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Sunday, 17 July 2011

DIY denim bustier…

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LOLZ AT MY TRIANGLE TAN LINES >.<
Bustier: DIY
Skirt: New Look
Tights: Primark

I bought this dress from Miss Selfridge about three years ago & I have only worn it once. I remember buying it because I really wanted a denim dress & I liked the sweetheart neckline. I didn’t particularly like the pointy, flappy, spikey zip things in the skirt but I bought it anyway.

I saw it in my wardrobe the other day & I remembered how much I loved the sweetheart neckline & thought it would be a waste if I didn’t DIY it in some way or another. Anyway, I took my trusty scissors to it, a new zip & a bit of trim later it was transformed it into a lovely new bustier top!

I am really happy with how it has turned out & I am going to get so much more wear out of it now its a top rather than a dress.

What do you think? Did you like it better as a dress or do you prefer my DIY?

Speak soon <3

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39 comments:

  1. Bon Vivant Clique17 July 2011 at 09:16

    Those are some strange tan lines you have there haha!! I love how you wore this and how you covered the edge with lace.

    Love J.

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  2. Krissy ~ style san san17 July 2011 at 09:20

    love the lace trim, beautiful!
    Krissy xoxo

    www.swallowmyfashion.blogspot.com

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  3. rosedl17 July 2011 at 09:21

    another great DIY, WHY YOU SO GOOD AT IT! hahah
    Love the lace trim
    xxx

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  4. Sophie17 July 2011 at 09:25

    I love it! Definitely prefer your diy! x

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  5. Erin17 July 2011 at 09:27

    Great DIY, the lace really makes it! x

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  6. Amy17 July 2011 at 09:35

    Definitely prefer it as a bustier - not a huge fan of those spiky bits on the skirt either ;) your DIYs are amazing, keep on doing them!!

    ismellfashion.blogspot.com

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  7. Anonymous17 July 2011 at 09:40

    lush! I've been seeing your tweets about diy's and have been waiting for them- this is amazing! much better as a bustier, plus like you say you'll get loads more wear out of it.
    ♥
    http://ramzandtheflock.blogspot.com/

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  8. Stylish Kids17 July 2011 at 10:17

    pretty outfit <3 xxx

    http://melissalovesfashion.blogspot.com/

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  9. Bea17 July 2011 at 10:26

    I like the DIY better. I'm not into whole "denim" outfits i.e the dress. Except for dungarees and stuff but that's different.
    In short yes, DIY ftw.
    x

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  10. Slater17 July 2011 at 10:27

    Love your DIY posts, looks lovely too!

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  11. The Buttonboxx17 July 2011 at 10:32

    that looks so good!

    x

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  12. Lowri17 July 2011 at 10:43

    Much prefer the DIY version.. :)

    http://lowri-armsaroundamemory.blogspot.com/

    x

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  13. Anonymous17 July 2011 at 11:04

    oh wow it looks sooo good! deffo loving it as a bustier! you're so creative, amazinggg!! X X X

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  14. HARRIET17 July 2011 at 11:10

    Wow! It looks great as a bustier :)
    xo
    www.freshlysqueezedfashion.blogspot.com

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  15. Milly17 July 2011 at 11:21

    oh i like. such a good diy tip. I really like the lace trim you added x

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  16. Harrriiiet17 July 2011 at 11:40

    Looks so much better!
    Lovin' the crochet at the bottom.
    I wish I had inspiration when it comes to clothes I never wear!

    Harriet x

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  17. Becky17 July 2011 at 11:42

    it looks fantastic! really nice on you! :)

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  18. Unknown17 July 2011 at 11:58

    brilliant diy, love the little lace trim you've added too xx

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  19. Nina17 July 2011 at 13:55

    You've done such a good job, looks much better as a bustier than a dress and I love the trim. Might start taking the scissors to some of my old clothes.

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  20. Jillian17 July 2011 at 15:38

    amazing diy!! youre so talented!


    http://thefashioncyclist.blogspot.com/

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  21. Emma Louise White17 July 2011 at 15:48

    What a clever idea! It looks really nice too :)
    www.i-cant-walk-in-heels.blogspot.com

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  22. Laura17 July 2011 at 17:12

    Definitely prefer the DIY - it looks SO lovely! Really great idea. :) xoxo

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  23. Bethany Heron17 July 2011 at 18:35

    Such a good idea- it looks amazing! xx

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  24. Unknown18 July 2011 at 01:16

    this is beautiful babe such a good idea xxx

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  25. elsbeth alexandraa18 July 2011 at 03:10

    i adore your outfit! its so gorgeous,especially the bustier type thing is so versatile.
    so glad ive found this blog its so me!
    xxxxxxxx

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  26. Orla Lorenza18 July 2011 at 04:50

    that is such a good idea and you did it so well! I also have strange tan lines! xx

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  27. Unknown18 July 2011 at 08:24

    that skirt is gorgeous xxx

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  28. Vasare Nar18 July 2011 at 11:22

    thats brilliant! looks really well I definitely prefer it this way and lace ads this really nice touch to it! well done ;)

    http://vasare.wordpress.com/

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  29. Life and Styling18 July 2011 at 15:20

    Ah props to you! I would never have known that was DIY if you hadn't of said! It looks great, well done!
    Lois, -Good Wear Day-

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  30. Charlotte19 July 2011 at 05:52

    defiantly prefer the DIY
    personally don't really like that skirt bit either - it looks soo much better the way you've styled it!
    ceeharvey.blogspot.com

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  31. Nadia Kaplan 19 July 2011 at 14:03

    It looks very beautiful on you!
    very creative.
    i really like your blog - i am now following :)

    N.K.L
    www.nkl-fashion.blogspot.com

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  32. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 14:28

    Much prefer the DIY! It looks gorgeous on you!
    Love your DIY posts, you always inspire me to do something arty crafty!
    Rebecca x

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  33. Kim20 July 2011 at 15:01

    amazing idea! wanna come customize my wardrobe? ;)

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  34. sam.21 July 2011 at 10:52

    Your DIY's inspire me so much!
    http://chasingthejungle.blogspot.com/

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  35. Sarah21 July 2011 at 12:59

    so cute! your hair is gorgeous btw! xx

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  36. Mandy21 July 2011 at 20:21

    Ah been a month without internet and catching up on blogger.

    This is easily my favourite blog. Now for me to get back into the swing of things...

    I loved this dress and I prefer what you did with it! Clever and creative... although I could never pull it off. Lovely =)

    Damn I missed the internet!

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  37. Lianne22 July 2011 at 01:30

    This is really pretty...great style, love your blog :)

    xoxo

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  38. helen turnbull22 July 2011 at 10:30

    this is fab, excellent idea. The lace trim is so adorable.

    Helen, X
    http://areyoudressingupordressingdown.blogspot.com

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  39. Ellie M23 July 2011 at 06:49

    Fab idea!! Love the lace trim too xx

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