NDOTD 2/25

[was inspired by Jennifer's 27 dresses challenge to create a banner ;)]

NDOTD 2/25

[purse - gift

glasses - thrifted ($.99)

cardigan - (ooold, thrifted i think)

cut up tee (this is the 1 i shredded in the back but sadly was unable to show off cuz it was so windy :( ) - target, old (says "pick flowers not fights" looove it!)

skirt - faith 21 ($14, if ur wondering where the horrific black elastic waist of doom went lolz i flipped it over and tucked it in thats why i had to wear the skirt lower cuz it was pretty short after that)

belt - target (men's $5 on sale)

yellow roxy tank (not visible) - ross, old (i wore this cuz the arm holes in the cut up tee are gigantic and i woulda flashed the whole world if my cardigan flew open, and it did, quite a bit lolz)

charm necklace - betsey johnson from nordstrom, gift

gold "california" ring - forever 21 ($6)

white skull ring - LBC farmer's market ($1)

i reaaaaaaaaally need to buy cuter/nicer/comfier sandals :/]

seein green, ina good way ;) 

i really like this fit :)

bought my first chambray dress todaaaaay! ($6!) woot :D i'll share it soon!

when you guys read the banner for this challenge do you read "25 days no jeans" or "25 days jeans no" ???

speaking of which, you guys like my new signature? i always liked the way i phonetically doodle my name :)

NDOTD 1/25... AAAND a DIY! aren't you lucky ;)

NDOTD (No Denim Of The Day) 1/25... damn this challenge already! i didn't wanna go out today lolz i wanted to stay inside and DIY every t-shirt i owned (after reading about this DIY on Fran Jayy's lovely blog) but just for youuuuu suckas... i got dressed :) and i had to go eat dinner & pick up sum necessities from the stoh' too... so yeah... blah...

[i was contemplating between the shirt tucked in or not... now that i look at it i kind of like the tucked in better even though it makes my torso look awkward hahaha <3 the awkward... well this was the final say...]

[cropped denim jacket - Faith 21 ($28), striped tee - old navy ($7 i think, on sale), black Free People skirt - thrifted, black leggings & simple skinny black headband - beauty supply/clothing store, necklace - island plus, big silver ring - charlotte russe ($4), big black jewel heart ring - gift (not visible)]

so while perusing a new blog i found (The Frantic Dreams of You're Modern Day Giant) i came across a DIY she's doing that she got from another blog i follow (Childhood Flames) for this awesomely simple/fun/grungy/did i mention awesome?! shredded tee! here's Camille's version (the simple v-neck, she also does a tank top in her tutorial video)

i was kind of confused on how to start the whole thing but i found this video that really simplifies it for anyone else who wants to try this

supplies:

- a knitted tee shirt or tank or anything! as long as its knitted (everyone keeps saying this doesn't work on woven fabrics, i have no technical knowledge so im just taking their word for it lolz)... and thats all!

here are my results, it looks almost like a mix between soft lace and cheese cloth... from far away lolz (i tested it out on an old von dutch (ugh) tee i had and when it turned out really well i did it on a t-shirt that i had turned into a muscle beach tank (you know big giant arm holes) down the center of the back... can't wait to wear this at the beach! i wanted it straight down the middle of the back but because of the fabric it veered to the side lolz... still looks kinda cool tho ;) i wanna make one that looks like Camille's, on a simple white v-neck all down the side)

official tissue

alriteee guys... i'm sure many of you heard me talk about on my vlog about a challenge i want to do...

well i am officially starting my challenge tomorrow May 10th (which means the next day i will be able to wear jean pants or shorts will be June 4th) you guys are totally more than welcome to join me in this challenge! if you guys didn't see me on my vlog, i am initiating this challenge for myself because of my recent 25th birthday and because of the progression of my style over the years and more importantly over the last few months. 

i don't really have any rules besides that i cannot wear denim pants/capris/shorts for 25 days. if you're asking why these pieces... well its because they've always been my go-to clothing staples... not skirts or khakis or dresses... just jeans... so i thought it would be a tough challenge and would really force me to explore the other options in my closet.

i know its gonna be pretty tough on me only because i will be spending time at my boyfriends and i'm usually just lounging around his house... in jeans lolz and also im not really used to taking an outfit photo every single day so its almost like a double challenge lolz... well wish me luck guys! and good luck to any of you who want to join my challenge! obviously if u want to do this challenge too u don't necessarily have to start tomorrow, you just have to do 25 days straight ;)