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shorts: DIY out of very old pants
belt: mommed
tank: old navy
button-up: j crew
sneakers: courtesy of keds
shorts: DIY out of very old pants
belt: mommed
tank: old navy
button-up: j crew
sneakers: courtesy of keds
I arrived home late last night after an amazing week of vacation on the west coast, where I climbed trees, went wine tasting, swung on rope swings, and had several cartwheel competitions. I feel like a new person! Speaking of being new, these keds are my new favorite shoes. I used to have a pair when I was about ten, which I'd wear to walk on the mudflats in Maine.
When I was cleaning out my basement recently, I found these giant, ancient khakis to which I promptly took a pair of scissors and made these shorts. I'm not much of a shorts person because I don't think they particularly flatter my frame, but these are so comfortable that I can't resist wearing them anyway. Plus I'm pretty pleased that I made them for a whopping $0.
I'm so glad to be back! I missed the ol' blog last week and can't wait to be zooming around the internet again this week. xoxo.
P.S. It's broiling here today! Summer has arrived!
I'm a bike-riding bookworm in DC trying to make better use of a sometimes-vanilla closet. You can read a little more about this blog
38 comments:
1. LOVE your shoes.
2. These shorts look particularly good on your frame, so great DIY and perfect length!
<3 Glad you're back!
You just gave me a great idea, I've got quite a few pants I no longer care to wear.. I'll turn them into shorts yaay!
aww it sounds like you had an amazing time! and i saw a pair of shorts that looked almost identical to yours at zara. i love that they're diy. i'll have to cut up some old pants now too :P
I actually think those shorts are incredible flattering. The cuffs are a great idea.
And glad to have you back.
ShopTOLive.ca
Love the pants into shorts transformation!
Welcome back! I've missed your posts and your smiling face! :-)
Nice job on the shorts. You look lovely and well rested! Glad you had a nice vacation :)
Melanie@Unravelled Threads
Yay, welcome back! Sounds like a lovely time you had out there.
I love a good, quick DIY. These shorts look great on you!
I got me a pair of the same navy Keds at the beginning of Spring, they go with almost everything!
Fab shorts.
Cartwheel competition! Ooo, can I still do one? Must find out.
I did miss your updates :)
I've been waiting for pay day to buy a pair of those Keds!
Welcome back! I missed your posts. =)
You look great in shorts. I love your shoes.
~Ashley
this is perfection! and welcome back! :)
Such a classic summer look - I love the cuff on the shorts! Yay for classic Keds too!
Enjoy your weather...it's rainy here. And very cute shorts!
Sounds like you had a great vacation. Love those shorts - brilliant idea to redo your old chinos, and the cuffs are perfect. Great summer outfit!
Welcome back. I like the navy Keds.
So cute and casual! You look adorable.
are the keds comfy? I can't wear flat shoes for long periods of time, but love the look of keds!
The shorts are flattering on you.
I'm glad to hear that you had a relaxing week. You look very happy and recharged. Yeay for summers.
Great look girl! Those keds are fabulous, I've been itching to get a pair myself- navy blue is such a versatile color and I'm tempted, but I can't choose between the blue or an olive green- I'm torn!
None of my DIY shorts ever looked that fab! Well done, doll, and welcome back.
I'm not a huge fan of shorts either since I have a large butt and I feel like they emphasize that, but these are so cute!
Glad you had a great getaway, and it's good to see you back!
I love the attribution "mommed," by the way. I have quite a few pieces like that: things my mom no longer wanted and was happy to give me when I asked, but didn't exactly give to me as gifts, either. It's a great way to describe that process!
Your vacation sounds amazing! I'm so looking forward to finally getting one in July.
Those shorts are pretty amazing, too - especially for the price of $0!
Perfect looks for the summer! P.S. AND Yes! Summer has arrived! ;o)
I totally have those Keds sneaks in red :) Totally perfect for the summer!
The shorts look great!
You look great, good job on those shorts!
they're pretty darn cute on you, actually!
i had keds when i was a kid, too, but only white... ah, memories!!!
welcome back! hope you're not too sad to be not on vaca anymore!
i'm super jealous of your keds! they're definitely the best summer shoes!
I'm the same way when it comes to shorts, but I've been warming up to them a bit more lately.
You look very cute in them!
Glad to hear you had a great vacation!
Chic on the Cheap
Love the shorts! And the cute'n casual way you styled them.
Did you roll and sew them? or just roll? They do look great on you!
It's good to have you back and better :) You look so bright! I'm loving this comfy look, everything on it catches my attention. I can only say: beautiful, beautiful, pretty, pretty, gorgeous, gorgeous :)
xoxoxox, take care
Love these Ked's!
xx
Your pictures would look awesome-er if you smiled more :) have a good day! :D
btw, love the shorts. impressive diy ;)
Adorable ♥
This is so great. Very J. Crew. Simple, classic, fun...
Oh man, I wanted Keds so bad when I was younger. I think I might need to get some this year.
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