  Be sure to check in and see if you can snag one of these one-of-a-kind pieces!

Hope you've checked out our new website--miskabelle.com.  We're so excited to have a place where you can access all of our little endeavors.  And of course, check out the Etsy shop tonight for brand new lovely vintage finds for spring!

Stay gorgeous,

A