Thursday, March 27, 2014

Wedding Attire


Vintage Necklace and Vintage Jacket: Thrifted
Pearl Earrings and Jelly Opal Ring: Gifts from Hubby
Gloves: Self Made
Top: TJMaxx
Skirt: Self Made (Self Drafted)

I have had this fabric for YEARS!  Every time I thought to make something out of it, it just didn't want to be made into something less than dramatic.  That gorgeous print just had to shine.  Well, it got its way!  What's more dramatic than a full floor length ballgown-esque skirt?  With POCKETS!!!!

While the skirt was still yardage waiting to be transformed, I came across this top at TJMaxx.  I just knew they would look perfect together for my little brother's wedding.  I took a chance and left it at the store, went home and sewed up the skirt, then went back to the store.  I tried on lots of other tops with it (even bought a lace one too), but this was just "the one". :o)  The lady working the changing room thought it was "too much patterns going on", but I told her I'm not afraid of patterns. :o)

I made the gloves in the wee hours, went to bed somewhere around 2am, woke up and couldn't find them anywhere!  Hubby had just taken out the trash, so he went digging through it, but only found the lace scrapes.  I made another pair, went to put them in the "wedding bag" and found the first pair.  Hubby and I had both looked in that bag more than once!  I really wasn't put out though, the first pair was a smidgen too tight. :o)

JJ

PS: If you're wondering, I'm wearing Navy Blue T-Strap heels under there. :o)

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20 comments:

  1. JJ you look stunning!! Love the ballgown-esque skirt you made. Honey you are so clever. Those lace gloves are gorgeous! I see you dancing with your DH like in those romantic movies all night long being the queen of the night.
    hugs
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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    1. Thank you, thank you Lenya! I only got to dance with Hubby once though, but I did feel like a queen when we did! :o)

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  2. Wowser! what a gorgeous look! Love the top and skirt together; the pattern mix is wonderful and the skirt looks fab!!.
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    Paul

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  3. Creative look! The fingerless gloves brings back fond memories of the Madonna/80's days!

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    1. Thanks Dawn! She was just too cool, wasn't she? :o)

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  4. Just perfect and your beautiful smile is always the best accessory.
    Share-in-Style has undergo some changes. We will have it every 2 weeks and see what happens. People found the topics a bit complicated to meet, so tomorrow is free.
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    1. Thank you and Thank you Sacramento! Well, I guess you know what outfit I'll be linking up then. :o)

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  5. Wow, that is a fun ensemble! I love the pattern mixing and of course, I love the detailed close ups. Cameras are so great these days that it isn't a bit hard to do great macro shots. I love it and I love that you joined Fashion item Friday, today. Come on back week after week. We will be here. :D

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    1. Thank you Renae, and thanks for the welcome to Fashion item Friday!

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  6. OMG...I had fingerless lace gloves in the 80's during my Madonna phase! Ha! Love yours...and you made that skirt?! Shut up!!! Make me one. Please. :)
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com

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    1. Maybe you should break them out again! :o) Glad you like the skirt, it has a secret...the pockets are ZEBRA PRINT! 'Cause I can ya know. :o)

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  7. Great outfit! Your bangs are pretty spectacular too!

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    1. Thank you VERY much Hollie...I "do" my bangs myself. (my professional sister taught me how) :o)

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  8. hey! (not sure of your name) thank for following me on GFC! I sure appreciate it a bunch. and nice of you to tell me about your pink flamingo shirt and how I came to your mind, then. awh sweet!

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    1. Oh it's JJ, I guess that's very easy to miss at the end of my posts! Hmm, maybe I'll look into doing a "signature" so it shows up better.

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  9. What a gorgeous skirt! You look awesome!

    Tiffany Ima
    Style Honestly

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  10. You must have looked smashing at the wedding! Isn't it great when you can create magic with your hands? Look at the skirt you made!!!

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    1. Thank you Kelly. I clicked over to your blog and the first thing I found was your beautiful fingerless gloves! :o)

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