By Blerona
It’s time to put your winter clothes away because Summer is Finally Here! Your only crisis for the summer, “what to shop for first?” Beach clothes, party clothes, work clothes, lazy Sunday clothes? Well, we just made it a lot easier for you. We took one simple dress and a created four different looks, for inspiration.
Look one: Day at the Beach/Park Accessories: Donna Karan Raffia heal & Vintage Emmanuelle Kkhanh Paris Sunglasses
Trimmings Used:
- Straw Hat: 1 Poppy Flower Pin Style# 30751-yellow
- Straw Hat: 1 Glass Silk Blos.w/Pin Style# 31913-gold
- Straw Hat: 1 Imported Silk Rose w/Pin Style# 31907-gold/brown
- Necklace: 1 Faux Pearl Strand Style# 41844
- Necklace: 1 yard 10mm Metal Chain Style# 36943 – Silver
- Necklace: 1 Wood Button Style# 35861- Dk Brown (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
- Necklace: Cluny and Fine Lace Scraps (for Flower)
- Jute Belt: 2 yards of Jute Cord Style# 00654 (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
Necklace Directions:
- Step one- To create a flower appliqué with a button please see this tutorial
- Step two- Connect Chain and pearl strand by tying them together with scraps of fine lace, with either a knot or bow.
Jute Belt Directions:
- Step1- Make knots one inch away from ends and unravel cord.
- Step2- Fold the cord in half then wrap around waist and make a knot.
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Look two: Weekend/Day Off Accessories: Alloy Cowboy Boots
Trimmings Used:
- Necklace: Metal Chain
- Necklace: 5.5″ Peacock Feather Pick with Loop
- Necklace: 60mmTooth Pendant with Cap Style#36001
- Belt: 1 Belt Buckle Style# 42477 (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
- Belt: 1 yard of 2″ Genuine Leather Trim Style# 81500- Dk Brown (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
For Peacock Feather and Tooth Pendant Necklace Click Here for Instructions
Belt Directions:
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Step 1- Slip one end of the leather trim around the shank and hand sew with a leather needle and thread.
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Step2-Measure around waist or desired length and insert three or four holes one inch apart on the other end of the leather trim. Cut excess trim.
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Look Three: Happy HourAccessories M&J Headband , YSL Platform Pumps
Trimmings Used:
- Bib Necklace: 1 Ready Made 8″ Beaded Collar Style# 45054-Black/Crystal (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
- Stretchable Belt: 1 yard of 100mm Ruffeled Elastic Style# 42206-7 (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
- Stretchable Belt: 2 Snaps
Stretchable Belt Directions:
- Step 1- Measure Stretchable trim around waist and cut.
- Step2- Sew snap closures to the ends of the stretchable trim, 1 inch apart.
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Look 4: Nautical Look for work Accessories: M&J Belt
Trimmings Used:
- Ribbons Bowtie: 2 yards of 1 1/2″ Polyester Mono Stripestyle# 39516
- Necklace: 1 yard of Metal Chain Style# 42360 (1.800.9.MJTRIM) Just link the two ends together and wear!
To make a belt, instead of bow Click Here
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Loved all your ideas, will be ordering lots of stuff.
Today, I gave a bag full of scrap material to a daycare/camp center for the arts & crafts program. It made me feel good to see that it will be put to good use.
Beautiful. This article really caught my eye.
Are you a chip hole sale company?
these are all beautiful!
I found these amazing different ways to wear only a dress!
They were great!