tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82358910471689277932024-03-04T20:58:37.903-08:00Stylish Thrifty SistersStylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-65342902650035428052013-08-21T12:50:00.002-07:002013-08-21T12:50:58.982-07:00DIY Room Redecorating This last semester of school I had the opportunity to study abroad in London where I made many memories that will last a lifetime. I wanted to be able to show that through my room so I decided what better way to do that then to make a collage. I had saved everything from ticket stubs to train tickets, even my room key to get into my flat; whatever tangible items I collected were able to be used for this project Anne and I had done. With my room colors being black, white, and red it was easy to incorporate a London theme into our redecorating. Below I have shown the before pictures of what my room had first looked like when I moved into my new house just last year:<br />
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In order to allow this idea to come to life Anne had given me excess photo frames she was not using and with her crafting abilities took some inspiration and brought it to life. We have seen a lot of picture clusters on walls scattered throughout the internet and drew an idea from that. By moving my bed to be positioned underneath my window it allowed us to have a blank wall to work with. We used large pieces of tracing paper to trace out our frames to give us the availability to order our frames on the wall without having to move each one off if we did not like its position. It was even easier to also draw on the paper where the nail hole was positioned on the frame so that we could hammer the nail into the paper and simply rip it off the wall once its purpose had been served.<br />
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Each frame represents a different leg of my journey abroad. While overseas I was able to not only visit the United Kingdom, but had the chance to explore Italy and Germany as well. From castles to fountains and bridges I was able to explore these three countries during my school semester. In each place I visited I kept not only souvenirs, but every stub I had received while on these adventures and saved them. I was unsure of how I wanted to present them, but Anne and I had decided to make picture collages to document each place.<br />
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To give my bedroom the illusion of having more space we simply moved the dresser drawers vertical and stuck it in the corner, allowing myself to maneuver around my room with more ease. But with so many changes some things were able to remain the same. My butterfly wall remained as well as the position of my desk, however the clutter was quickly removed. I find that when school starts, it will be easier to concentrate on a clean workspace rather then a messy surface. And having that clean polished look makes my room look organized and manageable.<br />
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All in all the changes have been small, but allowed my room to look different. The best part about this was that no spending was involved in order to make this change happen. We used excess items we had in our house, along with my tokens I had while abroad to make this bedroom renovation happen. This just goes to show that you do not always need to spend a lot to make a drastic change; instead just use some of your creativity to reinvent and alter your desired space and make it into something that you can be proud of.<br />
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<br />Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-18662698409401322122013-07-29T09:02:00.002-07:002013-07-29T09:02:50.689-07:00Ethen's 1st Birthday BashToday is a huge milestone in our family...Ethen turned 1!!! We can't believe a whole year has already passed in this little man's life, but we have absolutely loved every second of it and wanted to do him justice in throwing him a fun birthday bash (although we knew he wouldn't remember).<br />
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Anne decided the theme was going to be all things fish. Our first idea was to go to our local party store and see what kind of goodies we could get there. we were able to find plastic table cloths and plates with napkins that suited the theme very well. From there we took it into our crafty hands and designed it to be our own.<br />
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The dollar store played a big help in our execution as well. We needed containers to hold a variety of items but we did not want to spend a ton of money. We found colored cups, serving bowls, and dishes that helped keep the same color palette throughout the room. We filled them with various types of goldfish (we had no idea how many there actually were) so guests could munch on our friendly fish before the barbecue that was to happen later in the day.<br />
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Along with our original table cloths we bought basic colored ones as well. This allowed for us to double layer on the extra tables to give some variety and cut shapes with the excess ones we had to keep our underwater theme afloat. Fishes, octopuses, sandollars, starfish, and seaweed displayed in a variety of colors were cut and stuck on with the help of our trusty friend spray glue.<br />
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We have seen many pins on people doing photo booth photos for parties and weddings and thought it could be a fun memorabilia for our guests to be able to do this as well. We pinned a table cloth to one of our walls that displayed our sprayed on fishes. We also included some blow up toys (which were also used later when we went swimming), leis and giant sunglasses that people could hold or wear during their photo session.<br />
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The outside we put sticky fishes on the windows for some decoration to be displayed to be seen both inside and out. On our gate in our backyard we thought it could be fun to put a net with some treasures tangled through it. This kept our theme going no matter where are guests were located.<br />
