Sunday, 22 January 2012

DIY: Denim & Pearls

I'm back with another little DIY post for you all. As you can tell, I'm a bit obsessed with all things DIY at the moment. This is just a very small little project I did a while ago with a denim shirt which I had never worn before because it was always too big -I think my sister got it on sale ages ago in Penneys/Primark. I just cut the shirt up a little bit and added the cutest little pearls which I got in a craft shop, randomly enough, while on the trip to Connemara. The other piece I added in the middle was just from a broken necklace which was beyond repair so I figured it would add a nice little finishing touch.







As I said, I did this quiet a a while ago & I really wanted to show you earlier than this but I just couldn't find the "right" thing to wear with it. I'll fully admit that I'm the biggest perfectionist you'll ever come across...but I guess that's not a bad thing (most of the time anyway). So I went around to all the shops in Galway this week looking for a nice jumper to wear over it -I love the baggy jumper & collar look at the moment- & was so delighted when I found his cute little on-trend pastel pink jumper in one of the local charity shops for a grand total of 3 euro !! Deeeee-lighted :) 








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Collar: DIY
Jumper: Thrifted
Leggings: Penneys/Primark
Boots: Forever 21
Glasses: H&M

I know it's a tad bit "granny", but do you know what, grannies these days are very well-dressed so I LOVE it ! I went out to Salthill in Galway today with my boyfriend & took a few snaps on the beach. It was so so cold but really great to get a bit of fresh air. It's been such a lovely Sunday. Hope you all like it :)

Enjoy the rest of your day !

Stylishly yours,

Erika x

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46 comments:

  1. Charlotte22 January 2012 at 14:12

    that's so nice! ♥

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  2. Margaret22 January 2012 at 14:18

    looking fierce <3

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  3. Unknown22 January 2012 at 14:22

    too cute. love this post - well done x

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  4. AsherleighR22 January 2012 at 14:24

    I like to think of it as glamour nana inspired look, I love looking at what the elderly woman wear in my home town!! They always look very well presented and chic! Love this outfit, might have to try a DIY collar!!xx

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:45

      Don't they? I'm always admiring my nans jewellery !
      Thanks hun xx

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  5. Olivia Noel22 January 2012 at 14:33

    So cute, I love the colors <3

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:44

      Thanks Olivia..Im loving pastels at the moment :) x

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  6. Aoife22 January 2012 at 15:11

    Love this. I tried my hand at some DIY before and made a pearl embellished collar, wasn't half as effective as this though.
    Keep it up girlie, and I'm so jealous of you going to New York, you're going to have such a good summer. I did the America thing last summer and it was just such an experience!
    xxx

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:44

      Yeah it defo takes a bit of practice, doesn't it?
      Oh wow...what part did you go to?
      Im very very excited !

      Erika x

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  7. Emma C22 January 2012 at 16:13

    love the collar! great idea!x

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  8. Unknown22 January 2012 at 17:11

    LOOOOVE ur collar ... inspired!!

    mwah

    rainbowsandfairydust.blogspot.com

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:43

      Awh thank you dear !
      Im obsessed with your instagram these days :)
      Erika x

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  9. Cathy22 January 2012 at 17:41

    Very cute sweater!
    onceuponasprinkle.blogspot.com

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  10. Marie Loves22 January 2012 at 17:52

    What a wonderful idea! Looks fantastic

    Marie x

    marieeeloves.blogspot.com

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:42

      Really happy with it, thanks hun !
      Btw...I love the looks on your blog :)
      Erika x

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  11. Caroll22 January 2012 at 22:28

    Great DYI!! I'm a bit obsessed with all things DIY too =] Thank you for your visit on my blog!! I'm following you too!! Have a great week :) <3
    xx

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  12. Joanne23 January 2012 at 00:03

    Love it, I really need to pick up some clothing for some DIY's, have a list long of ones I want to try!

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:41

      I know I was the same but once you get started you won't be able to stop !!
      Enjoy -Erika x

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  13. Izzaura23 January 2012 at 00:33

    wow great idea for DIY project!! thanks for sharing!
    love this outfit a lot!!!! cute sweater and i love how you paired it with the denim shirt + that cool boots..

    a new follower here!
    check out my blog when you have time:
    http://thefadmadness.blogspot.com/

    cheers, Izzaura

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:40

      Wow, really like your looks on your look !
      Found you on Lookbook too and HYPED :)
      Thanks so much for following.

      Erika x

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  14. Forever Fred Astaire by PJ Chabwera23 January 2012 at 04:18

    I love the pearls! I would have never thought of that! And look at the final look -- awesome!


    This blog is so fantastic, well done! Please check mine out and follow if you like it! I promise to return the favour!


    Thanks!


    http://foreverfredastaire.blogspot.com/

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:33

      Thanks so much...Im really happy with how it turned out :)
      Just checked out your blog now, love all the inspiration.
      You have a new follower :)

      Erika.

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  15. Sophie23 January 2012 at 07:28

    I love the way you have jazzed up the colour. It look so lovely! You're fast becoming one of my favourite blogs :) Just love your sense of style, dying to raid your wardrobe haha!
    Sophie
    x

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 10:30

      Awh that's so sweet, love your blog too & your instagram :)
      xx

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  16. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 12:00

    lovely!!!so creative!!!

    a kiss from the
    cocobloggers

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  17. Josie23 January 2012 at 12:58

    What a cute idea, it looks so good! And you'd pay so much for a shirt like this from Topshop or somewhere. I really love your jumper too. x

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    1. Erika Fox23 January 2012 at 13:14

      I know, & you get much for satisaction out of creating it yourself :)
      Thanks for the lovely comment !
      Im following you now too :)

      Erika x

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  18. MissKait23 January 2012 at 21:00

    im enjoying all of your lovely instagrams<3
    love the idea of adding a girlie detail to a basic!
    lovely

    xoxo katlin
    kaitgirl

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    1. Erika Fox24 January 2012 at 08:42

      Awh I love your seeing your instagrams too !
      Thanks so much dear xx

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  19. The Key To Chic23 January 2012 at 23:18

    This is so darling and so creative! How did you attach the pearls?

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  20. Diana24 January 2012 at 07:37

    Love the outfit! I also like your blog, so I'm a new follower =)

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    1. Erika Fox24 January 2012 at 08:43

      Thanks so much !
      Im a big fan of you on Lookbook :)
      Just checked out your blog there, love it...Im following too.

      Erika x

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  21. Ulia Ali24 January 2012 at 11:50

    great idea! Also you're so pretty.. in love with your hair now :)

    View From Heels

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    1. Erika Fox24 January 2012 at 11:54

      Oh wow, thank you so much !
      I LOVE your site :)

      Erika x

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  22. rachel bambi25 January 2012 at 10:43

    wow your collar is amazing! i love this, so talented:)


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  23. Julia29 January 2012 at 13:17

    Love this look Erika! Which is your favourite charity shop in Galway?

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  24. Sarah31 January 2012 at 00:57

    This is amazing, love that skirt!

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  25. kaila mo23 February 2012 at 18:04

    ohh so adorable, great idea i love it!!!

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