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Friday, April 18, 2014

Something haunts my dreams

(Leather Cut-out top: Vintage, Gingham Skirt: DIY, Barbie Shoes: Topshop, Stone necklace: Forever21, Purse: Mulberry)

Gingham, gingham haunts my dreams. I love gingham, so yay, it's having a come back. I actually have a lighter blue gingham skirt I bought from Topshop, but due to their bad quality, length and sizing I felt a need to replace my bobbled, skelt-lengthed, gappy-waist skirt. How to remain placid and not agitated by the Highstreet's idea of a suitable length (money saving initiative- less fabric= less cost) I went to Hobby craft and left with some fabric. An Afternoon later I had a skirt that fits my out of proportion waist AND covers my butt. Everyone is a winner. I used this tutorial if anyone wants to get crafty!

Lots of love,

Emma x

28 comments:

  1. Lovely. I think this outfit looks great on you.

    www.writingmonique.com

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  2. ah, both the top and the skirt are beautiful! i love gingham too, and the skirt turned out so great:-) i wish i had some sewing projects to finish/start, but i have none of that fun stuff with me at uni! xx

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    1. I love me a project! I feel like human not sewing stuff. I used sewing as a break from University/ while watching the TV. I'm not a good role model though!

      xx

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  3. Blue gingham really is something I look forward to wear more often. It's so picnickish (does this word exist?)!
    You look beautiful!

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    1. If my entire wardrobe was picnickish I would be a happy lady!! (It is also so a word!)

      xx

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  4. Wow, that skirt turned out just lovely! I have the same problem with waist/behind proportions - maybe I should go your route and try making my own skirts!

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    1. See, I know I am not the only girl that suffers this issue so why don't they do something? Le sigh.

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  5. I wish I had your skills! You have legs for daaaays and I love those shoes. WAH. Such a foxy little thing!

    Tara x

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    1. It is a pretty shoddy skirt. However, for a first attempt, it's decent.
      Stop flirting with me. Not don't, I like it.

      x

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  6. pretty nice blog, following :)

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  7. This is amazing!! And I love your shoes, I'm in awe that you can walk on them down country lanes! http://bethebteam.blogspot.co.uk/ xx

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  8. Gorgeous gingham lady :D love the setting too!

    www.violetdaffodils.blogspot.co.uk
    xx

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  9. Oooh, how thrifty! I never have the patience! Loving the shoes too btw :) xx
    http://everythingbutthekitchen.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. I love that skirt! You are so clever, I could never make one- I'd probably just end up sewing my fingers together...

    Alice xx | The Cup and Saucer

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    1. I have a legitimate fear of that, my neighbor when I was a kid did that. Freaky!
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  11. That skirt looks so cute, the setting also looks amazing, beautiful photos as always :)

    //teandtwosugars.blogspot.com xx

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  12. that top is gorgeous!

    xxoo,
    nikki

    www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com

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  13. Wow, you're so clever to make that amazing dress yourself!! it's so nice... You suit gingham so much, don't fight the pull of looking a bit like Dorothy (in the best possible way). Your shoes are amazing, almost as amazing as the gorgeous scenery as usual!
    Have a good week <3

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    1. Well at least you said Dorothy rather than the scarecrow. That would have been mean!

      xx

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  14. I haven't visited your blog for a while (sorry about that) but you look just as darling as i remembered it :) Lovely outfit, especially the skirt and matching shoes! And I always love your hair, so pretty! <3

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    1. Aw, you'll make me blush. Thanks for being cute!

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  15. This is definitely such a great skirt, I simply love it (need to get a similar one myself)! Amazing look my dear :)

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  16. You look so gorgeous in gingham! It's amazing that you made it, I would never have guessed. Your shoes are really pretty and you look beautiful! I love the countryside background :) xx

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  17. Can't believe you made this skirt yourself, I'm useless at things like that! Great job, it looks lovely :) xx

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  18. You're so clever, I love your skirt and the fact you made it yourself makes it so much more special. I agree with you though, the high street's idea of a suitable length leaves a lot to be desired (by leery old men ha). I don't think I could make the skirt - the instructions sound straight forward enough but I'm no good with a sewing machine and I couldn't tell you what a zigzag stitch is! Can't leave this post without mentioning how amazing your top and shoes are either - the whole look is perfect and everything fits together so well xxx

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    1. Ahaha, yes, creepy men love it! Maybe creepy men are the heads of high street stores? Ha, I just practiced, I had to restitch some of it. This top was such a score, £10 well spent.

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