Hi there! I thought it might be fun to mix a little D.I.Y. love into my outfit post today...
I wanted to accessorize my new heart dress with a big sixties style bow! You wanna make one too?
Here's how I made mine... 1. Supplies needed- Needle, Thread, Scissors, Sash from a vintage dress (I prefer belts to matching sashes so I often use my sashes for other purposes like a hair scarf, or this!) 2. Tie your bow. See if you need to trim a few inches off your sash. 3. I needed to trim about 10 inches off. I cut it from the center of the scarf. This is a shortcut because you don't have to re-sew the edges of the sash. 4. Stitch the center of your sash back up. You can be a little messy because the knot will hide theses stitches. 5. Tie Bow. Make sure stitches are hidden. 6. Fluff your bow! It's done. This project only takes about 10 minutes.
Use a safety pin to pin your bow to the neckline of your dress. This looks adorable with any dress that has a collar.
Hope you have a wonderful day........ XO. Elsie
Outfit Details: Dress c/o Asian iCandy, Shoes/Swedish Hasbeens c/o ModCloth, Tights/Target, Bow/D.I.Y.
Oh my goodness! You are so creative/cute/inspiring. You are making me want to start vintage shopping and I've really never been drawn to it before. Your hair looks fabulous too by the way... that color suits you.
Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Kacie | August 11, 2011 at 12:33 AM
That dress is adorable! I love how the hearts look like they are painted on.
I'm going to hunt for some pretty fabric to use for a big bow now!
Posted by: Lyndall | August 11, 2011 at 12:45 AM
So cute!
xo, rae
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Posted by: Rae Veda | August 11, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Tootoo cute babe! I say this all the time but I lovelovelove the tutorials! Makes copying your style that much easier :D
xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!
Haute Khuuture Blog
Posted by: Julie Khuu | August 11, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Ahhh! I just bought this dress. Its way too cute and what you did with the bow makes it even better! SWOON! xo
Posted by: Ariel | August 11, 2011 at 01:00 AM
I like all the clashing patterns! I know this is a DIY for the bow (which is cute), but that dress is even cuter!
<3 Linda
Posted by: Linda | August 11, 2011 at 01:09 AM
Sooooo cute! And the size of the bow sits beautifully with the cut of the dress. Really shapes it. Wonderful!
Aoife x
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Posted by: Aoife Blake | August 11, 2011 at 01:14 AM
I really love this outfit, funny and smart!
The bow make me think about first days of school in my mum photos :)
Love it!
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Posted by: Elenoir | August 11, 2011 at 01:22 AM
So cute, and thanks for sharing the DIY! x
Posted by: Gaby | August 11, 2011 at 02:18 AM
Such a cute little bow, thank you for this tutorial, I have been trying to get into crafts and your blog has really inspired my interest in it - so I will give this a go!
Your dress is super lovely too, and I really like it with those tights!
Sarah
x
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Posted by: Sarah | August 11, 2011 at 02:32 AM
wow I mean like: WOW. :D
I saw the first picture on my blog roll and I just couldn't stop thinking how pretty you look and how amazing that dress is until I've realised you did the bow yourself!
I'm not sure why I never come along with such pretty cool ideas but I just love you do. Keep inspiring us, girl!
Posted by: Ester | August 11, 2011 at 03:35 AM
I adore this bow! and your dress and shoes are so cute ;) love this outfit!
with love,
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Posted by: Kasia from chocarome.blogspot.com | August 11, 2011 at 03:49 AM
Great dress, great tights, great bow. Perfect!
Follow each other? :)
XO,
Lucija
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Posted by: Lucija | August 11, 2011 at 04:11 AM
That outfit is super cute, and I LOVE that bow DIY! How charming! <3
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | August 11, 2011 at 04:13 AM
I love those tights! I used to have some like it but they got ripped up, I must get some more.
Posted by: Jessica Ann | August 11, 2011 at 05:07 AM
Adorable outfit, love the mix of prints.
xx Fran
Posted by: Fran | August 11, 2011 at 05:19 AM
Love the colors & pattern mix...
Posted by: Isi, Wake up & smell the azahar | August 11, 2011 at 06:01 AM
Great outfit! That bow is a really cute touch!
♥ Gina Michele
CrochetClouds.com
Posted by: Gina Michele | August 11, 2011 at 06:04 AM
Super cute!
Posted by: Selena | August 11, 2011 at 06:15 AM
cute dress
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Posted by: gina | August 11, 2011 at 06:55 AM