Accessories For A Vintage Look

I thrifted this amazing crinoline slip. Made in the UK. It fit but it was too long for any of the dresses I wear. So I needed a refashioning fix. Its not exactly like my other refashions because its more like a functional fix than a style fix.

Upside down- but here it is!

I decided I would shorten it from the top so I chopped off the elastic waist and then I chopped off some more length.

BYE!

Next I folded the top over and pinned it. I made a large fold because I needed space to fit the elastic back in.

Then I sewed that down but I left a two inch space open so I can put the elastic back inside the new waist band.

Like this!

Next I got out a knitting needle, scotch tape and that elastic piece. I taped one end of the elastic to the tip of the knitting needle and pinned the other end to that opening in the waist band.

And in it goes!

I stuck the knitting needle through the waist band until it came out the other side. Then I pinned together the two ends of the elastic and sewed them together.

Emergence!

Next I sewed that opening closed.

Its not the neatest sewing job but no one is going to see it!

Now its short enough to wear under my dresses AND the length is adjustable- I wear it around my waist to keep it shorter and for longer dresses I can pull it down to sit on top of my hips.

Here it is without a dress

And here it is with a dress!

JustFab Has Spring Locked Down!

Im all about spring style because you can wear them through summer and all those colors! I love colors. bright, sparkly, eye-catching colors! Im going to feature some of my favorite new spring style from www.Jusfab.com below. I have a thing for all the hues of blues by the way....

First off is Tabetta in true blue. I love cute flats and this has a an adorable fringe detail!

I had a tough time deciding on blue or tropical print for these ones. I ended up ordering blue because I love the iridescent look. Catherine:

I already had these beauties in the same shiny color but a girl can never have too many shoes! Vivienne:

These are comfortable and perfect with jeans or a dress. You can't go wrong with Dainne:

I know its more blue but that IS my color for this spring and summer so here is another gorgeous sandal called Chancy: 

Just to show you I do love other colors Marlea is a beautiful clog heel that comes in three colors. Im all about the yellow!

I will follow up later with a post of me wearing my new sandals when they arrive. Wish for sunshine everyone!

Shoedazzle Top Picks

I have a new wish list to share because spring has sprung and well... NEW SHOES (and a clutch to die for!)  I have posted links to all these style so if you covet them too you can click straight to them!

The top on my list is one of my favorites. Red and unique with the snake detail around the ankle:

Armelle also comes in yellow!

Nassau Is the cutest clutch I have seen all of April. I love strawberries and its the perfect season for this beauty:

I have been seeing the 70's come back and Dainne is the perfect modern clog for summer. Also available in black:

Ohhhh Greta! I must have these! They come in three colors. This is my favorite:

Marcie is great for adding height but also easy to walk in with a thick wedge. Also comes in tan:

How will I ever choose?

These can all be found at Shoedazzle!