Just a Quickie

Things are nutty around here! But I wanted to show off my new skirt before Drabby to Fabby was over and it was too late to show it to you and call it a makeover!

Here is my (out-of-focus) drabby shot:


It's me in my PJ's, with Rosemary's Baby bouncing around behind me (because it's really too much to ask to be left alone for 5 minutes on my bed in the morning, right?!). I think Bert's expression pretty much says it all.

But look at how much better I look a short time later (try to ignore all that clutter on my kitchen counter)!


My hair is brushed, I'm wearing a little lip gloss. And do you like my new skirt? No, I didn't go back on my no-impulse-shopping plan. I used up some (rather loud) fabric from my stash and made myself a very simple A-line skirt! It's like shopping, but without the guilt!

The moral of the story is, if you're going to go all minimalist and anti-consumer, you should do it after a series of really big shopping sprees...

Comments

Dimple said…
Wonderful makeover! I like the skirt a lot, who says clothes can't be loud!
October 7, 2009 at 7:19 PM
A. Werner said…
Love it! You look Fabulous!!! :)
October 7, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Allison said…
You look great! That skirt is so cute, I love the pattern. Great job!
October 7, 2009 at 10:24 PM
laterg8r said…
wow, i soooo can't sew clothes, very impressed with your skirt - love the color!!! great job :D
October 8, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Amanda {My Life Badly Written} said…
The skirt is AWESOME - well done you - drabby to fabby - love it!!
October 8, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Stephanie Faris said…
I was just thinking I LOVE that skirt and wondering where you got it! That's awesome. You look beee-you-ti-ful!
October 8, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Meeko Fabulous said…
How cute your skirt is! And just think . . . It's a one of a kind original! :)
October 8, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Tamara Dawn said…
You are rocking it out, Girl! I love it! I am not sure about shipping to Canada but if you win, I am willing to try! Thanks for participating!! I can't wait to post my next DTFF! Working on it now :)
October 8, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Janine said…
I am SO sorry I haven't been around in such a long while. It has been nuts around here too.
I LOVE this skirt! You are a wonderful sewer...
October 11, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Deb Neerman said…
Great philosophy ... shop now, save later!!

LOVE your cute l'il skirt ... you look all grown up and adorable-like!
October 12, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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