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One of our favorite things about the party was seeing Ethen get messy with his cake. His ocean themed cake was actually made with cupcakes. This made it very easy for our guests because instead of waiting for a slice they were able to pull off a cupcake from underneath the frosting and eat them straight away.<br />
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As the children were leaving the party we were able to give them little party favors to help them remember the day. Little jars were decorated with stickers and filled with nerds and swedish fish filled them to look like tiny aquariums. We also thought bubbles would be appropriate to have because fish blow bubbles and the kids could as well. Anne also made special jello cups with blue jello to be the water and yellow and blue jello that she had formed to look like fish thanks to some ice cube trays that we had found.<br />
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All in all we had a blast celebrating Ethen's first birthday and look forward to celebrating many more! We are glad we were able to post about his special day and hope it gives you some party ideas for your little ones.Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-74115807562451928902013-07-23T12:10:00.000-07:002013-07-23T12:10:27.632-07:00DIY Shoulder Cutout ShirtWe are opening our blog once again after what seems like a long hiatus and displaying our adventures to the public once again. We traveled up north to visit friends and family, taking the time to truly appreciate our loved ones, but now we are back and ready to remain on track, attempting to maintain constant blogs and various crafty creations.<br />
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Cutouts have become a hot trend for all seasons, being shown on both dresses and blouses of different shapes, sizes, and variety. Anne and I have decided that we would join the trend and make one for our own.<br />
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Shoulder cutouts have been popular lately and so we decided this would be our way of showing some skin. Inspired by <a href="http://www.llymlrs.com/2013/06/silk-shorts.html">Lily Melrose</a>'s shirt that she had bought from Forever 21 I decided to take one of my thrift shop shirts and change it to a similar fashion.<br />
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As women, most of us are indecisive. We never know what we like. When it comes to clothes projects the most helpful advice that I have to share is start off smaller then what you intend when making a cut. That way you can decide if you like it or if it needs to be bigger. Cutting off too much at once is only going to cause an unworn shirt and an unhappy seamstress. We went ahead and put this polka dot shirt on myself, deciding what kind of cutout I wanted for my shirt while Anne went ahead and made the incision.<br />
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Then, once I had decided I liked the amount that was taken off of the sleeves I tried the shirt back on. We noticed that because of the cuts that were made it made the remaining pieces of fabric that rested on my shoulders too loose, making them look unflattering. Anne pinned the sleeves to fit my body, making them tight enough to lay on my arms without looking awkward.</div>
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She used the sewing machine to tighten the remaining arm fabric to secure the sides. Once they remained firmly on my upper arms it was time to hem the areas where the cuts had been made. This allows the shirt to look as though it had been boughten with cutout sleeves, giving it a flawless, even finish.</div>
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Cutout shirts are very versatile, adding lots of jewelry and accessories to create the perfect day time outfit, or pairing it with some heels and transforming it into the perfect night out attire. Either way I will be living in this shirt throughout the seasons, keeping this trend as a staple in my growing attire.</div>
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<br />Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-41190134129663492082013-07-03T14:37:00.001-07:002013-07-03T17:05:41.511-07:00Shopping and Clothing and Shoes Oh My!It has come to both of our attention that we are shopping addicts. We like not only to shop for ourselves, but to encourage the other to get items that both flatter and enhance our already growing closets. This trip to our California mall was no exception.<br />
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We intended only to go to get inspiration, but sometimes when you get inspired, you tend to want to get those pieces that are just too good to resist. For Anne, this came in the form of shoes. She had been looking for flats for a while, but had never really found any that she liked, or were willing to pay for. It was in our first store (Sears) though that she found some that she really liked. Not being too expensive, because knowing us we always look for good deals, she decided this purchase was well worth it.<br />
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We then ventured into Famous Footwear to have a good look around the sales rack. There she discovered some black wedges. These are classy enough to wear to work, yet sleek enough for a girls night out. Also a good steal she found were some string textured flats, bearing multiple colors to wear with versatile outfits. This trip had us venturing into stores that we normally do not browse through, but I encourage you do the same. It allowed Anne to find shoes that she lacked in her staple attire that will be used for multiple occasions.<br />
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It was then my turn to do some damage as well. At first I had looked through some stores and had not really found anything that had really caught my eye. We were just about to leave to mall when a shirt on one of the mannequins had caught my eye. I had fallen victim to American Eagle and their 40% off sale that they were featuring in there store, but be warned, even though the clothes are cheaper then the usual retail price you need to know that it can cause you to be sucked into a deep hole, causing you to spend more money then you imagined you would.</div>
