Well....I had big ideas to put this on a young pretty girl and get a picture to share with fellow refashionistas....NOT to be. Life got busy and time is flee
ting. However, I do have a few tricks in my bag and this little jacket will just give you a taste of some fun things to come.
I had the wonderful fortune of stumbling upon a garage sale of a women who liked fine things. She let me grab up plenty of beautiful items (some from Paris) for just dollars. One of them was this black seed pearl trimmed velvet evening jacket.
I am certain my grandmother (a very stylish lady) had one of these. Being that I live in Southern California and we are always seeking youth....I thought I would give it a little updating.
I simply cut the bottom away from the jacket to provide a bolero shape. I then added organza fringe with black pearl trim to make it sassy and have flare. I can see wearing this with a fitted cocktail dress, great shoes and a clutch bag. I also see it dressing up my favorite jeans, boots and a long fitted tee shirt....with great accessories.
It was fun changing the look and "age" of this jacket and I know it will be a favorite. BUT you must see what I did with the bottom part of this velvet jacket that I cut off.....The Coup de Gras! Hmmm...Maybe that will be my next post.
2 comments:
Looks good! Maybe am just old, but I liked the before too!! :)
Then again, I am a sucker for black velvet.
Jenni EOD
Love this revamo, as you say will look great with dressy and casual clothes! x
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