Challenge: Kim the Dress Maker???

I am not a big fashion person... well secretly I guess I am but you'd never know it by what i wear.  :)  Last year, I bought two Maxi type dresses because of the heat here in the city... ok let me rephrase that.  Because of the non-ac driven city I live in.  

I know... its getting old, but seriously, it dictates your life.  

Anyway... chasing rabbits today?

Maxi Dress....  I bought two last summer from H&M.  I practically live in them this summer. They are so light and airy and comfortable.  

I live on a very limited budget so buying new clothes is rare.  While I was home, I was shopping in target when I found this:

Target.com

Now, I think this looks great on some people but for me and my slightly curvy bottom half, it just was a tad too revealing.  The funny part of the find was I grabbed it from the racks thinking it was a dress... just to get to the changing room and realize it was pants... Not a style I can pull off. Trust me.

So, I looked closely at the outfit and determined that I could re-create this but make it a dress.  

Now, your first question is probably, "Can You Sew".  Yes... ok well sort of. I am able and willing so I think i can make it happen....

So off I went with my Mom to JoAnn's in search of elastic thread, material and possibly a pattern.  I found the thread right away.  The material was a struggle and the pattern didn't exist.  But I am determined to make it work.  I looked up and practiced shearing.

I am still searching for some pieces to make it work but I am definitely determined.

I am slightly chomping at the bit to get those items in so I can get to work on it.  Its a good thing I have been busy lately! In the mean time, I thought I'd show you the items that help inspire what I want to do.  

JCPenny

JCrew

Loft

Loft

White House Black Market

Aren't they adorable? I think so!  Lets see how it all turns out!  I'll definitely keep you posted.  Good or Bad! Here's to hoping its good!

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Pinning Party: Chalkboard Paint

I have been following some fellow bloggers who are equily addicted to Pinning and Pinterest.  So this week I am joining the Pinning Party

  

Welcome to "Pinning!"

(Inspired by Charlie's, now famous, "Winning!")

A Weekly Pinterest Link-Up

(Share pins, meet others who love "Pinning", get inspired!)

First Time?  It's simple just follow these rules:

 Please follow your hosts: Courtney & Kimberly

then

 Link up your favorite pins post for the week

and

Link back to the party

I've been somewhat obsessed with Chalkboard paint or items that you can write on with chalk.  Its amazing the different things you can do with the stuff.  I remember when whiteboards came out and we all thought the way of chalk boards was out! NOT ANYMORE.  Look at all the organizing and design styles you can do with chalkboard paint!

Hope you enjoy! 

HAPPY PINNING!