OOTD: A Few Days Ago

I mentioned on my Facebook page that I wanted to start doing 'outfit of the day' posts again because my closet is overflowing with clothes that I desperately NEED to wear. I kid you not, I have bags and bags of clothes that I have not yet worn! I commit myself in making use of them!

I have been drawn to very simplistic styles as of late because they are easy to wear, put together, and layer if need be since the weather has been incredibly bipolar; hot and humid one day, freezing ice cold the next. This look was from earlier this week (I didn't find the time to post until now) that was super comfortable and cute for work.

I kept it very simple: a loose tiered black tank (Old Navy), blush cardigan (LOFT), and white ankle jeans (Marshalls). The colors are great for spring and I am ALL about comfort. Comfort, comfort, comfort!

I love the front tuck, I've been rocking this forever. Haha. It's an easy way to add an edge to any look.

My baby Coco decided to make an appearance. How silly. She was secretly trying to go for my shoes. :)

I adore these leopard flats I recently found hidden in my closet. Leopard print goes with anything and everything! I purchased them from Macy's the brand 'Material Girl' a year ago on clearance for only $3! You know I'm all about those incredible bargains!

I assure you more outfit posts will be coming soon, in addition to design projects that I have been working on! That is all for now. Have a beautiful weekend, all! :)

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New Hair, New Shorts!

It has been QUITE some time since I have last posted and I truly apologize. I know I have been absent for far too long, but I am SO incredibly happy to be back and I hope to keep the posts coming every couple of weeks.

I started sewing again and my does it feels magnificent! I have upcycled a few things after doing some major spring cleaning of my closet.

First though, I would like to share a life changing event that recently occurred... I finally found the courage to cut my hair ABOVE my chest! Seriously, this may seem ridiculous to some, but I have had my insanely long hair for 10+ years trimming them every couple of months of course. This time I needed something different so I figured why not?! It will grow back! I have been obsessing over medium length straight-cut hair for a long time and I finally got the guts to chop about 9 inches off my hair. Another reason was that the ombre had to go since I have had it for close to two years.

No more bangs, no more ombre, no more crazy long hair all the way down my back. It felt rejuvenating to say the least and it was exactly the change I needed. I barely have any layers because I wanted more of the same length cut. I have rocked layers for the last forever years so it was time I tried the same length hair cut which I love because my hair looks and feels much more thicker than usual.

In other news sewing-wise, I finally finished my first project of the year! It is nothing crazy out of the ordinary that you have not all seen yet, but I figured the weather is getting warmer so I need some new shorts! I found an old houndstooth top that I never wore and turned them into shorts for spring. There is no need to buy new shorts when I can upcycle from an old top. :)

 

It is a silk polyester type material which was pretty easy to work with in my opinion and a great, breezy fabric for shorts.

I used a black elastic for the band so there was no need for a zipper. It was super quick and easy. Prints and pattern are my favorite at the moment and I have always been a huge fan of houndstooth because of its timeless elegance. I paired the shorts with a mustard embellished neckline top to give this outfit some color.

I am truly sorry for the dirty mirror, I told you it has been awhile. Hahaha! Shorts are my spring and summer time go-to because they are easy and comfortable to wear during the unbearable heat. You can easily dress them up or be casual depending on your mood. I have made plenty of shorts in previous posts so be sure to check them out for a little inspiration!

What clothing item is a staple in your wardrobe for the spring and summer?

Until next time! :)

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Hello Again, Lovelies...

There have been many personal events going on in my life this past month and will continue into these upcoming holiday months as well, so I apologize for my absence. For the meantime I wanted to share some past designs I am incredibly proud of and love beyond words. Let's start reminiscing a bit shall we? :)

I made this ivory peplum top with an exposed zipper from a pretty fabric I found from Walmart for only $1 a yard! Yes! Peplums are adorable.

You can find more photos of each design by clicking on the title of the item!

This cropped bustier was the first top/design I made in over 2 years after taking a long break from sewing. I made it just last year and I was proud to see I did not lose my touch!

Just a simple, flowy lace top. I had left over lace fabric so I decided to make something simple for everyday wear this past summer.

Accessories can be so expensive, so I opt to make my own most of the time. I made this gold sequin collar necklace last winter. One of my favorite necklaces because it goes with any outfit and adds the perfect amount of sparkle and shine.

