Monday, July 30, 2012

My SAHM Style: Heat Wave

It has been a long time since we have seen rain in this neck of the woods. Our backyard looks like it is fall in summer, where grasses, leaves and tress have turned yellow and are falling. It is so scary knowing that we are facing drought this season. Like I always say, it's not even August yet and the heat is unbearable. Triple digits are ahead of us. It is no longer a fun time to be out and spending much time outdoors. Early morning it is a little bit bearable, but once the sun starts to show up, it is on! Like you see my hair down in the photos, but later that day the hair was up in a bun. It's just way too hot and humid here in Kansas. The humidity really makes it bad. Dear God, please let it rain really soon and good. We need it. Sorry, I have been talking about the weather, but it's just because it is unpleasant lately. I hope you are enjoying your lovely weather if you are having any and stay hydrated if you are experiencing the same heat wave we are having. Anyway, here is what I wore.

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Top: Thrifted and altered to fit. It was size large. 50cents.
Skirt: Thrifted and altered to fit. It was way too big and long. 50 cents.
Shoes: Target. Old like four years ago. $20ish?
Clutch: Thrifted and Vintage. $5

You can tell I am a mama by looking at that cute little ride for my kids.

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The photo below on the left side is the before look of the skirt. I thought I didn't have to do any alterations, but when I came home and after washing it I tried it on. The fitting was off and the length wasn't flattering, so I did some seam ripping, cutting, hemming and sewing. And Ta-dah!
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I hope you have a good start of the week!

28 comments:

  1. Oh I love that Einstein quote! And you look fresh, pretty and cool despite the high heat, Adin. Well done!

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  2. Love your blue skirt. Happy Blue Monday!

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  3. aww, so cute mommy Adin! love your outfit and your shoes... oh my, i can't dare to wear one like that. hehehe Hope you can stop by at my blog: Blue Monday.

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  4. I love this ensemble on you. The shoes I love it, it does look good with the blue skirt. And yes you inspired me to do alterations with my skirt but I still have that thought of ...what if..it does not turn right.
    By the way, I have a question on sewing what is your email addy. Mine is kissess4u7@aol(dot)com Hope to hear from you.


    Kim,USA

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  5. Love the quote!
    You look so lovely! Gorgeous skirt and heels!

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  6. great outfit, lovely shoes and bag
    thanks for stopping over at my blog too!

    xo Jessica
    www.newlyloved.com

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  7. Wow, what a great bargain hunter you are!! When my kids were small I hardly had time to shop let alone alter my clothing because there was so darn many of them. ;) I ran around in sweat pants and jeans. I would have felt so much better about myself had I been dressing like you're doing. Great altering jobs too. That really opens up your options at the thrift stores!

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    1. Thanks Joni! I don't look like this all the time, so when I have the chance I make sure I feel good and look good. Stay-at-home-mom sure is a full time job. It's one thing to thank my grandma and my mama because of them I learned to sew a little bit. I used to watch them sew especially my mama and I learned something from it. I wish now I asked my mama to teach me more about sewing and I wish she is here to teach me more about it. Maybe someday when she and papa finally gets to visit us in the US. :) When I go thrift shopping, I always think of the potential that a clothing has and if whether or not I can alter it. It helps to a little bit about sewing.

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  8. Hello Cutie Pie! Thanks for stopping by! You look adorable and I love how you are posing next to that hot rod! It is true that the miracles are all around us. Just waking up in the morning and being able to use lungs to breathe is a miracle really. Have a beautiful week! :-)

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  9. I love this look! Very original and you matched the colours well together! Love your style!

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  10. Wow that skirt looks gorgeous. Not sure I'd have looked twice at i in it's original length but it's perfect now. x

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  11. Love your outfit! Beautiful skirt! kisses

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  12. You totally turned that skirt from middle aged to amazing. Lovely heels too x

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  13. you are one cool thrifty mom mommy Adin :) stop by at my #212 BPC: http://www.memorylanebymel.com/sally-and-jack-disney-tshirt/

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  14. on the go nnman si mami fashionista na, talented pa hehehhe. love all your vintage clothing and accessories as always :)

    thanks for joining 366 BPC

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  15. Galing galing mo talaga magpose Mami Adin, bagay na bagay pati kahit anong outfit!

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  16. love love love how you transformed those skirts! love the pose too! love the clutch too! love it all! hehehehe... visiting from BPC!

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  17. That's a lovely vivid tropical print - suitable for you weather at the moment! You've done a great job on the alterations.

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  18. I LOVE that skirt, when you're done with it, can I have it? xx hehe

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  19. Mommy like kau nako imong shoes!

    Returning the visit from 212/366 bpc..

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  20. 212/ 366 BPC hopping here:)) luv ur outfit momi :)

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  21. I always look forward visiting your blog mommy Adin tungod sa imong outfit. Maayo kaayo ka mo alter unya it suits you well permi. BPc hopping!

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  22. Very nice Mommy Adin. You really have ways to make something from your thrifted clothing. Well done and nice poses!

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  23. You look fab as always Momi Adin :-) love the outfits :-) really fits perfectly on you :-) Returning late from BPC.

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  24. wow great alteration mommy adin!! katong sa eshakti nako na dress ako pud gi alter may gani wala na daot kay sa may totoy pa dyud dapit. hehehe.. oi about the rain, i wish i could tell the rain na sa inyo na pud. cge lang ulan diri sa among bukid oi. tapos next week mangadto ra bya mi sa beach then thunder storm daw. waahhh daot ang plans. pero naka reserve na man gud ko ba.... hahay.. i hope mu adto dira ang rain sa inyoha. hehehe

    from BPC, hope u can drop by my late entry

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  25. wow just goes to show what a difference you can make - I'll certainly be more open minded looking at stuff in future (if I can learn to do alterations that turn out as well as that, at least!) Looking cool in the heat there!

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  26. such a great deal and you look great.

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