KNOCK OFF.
Back in December I fell in love with a Bazaar spread featuring this insanely gorgeous Calvin Klein Collection dress and I posted about it here.It wasn't so much the exact details, as the fabulous feel of the dress and the photo entirely... (crimson lips, liquid cat eye, creamy white fabric with a dramatic front....)
So I did what every girl in my position would do. I plopped down three grand and bought myself this stunner!
OK, I didn't. I paid my rent, kept the electric on and decided to continue feeding my child.
But I did find a way to recreate my own interpretation of that look for a night out on the town with my guy. Here's how I did it:
I found a thrifted dress that had been sitting in my closet for years. I had only worn it once to the theatre (pronounced thee-uh-tu), as there was something a little off about it. So I met up with my design partner and we got to work!
After a few alterations, (a tea length hem, a dramatic cut & a tie front addition) I went from this...
To this:
It was a beautiful night, but mostly because I "felt" beautiful (and accomplished, and proud...) Isn't that always the case?
Shoes - Vince Camuto Moma's. Dress - Vintage redesign. Earrings - 99c store (no joke)