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Even though I ended up going a little over budget, I was able to find some good pieces that are going to help enhance my wardrobe. The first being the oversized purple shirt. This garment helps to hide my unflattering areas while accentuating my assets. It was the first thing I saw and although it does not look pleasant on the hanger it look fantastic on my figure. I then followed the purple theme and found this gorgeous lace bodycon skirt, that although I do not have the smallest waist, does a good job of averting from my trouble areas by giving it texture and depth with the detailing of the skirt. I liked tucking in the grey tunic I found and having the perfect day to night time outfit.</div>
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Our best advice to give a thrifty shopper is to go straight to the sale racks. It is easy to get lost in the new designs and products that appear in one of your favorite stores, but the best details always need to be sifted through to find. Another idea is to try something different, go to a new or rarely shopped at store and explore! It may surprise you the great deals and styles you may find. Finally it is important to try things on, things that look dull and plain on the hanger can look amazing and flattering on your body. So find your favorite shopping buddy and hit the sales ladies, you might be surprised at what you find!</div>
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<br />Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-39841156742620900102013-07-01T17:16:00.001-07:002013-07-01T17:16:19.777-07:00Packing With FashionVacations! This three syllable word can trigger a person's eagerness for what is to come. Once you get to your destination it is time to sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself. Unfortunately the part before that is not so glamorous. Anne, the baby, and I decided to take a long vacation out to California to visit our family, but first we needed to pack.<br />
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Unsure of how long we are going to stay we packed for a fair amount of time, however, only having a limited amount of space we needed to prioritize what we were to bring but not losing our fashion trends in the process.<br />
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Anne loves to accessorize. It helps her take a dull outfit and add pieces here and there to make it interesting. She likes to have a detailed outline of everything she is going to bring with her and which accessories and clothing attire will piece together the best. All in all she was able to create 12 outfits in total, decked out from head to toe, in a suitcase small enough to be considered a carry on for an airport. She focused on re-using her shorts and jewelry, while at the same time still being able to take all the bits and bobs here and there that she finds key necessities to being 'put together'.<br />
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I on the other hand tend to find my clothes to be the focal points of my outfits. Necklaces, bracelets, etc. are added to give some emphasis but are not necessarily required. Therefore, in not knowing how much time I was actually going to stay, I tried to utilize as much recycling of my clothing as possible. I found shirts and bottoms that could easily be mixed and matched within one another, allowing myself to create as many outfit options as possible without them looking repeated. Even though I was going to be staying longer I was still able to fit it all in a small enough bag that would be able to fit in the storage compartments of an airplane as well.<br />
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Everyone is different when it comes to packing. Just like everything else one does in this world there are multiple methods to do this tedious task. But you don't have to choose between space or fashion. By coordinating, and choosing your outfits ahead of time you are able to figure out what will suit your vacation needs the best. Happy travels!<br />
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Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-61243282005536575142013-06-29T13:44:00.000-07:002013-06-29T13:44:14.182-07:00DIY Hair BowHair accessories are definitely being seen more in the past couple years, and one that I am very happy about is the oversized hair bows! I think they look adorable pinned underneath your bun, or used to push back your bangs. When I found out they were easy to make, and Anne had extra material from her <a href="http://stylishthriftysisters.blogspot.com/2013/06/floral-renovation.html">previous creation</a> she made me, I decided it was time yet again to show off my limited creativeness and inspire others to go off and make there own (because let's be honest, they are expensive to buy in the stores).<br />
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For this project, all you are going to need is some fabric scissors, glue (I used a hot glue gun because it dries quicker, but you can use fabric glue as well), a glue gun (if you choose this method of course), and the fabric you want to make your bow with. For the fabric I found out it would have been a simpler project if the material was on the front and the back, but since it was scraps of a shirt I needed to use two strips of fabric. I personally think it is better to start off with more than you think you will actually need, in case something goes wrong or you are indecisive on the size you want because this extra material leaves wiggle room.<br />
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Because I was using the bottom of a t-shirt, I cut off the cross stitched pattern that is sometimes sewn on shirts and did this step for both strips of fabric. I then laid the two pieces of fabric on one another so they overlapped, having the patten facing outwards on both pieces. I then cut my fabric to the length I wanted my bow to be, (if you wish to be technical you can use measuring tape, etc but I like to live life on the edge).<br />
