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Monday, October 8, 2012

Darling Alteration: Simple Ivory Blouse

As you can tell, I'm addicted to alterations. I find it so easy to alter clothes and change it into a different look without having to spend so much time on it or create it from scratch. Don't get me wrong, I love making clothes but I adore alterations for its simplicity and it takes up little to no time at all. :)

I took an oversized ivory blouse in a ladies size 16 and made it my own.


Before and after my alteration.



I made the top into almost a high low effect as you can say. I'm obsessed with high low. Eeeeekkk! :) I honestly cannot get enough. It's so feminine and such a fun look.

This is how I did this simple alteration and it only took me 20 minutes to complete. First, lay the blouse flat on the ground.


Start the cut high in the front of the blouse and then slowly dip down as you get to the back of the blouse.


Finally hem the edges.


The blouse is 100% polyester, so I didn't really have to hem the edges (although I did) because the fabric did not fray at all when I made the cut. So for those who don't have a sewing machine, have no fear you can still do this alteration without hemming.

I paired this blouse with my white lace shorts, beaded gold chandelier earrings, and multi-colored chevron flats. I was going to wear a belt on my waist, but I really liked the loose fit of this blouse so I went without it. The arms of the blouse was a little too large so I cuffed the sleeves to make it stay up. Haaha! :P

It turned out super simple, comfy and cute. :)








Blouses are theee best. They're so versatile, pretty and comfy! It gives a "I'm not trying too hard but I still look wonderful" vibe. Haha.

When it comes to clothes I don't necessarily always purchase my size, especially if they are crazy cheap. I got this blouse for $2 and I knew I could alter it. If you look in my closet there are tops that range from a size x-small to a 3x. As long as it looks fabulous that's all that matters, ladies.

By the way I finally got the time to trim my own hair this morning so it's feeling pretty good and not so damaged anymore. Hooraayyy for healthy hair! Paha! I hope all you sweets have a fabulous day! :)















74 wonderful thoughts:

  1. This is really cool! I love the high low effect you gave it <3

    http://perlaxmakeup.blogspot.com/

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  2. love it! you looks wonderful! and your blog is lovely too, would you like to follow eachother with gfc and bloglovin? i would love too follow back.
    kisses from denmark <3
    www.fashionchok.blogspot.com

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  3. Hey nice blog here, I like your posts! Visit mine and let me know what you think, maybe we could follow each other!
    XOXO
    Ylenia

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  4. I love it !

    http://ilovefashion-s.blogspot.be/

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  5. love it!
    I'm just like you..I do those kind of things all the time :)

    <3

    http://elzanapjevic.blogspot.com/

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  6. wow, that's is really cool! It looks lovely on you :)

    HEYLJ
    http://www.heylj.com


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  7. i love the top! so cute how you did that yourself.

    lindsey louise

    hellomrrabbit.blogspot.com

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  8. Thanks dear, I'm following you back now!
    XOXO

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  9. crafty and beautiful! love your outfit, beautiful!
    yuliconversations.blogspot.com

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  10. Hey, you have a nice blog! The shorts looks awesome. It would be great if we followed each other

    beyondthecherryblossom.blogspot.co.uk

    <3

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  11. That blouse looks so good on you! I wish I could sew and make alterations that easy! :)
    -Bridgette
    bridgettenicole.blogspot.com

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  12. Wow! You are so talented! I love the new look of the blouse! x

    The Style Moodboard

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  13. What a wonderful job you did!
    By the way, I nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award! Check it out! :)

    http://lovinglifeinthefablane.blogspot.com/2012/10/liebster-blog-award.html

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  14. That is so cool! Love the new look! Wish I knew how to sew.

    Katherine

    http://mintedglam.blogspot.com/

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  15. $2? Wow! Amazing job it looks so professional! Wish I could pull something like that off. I LOVE blouses too, they're Such a perfect pretty staple.

    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  16. i really love this shirt honey, you are an artist!

    xx

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  17. thanks for follow my blog
    followed <3
    www.miharujulie.com

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  18. you look sooooo gorgeous!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

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  19. Chic outfit! Love it! Xx

    www.itchyedgy.com

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  20. Such a good idea, and I am in love with your phone case!

    Stories of an English rose

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  21. Omg, your phone case is so kawaiiii! You look beautiful too :)

    Stop by sometime, xo Natalie
    lavagabonddame.com

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  22. Nice post dear, love the blouse, you are so talented, i just found your blog, if you want we can follow each other via GFC, Bloglovin and Facebook, have a lovely day, by the way you look amazing.