A beautiful fabric flower head crown made from lace fabric and window curtain scraps. Originally when I started this was suppose to be a floral statement necklace, but as I went along it became a flower head crown by accident. I have to say it turned out for the better. :)

Anything with pearls and lace, you got me! I am obsessed with this pearls and lace collar necklace.

This maxi skirt tutorial became surprisingly successful on YouTube and I am extremely flattered! Definitely one of the easiest skirts I've made thus far.

I was in a high waisted craze this past summer so this high waisted mint shorts recycled from an old silk pillow case was no exception. Every pair of shorts I made were high waisted, but this pair was my favorite because of the gorgeous mint color.

This ivory lace babydoll dress was recycled from an old, thrifted window curtain-- and you would have never known if I had not told you. I have an extreme addiction to lace dresses or anything lace in general if you had not noticed. Haha. I still have yet to wear this number out, but oh when I do, it shall be so ravishing!

This front slit lace maxi dress was upcycled from an old, thrifted window curtain as well. Maxis are so beautiful and feminine-- I will always adore them.

This two-toned gold vintage sweetheart dress was upcycled from two thrifted pillow cases. Gold and peach-- the best color combination, ever!

Chiffon is such a gorgeous fabric to work with so I went ahead and made this peach chiffon maxi skirt/dress. The versatility of it is amazing.

I absolutely adore this white pleated tea party dress. The pleats and low back makes this dress so fun. Girls night out, anyone?

I had a request to make this pink long sleeve shift dress. I feel like a little hippie when I wear this, and I love it.

This taupe bow dress was an alteration, but I adore the vintage inspiration of it.

I hope you enjoyed this random and quick jot down memory lane. It was nice to look at past designs and see how far I have come in the past year of sewing. I hope to start a little project today since I have not sewed anything in about a month, and because I feel like a part of me is missing!

Which designs are your favorite, and what would you like for me to make in the future? I would LOVE to hear some suggestions!

Have a fabulous day, all! :)

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Classy Peach Giveaway!

Okay ladies, it's about that time for another chance to win some pretty stuff! Thank you all so much for your kind words and amazing support on my blog, Youtube channel, and Facebook page. It truly means the world to me. This giveaway is just a little thanks for all the wonderful support. :)

Here are the lovely items:

Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow in 730 Skinlights. Very beautiful, with a hint of sparkle (although you can't see it in the photo), and extremely natural looking colors for a gorgeous everyday look.

Maybelline Colorsensational 630 Red Revolution. Because really, every girl needs a stunning red lipstick in her makeup bag. ;)

A pretty fabric flower crown I made a couple months ago while filming my first video, a flower crown tutorial. Very similar to the original flower crown I made.

Enter to get the chance to win these lovely items!

The Rules:

1. Like my Facebook page, Classy Peach.
2. Like my giveaway photo AND share it.
3. Comment on my giveaway photo saying you did it!

**Please note, for those who comment on my blog, PLEASE comment on my giveaway photo as well if you entered. Thank you!**

Optional:

1. Follow me via GFC.
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This giveaway is open internationally!

Giveaway ends October 28th, 2013. Good luck to you all and thank you again for your continuous, incredible support! :)

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Simple Bow Back Sweater

I'm sure all of us ladies have a bunch of plain sweaters laying around for the fall and winter. I wanted to spruce up one of my simple sweaters I've had for years to give it a new look. A surprise bow back! I adore bows, as you can tell I've had several different bow tutorials (here, here, and here) , but I think this bow tutorial is the easiest. Very little sewing and I only used scrap fabric pieces!

I used this adorable black and white polka scrap fabric from a polka dot top I altered awhile back.

It's really hard to take a back photo by yourself, so excuse my awkward photos. Hahaha. :)

The sweater was simple just like the front.

Then I sewed two small polka dot bows to the back. The top bow is bigger than the bottom bow just for a tiered effect.

Here's the YouTube tutorial!

Simple looks are always the best in my opinion, and with a little bow surprise in the back makes the look of the sweater renewed.

This project was so simple, only took me about an hour at most to complete since there is no sewing machine required! Just needle and thread and you are good to go. Simple, quick, and a wonderful way to renew an old sweater or top. :)

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