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This next step is only if you have two strips of fabric like I do, but I cut four small squares in each of the corners, this was when I was gluing you did not have to worry about overlapping. Once this step was done I had my hot glue gun ready and glued along the edges, folding them over and pressing it down very gently, letting it begin to cool down and dry (you want to be careful about not burning your fingers on the gun or the glue, I know I had a couple ouch moments). When this is finished the patterned side should look clean cut and evenly shaped on all sides.<br />
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With both of the pieces of fabric I then overlapped them again, like I had earlier, so that the patterned sides were facing out from one another. It was then time to glue both sides together. I Chose to put the glue all over the fabric, but just be careful to smooth out the glue and to make sure that the outer edges have been glazed in glue, this way even if the inside has some air pockets the edges will not budge later on in the bow's life.<br />
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I then pleated the middle of the fabric in order to give the bow its shape. When you are doing this, make sure you fold the first and the last pleat the same direction so that the outer edges can be hidden on the back of the bow. I then hot glued the folds together to keep the bows shape. I took my excess fabric and cut of a tiny strip to glue onto the middle of the bow, and with that my project was complete.<br />
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I am really happy with the way it turned out! Right now I am just using bobby pins to hold it in my hair, but some may prefer to glue on a clip. Having such a crazy pattern it allows me to bring a plain outfit some pizazz or can be worn with the shirt I had made to allow both pieces to match. I am very proud of myself for making this all on my own and hope I will continue with my crafty experiments, because so far they have been surprisingly fun.<br />
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When joining a new group you never know what to expect. Only having met the other mothers once before it still did not feel like we could really draw conclusions on if this was going to become a regular occurrence or not. This time we turned the tables and were asked to do an inside activity. We met up at a local museum that focused on kid creativity. It was filled with the history of our city, from when Arizona was claimed to be a state, to when the University was built. Although the museum itself was geared for older kids, we all had fun sitting around the couch discussing our days and tips and tricks to being a new parent.<br />
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We were able to meet some new mommies today and chat with some that we had previously gotten to know. All in all this experience has really shown that there are other mothers out there in the same situation as Anne that have children of similar age and can lean on one another for help and the opportunity to lend some wisdom each others way.<br />
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Once the group ended we were not ready for our day to be done quite yet. Our outfits were to be used a second time as we cruised around our neighborhood mall, once again looking at clothes and drooling over all the sales, yet managing not to purchase a single thing. So many ideas have been formed in our minds and it is now time to start putting them in action. Expect a tutorial soon on how Anne transformed my boring top into this sexy shoulder beauty in an upcoming blog post.</div>
<br />Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-23207130157249956352013-06-25T17:27:00.000-07:002013-06-25T17:27:19.951-07:00Time For A StatementStatement necklaces are being seen on everyone. Whether they are beaded, jeweled, or chains girls are definitely sporting them for all attire. We love this look, allowing a necklace to be the highlight of the outfit, and it was time for us to make one for our own.<br />
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Searching through Pinterest, yes we are addicts to this site (we openly admit it), we came across a stunning piece, featuring bold colors and different beads, displayed in the popular statement style that so many have fallen in love with. The only thing we hated about it was the price. We knew we could make one similar to the style without spending so much money.<br />
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The first step on making this piece was deciding what materials to use. We saw the difference in colors on our inspiration necklace and knew we wanted to play around with color pallets. We took some of the jewelry Anne had purchased in our previous Charming Charlie <a href="http://stylishthriftysisters.blogspot.com/2013/06/ootd-and-new-ideas.html">haul</a> along with excess beads we had stored at home and went to work.<br />
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It was then time to take apart the pieces of individual jewelry. Using jewelry pliers she unclamped each individual bead and laid them out on the table. This process allowed Anne to map out what she wanted and see if it visually all fit together. It was the two smallest rows of beads she began with. Using string she threaded the two rows between two gold chains. The next was the top row of blue beads. Trial and error was involved in this part of the process due to the different sizes and shapes of the necklace. We had to make sure that it would lay flat on the body when it was finally all strung together. Continuing the same process as earlier she was able to accomplish a smooth surface. It was then time to use the pliers once again and attach the orange dangly beads to the bottom of the necklace. Taking the chain we found the best spot for it to lay on both of our body types and added a hook to the back to keep it in place.<br />
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It came out beautifully and is very versatile because so much color was added to it. I am excited to see all of the combinations of outfits we put with this piece and feel one step closer to accomplish making affordable fashion that is desirable to the eye.<br />
