I’m pleased to report that South Caroline is temporarily taking a break from Winter, hence today’s sleeveless ensemble!
Oh yeah! I’m feeling the flower power today! :)
Those wraparound polyester pants were procured for a mere $1. A closer look revealed they’re homemade, which gives them a special place in my heart and wardrobe.
The simple black shell is an item I’ve had in my closet since 2000, and is apparently indestructible.
The necklace was yet another awesome piece from the vintage haul from my NYE outfit.
A couple of folks I work with complimented me on my skirt…
To which I said, “But A-HA! They’re PANTS!” and did something like this:
Guess what? I’ve just made it into Month 2 of my 2016 challenge! :)
I hope you’re enjoying reading my daily posts as much as I’m enjoying writing them!
Only 11 months to go!
Cheers!
You are always so on point! Love your style and that you arent afraid to tackle trends.
I covet those pants!!! Woo hoo!
I absolutely love your posts and ideas. You are my favorite blog, and please keep up the excellent work. You are inspiring, and really love your passion. Thank you!!
Am I enjoying your daily posts? You betcha!!! You’re one of THE most interesting and entertaining bloggers I know :)
And the pants are awesome!
I love reading your daily posts! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this blog. You are amazing :)
I love reading your daily posts. Even here in Holland ;-)
Those are the most amazing pants I have EVER seen!!!!!
I’m loving your post-a-day challenge. I’m super-interested in the content, and I love your fun style of presenting it. Thank you!
Those are the CUTEST pants ever! Arm wrestle for them? Haha! Yes, you are an inspiration. Fabulous!!!
Me encantan esos pantalones, son super divertidos!
Ilove this pants, so funny!
Of course I read your daily posts!!! Congratulations on making it to month 2. I know it is a lot of work for you to post each and every day…and frankly, I feel a bit selfish WANTING your posts everyday….but I do so appreciate them! I love your style, I love your humor and I love your refashions!!!
What Steph said!
Steph said it best, love your blog and your style!
I love those pants. You mentioned they are handmade. There are some lovely tutorials on pinterest and youtube for these type of pants. Check them out. You are a very important blogger and your message is universal. Keep up the good work
I love your blog! I remember when I first found it, I went through each post in about three days! You’re so inspiring!
Girl, you’ve got such style! I love the broad range of stuff happening on your blog these days.
I’ve read ALLLLLLLLLLLLL of your entries on your blog and they are soooo fun. You have a GEAT imagination and it’s FUN to see what you come up with. ! ! ! ! OH and have a BLAST on your trip.
Nooo don’t count down! This is too much fun to end! I look forward to your posts every day :)
I am very much enjoying your posts. I especially like your sound effects like “whirr” and such.
I am enjoying your daily posts and am inspired to see clothing differently as I shop the thrift stores, wondering…what could I make out of THAT?! Your transformations are inspiring!
Those are cool pants!
I am SO Loving the daily posts!
Love the look, sophisticated and fun. What’s better than that?
I am reading every single one your posts and thoroughly enjoying them. Thank you!
Really enjoying your posts!
Some day I hope to actually find a thrift store and pull out my sewing machine.
If there aren’t any near you, try craigslist and freecycle. Otherwise I hope you’re able to take a trip!
They are very cool, real showstoppers. And I admire your discipline in keeping up your daily posts.
Those pants are wonderful!! This is probably my most favorite outfit of yours. I think I’ve read every one of your posts this year! Keep it up :)
I love the daily posts – but don’t get burned out. I’m expecting you to continue forever. Barb
I look forward to your posts each day! Delightful and inspiring. You are one skilled, creative lady.
I love your blog! Reading your blog back when you were doing your 365 day challenge was my first experience with refashioning. I hope you continue writing for many more years.
Love the pants. Love the posts. They’re like a daily post of sunshine in my mailbox. Keep ’em coming, please!!
Love the pants! Do you think one day you could make a pair so we can see how to make them. I would love a pair!
Somebody above said there are tutorials on pinterest.
I first saw you in these pants and worried you were going to refashion them into something, instead of wear them as is. They probably would’ve been cute, but I’m glad you saw the value in these as is!
Ack! This comment was supposed to be at the bottom and to Jillian, but oh well. Hello Nic! Have an amazing day!
Thank you for doing a daily posting. You have literally revamped my wardrobe by giving me confidence to change a 99cent piece of clothing into something wonderful! Thank you for your inspiration. Keep the posts coming, loving it!
I had pants like that when I was girl, and I’ll warn you – do not run in them especially if the wind is blowing. They will wrap around your legs like a python and bring you down in a perfect face plant. They are darling but dangerous if you need to run.
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So I’m not the only one who face-planted in wrap-around pants!! awesome
^ What they all said. ^ I love the gaucho/culotte look! I’m always afraid of them shrinking even more my 4’11” but hefty frame. I bought a pair from the thrift store ($3) to try it out on me. Gray, to wear with more gray, and gray heels, hoping for a monochromatic elongating look. Very happy with my thrift!!
love the daily posting, appreciate your efforts!
