tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post5968691065285594891..comments2024-03-29T04:15:43.968-05:00Comments on Carissa Knits: Thrift Style Thursday: An Unexpected MatchCarissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-56785873145860870672015-03-08T18:17:29.204-05:002015-03-08T18:17:29.204-05:00Thanks, Zhenya!Thanks, Zhenya!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-72519487492067951292015-03-08T18:17:05.041-05:002015-03-08T18:17:05.041-05:00I've certainly seen worse, but I wasn't re...I've certainly seen worse, but I wasn't really a fan of the original. But hey, to each their own!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-85105845427690359882015-03-06T12:01:25.138-06:002015-03-06T12:01:25.138-06:00Adorable dress and very helpful refashion!
Love i...Adorable dress and very helpful refashion! <br />Love it!<br /><br />ZhenyaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233020495130377225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-10939598190439086652015-03-06T00:04:51.176-06:002015-03-06T00:04:51.176-06:00I liked it before and after actually :)I liked it before and after actually :)Helgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892874545647647626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-60801621952719619062015-03-05T18:50:46.815-06:002015-03-05T18:50:46.815-06:00Sadly, exposed tattoos are a no-no with the dress ...Sadly, exposed tattoos are a no-no with the dress code at work. Luckily, I'm always cold, so a cardigan is never far away!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-71926449578012712962015-03-05T18:48:53.834-06:002015-03-05T18:48:53.834-06:00I know! When I was picking out accessories for the...I know! When I was picking out accessories for the outfit, I saw those hanging on my earring stand and squeed at how perfectly they match the print on the dress.Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-67133097282339277482015-03-05T18:47:29.738-06:002015-03-05T18:47:29.738-06:00Thank you! That's what I love about refashioni...Thank you! That's what I love about refashioning. I think everything has potential, if you look at it from the right angle.Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-22367821935851473822015-03-05T18:44:08.175-06:002015-03-05T18:44:08.175-06:00Thanks, Kristi! I'm really trying to get out o...Thanks, Kristi! I'm really trying to get out of my jeans rut and wear more dresses. So finding one, even accidentally, that's this cute and comfortable is perfect!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-83070476792645342322015-03-05T18:42:55.489-06:002015-03-05T18:42:55.489-06:00Initially, I was just going to remove the collar, ...Initially, I was just going to remove the collar, but this dress is "vintage" enough that the fabric under the collar was noticeably darker than the fabric that had been exposed to sunlight. It was kismet though because I love how it came out!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-25709513402073307792015-03-05T18:40:38.135-06:002015-03-05T18:40:38.135-06:00I've talked to a few other refashionistas at t...I've talked to a few other refashionistas at these clothes swaps, but most of the attendees are just going to wear what they bring home as is. So when they see a mildly frumpy, handmade dress, most of them turn away. Of course, their lack of imagination works out in my favor!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-84640030039241145852015-03-05T18:38:25.853-06:002015-03-05T18:38:25.853-06:00I know, I love the colors too! They're perfect...I know, I love the colors too! They're perfect this winter-spring-winter-spring weather we've been having here.<br />Sewing's not that difficult, you know. I taught myself most everything I know about sewing, usually through trial and error.Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-51949985477993339862015-03-05T18:34:30.434-06:002015-03-05T18:34:30.434-06:00You are very talented at sewing, Carissa. I say it...You are very talented at sewing, Carissa. I say it every week. I love this dress - I would definitely wear it. :) And your tattoo comment made me laugh.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686571185863398195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-37685954261066160712015-03-05T17:35:28.408-06:002015-03-05T17:35:28.408-06:00Oh I think the Light Saber earrings are the perfec...Oh I think the Light Saber earrings are the perfect choice!!! This dress is so darling on you...now that you made it your own. I loved the surgery descriptions. :o)<br /><br />JJ<br />www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.comDressUpNotDownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-3067648133316527822015-03-05T17:09:27.789-06:002015-03-05T17:09:27.789-06:00You rocked this dress! I can't believe how muc...You rocked this dress! I can't believe how much better it looks after your makeover. Amazing job and the styling is great!Megpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193302644750714880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-69280829803583151642015-03-05T16:23:18.564-06:002015-03-05T16:23:18.564-06:00This is absolutely adorable!! I love the before a...This is absolutely adorable!! I love the before and after, it just goes to show that small tweaks can make a big difference! And what a perfect outfit for this theme, if I saw this dress I probably wouldn't have thought much of it, either, but it's so cute on you! I am loving the vintage vibe and it fits beautifully! Great post!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064268718345884523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-25399042339534559282015-03-05T11:46:47.434-06:002015-03-05T11:46:47.434-06:00The collar! So perfect...and the fact that it fits...The collar! So perfect...and the fact that it fits you to a T, seriously great! I love this fabric too, and though in the before it was overwhelming, the after is just right. That cardi is super cute with it too :) Loving it!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-81906990571590617632015-03-05T10:35:07.959-06:002015-03-05T10:35:07.959-06:00I am absolutely swooning over this dress!! I can&...I am absolutely swooning over this dress!! I can't believe it made it to the end of the clothing swap. I would've grabbed it up first thing! It was great to begin with, but your update makes it even better...love the collar! Great job, Carissa...you look fabulous!Susan @ Second Chances by Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103499001328027142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-65646838599392258042015-03-05T09:53:56.031-06:002015-03-05T09:53:56.031-06:00I LOVE how the refashion turned out on this dress!...I LOVE how the refashion turned out on this dress!! You really updated it's look and the fit is great on you! I also really like the colors! Makes me wish I was good at sewing, that's for sure!Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13966675621394412590noreply@blogger.com