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WIW: Turquoise with Yellow & DIY July

July 2, 2012

I have loved seeing Natalie's turquoise and yellow outfits so, now that Manspiration Month is over, I'm going girly in a dress, flowered bag, and happy colors.

I'm thinking July will be my DIY month, since I'm still enjoying having a daily challenge to keep me on my toes and keep me from mindless internet browsing (oh, I'm still browsing, but in a more calculated way). I'll either have to wear or work on a DIY project every day.

Today's DIY is a necklace and bracelet set I made from little ten-cent charms I picked up on vacation in New York. Travel cannot keep us away from swap meets, so it was natural to go looking for some cheap thrills. All I did for this project was take apart an old bracelet that was too delicate and simple for me (and also covered in bells). A few tigers later, and I wear the bracelet much more!

Michael Michael Kors agate-print dress - via 6pm.com
H&M Blazer - via swap meet
Frye Julia boots - via Dillard's clearance
Lions & Tigers jewelry set - DIY via NYC swap meet

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22 Comments

  • Abie replied 11 years ago

    Gorgeous! That dress is beautiful on you. I love the pairing of that blue with the grey, and that bag is perfect with it.

    I have a lot of DIY planned for July too! Can't wait to see your projects!!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Love this combination of a girly dress and bright bag with the rugged boots and blazer. Totally Rae!

    BTW - I think we enjoyed Manspiration Month as much (if not more) than you did! Thanks for challenging us as well.

  • Shu replied 11 years ago

    I love the way you put your unique style stamp on every ensemble you create. I aspire to have such a distinctive style - thanks for being an inspiration! Also, I'm now officially keeping my eye out for some bear charms to send your way ;).

  • ManidipaM replied 11 years ago

    Oh my, that DIY is awesome! Great, strong outfit coming out of Manspiration Month, Rae.

  • harmonica replied 11 years ago

    Love this, Rae! So fun to read all your posts on self-imposed challenges!

  • Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

    Beautiful dress love the combo with grey jacket & additional pop of colour in the bag. Cute bracelet.

  • Vicki replied 11 years ago

    Hello Gorgeous! I love these colors together: Turquoise and yellow and then you top it off with the jacket and boots and add a new dimension. Love it, Rae! As a Metal Tiger, I love the little pieces you picked up from the NYC swap meet and what a great thing to do when you travel, because then you'll have precious memories of those places!

    I think between your jewelry DIY and Claire's painting and dye jobs, you two could go in business together.

  • Laura B. replied 11 years ago

    Yay for DIYers! I still remember your review of ELF mineral makeup (the color sadly was too pink for me). If you're looking for a project, http://www.instructables.com/i...../?ALLSTEPS I order from TKBtrading.com which also has some great recipes. Good luck with your DIY month :)

  • CocoLion replied 11 years ago

    Smashing turquoise dress Rae. Can't stop looking at it!

    And I'm continually impressed with your DIY skills. You could start selling your projects on ETSY.

  • Diana replied 11 years ago

    I love the moody greys and blues with the pop of yellow! And very excited about DIY July.

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Laura, that is so cool! Something I never thought could be done at home. I still have a good amount of mineral makeup at home, but I am keeping this DIY in mind for sure!

    Denise, I *may* have been plotting some ideas for Etsy. The trick will be actually parting with the creations instead of hoarding everything for myself!

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    OK, now that manspiration is over and I am not plotting outfits all day... I'm kinda bored. So far I have the below planned for this month:

    - my burgundy dress pants
    - cat bag
    - a couple simple skirts from fabric laying around my apartment
    - printed trench coat
    - review of RIT color remover
    - ombre puffer

    Anyone have a fashion DIY or craft-related how-to they'd like to see this month?

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    I'm loving the pretty girly transition just as much, Rae! This outfit is a solid 10 and that turquosie is sensational on you.

  • goldenpig replied 11 years ago

    Wow Rae! I love the turquoise dress (naturally!) and yellow bag and the grey boots and jacket! I can't wait to see what you come up with for this month!

  • Jem replied 11 years ago

    I love the turquoise with the yellow! That dress is fantastic!

  • Jonesy replied 11 years ago

    Love the blue dress, especially with that bright yellow bag!

  • Kari replied 11 years ago

    Wow, I didn't even notice the mossy tones in the agate print dress until this outfit. Rae, this is an amazing pairing! This is such an incredible stunner.

  • Ana replied 11 years ago

    Oh yay! The waterprint dress. I love this one, Rae! Can't wait to see your DIY looks this month.

  • goldenpig replied 11 years ago

    Chiming in again to say that I just love the matching grey boots and blazer with the agate dress! I never would have thought of grey with the yellow and turquoise combo. I think am going to have to copy your look sometime with my cognac boots and leather jacket.

  • lyn67 replied 11 years ago

    Oh, this just outsanding-not only the colour combo, but the Julia bootts(and matching their light color with the blazer), for sure:-))
    Still in boots, Rae???????? We are hit by a heat wave here, seems so unnatural to see you in boots, if not winter there???:-))
    DIY jewelery set is so lovely, you're so skilled!

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Hehe, I was copying you with the yellow/turquoise, so it's only fair to copy the matching jacket/boots. :)

    Lyn67, it's always autumn in office air conditioning... I'd feel silly wearing tights in summer, so bare legs and boots it is!

  • Joy replied 11 years ago

    You are just too fab and inspirational for words! here is a DIY idea although a scarf from a tee may be too gearish:
    http://myblessedlife.net/2011/.....orial.html

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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)