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7/6/11

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My sister called me the other day and made me proud.
She said my 12 13 12 year old niece went to the mall and told her that she was really into cropped tops.
My sister calls them "flashdance" shirts.


My niece refused to buy a shirt from the store, instead she wanted to come home and make some herself.
THAT'S MY GIRL!
She got that from trait from me.
I was so proud.


Oddly, I woke up this morning and decided this top was bothering me. I felt like it didn't have enough "slouch" to it.
So after I put in my contacts and brushed my teeth, I grabbed the nearest pair of scissors and cut the rib off the neck of the shirt.
ALL BETTER NOW!
You know, the funny thing is my fiance' (24 more days until I have to use the word "husband") saw me do this and never once questioned me.




I think he's used to my antics now.
Thrifted skirt
Urban Outfitters Tee (DIY'ed)
Jessica Simpson Sandals



(Same skirt, different day)

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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Love it! Especially the skirt!

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  2. JodyJuly 6, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    LOL 12 13 12! Anyway, great look and great photo effects. The pics look nice in general.

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  3. Faces by TamaraJuly 6, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    So comfy and cute!

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  4. Pretty Girls HomeJuly 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    love love i can never pull that look off right I may try it again

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  5. TiffanyJuly 7, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Somehow, someway, I always cut my shirts wrong and they look crazy. Maybe my shoulders are too narrow or something. Or maybe I should send them to you lol

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  6. JuanetteJuly 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Love this! You should have been showing me how to cut off necks of tops when you were in Dallas! (You know I'm visual, I gotta see it.)

    I see you with the skirt. I'm biding my time....waiting....patiently...

    The fiance didn't blink because he was plotting his secret party outfit, lol.

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  7. Audrey...Miss Moon's MusingsJuly 7, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    hearts... love... yes... please...!!!! :)

    I can never successfully rock a DIY tee, I am awful with scissors! It's good to know that your niece has your know-how!!

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  8. A2Style BoutiqueJuly 7, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    cute DIY top! loving that vintage skirt too especially since it will transition into a dress.

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  9. LA Lynn'sJuly 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    WOW!!!! U did that... I will have to give it a try!

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  10. Katie MacJuly 7, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I’m going to use one word from the 80’s….Awesome! Okay two words Totally Awesome! LOL

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  11. ASJuly 7, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    love this look - and cant believe you cut your shirt whenever i do that to mine i seem to completely ruin them looks amazing xx

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  12. Eboni IfeJuly 8, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    so funny! I call them flashdance tops, too! I am actually sad for the generation who doesn't get that reference. smh. so sad.

    Anyway, this outfit is all kinds of relaxed chic. I love it! makes me wanna go skipping down the boulevard... what boulevard? I don't know...lol.

    Okay, it's friday. I am delirious. let me stop typing now because I am clearly rambling.

    have I ever mentioned that I am insanely jealous of people with dimples. *side eye* LOL!

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  13. ToriaJuly 8, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Love the skirt!! :)
    ~Toria

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  14. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    OMG!!! I just found your blog but this outfit!!! O to the M to the G!!! I'm in love!!!

    Yoli
    http://divaindeepthought.blogspot.com

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  15. FashionAddictJuly 11, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    LOVE this funky, casual look!!!! One of my favs!

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  16. ikyJuly 15, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I love the styling of your maxi mama

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  17. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I love this!! love how you cut it and rocked it. That skirt is also perfect on you!! You are the epitome of style and class!!


    http://mythriftedcloset.blogspot.com/

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  18. Frannie PantzJuly 15, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Niece taking after you: awesome
    Fiance/Hubbie to be not saying a word when you altered your crop top: awesome
    Your crop top: awesome
    Your photos: awesome
    (It's Friday, I'm tired, but I really wanted to tell you how much I liked your outfit!)

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  19. Katy RoseJuly 15, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Love your 'flashdance' shirt and how you paired it with this great maxi skirt! The chunky bracelets are the perfect accent to finish off the look. Lovely - Katy

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  20. MeaganJuly 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Ohh I love that shirt! You look great!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

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  21. mrsjaretteJuly 18, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    cute look...

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  22. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Hey I participated in the BDIB challenge too..


    Cute look!

    jemappelleshen.wordpress.com

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  23. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    HaHa...your neice is a young genius. I would love to see the before/after of your cropped tee.


    http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

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  24. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love these more casual looks on you ...just fab!

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