Saturday, April 10, 2010

H&M knock off top

It seems a bit ironic to knock-off an H&M top, since everything there is so cheap it's hardly worth the bother... however H&M doesn't exist in Australia and I really loved this top, so I tried my best to copy what I thought it looked like based on the 2 pictures I had.

It can be worn tucked in, with the bow worn at the waist(top 2 pictures) or it can be worn loose, with the bow at the hips (bottom 2 pictures). I'd probably wear it the second way with my hipster harem pants, however I could not be bothered ironing them for the pictures (and I'm a little scared they no longer fit).


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I had a brilliant time in Albany. I went to many op shops and found heaps of fabulous stuff. I got some brilliant vintage coats (that unfortunately don't really suit me, so they're going on eBay... tragic... I know...) but I'm particularly excited about the stuff I bought to refashion!

Here is a little teaser of the dress I'm currently working on refashioning. I know it looks hideous... but I love the stripes going in the different directions... so I'm pulling it apart right now to turn it into awesomeness. Hopefully it will be finished by the end of the weekend.
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10 comments:

  1. LOVE THAT DRESS! Ohh and I am sooooo envious of you actually being able to get IN to the Albany op shops, the last few times I've been down there has been at Christmas and they're all closed :(

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  2. I haven't seen the H&M top but your knock-off looks awesome. Also love the DMs with this outfit.

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  3. I love the bow top, also the gingham skirt! Did you make it too? (aka- tigermomma442 @ WR)

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  4. I love your dress and top! Beautiful work... and I really like the boots, too! Looking forward to seeing your fabulousness with the pink n' grey dress...

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  5. babe i did reply about the shoes, just did it on my post because a few other people asked :) they run true to size - maybe a half size small? i got them in the net-a-porter sale over christmas but i haven't seen them anywhere else so i think they might have been a little bit limited. maybe search ebay endlessly?

    i like the top but not so much with the skirt :(, i think with some dark wash - subtly high waisted jeans would look KILLER on your bod

    I am forever breaking my digital cameras after alcohol consumption, so i havent put any outfit pics up in ages only those crappy ones with my macbook:(
    xx

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  6. Bravo on the bow top :)
    www.thewardrobediaries.com

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  7. oh my, thank you SO MUCH for turning me on to Desperate Romantics! I cannot tell you how full of glee I am! AHHHHHHHHH!

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  9. Nice top and i love pattern of the dress, it should be beautiful when finished.

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