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It is time for another Goodwill fixer-upper. I found this shirt, falling instantly in love with the bold pattern, but with its high neck line and boring style we thought it would be fun to take it apart and make it age appropriate. (On a side note I took those capris I am wearing in the before picture and <a href="http://stylishthriftysisters.blogspot.com/2013/06/lazy-sunday.html">distressed</a> them in a previous blog post if you would like to see my DIY).<br />
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We both adore the website Pinterest and are constantly looking through the women's fashion page to find inspiration. This time we found this gorgeous two piece dress that looked like it would flatter anyones body type. I already have a high to low skirt sitting in my closet but hardly ever know what to wear it with. This outfit was the perfect idea to help us get started on this shirt.<br />
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Anne started off by taking apart the shirt seam by seam, literally, until there were two pieces of cloth, the front of the shirt and the back. Once that process was done she folded the two pieces of fabric in half so she could make a symmetrical line and cut off the sleeves before hemming around the edges. It was then time to choose the shape of the neck. We wanted to stay pretty true to the picture we had found and went with a low rounded cut for both the front and back and cut those off as well, sewing up the seams so the would stay together.<br />
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This piece came out better then expected. It is always hard for me to see the end result until it finally arrives, but with Anne using me as her model in the step by step process, the piece is always tailored to my body. This piece is perfect for the summer and gives me a very feminine touch to my wardrobe. With the extra material left over I was able to make an oversized hair bow which I will be doing a tutorial on in an upcoming blog post.</div>
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Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-72743493180927914522013-06-23T21:00:00.001-07:002013-06-23T21:00:56.091-07:00Lazy SundaySaying it was a lazy Sunday may be the exaggeration of the century, but we all needed it. After all our crazy, hectic, fun-in-the-sun activities we found it best on all of us if we just took it easy today and had some good ole' fashioned R&R. Though rest was scheduled on the agenda for today I took it upon myself to get a little crafty as well.<br />
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I took today as the day I was going to do my own DIY. Even though I am not creative enough to recreate something out of nothing I still have the ability to destroy something into the way I want. I know this sounds counterproductive, but in order to make distressed jeans you need to take apart what was already well made.<br />
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I had these pair of capris for quite some time now and have wanted to get some holes in them for a while and decided today was the day. The only tools I used were scissors, a nail file and tweezers. I chose where I wanted my holes and cut the slits depending on how wide and long I wished to have them. For this part I suggest using a good pair of fabric scissors and try to make the cuts as straight as possible (I found it the easiest this was and then pull on the fabric at the end to get the jagged edge you want.<br />
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Once I created the holes I took the tweezers and began tugging on the thread that was threaded into the jeans from top to bottom, this way the strings of the jeans would thin out and create that one long threaded look. I repeated this from one side of the cut to the other. Once completed I took the nail file and filed down the edges to give it that faded, destroyed look I intended to create.<br />
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This took me a long time because I tried to take my time to keep as many of the strings to remain attatched, and although it wasn't exactly how I imagined it I am happy with the outcome. I think that the dull plain look has disappeared and replaced with a trend that has been seen for quite some time now. It feels good to know that I was able to take a pair of clothing and make it my own instead of relying on Anne, proving that anyone can change their clothing if they are bored with it.<br />
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<br />Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-28320448187816393282013-06-22T21:32:00.000-07:002013-06-23T20:48:29.162-07:00On The FarmIn case nobody knows this I am going to let you in on a little secret about living in the desert...it is really hot! Now that I have that out of the way we felt this heat should not defer us from doing something fun. We realize how fortunate we are to have the sun always shining, so we felt it best to use that to our abilities and do something family friendly outside.<br />
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We searched high and low, through the internet of course (I mean who uses anything else), and finally found the perfect activity. Schnepf's farm is an amazing farm in Queen Creek Arizona where you can pick fresh fruits and vegetables straight off the trees and vine. They also have many activities for the kids such as train rides and a petting zoo. Unfortunately we did come the day before it closes for summer so not all of these opportunities were available for us, but we still had a lot of fun exploring the farm and participating in what we could.<br />
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The way they had decorated the whole farm, from their store, to the sitting area's and pathways gave you a sense of feeling right at home even though you were no where near it. The friendly staff greeted us every time we entered a new area, making our experience that much more enjoyable. We visited the shops and plantations, even got to go inside a museum that was inside an 100 year+ house.<br />
