If you look through my finished projects, it is pretty obvious that I love dresses and skirts. I love making them and wearing them so much, but lately I’ve been finding myself attracted to pants as well. Also, after reading this post on frosting vs cake in your wardrobe, it made me think that I have too much frosting, not enough cake! It is just more fun to make frosting, and I tend to go to thrift shops for more basic pieces of clothing. I was thrilled when I found pairs of colored jeans in lavender and burgundy, originally from Uniqulo for 700 yen (8 bucks) each! I got them from a thrift store called “Second Street”. I believe it is a chain in Japan. I’ve been wanting colored skinnies for a while. I was thinking about making clover pants from Colette Patterns (although I have to lengthen the pants as I detest cropped pants), but I bought two pants for the price I would pay for the pattern. Speaking of Colette Patterns, I absolutely adore all the new patterns they have, especially Iris! Ginger is working on the Iris pattern, and I’m excited to see the result. Another recent thrift purchase were these vintage yellow pants for 500 yen. They are high waisted and wide legged! I love them.
Here are some pretty photos that made me want to wear pants more…
Me Made May’12 Week5
Realistic Look on Hours I spent on My Handmade Business
More maxi in winter…
Rachel says
I love coloured jeans too! Just bought myself two pairs, bright blue and a wine colour. Problem is, I have no idea what to wear them with!
Chie says
I’m wearing the lavender pants with white button down today! I think it is always easier to go with neutral colors like white, beige, navy and black…:)
Ginger says
Eek!!!!!! Lavender jeans!!!!! What a great score! I’m hoping to work out all the quirks of the Iris shorts this weekend– I can’t wait to finish them!