7/04/2008

From shorts to skirts

You know the American Apparel tulip skirt (looks just like the one I'm wearing)? I really liked it, and I will never complain about AA prices, but when you want to buy a $30 item in every color it sort of becomes a lot of money very quickly. Enter thrift stores, they always have these high-waisted shorts that make everyone look like they have a pot belly, something your parents wore in the 80s, they are there by the dozens for $2.50 each. Cheap enough to satisfy my cravings for quantity.

I am going to do a tutorial for you in the near future of how to convert them to skirts, it's very easy. The skirts are so versatile and super comfortable. Perfect for a scorching day in the city.

Sorry I don't have a more July 4th appropriate post US readers :) Actually I'm going to a party tonight high on a building that overlooks the monuments and fireworks so I will take pictures and show them to you tomorrow. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!







(I'm throwing rocks at the tourists on segways below.... kidding)


Skirt-Vintage shorts converted
Tank-Target
Belt-Vintage
Shoes-Michael Kors $35 at the DC sample sale (originally $400)

8 comments:

Ashleigh said...

I really like that skirt- even better then the AA version! the color is so bright and perfect for summer :)

simimoon said...

yellow is so fresh on you! and i love the setting of your pictures, where is that! on a roof top?

TPWP said...

Thanks Ash- the bright yellow color stuck out in a pile of blandness at the thrift store, and I loved it too.

Taghrid - Thanks!! I love the settings in your pictures too!! Yes, it's off the balcony of my apartment on the roof.

Paris Tarts said...

Wow you look beautiful and the scenery is amazing!!!!

Liz Lizo said...

the yellow is so refreshing on you, i love how you paired it with the blue belt and the red nails...they haveing rocks on the rooftop of your building is cool.

onyx feather said...

Your sandals are money.
They steal the show.

Anonymous said...

WOW!! love those sandals!! and 35 bucks.. too awesome.

Anonymous said...

Love love love the skirt!