4.02.2012

Make it Better Mondays: Embellished Brooches

Tank: Thrifted, Skirt: Thrifted, Heels: Rebecca Minkoff, Brooches: DIY

Hey lovelies, I hope you all had a great weekend. I had the weekend off and celebrated my anniversary  pretty much the entire time...enjoyed every minute of it. 

I wanted to start off this week with a new series on the blog. So I present to you, Make it Better Mondays: a feature that will focus on taking something old you may already own and finding a way to give it a new life in your wardrobe. 

The brooches on my tank are from a shirt I found at the thrift store sometime last week. The previous owner had cut holes all along the side seams and ruined the shirt but I fell for the embellishments that were on the shoulders. I knew it would be simple enough to turn them into brooches that I could pin and have fun with. 



Here's How to Make it Better 
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1. Supplies: Embellishment, felt, scissors, glue gun, pins
2. Cut off embellishment from shirt
3. Attach the pins with glue and place felt on top to hold it all together
4. Pin your new brooch & wear!
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Hope you enjoyed this
xoxo erica
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31 comments:

  1. Paulina ZwierzchowskaApril 2, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    What a great outfit!! <3 it:) and what a brilliant idea with DIY:)

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  2. LilliApril 2, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    so cute outfit! I like how u personalized the top!:) kisses!

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  3. OutcastApril 2, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I'm glad to hear you had such a great weekend Erica and I love the look so much, you look amazing!

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  4. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    such a cool idea! I do think I need to do some DIY-stuff, too, soon ;)

    xoxo Jen

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  5. AnnieApril 2, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    This is a fabulous new feature! And looks great - lovin' those shoes too :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  6. roothApril 2, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    They look just like the belong there!

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  7. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I love this dress!! And those shoes OMG!! <3<3

    Thanks for stopping by!! I love your blog and I am a new follower!

    xoxo
    Natalie

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  8. weeanahApril 2, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    so class... i have just found you and love your blog..i now follow you :)

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  9. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    love it sooo nice

    check out my new post
    www.fashion-footprints.blogspot.com
    xxxx

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  10. SimonaApril 2, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    You are so clever, I like your idea and the result is great!:)
    Simona
    www.simimaus.blogspot.com

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  11. NatashaApril 2, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    this is awesome! Such a cool idea. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I'm so happy to find yours! I noticed that you just got a Canon Rebel! I have one and love it. Happy anniversary!
    xo,
    Natasha
    paper crowns

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  12. Erin @ Currently CovetingApril 2, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    SUCH an awesome idea! It totally transformed your tank into a new shirt completely!

    XO,
    Erin
    http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com

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  13. MartineApril 2, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Thats such a great idea, nice look ! :D
    x Martine

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  14. BonnieApril 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I have never worn a brooch. Is that weird?

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  15. HollyApril 2, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Look how smart you are! What a clever idea- and I love the top and the skirt! Super cute combo

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  16. lachicadelcuartoApril 2, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    love your shoes!

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  17. CharlotteApril 2, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    I love the outfit!
    -Charlotte
    http://incharlottesshoes.blogspot.co.uk/

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  18. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    You look great ! And that's a really nice idea :> And your skirt is just adorable.

    Satu
    - Indie by Heart

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  19. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    such a fun idea! love it... and those shoes!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  20. GiovannaApril 2, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Super cute look! Love your skirt and the embellishments!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  21. kathyApril 2, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    wow you look amazing!
    the top is gorgeous, great DIY :)
    xxx

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  22. CameliaApril 2, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    So cool! I want to make some! Adds a lovely vintage effect :)

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  23. V A N E S S AApril 2, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Lovely pictures! you look very cute.

    www.fashionsaveur.blogspot.com

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  24. Steph Yt.April 2, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    oooh love the embellished brooches!
    xx
    -S
    Ginger and Lace

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  25. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}April 2, 2012 at 9:27 PM

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  26. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}April 2, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Wow, that's a great idea!
    ~Sara
    sarastrauss.blogspot.com

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  27. BrissaApril 2, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    what a great idea!!

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  28. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Love this look. Everything goes together perfectly. Very well put together and everything. ^_^

    xx
    lilithfashion.blogspot.com

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  29. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    i love your shoes!!! and what a great diy! i'm going to have to try it out!
    xo
    annette
    www.iheartvintagecouture.com

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  30. A Very Sweet BlogApril 3, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    those look great with your tank! it adds a really cool touch :D
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  31. PaulaApril 4, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    love the skirt <3

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