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We stayed as long as we could until we just could not bear the heat any longer. By the time we had left we had gathered a variety of fruits and vegetables along with homemade syrups, salad dressings and hot salsa for our meals. We cannot wait to show you what we use all these delicious purchases for and hope to give some recipes to those who are unsure what they want to cook in their kitchen.<br />
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(P.S. We know we have been slacking on the DIY and Thrift Shop alterations, but we hope that you are patient with us as we are still trying to figure out everything we want to post on this blog and how to represent ourselves for each post.)Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-44008966148217501892013-06-21T17:15:00.000-07:002013-06-21T17:15:35.843-07:00A Play Date In The ParkHumans are creatures of habit. This means we tend to stick to our regular scheduled routine. With so much free time on our hands we both decided that there has to be more to do then just tidy up the house. We wanted to do something that could be fun for us and the baby so we turned to the power of the internet to give us salvation.<br />
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For some time now Anne has wanted to do something to get involved in the 'mothers' community by finding good, substantial friends that are also mothers of young children that could play with Ethen. We found a mommy and me meet up website designed for Arizona mothers to go and meet one another at events mothers put together. It seemed like the perfect opportunity and we just couldn't refuse, even though I am not a mom I went along as well to meet some new people and get out of the house for a little bit.<br />
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For this one we went to a free water park, designed for kids of all ages. It was awkward in the beginning, strolling by slowly trying to look to see if we recognized any of the other mothers on their profile picture, but we did it. Taking to the water it seemed like Ethen enjoyed it the most. He had a great time going underneath the manmade waterfall and more mini geysers like he had played in recently, but the other kids did not seem so keen.<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">We quickly went back to the picnic benches and talked amongst each other getting to know each individual in the group. The potluck style food was a good idea, allowing each individual from the group to bring something they loved and allowed us to have a delicious smorgasbord of food. It was nice to meet all the mommies and new mommies to be and would not have been possible if we didn't take a risk. It is nice to have a routine, but sometimes a little chaos is needed to create excitement and new possibilities.</span></div>
Stylish Thrifty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895512559408923914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235891047168927793.post-13082880578081096552013-06-20T18:03:00.000-07:002013-06-20T18:03:42.486-07:00Our Summer WishlistStyle, a difficult topic to discuss due to everyone having a completely different definition on the topic. To each their own should be the Webster's definition for fashion. With this in mind it is truly a blessing to see so many different styles for every season that goes into fashion trends.<br />
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With the seasons changing we both decided it is also time for us to transition in the styling department. Because I only have a year left in college and Anne is going in a new direction for her career we believe it is time for a revamp of our wardrobes. When we are spending time at home or shopping it is fine to throw on some jeans and a comfy t-shirt, but for possible future careers it is not an option either of us are choosing.<br />
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When we go out shopping we keep in mind that we will not pass up style even though our budgets do not allow for a ton of leeway. Instead we go about looking through stores that catch our attention, even if the price tags are well over budget, and try to find similar styles or thrift store transformations that we can actually afford.<br />
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Dresses are honestly my current obsession at the moment. Not only are they easy to chuck on, but adding the perfect accessories into the mix can allow for it to be the perfect spring/summer day attire or transitioned into a night out on the town. Hoping these similar styles shown above will enter my closet very soon.</div>
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Anne is loving the high neckline found on dresses, rompers and blouses. This style screams professional yet adding ruffles and bows gives it a feminine touch. Buttoning up and bold patterns are also inspirations Anne is taking into consideration for her next alterations to her own wardrobe.</div>
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No ensemble is complete without accessories. What others fail to add we find it is crucial to add these final details to the outfit. We noticed that the floral designs is making a huge comeback and hope to incorporate that into multiple designs we create. Chucking on a summer scarf to add some color to a darker outfit is another way to add a pop of color and make yourself stand out of the crowd. We are so glad that window shopping is not just a hobby for us, but a way to draw inspiration and incorporate it into our closets! </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">We woke up today, excited for our blog reaching over 80 views, (not that impressive to most but we are super grateful for each and every person who stopped by and took a gander at our posts) and decided to switch it up a bit from our usual routine. We decided to have a mini photography session in our backyard to take record of our outfits of the day (OOTD). This is not a common tradition for us, but if anyone reading this likes the idea please let us know and we will continue to do more of this. What we liked best about our outfits was that it was all affordable and follows the pop of color trend that appears to be in season yet again.</span></div>
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Necklace: Vintage</div>
