Oops, I DIY'd It Again.

I don't know what's been going on with me lately but I'm still super motivated to do things and I'm loving it!  I've been cleaning, rearranging, cooking, crafting, and moving around so much the past few months that it's kinda starting to creep me out a little.  I have never liked being the domestic type and I'm a huge fan of sitting on my ass watching re-runs of the Kardashians all day so this new motivation bug I've got is really surprising.

Anyway, all this cleaning has got me to clean up my wardrobe a little.  Clean up, not clean out - I'm a hoarder, remember?  I took out all the clothes that need minor repairs, have small stains/rips in them, as well as everything that I hoarded from someone else just for the sake of hoarding.  I told you I have issues.

I did most of the minor repairs like buttons, beading, hemming, etc. already so that pile is almost finished and back in my closet.  With the other clothes I kind of got a little scissor happy this week and started turning some blouses and tops into cardigans.

It's pretty cool to see what a difference a pair of scissors can make.  It completely transformed this fugly printed top into a cute little cardigan.  I'm sure you have some fugly, outdated blouse that would make a perfect light-weight cardigan for those summer nights, so grab your scissors and get happy!

All you'll need for this is a blouse and a pair of scissors.  A stretchy/jersey type of material works best - other materials may fall apart if cut.

Step one and only:  Align the side seams (or make a fold down the middle of the shirt if your shirt has no side seams) and cut on the fold.

And that's it!  Simple and CHEAP 1-cut cardigan.  Now go raid those closets for some old tops!  It takes all of 2 minutes to do and it saves you $$$$$$.  The cost comparison is a no-brainer!

Please tell me you're already going through your wardrobe in your mind to figure out what top to cut.  And don't forget to let me know if you did it!  I always love seeing what others come up with!!!

♥ Duckie.

What I Wore Wednesday: A "Happy" Outfit

Helloooooo!

Today was another hot day here on the island of Guam.  It's one of those days where its so hot that you don't feel like doing anything except taking a nap - and since its hot all the time here, you can bet I nap often.

Anyway, today's outfit is something I've been meaning to post for a while now.  With the lazy hot days we've been having lately, I needed to put on my "happy" outfit and beat the heat!

Spike Necklace in Orange: $14.80 (720FOUR)  //  Sleeveless Tulip Dress in Jade:  $49.80 (720FOUR)  //  Leopard Print Gold Spiked Cap-Toe Flats:  $20.00 (SM on Guam)

See?  How can you have a bad day wearing such fun colors?  Uh, ya can't!

I ordered this necklace and dress from an online boutique called 720FOUR along with a white blazer back in August and am still in love with my purchases!  This dress is so perfect because it can be worn plain, with a blazer, with a belt, with a collared blouse under it, with tights...the possibilities are endless!

This necklace is one of my faces because the orange spikes just make it a fun and funky statement piece to compliment an outfit.  I personally love the combination of all three colors together (jade, gold, and orange) and think they work great together!

What do you think?  Do you have a "happy" outfit?

♥ Duckie.

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