I felt all retro in my polka-dot button up and homemade skirt today. Like, in a I Love Lucy kind of way. Just give me an apron, a shrill voice, and I’ll go bake you some cookies (or set the house on fire, as it were in my case).
I’m actually especially proud of how frugal this outfit turned out to be. I found this shirt from the clothing swap last Friday night while I was in Austin for the Texas Style Council conference. The skirt I made a few years ago from some fabric on sale at Walmart and an easy Simplicity pencil skirt pattern. And the belt? Well, that came in a pack of three and only cost a little more than $2 per belt. My shoes, purse, and watch unfortunately aren’t so cheap, but considering I wear those items all the time, the cost per wear is actually not too bad. So, if I do say so myself, I feel like the good house-fiance today in dressing both chic and cheap! 🙂
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Great outfit – love the shirt and can't believe that the skirt is homemade!
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Haha, I was wondering what you meant by house-fiance. Now I see. =) That skirt is furthering my inspiration from SewPetiteGal to start sewing!! You look so 70s modern which is so in right now. I love that this outfit looks so expensive but costs so little. You look great, Kileen!
Kileen says
oh thank you!! i went through a whole sewing phase. i barely touch my
sewing machine these days! maybe after the wedding craziness is over… 🙂
Vanessa says
I really like the top on you. Don't you wish more people swapped? I didn't even know you sewed. I need to get back into it. I'm not amazing at it, but I want to learn.
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kileen you have the most amazing flawless skin.. what foundation do you use?
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I absolutely adore this outfit!!! Although, for some reason I find myself wanting chocolate cupcakes with strawberry frosting and sprinkles on top. My mind just made your outfit into food.
Hanna says
I totally get the cute-modern-wifey-to-be vibe from the outfit! The splash of gold is a nice way to contrast between the blouse and the skirt. You made that skirt? Get out of town! It fits you very nicely, I was wondering which brand you bought it from!
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What a cute look, and a great skirt! hand made skirts are so simple and can be so stylish!
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I didn't know you sew!! That is so cool!!
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Erica says
You made that skirt? I'm so impressed; it's gorgeous! I love brown and gold together, and they look perfect with fun colors of the polka dots. Great outfit!
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Justine @ Just Better Together says
I really like your hair in these pictures! It's wavy and full of volume. Something I totally envy!
I like the polka dots. I seriously need to get something with dots on them.
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You look great. your gonna have to do a tutorial on that skirt.
Kileen says
oh goodness, i threw away the pattern already so no tutorial. i followed
the pattern directions exactly though and it wasn't too bad.
ilene says
love that top and that bag!! the bag is so unique – the shape is! 🙂
May says
the skirt looks great! i couldn't sew even if my life depended on it haha
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What a fabulous top! And I'm in awe that the skirt is homemade.
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That skirt looks amazing! I can't believe it was a DIY! And it looks so cute with the top.
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really cute !! I love the polka dot shirt.
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You knew Id be all over that polka top….super cute….love the outfit:)
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OMG that is one cute dotted shirt! LOVE IT! YOu look adorable.
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That is the cutest top. I love the sleeves.
Aggie says
Good job with making hte skirt I am so not crafty or good with my hands.lol! I love the look and the idea of inexpensive, durable, swapped items.
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I love this outfit. The top, shoes and bracelets are gorg! Can't wait to see the next one. Nekiah
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aww thank you!! 😀
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What a great top! I love the fact that someone else's once-loved shirt can be loved again 🙂
Kileen says
me too!! love the idea of swapping. 🙂
PetiteXXS says
I'm so impressed that you made the skirt yourself Kileen! Love the combo with the top too… definitely retro! 🙂
katypbrooks says
haha you are too cute, good girl for being on the cheap today! i'd use that line quite a bit with the man;)
katypbrooks says
ps your hair looks FAB! love the curls!!
Kileen says
oh thank you!! i made friends with my old curling iron again. 🙂
Nelah says
Awesome retro look and that handmade skirt is great. It looks really nice.
Nelah says
Awesome retro look and that handmade skirt is great. It looks really nice.
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I love the belt and bag so cute!!
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Look at you Suzy Homemaker! Love the skirt – awesome job!
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You are really domisticated with that matchy matchy outfit looking so cute!!!!
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Elle says
You sew!? Holy crap that's a good job…I don't know why you ever shop when you have such crafty hands! hehe but great deals all around.
Kileen says
omg i was into sewing several years ago (at least 4 years!). it got to be
really time-consuming and frustrating so i stopped, lol. the skirt was
actually the first thing and only successful thing i ever made.
silvrgurl says
Wow you made a skirt
I am so impressed with you girls that sew
I need a 3 pack of belts LOL
Brett
Kileen says
yes, these belts are actually 25% off on the Charlotte Russe site too! a
great buy! 🙂
oomph. says
wow, nice job on the skirt! great swap…it's perfect for the skirt.
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Tara says
I love the pattern on that blouse..it is so pretty!
Cee says
Kileen, you have such a knack for pairing prints and colors together. I'm definitely feeling the vintage vibe. Great outfit!
Mrs. J says
This look is very retro, but in a chic way. Great job with the skirt and I love your shoes as usual! 🙂
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I love this outfit…and I cannot believe you made that skirt…you are so talented!!!
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