Having lived through the 70s who would have thought that my favourite to die for denim would be a pair of tie dye ones that I created myself? Perhaps I like them so much because they were created by me. Or because they are one of a kind. Or maybe even because they are just fun.
Tie Dye Denim: Early in 2012 when skinny jeans were becoming the jean to have I bought a pair of really full on turquoise ones that were comfortable, but just a little too bright for me. All the cool floral prints hadn’t come out yet and I had seen one photo online of Isabel Marant’s tie dye version. Well, goodness knows a woman of my age has done tie dye before so of to the store for some bleach and my turquoise skinny jeans became “oh so cool”. You can see that DIY here.
Cut out Shoulder and Tie Dye Jeans
Relaxed and comfortable
To Die for Denim: You would think that the tie dye would be a bit full on but it actually tamed down these pants and added a little more fun to them. I think the summer sweater with the cut out shoulders, my wedge runners and coach bag make a great weekend to die for look.
DIY Denim Tie Dye
Cut out shoulders and turquoise jewelry
Accents and Accessories: I stuck with the turquoise theme of the day by wearing a gold and turquoise owl necklace that used to be my mum’s in the 70s. Huge gold earrings add to the 70s vibe and then I mixed some gold and turquoise bracelets and bangles to stack on the arm candy.
I’m thinking of wearing these jeans and the wedges with a white t-shirt and beige jacket one night during the L’Oreal Fashion Festival. I think they deserve a run out in the fashion public.
What do you think of my to die for denim? Is tie dye too much?
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January 17th, 2013 at 02:16
Hi dear
I think you made a wonderful job with both your jeans and your sweater. It’s fun, creative and personal. Congrats!
Love your first. Was the ground slippery or what? LOL.
xoxo
Anne Touraine (Playing with Scarves)
January 17th, 2013 at 08:42
Thanks Anne!
sometimes it pays to be a little creative with clothes that need a pick me up.
The ground wasn’t slippery, I was just being silly and the Fashion Mister decided to take some pictures.
I didn’t think you all would mind seeing my silly side.
Cheers,
Laura
xx
January 17th, 2013 at 09:26
It’s fun to see you playing “silly” (… and I meant first “photo” as you rightly guessed. My hand slipped … on the keyboard!)
I am sure Fashion Mister likes it when you are mischievous
January 17th, 2013 at 09:39
Lately, the better pics of me are when I’m not thinking about the camera so it helps to be a little silly now and again as I really don’t like being photographed.
Cheers,
Laura
January 17th, 2013 at 05:18
You did a good job – I too love tie dying (actually bleaching) and have done the same. Ah the good ole days of the ’70′s!
January 17th, 2013 at 08:46
There are lot’s of things about the 70s I am missing, must mean I am getting old!
Especially missing good rock ‘n roll.
Luckily platforms and wide leg pants are still around.
Cheers,
Laura
January 17th, 2013 at 06:44
Love those pants. And your owl is the best!
January 17th, 2013 at 08:47
Thanks Love,
My mum had it tucked away in a jewelry box and never wore so was glad to give it to me about 11 years ago.
And now they are in fashion again!
Cheers,
Laura
January 17th, 2013 at 06:47
Laura this a great look. I need to do this some of my old skinny jeans to liven them up a bit…
January 17th, 2013 at 08:48
I love this pair of skinnies now that they have a bit more personality.
Would love to hear how you go with yours!
Cheers,
Laura
January 17th, 2013 at 08:55
Love the jeans, and you’re right, it does tone them down. But the sweater I WANT! Where did you get it? It’s amazing!
January 17th, 2013 at 09:06
I got the sweater at Glassons last year. I haven’t checked their website to see if they have anything similar but I was thinking I might be able to do a DIY that is similar. Just don’t have a sweater that I want to risk it on! May have a trip to the thrift shop coming up.
Cheers,
Laura
January 17th, 2013 at 14:46
I love what you did with those jeans! What fun.
January 17th, 2013 at 15:13
Thanks!
I’m really happy with them too.
Total designer look at a fraction of the cost.
Cheers,
Laura
January 17th, 2013 at 14:56
Sounds like the perfect outfit for a fashion night out:)
January 17th, 2013 at 15:14
Thanks, I really want to wear them to one of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion nights. Have to see what the weather is like to figure out exactly what with.
Cheers,
Laura
February 3rd, 2013 at 19:31
I’m looking forward to the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion and may even find some nice tie-dye number to wear myself .. hoping the weather will be lovely and hot. Thanks for a great blog.
February 3rd, 2013 at 20:24
I already have tickets for Tues, Wed, Thursday and Friday nights! May not be able to go on Wednesday if I have another function on, which would be a drag but as it would be my footy teams Hall of Fame dinner, I can’t pass it up. If you are attending the shows, perhaps we sill see each other there.
Cheers,
Laura