Brunch Favorite: DIY Striped Ruffle Dress Revisited

Dress: DIY using two H&M t-shirts (DIY instructions here)
Clutch / Crossbody Bag: H&M Style# 568146  Watch: Michael Kors Jet Set
11-12mm pearl studs: bought here for $5 (make sure to ask for white)

considered one of my simple joys in life is a yummy al-fresco brunch, observed via lazy taking walks along the streets of Boston. Now that i'm not analyzing anymore, I attempt to take pleasure in this each weekend. the day past I donned this slouchy little tee blouse dress for brunch with friends, but in those Talbots metal T-Strap Sandals. Heels do no longer fare well in Boston. We walked about 3 miles the previous day, from restaurant, to stores, to severa locations to get frozen treats. i can attest that the T-strap sandals are secure!

Longtime readers can also don't forget this get dressed. I spent $eight on  striped tees from H&M, then slaved over my stitching gadget to recreate this little variety as visible on Tiffany (which at $267, became out of my price range for a informal shift). Over 365 days later, this is still fingers-down my favorite casual dress!

Nick changed into stimulated by means of my watch buying and taken out his "antique" Timex. JCrew is bringing antique-styled Timex again into style, but why pay $200 whilst you can just dig out your vintage watch from excessive school? culmination of my bargain-searching exertions = J.crew tee ($7) + Chambray shorts ($7) + Keds footwear ($24).


a few weeks ago we attempted this Portuguese eating place called The neighborhood. high-quality brunch price, appropriate ethnic range, and bottomless tea for me and espresso for Nick. Even early inside the morning, the wait turned into lengthy so we snapped photos to kill time. And the slouchy dress makes an appearance once more...

 Cardigan: Martin & Osa (similar in "warm mustard") Heels: Aldo Bag: LV Speedy 25 Ring: YSL

Left: Assorted Portuguese fishcake and meat cakes  Right: Eggs & hash with fried bananas

Tortoiseshell accessory love: Chanel Wayfarers Style # 5182 and Michael Kors Jet Set Watch

The more I wear this dress, the more inspired I am to try new DIYs. When someone excitedly asks you where something is from, it feels wonderful to chirp in response, "I made it!"

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