Summer Comfort

Free gifts to you: cat cameo and silly face on the right.

Shirt: Men's v-neck dyed a light blue, $.75

Skirt: Thrifted vintage, $3.00

Bow: Gift from Carissa

Shoes: Minnetonka loafers, a gift from my momma, FREE

Approximate Total: $3.75

Babe Night

Last weekend, my lady boos and I held our first Babes Night Out of the summer. Here's a look at how we hold down our personal styles when it's hot as eff outside.

Left to Right: Carissa in leopard and an altered Def Leppard tee, Jessica in a feminine pink and white striped (vintage) romper, Erin wearing a blue tulle empire waist tank and a leopard skirt, Ramona in a denim romper bought new for $1.97 (and denim shoes, denim jacket, and denim purse).

Carissa gifted me that thrifted one piece (singlet!?) and let me borrow her favorite pink toggle belt for the evening. It was unbelievably comfortable! Can you tell I've been eating my vegetables lately?

A Big Twelve Inch Difference

Two weeks ago, I bought this slip.

I loved its interesting detail on the bust, but the calf-length is incredibly unflattering on me. Not to mention, the length made it unquestionably lingerie-y, making it awkward to wear in Iowa public.

Snip snip, a foot off the bottom and BLAM! Perfect little black dress.

Bonus: the material is such that is doesn't require a hem! Just a nice, even cut and no-sew-here-we-go.

Dress, $3.38--Shoes, $4.38

DIY Memorial Day: The Results

Perfecting the art of dirt-cheap holiday memories.

THE RESULTS

Backyard haircuts at dusk:

Dye party (Rit Dye and old stained clothing):

Late night relay races:

DIY Memorial Day: The Process

Photo by Carissa, more found here!

Perfecting the art of dirt-cheap holiday memories.

THE PROCESSES

Backyard haircuts at dusk:

Dye party (Rit Dye and old stained clothing):

Late night relay races: