Cuffs to Skinnies

I'll be posting more this week on my alteration transformations. Stay tuned!

Freedom Cuffs

Remember when "we" were mad at France and so people starting calling them "Freedom Fries" instead of "French Fries"? So when I rolled the bottom of these pants are they "Freedom Cuffs"?

I have since sewn these pants to be skinnies and don't have to cuff them anymore. The scarf WAS a pashmina until I cut in lengthwise... Pants- Express, thrifted $1. Striped T- Wal-Mart, sale rack $3. Scarf- thrifted $1. Cropped cardi- Macy's ??? Years ago...

What's a Motto?

Nothing. What's a motto with you? My new motto for life right now is "If you harass enough people, you'll get exactly what you want."

I've been working ona scheme to have a political rally here in Athens, GA. And let me tell you this: Dreams DO come true! We have an historic venue we have some awesome talent( here and here)We are working on some big name speakers... and we will be having some local folks do short speeches. (I might be one of them!) I'm ok with all of this. The plans are getting smoothed out, the fundraising is going well, ads in newspapers etc... are being placed, and people are getting excited!

Here's the problem... WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR!?!??!?! There will more than likely be over 1000 people there! EEK! Suggestions ladies. Let's here 'em!

I want something fun and funky, but classic and comfortable. Not too casual and not too dressy. Help me out here friends. PLEASE!

Blending In

My hubs said this cardi reminded him of camo... hmm... not exactly the look I was going for. I was excited to find this ATL cardi with the tags still on.

Like Switzerland

I normally love bright colors but I'm having a fling with neutrals. I found this neutral duster at Peace Place and I'm really having fun with it.

A History

THIS is a very interesting history of the paisley pattern. I just adore paisley! It's like a floral print... but not... all at the same time.

I saw this dress and knew I was going to cut it apart. I loved the colors and pattern but the dress itself... ugh. Here's what I came up with...

Coral Reef

I really get excited about theme dressing. I am not only wearing coral the color but also a brooch shaped like coral the organism. Anyone else get excited about silly things like this?

Tea cup necklace, gold "coral" brooch, linen J Crew top and Velvet ATL blazer all from Peace Place last week.