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After our photos, and the baby finally waking up from his three hour nap, we decided it was time to let these outfits see scenery other then our kitchen. A few errands needed to be achieved before the day was over so we hopped in the car, pumped up the jams (our current favorite is "Treasure" by Bruno Mars) and headed out to our destinations. Once we got the boring stuff over with we decided to poke our noses into shops for some inspirations. Shops such as Francessca's Boutique and Anthropologie have become instant favorites of mine, although they lay on the pricier side. Even though I hardly ever purchase from either of them (one dress I just couldn't resist, comment if you would like to see a picture of it for a different post) I do like to browse through the endless rows of beautiful things and draw inspirations of styles, cuts, and fabrics that could be used for our Goodwill outfit renovations.</div>
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Then came the part that was not so easy for us to avoid spending a few extra dollars, Charming Charlie. For those of you who don't know this beautiful glorious accessory heaven that is made into a store is divided into color coordinated sections that consists of jewelry, clothes, and purses of that same color. Not to mention they have shoes and sunglasses as well! Basically the worst place for a woman's wallet. We did do some damage, but luckily it was only in the reduced price section and multiple purchases are to be used for transforming into better and beautiful things.</div>
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It was time for a break, and nothing sounded more refreshing to us then to enjoy some frozen yogurt in the desert heat! But for the baby he chose to have an alternative way to cool down. Having an outside mall may be nice during the cooler seasons, but in the summertime it is just hot and miserable. What is nice about this specific one is that they have a small section reserved for multiple mini geysers that display various amounts of water for kids to run and play in. And Ethen (Anne's son) absolutely loved it! He was crawling all over and sticking his head near the hole before it sprouted back to life and shot him straight in the face while he laughed uncontrollably. It was one of the cutest sites to observe and made the heat a little less revolting.</div>
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When we take our trips to Goodwill I refuse to try
anything on! I don't really know what the protocol is for the clothes so I just
wait until I get home and put them through the wash. Not thinking about the
difference in high-waisted jeans I grabbed my regular size, turns out this was
not what I should have done. When pulling them up I noticed that they were a
significant amount smaller then what I need. I thought that these pants were a
total bust, while Anne saw them as an opportunity.</div>
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My vision for these was to do some high-waisted
shorts with lace. I originally planned on placing the lace on the front and
back, cutting up the cream colored blouse I also found at Goodwill, but with
the size issue we came up with a different solution. The first step was cutting
the side seams all the way to the seat (the top block of the jeans). <o:p></o:p></div>
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We then put them back on to see if I could button
them. We measured from the middle of the button to the middle of the loop. From
that measurement we cut it in half knowing that is how much extra was needed for
each side of the jeans. Turning the jeans into shorts we made them longer then
intended just to get off some of the excess material, cutting them at a slight
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It was time to start sewing but there was only one problem, we did not
have string that would suffice to our needs. This called for one of our
shopping excursions to our neighborhood craft store. We grabbed the baby and
took our shopping break. Its always fun to have a look through the colored,
textured, and inspirational aisles that laid out in front of us. We knew what
we needed, but window shopping and drawing up ideas for our next creation was
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Once our shopping extravaganza was completed we headed back to work. From the excess pant legs we cut up the necessary amount of material needed to add on extra width to the sides of the shorts. We put it through the sewing machine, and after two basic sewing needles, realized that jean sewing needles were definitely a must have in our thrift shopping alterations and added it to the cart of craft store necessities. This allowed us to sew the sides with ease. I tried the shorts back on, deciding finally on the length I preferred and then cutting and sewing along the ends to allow a frayed bottom while blocking them from unraveling into nothing.</div>
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Next step was taking apart the blouse. Separating the seams and cutting off the sleeves we were able to take apart the lace from the chiffon like material. Then, carefully cutting with fabric scissors we chose two of the same designs found on the lace to place on the sides of the shorts. Additional lace was also used at the top of the shorts to cover up the imperfections the excess material provided on the seat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Carefully taking the precautions necessary when it comes to working with lace we decided it would be better to hand stitch the lace onto the jeans as opposed to using the machine. Just with how unpredictable a sewing machine, or at least ours, will be it was best to do it this way. It does take longer but it was worth the extra effort.</div>
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When it comes to detail, you should start simple and work your way up. As we got to the lace detailing we kept thinking of additional places and daisy chains we could add to make the shorts even more adorable then they already were. These shorts are probably my favorite shorts I ever owned! The high-waisted style flatters my figure so well and the lace detail is absolutely stunning. Not how I envisioned it when we started the process, but the outcome turned out so wonderfully made that I would have gone into a store and bought them the moment I saw them. My summer wardrobe has been reinvented with some lace, perfect to allow me to follow in the trends but stand out with uniqueness and originality.</div>
