Steals & Deals: Dip Dye Tee {DIYed}, $2.40//Ebayed Cateye Sunnies, $7.95 {vender}//Coach cross body {Mom's closet}//J Crew Toothpick Cords
Chloe and Isabel Jewelry: Pearl Stud Earrings
This is my somewhat subtle 4th of July spirited look that I wore yesterday--pairing blue and white with red accents. I have been needing cotton tanks and I have been in a craft craze so I decided to make this tank myself. I was inspired by Acne's resort collection {the designer}, especially {this} and {this} look. It was extremely simple to make and cost effective. Here is what I did:
1) Purchased a basic short sleeve t-shirt from Michael's {$3.99 + 40% off--coupons are available online}.
2) I placed another tank on top of the t-shirt and used it as a template and cut the t-shirt into a tank top.
3) Dipped the top half of the shirt in a bucket of bleach for about 4 minutes.
4) Left the shirt out to dry over night.
The shirt did not turn out how I expected for two reasons: first it didn't turn white, also the bleach got on the non-bleached half. Even with that said, I still think the overall effect looks great. I mean who doesn't want a new tank top, that is designer inspired for only $2.00!?
Hope everyone had a great holiday. Tomorrow is Friday...yipee! xo
Allison said...
July 5, 2012 at 10:40 PM
OMG I just love your shirt! Such a great look!!
:)
Allison
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Ivana said...
July 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM
Wow, what a great idea, that t-shirt is really fabulous!
Have an amazing weekend!
xx Ivana
Macarons and Pearls
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July 6, 2012 at 3:43 AM
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Unknown said...
July 6, 2012 at 6:10 AM
You look great! Love the diy clutch from your last post! Super cool!
xo
Melissa
http://sweetstylesbymelissa.blogspot.com
Nisha Looks said...
July 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM
I LOVEEE those sunglasses!!!
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Unknown said...
July 6, 2012 at 2:08 PM
So stylish! I can't wait to try it myself!
<3 Clare
Understated Classics
Unknown said...
July 6, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Such a cute tank! Love it.
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Jenee C. said...
July 6, 2012 at 9:48 PM
This is a great dip dye post. I've seen a lot of bloggers dye with bleach but I haven't come across one where it's dyed darker than the original. For a second I thought it was a landscape print I was looking at. It almost looks like mountains and clouds. Btw did I mention that I started following you previously?
xx Jenee C.
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Unknown said...
July 6, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Cute top, those jeans fit you perfectly and the sunglasses look great on you!
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Unknown said...
July 6, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for the comment. I'm now following your blog, please follow me back.
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noraaradi said...
July 7, 2012 at 11:22 AM
so pretty! Follow you via bloglovin now! Maybe follow back?
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Jenna Hughes said...
July 8, 2012 at 6:08 PM
awesome sunglasses!
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