THREE EASY DIY IDEAS TO REVAMP OLD JEANS

TURNING REGULAR JEANS INTO SKINNY JEANS

CUTTING JEANS INTO SHORTS / PERFECTLY DESTROYED DENIM

EASY DIY FLOWER HEADBAND

Turning a Skirt Into Shorts

QUICK AND SIMPLE DIY KIMONO

DIY Urban Outfitters Inspired Denim Vest

What is better than cheap clothes?  Cheap CUTE clothes! 

I have always played with the idea of making my own fashion.  Other than the super daunting “I have no idea how to even start” phase, it is almost a bit of a rush to wear something you made.  I would live for the day someone asked me where I got this vest and I could say “Bitch I made it.”  (Only a maybe less dramatic and rude.)

It is so cool to me to see how you can still get the stuff you see in stores for a fraction of the price if you are willing to put in a little bit of work.  This is perfect for a person who is just starting to learn how to sew.  Simple, quick, good looking and cheap.  Just like my men 😉

The Problem with Southern Style

I stealthily snapped this picture today while I was in one of my nursing classes (sorry for the low quality.)

In one small corner of our large classroom, there were three of the Exact. Same. Purse. Literally exactly the same. Same brand, size, color… Now you may be thinking “Oh how funny, what a coincidence!” But this picture embodies what southern fashion has become.

The “southern look” can be very cute and flattering.  The flowy tops, colorful patterns, cute accessories… it is a hard combination mess up.  The problem here is that it is all consuming; what one person has, everyone wants.  And I don’t mean they go out and find something similar, I’m talking about the exact same items. 

A few words come to mind when I think about how people dress down in these parts:

• Cookie cutter
• Monotone
• Non Individualized
• Uncreative
• Fixated

Have I beaten that to death yet? 

It is so much more interesting to look into a crowd of people and see all different types of styles and outfit combinations!  I hate to sound so cliche, but why follow the crowd when you can do your own thing!  Taylor your closet to what you like.  If you have the confidence to wear something, you can pull it off.  (Just look at the half shaved head trend that is going on.  I cannot imagine how else that was able to take off other than a few really confident people rocking it without a second thought.)  If you glance around a classroom or mall or grocery store, you will see the same things over and over again.  Fellow southerners, you know exactly what I am talking about here:

1. Chevron                    
                                               (This is literally just zig zags.  I have no idea why everyone is going crazy for it)
2. Monograms
3. These Bracelets
4. This watch
                                                                                                
5. Lilly Print everything
   
   
6. Jack Roger flip flops
   
7. Bubble Necklaces

The list goes on and on. Don’t get me wrong, a bubble necklace here and there is fine, but it is all wayyyy overdone. Do you really need to monogram EVERY piece of clothing you own? How about owning one pair of Jacks and a few other sandals instead of 10 pairs of Jacks in all different colors?

Even guys are all following the crowd!  Khaki pants with a pastel button down, boat shoes, camouflage, Ray Bands, bow ties… (Ok I do like the bow ties…)

All I ask for is a little creativity and individuality when it comes to style. It is what sets you apart from the masses!  Plus, think of all the awesome styles you can try out now and roll your eyes at later on down the road when you are older and your friends and family pull out the old pictures.