Oh, it's the mandatory belting!
I added this knit/crochet vest. Much warmer now!
Shirt - Thrifted
Skirt - Thrifted
Vest - Thrifted
Belt - Dollar Tree
Necklace - DIY
Shoes - Marshalls
In the previous entry, I mentioned our mosquito problem. Today, I come to you with a solution....one that is rather silly but practical! At first, I looked into some indoor mosquito catching machines on Amazon, but all of those were poorly rated. Then, I figured one of those electronic mosquito traps that sizzle the mosquito on contact would be a good idea, though instead of placing it outdoors, I would place it indoors when we came across a mosquito. That idea was the winning idea for a bit, until I discovered the warning that specified it was not intended to be used in an area with human activity. Darn! I knew I didn't want to spray DEET or any other chemicals. I then recalled how some people used mosquito nets that hung over their beds as a way to keep mosquitoes away when they were sleeping, and that idea went off like a light bulb. I checked on Ebay and I'm going to get us a bed canopy!! It basically looks like a tent!! I admit, it looks kinda silly, but at least I can pretend that we're camping! Fun stuff! I might include a picture when it's all set up! =P
love the transformation of your outfit!
ReplyDeleteYou got your belt at the Dollar Tree? That's awesome!
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I love mosquito nets! They can actually look really romantic...
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I've always liked the idea of a bed canopy.
I love the looked belted and with that vest! And boy, I hate mosquitoes.
ReplyDeleteHi There! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! What a great blog you have here and I love that skirt! It looks like a recent silk crinkle maxi dress at Ann Taylor going for $150+. You scored a great find and I love the vest too! Would you be interested in following each other?
ReplyDeleteI loved the outfit journey from pic 1 to pic 3! You got good style :)
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wow, a belt and vest can do wonders to a simple outfit. What a wonderful inspiration! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comments!
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LOL about mandatory belting but it definitely makes such a huge difference! As always, looking lovely in green :)
ReplyDeleteAnd about the mosquito net canopy - it can also be super romantic! Think of those tropical destination resorts that have them all over the place!
@Marcia B. - Thanks! :D
ReplyDelete@Salazar - Yep, the Dollar Tree! It was a children's belt, and it came in a set of two!
@questforfashionsense.com - I think so too regarding mosquito nets, but our ceiling is too high for it to hang from. ;P Ours would look much more ghetto!
@Jenn - Thanks! Mosquitoes are soooo annoying!!
@B. Inspired - Thanks! It's hard to compare a silk maxi dress to this cheap-o skirt of mine, but thanks for making me feel great about getting a good deal!
@Nav - Thanks for stopping by! :)
@Mongs - Yep, it's that simple! :D I only learned about that recently and pretty much incorporate belts in every single outfit of mine!
@SewPetiteGal - Mandatory! Thanks for loving green on me! I'll probably associate you with the color green now too! :) I think it would be pretty neat to be underneath a canopy, but maybe claustrophobic too? =P
I really like the pleats on your skirt. It looks super cute and twirly. Sorry about your bug issue. I HATE bugs!
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