Wearing Socks with Wedges?

One of my favorite things about fashion is the chance of taking risks. 

This summer I was playing around with trying to wear socks with different type of shoes- you know the kind of shoes where it just felt wrong to have a pair of socks on.

Soon with time- it became fun!

At first, Socks with wedges seemed out of the question for me... it reminded me of the Tevas and socks in the 90s... yuck. 

That was until I shot the photography on the set of Solestruck for their spring and summer 2012 collection. Then, all of a sudden it grew on me. 

Okay so I am not 6 feet tall- or have legs that go on forever like this gorgeous model. But it was fun. It was a risk.

Take it or leave it. 

You can read the post I did for How Does She right here.  I know many ladies were not a fan of the shoes and socks on the facebook page but I had to smile... it means I took a risk.

That I am proud of.

xo

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Look what Proof is up to...

xo

DIY on head bandanas with wire

I was over at How Does She last Friday...I was sharing how I made these lovlies.

1. Get supplies:

Fabric, sisscors, wire cutters, thread, sewing machine or sewing needle, framing or floral wire.

You will be cutting out two long strips so I folded it in half to make it easier to cut.

2. Measure your head and decide how long you want your piece to be and mark it on your fabric.

3. Cut it out. I wanted to experiment so, I  cut out a longer and shorter one at these dimensions:

Long:  42 inches long (21 in. folded) and 3 inches wide

Short: 32 inches long (16 in. folded) and 2 inches wide

4.Use a ruler and mark the corner where you want to angle and cut it off.

5. Cut off the corners.

6. Sew the “right sides” together. I used a 1/2 inch seam.

7. Sew all the way until you approach two inches before the end of the last corner.

8. Leave that opening to pull your fabric through it.

9. Pull the fabric through to turn it right side out.

10. Now time for the secret  in the scarf… wire! Cut out wire and round the ends. I added duct tape just as extra reinforcement so it doesn’t cut through the fabric.

11. Once you have it pulled through- hand stitch it shut and sew a few stitches around the wire loop to keep it nice secure.

Then….tie it around your head!

xo

Bianca Merkley Makeover...

Camilla and I have been working on a makeover project where we choose one lucky lady a month to make over.  Well, actually Camilla does her magic and I get to snap the photos. 

My little sister Bianca Merkley was the perfect guinea pig as she was in need of a new look for a photo shoot we were doing for her album.  I featured her on How Does She so you can find the details on what she did right here. 

and the here is the new B! 

There is another look we put together...coming up real soon.

xo.

My husband is my best kept secret...

One day I received a package on my front door step... it was a gift from my husband. And in the HUGE box were clothes, shoes, and accessories he purchased on a close out sale!! 
He is my best kept secret when it comes to my wardrobe
 I would say that 75% of the time I have on something he gave me... whether it's shoes, accessories, hats, scarves, dresses, sweaters- you name it...he does good work. I heart him. 

Not only does he have pretty good taste but he is such a smart bargain shopper...I am over at Here  today talking about his Bargain Tips...I will be highlight each one individually for my Truly Modly Deeply readers this year!

Here are two looks under $35 that I put together from the items in the box.

Want to be a fashionista without breaking the bank?

-Shop at your local thrift or consignment shop (if you can get over them previously being worn…there are amazing things!)

 

-Try discounted stores such as TjMaxx, Ross, Marshalls, or Burlington Coat Factory (Be prepared to dig a little…but it is so worth it!)

 

-Go to the Clearance rack first of any store (including the stores mentioned above)

 

-Subscribe to websites that promote daily deals (ie, Zulily.com, dealnews.com, 6pm.com,whiskeymilitia.com )

 

-Have a “Dust Collector Party” with friends where you trade clothes you don’t want anymore (I have never hosted one of these parties myself…but will do it and report back)

-Vintage is the rage- so, go through your grandmother’s closet (with permission of course)

 

-Buy things at the end of the season sale for the next season (especially your classic basics that won’t be out of style)

-Shop at the outlet stores (especially during their sale season before and after holidays)

-Sew your own clothing and accessories (I need help in this area)

 

-Reuse parts of old clothing to create something new (bring crafting into your wardrobe)

 

-Add an inexpensive accessory to change the look (my favorite and easiest thing to do)

 

-Shop at a local vintage shop or flea market (there are some real treasures waiting for you)

 

-Subscribe to emails of your favorite stores to be aware of the mega sales (maybe have a designated email account for this one)

xo

New Year. New You.

Over here today talking about my list of "Bringing Sexy Back for 2012"

Happy New year!

xo.