Tuesday, March 27, 2012

sprucing up the ol' wardrobe

this last weekend i felt extremely productive, i still have a mile long list of things i want to get done.  expanding my tattoo portfolio and working on paintings and illustrations for the shop but as always, it is super nice to be able to throw in a few projects for myself.

as a lot of you who have reading for some time know how obsessed i am with collars and i have been itching for more lace collars in my life. i searched etsy for the perfect lace collar and found this one!
 i was very excited to get it and knew exactly what top i wanted to put in on...a orange h& m top i got many moons ago.
it was a super easy fix, just pin in place, hand stitch and like that you have have instantly updated a somewhat boring piece into something new and exciting.

while thrifting with kelly-anne a couple of weekends ago she told me that she looks for lace dresses and shirts while thrifting for collars and i thought the idea brilliant! i foresee many more lace collars in my future...am i going overboard, do i need to seek some professional help....maybe, but this girl isn't going to stop anytime soon.

xo,
cb
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40 comments:

  1. Dus of Cuddly CactiMarch 27, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    oh no def not! I've worn a completely lace top w/ a lace skirt & still thought it was great. you look SO PRETTY in orange btw & that lace is totally perfect. Love all the artwork on your walls too, so fun!
    http://dusanabotswana.com

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      oh good, i was a bit worried :) thanks sweetie!

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  2. emilyMarch 28, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    such a good idea! i love your skirt too btw!

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      thanks sweetie! the skirt is from F21, when it sunny i will do a post about it. i love this skirt so much!

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  3. GinaMarch 28, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    That's really pretty! I love it!

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  4. EleniMarch 28, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    You carry on, sweetheart. There are far greater vices in life than lace collars :)

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:25 AM

      haha isn't that the truth! i guess being a lace-o-manic is the lower end of the totem pole :)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    I LOVE this idea! I am definitely trying this, I love lace! I already have a gorgeous floral top with a peter pan lace collar but I never dreamed of DIY collar!

    bouquetofbee.blogspot.com.au

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      do it! plus if you get tired of it you can just take it off! super easy!!

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  6. danielle and dinosaur toesMarch 28, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    i think this looks great, and it's crazy just how different a shirt can look with the addition of a lace collar! i had thos really pretty vintage lace collar that i got for maybe a dollar, but i think i got rid of it, otherwise i'd definitely send it to you! i still might look for it though just in case i still have it. also, i love what i can see of that pretty skirt!

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      i know i was pretty happy with the results! oh my goodness if you do have those i would LOVE your forever and i would be more then happy to pay for them!!! i know there are a couple of dresses that need a bit of sprucing up ;D

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  7. ElisseMarch 28, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Yay! This is great, such a quick and easy project, but instant happiness! (is that word spelled correct? I'm afraid not)

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:27 AM

      haha yes totally and utter happiness and girl you spelt it right :D

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  8. Let It Be RawMarch 28, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    You look like Olive Oil! From Pop-eye.

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:27 AM

      aahh i love olive oil! i have another shirt that looks more like her if you can believe it! hehe

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  9. Kelly-AnneMarch 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    you should change your URL to FLAW-FREE-GODDESS
    lets go lace hunting together

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      oh kelly! yes we need to go treasure hunting ALL the time!

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  10. Emma LittonMarch 28, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Oh wonderful idea! I love the lace collar. I have a few but haven't styled them at all, I should after seeing this! You look lovely, per usual :)

    xo,
    Em

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      oh i can't wait to see your collars! pair them with your new jeans and it would be smashing!!

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  11. Lisa {A Piece of Lisa}March 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Oh no don't seek help, you look so adorable! :) Love the lovely red colour on you too!

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:29 AM

      haha oh glad i don't need to seek help, hehe

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  12. aliciaMarch 28, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    if i wore anything with a lace collar i'd look like a clown. you have the best face. <3

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:29 AM

      you cra cra! you would look ADORABLE in a lace collar and far from looking like a clown. now if your face was painted and you were wearing a red nose, well then shit yea, anyone would but no you pretty lady!

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  13. AmberMarch 28, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    that collar will spruced up that sweater. It looks like a completely new piece. I dont think I own any collars...clearly I need to go shopping :)

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    1. cbMarch 28, 2012 at 11:30 AM

      what did you just say? you don't own any collars?!?! how cow, who are YOU!!! hehe jk. but seriously you really need to get on that.

      have you figured out what i am talking about yet?

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  14. AllieMarch 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Cute! I love how your orange top looks with the lace collar!

    I never really think to look for collars when I'm out thrifting or antiquing...maybe I should start! :]
    xo, Allie

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  15. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    This is just too cute!! I have a major thing for lace at the moment, it's just so perfect in every season. Looks great on you =)

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    1. cbMarch 29, 2012 at 1:10 PM

      i know right, lace is always is fashion :)

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  16. Rae - Say It Aint SoMarch 28, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    that is incredibly cute! what a great idea! i'm going to be on the lookout for cute lace collars when i'm thrifting now!

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    1. cbMarch 29, 2012 at 1:13 PM

      get your eagle eye girl! let me know if you find any!

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  17. BekahDreyMarch 28, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Very cute! It would also be a good way to add some interest to a summer tunic top.
    -BekahDrey

    http://bekahdrey.blogspot.com

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  18. LyndallMarch 28, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    That is so pretty! I really love the idea of mixing a knitted jumper/shirt with a lace collar for the cooler weather. Or maybe on a simple t-shirt for summer... Hm, I'm going to have to start collar hunting now!

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  19. shannon*bearMarch 28, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    You pull off a lace collar like very few others can! Gorgeous!
    xo S

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  20. JordanMarch 28, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    I see them at antique stores a lot. You know what, you could learn to crochet and crochet a bunch of lace collars! Your sweater looks super adorable with the update!

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  21. Desiree @ Mano y MetalMarch 29, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    OMG! I can't even believe the before/after pics of the shirt! COMPLETELY transformed! I am not into sewing because, well, I'm not that good at it-- BUT this looks like something I could even do! :) Loves it!
    and that lace skirt--- thumbs up!

    xoxo
    Des.

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  22. Bobbypin BanditMarch 29, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    CB, that is absolutely darling... just darling! That coral orange color really looks good on you. I love it! Great choice!

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  23. LoMarch 30, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    so so cute! I also love that ship portrait behind you! :) -Lo

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  24. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    I love the spruce-up! Looks great :)

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  25. MoniqueMarch 31, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    This is awesome, again every time I see these little projects of your I wish you were my neighbor. This looks so great the lace adds such a dainty and delicate touch. Great contrast as well.

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  26. Magical DaydreamApril 1, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    This is so awesome, love how cute it turned out! I want to make collars as well! :D

    x

    Marielle

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb

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