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  23. hi dear! thanks for the comment in my blog ^^
    i follow u now
    kisses :)

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  24. great blog!!! i follow you now
    i hope you follow me back because love your blog ;)
    kisses pretty
    http://blogcashmeremafia.blogspot.com

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  25. VERY COOL! u look lovely girl

    following ur amazing blog

    www.thewild-swans.com

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  26. Un resultado muy bonito. Me gusta mucho.
    Besos

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  27. Amazing blog <33 would you like to follow each other? Just let me know:) kisses
    Mr-joeblack.blogspot.com

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  28. Thanks for the latest comment darling =)
    XOXO
    Ylenia

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  29. You are super pretty and I love your shorts! Wanna follow each other? ;)

    http://silverwriting818.blogspot.com

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  30. Hi there,
    You are gorgeous!

    +1 follower!
    Hope you return the love! :)

    milna89.blogspot.com

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  31. hi dear...amazing blog ❤ I love your mobile phone cases and the short pants are so cute...
    what do you think to follow each other on GFC & Bloglovin' too?
    big kiss and have a nice day

    vendy
    http://simplelifeve.blogspot.it

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  32. Such a cute blog! I really love it :D

    Maybe we could follow each other? :D
    -> I already follow you! (name: "fille" - you should find me somewhere on the last pages, because I haven't got a profile picture)

    My fashion blog :)

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  33. I like it a lot! So inspiring post! :)

    From Finland, with ♥,
    curiousnoora.blogspot.com

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  34. You look super cute! And I love your phone cover!
    http://namelessfashionblog.blogspot.it/
    http://www.facebook.com/NamelessFashionBlog

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  35. wow i like your look and blog! maybe we follow each other!? let me know :) greetings www.yuliekendra.com

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  36. So cute top!
    I'm a follower of your blog.
    still waiting to have you on my followers list.
    fashionerza.com

    <3

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  37. Wow great work Lady!Looks so good. Wish I would be so good in doing DYS, too. :)

    xxx

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  38. I just followed! :) Hope you follow back :)

    http://silverwriting818.blogspot.com

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  39. You are such a beauty, I love your white shorts!

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  40. You look so pretty! Amazing shirt and white shorts <3 I'm following you now :)

    http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/

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  41. Wauw beautiful! I follow you now, follow you back? XX

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  42. You are a real beauty dear!!! I love your shorts!

    xx
    snowwhite90.blogspot.com

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  43. Great job! :)

    wud u like to follow each other? Let me knw! :)

    Maybe you have time to read my new post is up: Dreams: What you want them to be

    ~Boomerang Plus

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  44. Hi! I really liked your blog so I've nominated you for the Liebster Award! Go over to my blog to find out what you have to do and see what questions I have tagged you in :)

    love sammy xx

    www.ramblesandjangles.blogspot.co.uk

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  45. omg. your hair looks amazing *_* you are so beautiful >.<
    your blog is very lovely and interesting. maybe follow? im glad if you visit my blog, too <3 keep in touch!

    xx
    beauthi.blogspot.com

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  46. this outfit is perfect! just beautiful!

    xx

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  47. you are so pretty!

    http://summermarlowe.blogspot.fr/

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  48. nice blog ^^ loves it))

    follow my blog)and i wil follow you)
    http://amenfashion-christy.blogspot.cz/

    xoxo Christy

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  49. you are beautiful!

    xx. Hybrid Hunter

    follow each other?

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  50. I'm seriously in love with your hair!!

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  51. beautiful photo
    let's be friends blogs
    http://olgazozulya.blogspot.com/

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  52. Beautiful blouse and I love your short :)

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  53. Ur so creative. Real fashion

    just me,
    www.phioxee.com

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  54. what a lovely blouse! I think you did a great job :)
    Also, that blouse and short are the perfect combination!


    Loves,
    Lisa

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  55. Hi love,

    Great look and so beautiful pictures!!!

    you have a super blog here.

    we can follow each other if you want!

    Happy Sunday!

    www.nicoleta.me

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  56. The high-low blouse is definitely cute! Great alteration! By the way, I'm following you back :)

    -Kim
    www.KimKardashnguyen.com

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  57. amazing blouse, love your blog. im following you! might follow back? im new :) xx

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  58. I really like your blog :)

    If you want to follow each other, let me know on my blog here : http://chicnem.blogspot.fr/

    See yah :)

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  59. Thank's fo your comment on my blog ! i follow you back :)

    You are beautiful :)

    Seee you :)

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  60. Wow you are so talented!! The blouse looks incredible:)

    Molly and MacKenzie
    www.ruffledromance.blogspot.com

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  61. super nice shirt!

    Would you like to follow each other?

    www.styleambitions.blogspot.ca

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  62. Fantastico: ottimo lavoro e splendida idea!
    Brava!!! :-)

    See you soon <3
    Silvia

    www.pattysfamilystyle.blogspot.it

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