package haul?

today, i tried going for a vintage look. i don't really know about you, but i feel like the whole vintage-inspired look suits other bloggers so much better. what do you think?

aacckk, i need to iron my clothes, big time!

outfit: walmart hat, juana dress as a top, aa woven skirt, gojane oxfords

so as i mentioned in my previous post, i believe i received around 6-7 packages this june. that's crazy, yes? well if you're wondering about the how, where and why, then just continue reading...

package 1: NYDS diy materials and tote bag (from a blog giveaway)
package 2: Dirty Velvet urban outfitters tee (sent as a gift)


package 3: betsey johnson socks from sock theory (from a blog giveaway)


package 4: ella moss tanktop from fashionistette (chic rewards)


package 5: threadless tees (from a gift card i received a few weeks ago)
will show you what's inside in the next couple of days.


package 6: clothes swap items from Jasmine


package 7: clothes swap items from Jen
(i have yet to open this package, hahaha!)

Comment of the Day: Sovina

oh you are so lucky..lovely stuff at your doorstep...have fun and post pics soon!!

i hope you liked this package haul post. hopefully, i can get to wearing and using these items right away so i can show them in detail. of course after this month, i have gotten addicted to receiving packages in the mail. so if you want to make me happy, you know what to do. hahaha! oh admit it, you like getting packages too, right? simple joys.. :)

trying my hand at diy..

let me warn you first by saying that i am probably one of the least creative person in the planet. but before all the career updates that happened last week, i decided to try my hand at diy-ing my old things just to keep me busy.

i have acquired so many shirts from the past, that shredding them was my best option. the shredding technique/style must have been so last season already, but what the heck, right?

get some scissors and a tee

cut the ends

start picking out the threads

continue shredding until desired shape, length, size

the less perfect it is, the more raw it looks

also, remember the package i got here? well it turns out that it's from new york design shop. they sent me a canvas tote and some ribbon pins/appliques to play with. i would have to say that they have amazing materials for your diy pleasure. plus, they have tutorials on how to use their stuff.

this ribbon that i got had pins at the back so i can easily attach them to anything. it totally ups the cute factor of any piece! hahaha! a pair of flats + ribbons = cute cute cute!

joe fresh flats, nyds ribbons

i tried to incorporate my diy stuff into one outfit today so i wore the shredded tee with a plain black skirt and pinned the ribbon and another brooch in front.

outfit: diy shredded tee and skirt from divi

forever 21 brooch, nyds ribbon & tote bag

and this is what happens because i use my self timer to take photos! major bloopers with some hair flipping, what?! hahaha!

Comment of the Day: The Petite Blogger

cute outfit! love the skirt!!! and loving ur diy shredded tee... ive tried this before and i gave up! :(

oh no! why did you give up?! im positive that anyone can do it. i don't have any sewing/artistic skills but i managed to do something out of my old tee.
oh and btw, thanks to all those who commented on my post regarding the job opportunities i've been handed. i really hope for the best this coming week! :D wish me luck!