Monday, June 17, 2013

I Found The Perfect Accessory.......An Easy DIY!



We have a wedding to go to at the end of June. It is an afternoon ceremony with a "light reception" to follow. I interpret that as maybe hors d'ouerves or desserts and a little on the casual side.

I had no idea what I was going to wear. I knew I wanted something different and I have been so in love with the vintage, romantic style with a touch of Boho clothing everywhere online.

Then I found the most adorable ruffled wide leg pants at Katie's Rose Cottage Design. This site features wonderful vintage style clothing and accessories as well as vintage handmade items, cottage farmhouse and flea market items.

I was reluctant but I went for it and ordered them. They are light taupe and made from a gauzy material. I had the lace tank and cami from last year. Perfect!



 
The pants look adorable on and go great with the ivory lace top. I just happen to have a pair of ivory sandals that help complete the look. But my cute outfit still wasn't complete.

I really wanted one of those Boho ruffled, or lacey, Victorian purses to add a bit of Victorian charm. I started checking online and wow, they are quite pricey.

"I can make that", I thought to myself. And so I did. In a few hours. Today.

I just happened to have a dark taupe lightweight knit vintage purse that I decided was going to be my base. I have a bag full of vintage doilies and I wanted to use those in some way. I have been intriqued by the burlap flowers I have seen on wreaths and on purses and pins and so I wanted to incorporate those somehow on my purse also.

I had to learn how to make them first! I went online, found a tutorial and tried it out.  So easy! Before I knew it, I had made two large flowers and three little buds. I glued one pearlescent bead in each center.



I hand sewed two vintage doilies onto the front of the purse in a diagonal design. The "leaves" are hand cut from the two colors of burlap. I played around with placing tiny vintage buttons on them but in the end I decided not to use them.

I glued the leaves onto the doilies and then hand sewed the flowers on from underneath all the way through the front of the purse to anchor them.

 

 I hand sewed another vintage doily on the back just to give it a finished look....


The purse has a long handle and tassels on each side.  I LOVE how it looks with my outfit....now complete!

 
My jewelry will be simple. Just this pretty pair of teardrop, burnished gold vintage earrings with pearls will adorn my ears.
 
 
Okay, so now it has to be a beautiful warm, sunny day the day of the wedding. So I can wear my outfit.......oh, and for the bride too!

AnnMarie :)

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28 comments:

  1. that is a perfect outfit. gorgeous. I love the purse. I will have to remember this when I get ready for my daughters beach wedding next spring. i love the boho look too.

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  2. That's a cute outfit and love the purse!

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  3. Everything is just perfect. Such a beautiful outfit for a wedding. You will look just stunning.
    The purse is awesome too.

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  4. Stunning ensemble - Got some great big pearly earrings?

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  5. Wow... that outfit IS exquisite! So glad you were able to put it together... and that purse! Beautiful. I'd be terrified I would inevitably spill something on it, but I can be klutzy. It really looks stunning! Love it :)

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  6. Fantastic outfit - be sure to get some pictures of you in it so that you can share. Thanks for sharing!
    Robin @ Fluster Buster

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  7. Hi AnnMarie! Thank you for joining our Let's Get Social Sunday Party! Have a wonderful day :-)

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  8. You are gonna look fantastic, what an adorable outfit, and you did
    an amazing job on the purse, and the earrings were the perfect touch.
    Make sure you have someone take a pic of you in it, so we can see.

    Blessings and have a fun time at the wedding.
    Nellie

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  9. It's just darling, AnnMarie! You are so creative. That handbag is amazing. Thank you so much for Linking Up at Brag About It @VMG206 this week. We are so happy to have you join us!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    Please Link Up at my NEW party!! Open NOW (Sat thru Fri) @ DIY Showcase Link Party

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    1. The link I'd posted for the DIY Showcase wasn't working ~ I fixed it below. Hope you can stop by!
      ~ Megin of VMG206
      Please Link Up at my NEW party!! Open NOW (Sat thru Fri) @ DIY Showcase Link Party

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  10. A darling outfit - and I love how you presented it! I have a purse that reminds me very much of the one you so cleverly put together - from the boho late 60's 70's.

    It would be great to see pictures of you - on the big day!

    You did good!!

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  11. Annemarie you are so creative. I love how you put your ensemble together. The purse turned out fantastic!

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  12. How beautiful! I love the same things you love...vintage pretties! You'll look wonderful for the wedding!

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  13. Very lovely! Thanks for sharing.

    So glad you linked up with us at the BeBetsy BRAG ABOUT IT Link and Hop.

    We'd love it if you would link back to BeBetsy! http://bebetsy.com

    Have a great weekend~xo
    Sharon and Denise!

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  14. You are going to look so cute!!! Please let us see a picture of you dressed in this great outfit.
    Thank you so much for introducing yourself. I'm following back.
    Mary Alice

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  15. I've just stumbled across your blog and wanted to say how much I love it! I adore the outfit you've created here - the earring are beautiful and the purse is simply adorable! Simmi x

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  16. What a lovely outfit you have created. the purse is divine!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

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  17. What a lovely outfit, I'm sure you will look stunning and what a fantastic idea making that bag. It looks beautiful, great job! Blessings Niki x

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  18. So pretty, love all that lace!!!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  19. Perfect! Great combination of textures...relaxed and pretty! Thanks for sharing!

    ~Kim

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  20. Wonderful! I heart your creation and your outfit!

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  21. AnnMarie,
    I found you my dear friend!! I had NO IDEA you had a blog!! And Look at you...You did it, you made some burlap flowers just like we talked about! AWESOME JOB, by the way!! I am so very happy that I randomly discovered you!! Lol!! Convo me soon, you gorgeous woman!! Lol!
    Love, Your Friend, Jessica Riddle from UniqueChicAndRustics

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  22. AnnMarie,
    I found you my dear friend!! I had NO IDEA you had a blog!! And Look at you...You did it, you made some burlap flowers just like we talked about! AWESOME JOB, by the way!! I am so very happy that I randomly discovered you!! Lol!! Convo me soon, you gorgeous woman!! Lol!
    Love, Your Friend, Jessica Riddle from UniqueChicAndRustics

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  23. 'Love this outfit! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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