So for the first time, I’m participating in the Me Made May ’12 challenge! I was hesitant at first, but why not, I like to reflect upon what I’ve made in the past and take that to improve my wardrobe to be more practical. My goal is to wear something I made at least 3 days a week for the month of May. I would like to wear some of the thrifted and vintage items I’ve acquired over the years, plus, taking outfit photos more than 3 days a week is probably too much for me to pull off but I’ll give it a tr. Here you go!
Day 1 (5/1)
Knit top: made by me, Dress: second hand Abcrombie, Shoes: bought in Japan, Bag: Forley + Corrina
I made this top about a year ago using the cotton knit fabric I bought in Nippori. It was super easy to make, since the sleeves are dolman sleeves and I did not have to set in the sleeves. Literally it was a 30 min project. It turned out the top is quite versatile too. It’s funny, I end up wearing a top like this much more often than dresses that I spend a couple of hours to make.
The dress was from some blog flea market, this girl was selling her old Abcrombie dress for $10, so I bought it. The thing I like about this dress is that it does not scream “I’m wearing Abcrombie and Fitch!”. I don’t really go to that store because I don’t feel welcomed unless I’m a Vally girl – also the strong smell of perfume when you step into the shop overwhelms me.
Anyway, I ended up wearing this outfit on a Spring rainy day to work, run errands and rest of the other stuff I do daily.
Oh, do you like my polk-a-dot nails? I love them! I did it using Sally Hanson’s polk-a-dot nail stickers.
Day 2 (5/2)
Dress: made by me, Cardigan: thrifted for 200 yen
It rained all day today. I needed to be comfortable. So I picked this dress I made about two years ago yet still love. Andy is not a big fan of this dress, he said the floral pattern is too much. I wore this dress a lot while I was pregnant, it is so comfortable as you can see!
Day 3 (5/4)
Skirt: made by me, Top: forever 21, Cardigan: H&M, Bracelets: bunch of friendship bracelets made by me, Shoes: Bought in Korea last summer, Bag: Foley + Corrina
This skirt is one of my favorite right now. It’s so trendy, and I guess I like anything that’s trendy..I’m so vain. The top is from forever 21, which I bought on sale for $7 a while ago. I’m certainly getting my moneys worth, since this is so versatile. It’s white, it’s long, and loose. I wear this at least once a week and I’m sure you’ll see it again in upcoming MMM’12 post…
zipper zipper 2
Nails: Jewel on My Toes
Emily says
I love your friendship bracelets! 😀
Did you use a pattern for your Dolman top? Or is it a Chie original? I’m trying to do Me-Made May as well (just not blogging it), but I am realizing I have made a lot of dresses but not many tops or skirts, which make casual days difficult to dress for! I’m thinking about sewing a bunch of tops soon!
Ginger says
Oh, I like all of your outfits! So cute! I love the maxi dress, too– Andy is crazy! It’s so cute!
Amy says
The print of the maxi dress is what I like about it. And I really like your skirt – love that trend. If it helps, I had a similar shaped skirt in 2001, so it’s not THAT trendy. 😉
Rowan says
Girl, you look gorgeous! I love that knit top!
Love,
Rowan
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sarah says
lovely outfits especially the skirt! I really like the way you’ve photographed them too!!
Paunnet says
I really like your outfits, you’re such a stylish lady! 🙂 The polka dots nails are beyond cute!
zhing says
i love that floral dress!! 🙂 and its extra special that you made it! 🙂
house of pinheiro says
lovely outfits. Loved the photos too
Chie says
Thank you!