Tuesday, August 10, 2010

♥ one person's trash is another person's treasure.


my friend sara recently alerted me to a
most innovative blog called: new dress a day.
the challenge? 365 days. 365 outfits. 365 dollars.

with the wee budget of only a dollar a day, this girl will mend a
number of undesirable flea market finds, update them,
and make. it. work. here are some of my favorite
before & after pics:

i sooo wish i could sew better!!



Tuesday, August 10, 2010 , , 22 comments

22 ♥ love notes.:

  1. A BRIT GREEKAugust 10, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    I am super impressed love! That is just genius!!! It makes me want to recycle and do more with my clothes for sure!
    x.o.x.o

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  2. La fashionelleAugust 10, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    you must be kidding! these are amazing! you are so talented!

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  3. Miles Of StyleAugust 10, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    great finds! that first pair of pant is so cool and comfy!

    Persis,.

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  4. STYLE'NAugust 10, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    this is great! and that first picture...those appear to be Indian pants for a salvar! wow! And I love those what she did with those two dresses! so creative,
    naina

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  5. justagirlLauraAugust 10, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    My god, this is amazing! I can't even sew on a button. Sad, but true.

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  6. Diana MieczanAugust 10, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    That is one amazing post!!!! Wow...how did she do it all? Its looks perfect!

    Kisses,sweetie:)

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  7. SarahAugust 10, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    wow this is so awesome! such a good idea- now i really wish i could sew xxx

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  8. MorganRoseAugust 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Completely amazing!! Just mentally planned a weekend thrift run. Time to dust off the sewing machine and attempt to make something other than a halloween costume!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  9. AliceAugust 10, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    cool pictures! love those garments.

    xx
    AZD
    www.xAZDdesign.com

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  10. Casey@HelloLoveAugust 10, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Wow, her creativity is awesome! Makes me want to keep practicing my sewing too... :)

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  11. KarenAugust 10, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    I just came across your blog and I was delighted to find your post on Haruki Murakami!!! I have been looking for a good book to read and have been unable to find one which peaks my interest!!! Murakami's books however seem great and I will definitly order one online ASAP!!!

    Cheers,
    Karen

    I am following now and hope you do too!!

    http://rubytuesdayfashionanddesign.blogspot.com

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  12. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I love that blog! Makes me want to make a similar vow... though I feel like you have to have true vision to see the potential in some of those outfits.

    If you want to start sewing more, try "Bend the rules sewing": http://www.amykarol.com/ I don't actually own the book, but it seems like a good way to break into sewing. Better than trying to read pattern directions, anyway! (which is what I muddled my way through at the tender age of 13.)

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  13. JessAugust 10, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Oh wow - love this idea!!

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  14. m.fayAugust 10, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    you are a doll. thanks for your sweet words and for adding me to your blog list. what a treat!

    xo
    m.fay
    http://www.amateurcouture.com

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  15. kAugust 10, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    wow this is amazing, i loved seeing these pics!!

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  16. JessAugust 10, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Oh Wow! What talent! It's amazing when people can see the potential in what most people consider trash!

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  17. shuchitaAugust 10, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    OMG she is great, I am so inspired but know my limits :)

    http://shuchitasingh.blogspot.com/

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  18. samantha ramageAugust 11, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    thanks for the comments ladies, i really need to take my sewing machine out and get to work!!

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  19. samantha ramageAugust 11, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    thanks for the comments ladies, i really need to take my sewing machine out and get to work!!

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  20. KristenAugust 12, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    WHAT?!?! who is this girl.

    this is incredible! As in, jaw dropping to the floor. what creative talent!!!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    totally impressive! i wish i sew like her too! i have a machine but i only use it to hem pants up.

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  22. UnknownAugust 27, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    There is definitely a piece of treasure in all those pictures! And yes, very nice work on the outfits.

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