I’m loving every single post. Keep up the awesomeness.
This post rocks! I’ve gotten retro pieces like this before but never thought of this idea. Thanks for all your inspiration!
I am LOVING these daily posts. They brighten up my inbox.
You’re truly amazing! I never get tired of seeing what you are going to do next!
Lauren in Toronto, Canada xoxo
So glad you are posting daily….. lovely outfit & takes me back to the 70’s when I wore such pants!
I agree Yona! I created a pair for myself in 1970. Loved the beautiful fabric, yours and mine!
I am following your blog for a year now and really enjoy seeing your creative refashions :) Please carry on with your challenge this year, I am loving it!
I love looking at your refashions every day and get so excited when I see any new mail from you. You have such wonderful style and a great sense of playfulness in all of your fun fun clothing. Thanks for sharing with us all!
NO, please don’t count down!!! You have a great talent for writing about your passion and actually encourage and empower others to follow in your footsteps! :)
Love your blog and now, daily posts! Awesome! Know how hard it is to write daily, so you Te doing a great job.
I think I’ve seen an old picture of Sharon Tate in an outfit like this. Love, love love!!!!! You are so cute and have such a good eye. BTW, I am so enjoying your challenge.
I really enjoy these, Jillian. So happy that you are doing well!
Hi, I would have cringed if you had taken scissors to those pants. I love them and it would be something I would ware.
I look forward to your daily posts everyday. I actually stopped in to a new Savers and spent a couple of hours looking it over. Came away with a great fashionable coat for $4.99. Color was so pretty and I only have to shorten the sleeves. You are making me a believer in used clothing.
No!! Don’t start a countdown! We want your fashions forever! I’m always super inspired.
I look forward to your posts every day!
I made 1000’s of wrap pants for my Renaissance Faire shops. Do you know how to tie the bottom to have several new looks?
WHAT? No. I do not. Please share!
You can just tie the bottom end together in a double knot at ankle or wrap those ends around and tie for a slimmer look. Or tie below knee for shorter look. Or…. place one piece over bust and tie in back. Bring other half thru legs and tie at waist.
You have just rocked my world! I have two pairs of wraparounds that I must try this with now!
These pants are AMAZING! I really enjoy getting a post each day! Keep up the good work!
Holy eff!!!!!! Love ********L*O*V*E********* those pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
You’re fabulously inspiring and I love reading your blog. Don’t feel you’ve failed if you take a day off here and there – everybody deserves a free day now and then !
I want those pants! So cute!!
I could lose my thighs in those pants – love them!
I enjoy reading your daily posts and I am impressed at your commitment to write daily for a year.
I LOVE your committment. And shockingly enough I LOVE those pants, woman!
Love reading your posts. I’ve emailed a couple of times but haven’t heard back. Do you get them or did I do something wrong?
I like your eclecticism (is that a word?) you pick and chose what you like and what fits your bod and persona, and you run with it. Iconoclast comes to mind as well. Good on you, and you are an inspiration to me! Thanks!!
THANK YOU for taking the time to give us a Happy Place to come to every day! I enjoy each entry you make, and often go back and look through a few “Golden Oldies” from the last few years. Blessings on your sweet life….
I love reading your blog. It gives me tons of inspiration
I can’t wait to read your blogs and have been fired with enthusiasm. I haven’t done anything amazing yet but I have lots of ideas. I loved the koala bear hat on your friend…… Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Oh, to be a teenager again. Or better yet, to be a size XS. You are tiny and can wear almost anything. Love your fashion makeovers. I see things on your clothes rack that I can’t wait to see you redo. BTW are you doing your cruise makeovers while on your trip?
Loving the daily posts!! Woohoo!!
LOVE it!
Congratulations on making it this far! I usually don’t comment but I love reading your posts everyday, so the least I can do it leaving a message here.
I have no sewing skills but always inspire by our work. You’re one of the greateast zero waste learders I know! :)
I LOVE THOSE PANTS SO HARD … a refash without the re ;)
I’m kind of curious how that outfit looked with your shirt untucked.
Because of the front tie and high waist, it makes me look a little pregnant if I wear it with an untucked shirt. lol
Ha ha! Good old wrap pants. Been around a long time and still rocking the world!
Keep on posting and I’ll keep on reading. Well done on maintaining the momentum throughout the first month. Just love,love,love your blog.
I too wish that I was an XS or actually had a waist to put a belt or tie around. However you give lots of inspiration. You always look so cute in your outfits. I have to go to hospital in a few weeks and am even trying to refashion a pink nightgown with white polka dots. So far I can’t think of anything to do with it. Love your blog and can’t wait to see the re-fashions each day.
Jillian that first photo looks straight out of Vogue! I made some of my own wrap pants at one time! Love those on you, very nice, and that necklace and shoes rock!
Awesome pants, would love to know how you made them. I’ve been looking for a pattern, or some idea how to make a pair for me out of all the fabric I have stored up with nowhere to go.
GAH! Fantastic look! I envy this entire outfit!!! Okay enough with the exclamations but I can’t help it, your entire look is just <3 <3 <3