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Accessories can make or break an outfit. As you grow and mature so does your fashion. It becomes a part of you, defining who you are. Jewelry tends to do the same pattern. But searching through your own collection it might make you turn your nose in disgust, wondering to yourself why you ever bought them at all. Most give away their unused jewelry, but for thrifty minds like Anne's she does anything but.<br />
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Beaded jewelry is one of the easiest materials to change and mix and match with accessories. Orange is sometimes too harsh of a color to be worn in significant amounts of clothing, this color on jewelry however creates the perfect pop of color for this summers must haves.<br />
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Sometimes we inherit jewelry from our relatives that we do not have the heart to discard. The large orange beaded bracelet, was originally a chunky, outdated necklace from our Grandmother gave us that we transformed into a fashion must have. I paired it with a blue chevron striped dress and got more compliments on the bracelet then the dress itself (even though the piece could be considered a head turner as well).<br />
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The second bracelet was bought at Forever 21. After purchasing we realized that it was too big, making it pushed aside and forgotten as the months progressed. Chains were removed from the original bracelet to make the fit more accustomed to our wrists. Then, keeping with the orange theme, the bracelet was taken apart and give additional orange beads from the previous outdated necklace discussed above.<br />
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The necklace contains multiple components, strung together to create a high-to-low neckline statement piece. Combining beads from multiple pieces of jewelry it is ok to clash color palettes together. Be bold with your style, it is important to define the ordinary in order to make something extraordinary.<br />
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Thrift shopping is always a good route to take if you are willing to put a little extra time and effort into making them your style for considerably cheap!<br />
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Take for instance these high waisted black jeans we found at our neighboring Goodwill. The flared style with rhinestones should remain in whatever time period they apparently were in trend with, however I did love the color for it resembled closely to a pair of black mom jeans I had seen in TopShop. I knew with some of my sister's sewing magic these unflattering jeans could be reinvented to match my style.</div>
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We started off by turning the jeans inside out, and while wearing them, Anne pinned the outside of the legs to fit appropriately to my legs. Carefully taking them off my legs, (just for your safety it is best if you are able to place the pins away from your body, that way when you take them off you don't injure yourself) we kept them inside out as Anne whisked them away to the sewing machine. </div>
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Once one side was done she folded the pants and flattened them out as much as she could in order to allow for a consistent line that coincided with the one that she had made on the other side. She then repeated the same procedure she had done on the previous leg.</div>
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After this was done she then asked me to put on the pants once again to get my measurements for my inseam (remembering to keep the pants inside out). The process of pinning began again, safely removing the pants and returning to the sewing machine. Pinning the inseam is an easier process then the outside, making it a simpler task to fit the sides accordingly to the owner of the jeans. The sharpie lines are done to both sides before the serge is made at the edge on the seam.</div>
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I paired the jeans with some strappy sandals and a fringed sleeveless top accessorizing with a chunky bracelet. These jeans will now be my go to this summer having just the right length to debut all my cute shoes and form fitted exactly to my body. Affordable has never looked so good.</div>
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Anne is the operations behind this team. Being the older sister this is to be expected. She finds inspiration and crafts it into her own. Whether it is interior design, piecing together old bits of jewelry to make a complete and trendy piece, or making thrift shop clothes stylish and affordable she literally does it all. Not to mention being a wife and a mother to a very active 10 month old.<br />
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I (Alie), on the other hand, find creativity in other ways. My writing showcases the left side of my brain's hemisphere. I will be the one writing on this blog, trying my best to convey our thoughts and ideas through my diction. Just because I am unable to alter an item of clothing does not mean I do not love fashion. I love that my style is a representation of myself, even if it never seems consistent. I am hoping this blogging experience helps to inspire me as I finish up my last year at college.<br />
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We hope our blog will be a place for fellow bloggers to come to get inspiration for crafty ideas they have as well. Through pictures and writing we hope to show a little bit of our lives, activities, and hobbies we pursue. Although we are unsure of everything that we will be posting we hope it is appealing for a variety of reader and are very excited ourselves to see where this takes us.<br />
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