Finished - Black & White Print Button Down

My interests and likes go through waves. Right now black & white prints are a favourite of mine. I bought this one a while back during my trip home to Montreal. I really like graphic/abstract prints and this one is fairly basic but interesting. I bought a lot of the fabric so I knew I wanted to make a top with long sleeves. I purchased this McCall's pattern a long time ago and never got around to making anything out of it so I decided I would finally use it.

I can't say I like the pattern. I like the shape and fit of the body of the top but I'm not a fan of how loose fitting the sleeves are. Overall though, I like how this top came out. This print and my love of button downs ended up filling a great gap in my wardrobe. 

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Get The Style - Black & White Print Skirt

Black & White Print Skirt by wallarand featuring a white skirt

Dolce Gabbana high waist skirt, 5 995 SEK / Carolina Herrera skirt, 17 925 SEK / Yves Saint Laurent high waist skirt, 10 020 SEK / Sacai wrap skirt, 7 975 SEK / Oscar de la Renta skirt, 2 950 SEK / Kenzo a line skirt, 3 195 SEK / Topshop Unique high waist skirt, 2 715 SEK / La Perla swimsuit swimwear, 4 375 SEK / Trina Turk skirt, 2 215 SEK / Raoul pleated skirt, 1 690 SEK / White skirt, 1 840 SEK / Chicwish pleated skirt, 385 SEK / French Connection circle skirt, 500 SEK / J O A chiffon skirt, 255 SEK

Who wouldn't like a black and white print skirt? The chic colour scheme and interest from the print is super easy to wear and fun at the same time!

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What I Wore - B&W Print Mixing

The great thing about having so much black & white clothes is you can just toss a whole bunch of it on and it will go together. The easiest way to wear a print mixing outfit is by having the prints be the same colour. I can't tell you the amount of times I've worn an outfit that is some sort of variation on this same theme, black & white.

Sweater // Winners
Top // Pierre Cardin
Skirt // Diy

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Finished - Black & White Print Skirt

Black & White prints are one of my favourites. This one... is particularly awesome. The print and the fabric together are perfect. I decided right after I made this top I knew I wanted a skirt right away. Nice flowy fabric deserves a nice flowy skirt which is why I made this pleated circle skirt. 

Matching separates once again because it's just the way I roll.

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What I Wore - Black & White Wrap Dress

I don't usually get Septembers like this so I've been taking advantage of it. I've been pulling out dresses and skirts like my life depended on it.

I've mentioned before the only issue I have with dresses is they don't offer as much of an opportunity to change how an outfit looks. Usually I rely on accessories to alter my looks; this time however, I added a bodysuit with cap sleeves to change things up. I really like how it looks like a different dress with the bodysuit!

Dress // Diy

Bodysuit // H&M

Shoes // Steve Madden

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Finished - Black & White Wrap Dress

Have I ever mentioned how much I love wrap dresses? Something about how easy they are to get on and close really appeals to me. I've showed two others previously (here & here) but this has to be my favourite. 

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Finished - Black & White Print Tank

Sometimes when I need something to distract myself I like to whip up a quick tank top. I've done enough of them that it takes no time at all to sew. I find it sewing something nice quickly very therapeutic.

I liked the mint tank I made a little while ago so much I did basically the same thing but this time with a curved hem. It's a simple top but when you have a really nice fabric it will stand out no matter how plain the top is.

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What I Wore - Lots of Black & White

Weirdly enough, warm weather waited until August to arrive. Of course that means I've dusted off my crop tops and miniskirts. I do believe I mentioned how often I wear my own sewn pieces, here's another example. This embroidered organza crop top diy is a favourite summer piece. The light airiness of it makes it great for warm weather.

Hat - Saks refashion

Top // Diy 

Skirt // H&M

Sandals // Steve Madden  

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What I Wore- Black Pattern Mixing

Blazer // Thrifted
Shirt // Winners
Dress // Calvin Klein

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What I Wore - Lazy Summer Day

For some reason I have a couple of outfit pictures I never got around to putting up here. So excuse me while I slowly catch up on those. This is from when it used to be warm around here. Awww, how I miss those days! 

Shirt // Diy
Skirt // H&M
Sandals // Steve Madden

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What I Wore - Diy Print Skirt

Managed to get a photo of an outfit featuring my newish skirt. I went out to dinner for the first time in forever, so I decided to use it as an excuse to dress up a bit. It's summer so I decided to continue showing my love of crop tops. However, evenings here in Sweden tend to be quite cool so I just paired it with a faux leather coat.  

Jacket // Forever 21

Crop Top // H&M

Skirt // Diy

Shoes // Nine West

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Diy Print Circle Skirt With Pockets

This skirt right here happens to be the last thing I sewed before I left for Sweden. It might not seem like much, but don't be fooled, this bad boy is the first skirt I've sewed with pockets! I drafted the skirt myself, so it took a second for me to figure out how the pockets would even work, but I got there. The skirt was originally going to have a side seam zipper but I didn't know how to have one and pockets in the seams, so it just closes with buttons. Now I have a half circle skirt, that goes with just about everything, with pockets.      

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What I Wore - White Embroidered Crop Top

Hey look, it's my new crop top.  Yes those are indeed flowers all over it. For a gal that actually doesn't really like floral prints I do own quite a few things with flowers. 

My favourite thing about the top? The embroidered gorgeousness that is the hem.

Crop Top // Diy

Shorts // Thrifted Refashion

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What I Wore - Wide Leg Trousers

Haven't been sewing lately which means plenty of outfit photos. This one in particular includes these really old Miss Sixty pants. Really thinking about making linen pants just like them in a summer colour. My shopping freeze will put that plan on hold though.   

Necklace // Thrifted

Shirt // Vintage

Pants // Miss Sixty 

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What I Wore - Cropped Sweater

Every once in a while you come across an article of clothing that really makes you question its use. Like what you ask? Well how about a cropped sweater. A thick sweater to keep just the very top of your body warm. Let that belly of yours freeze!

Obviously if you're like me, your closet is full of random pieces that most people would balk at. However, I think a cropped sweater is a great layering piece. What's the point of having nice tops if the whole time it's cold you never see them under sweaters and jackets? So yesterday I pulled my cropped sweater out to wear on a day where the weather was working with my outfit instead of against.    

  

Jacket // Le Garage

Sweater // Winners

Shirt // Winners 

Pants // Guess

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