From Frumpy to Fab!

The project I'm going to share today is actually my second project.  I'm so excited about it I couldn't keep it under wraps.  So I bumped it to the front of the line!  Here it is... check out the before:

 

Before

I started by chopping off the top portion of the dress, folding over the raw edge and stitching it up.


After I pressed the newly sewn seam, I turned the piece upside down, stepped into it and tied it at the shoulder.  This caused the hemline to become asymmetrical, which was all part of my plan.  I added a belt and voila!  This piece went from frumpy dress into a hot little number!

Before & After:

Check out the full version on my blog Refashion Forward. :)

-Laura M.
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"New" shoes!

Revamping my old shoes meant more than painting them but also lining them with jean scraps to make them more comfy and hopefully get them to last a bit longer.


Here's the before:

More pics at my blog!

Top refashion and shorts preview

Yay, I finally did it, after being off for so long!
I worked a bit on a senseless top and possibly turned it in a wearable and cute one:

Please check out my entry to read more and tell me what you think of it, ok?
And I took care of a pair of jeans too, still working on these though:
Have a nice week everyone!!

DIY Shoe Accessories

Shoes are wonderful, aren't they?  But after a while, even the best pair of shoes can use a pick me up.  I came up with a clever way to give your shoes an extra oomph.

Before:

And after:

I would post the how to if I weren't so pressed for time.  Visit my blog if you are interested in the tutorial.

Giveaway

Good morning everyone!

I am feeling especially grateful this morning for all the support and encouragement you've bestowed upon me over the past three months and I want to thank you for signing up to go on this adventure with me.

Each time one of you signs on to follow Chic Envelopements I am thrilled, thankful, and curious.

Thrilled that you like what I have to offer...

Thankful that you will continue to check out my new posts...

And curious about how you found out about this blog.

If you have a minute, would you go to Chic Envelopements and let me know how you found out about my blog and how I can continue to make it a good experience for you when you visit.

I'd like to thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, so I'm going to give away these fabric flowers on Saturday night to one of you.

Thank you again, this wouldn't be any fun with out your support!