Saturday, July 5, 2008

Simplicity 4233 - Rust pleated skirt

So technically I made this last year. But it was one of those below the waist designs and I just didn't like the look of it, so I spent the other day taking the sides in so it fit at my waist. Plus it gave me the opportunity to put an invisible zipper in as I just learned how to do that in the last 6 months. The fabric is an embellished linen blend that I fell in love with the second I saw it. Here's the back view:

I was at a loss for what shoes to wear it with. I tried on all of the ones in my closet and they didn't look right. Then I thought - I need some new shoes to match this skirt! Off to DSW Shoe Warehouse I went, where I found the perfect match in the discount section for $15 and change. But wait, I had a $10 off coupon they sent me for my birthday, so I got them for $5!!! This gal LOVES to get a bargain!

5 comments:

  1. Nothing like bring old clothes back to life! It definitely deserved some new shoes. Have fun wearing it!

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  2. $5 is BEYOND GOOD ENOUGH of a reason to buy shoes in my book! :)

    cute as always!

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  3. Such a great skirt! I love reading your blog and seeing the cute clothing you've made.

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  4. Today at church I just knew that was a store bought skirt!! And I noticed how well the shoes matched, too. You looked great this morning!!

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  5. You make the cutest stuff! And I love the shoes, what a bargain!!

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