Day 201. 164 days and $162 left to go.

I wanted to go with something in the purple family to root for the Lakers tonight, (sorry to my Celts fans!!) so when I came across this number I knew it would be just the thing to don during finals week.  Aside from the color, I could not stop laughing hysterically and saying OMG over and over, so clearly there was no way I was going to leave the pile sale without purchasing this piece.  Why, you may ask?  Well just check this puppy out…

Day 201 - Before

JUMPSUIT!!!!!  Begin laughing now…  This was the ultimate 80s find if you ask me.  A pantsuit with ridiculously large shoulder pads and pearl embellishments on the top.  What’s up Dallas!!

Marisa Does Dallas!!

Oh, and did I mention it’s stretchy too?  Now I loved the retro factor of it, but I couldn’t legitimately wear this out of the house as it was.  It’s not Halloween today, so out came the scissors for some chopping.

Watch out Lohan, I'm going pantsless!!

I cut off both legs to the pantsuit and cut the crotch area as well…

Goodbye crotch!

…and now had a completely open area beneath the gathered waist.  I just had to remove those shoulder pads as well.  They were literally Shrek-sized, so I had to get rid of them.

These shoulder pads were monsters!!

From where I did all my snipping, I had some serious raw edges at the bottom.  I decided to create a new hem and pinned the edges under and sewed them down into place to hide my crazy lady cutting!  I think I was just getting a little too excited about the game and my hands were a little shaky – I promise no alcohol was consumed 🙂

New hem time!

My new top was good and stitched up, but still not completely ready to go.  What I did like about the pantsuit was the way the back looked, as it zipped up to the middle of my back and left the top exposed.  I decided to turn it around and wear the back in the front.  Those pearls were going to be a treat from behind, that’s for sure!!

Day 201 - After

I’m actually glad the piece was as stretchy as it was because I was really able to get some good extension to cheer alongside Kobe (or his armpit, rather).

There you are pearls!  I loved how it looked from behind, but let me say that it wasn’t all that comfortable when I leaned back in my chair 🙂

From the back!!

The game was a close one and we had fun rooting for our faves as this group was a mix.  Nothing beats “Ron Ron” Artest and his hilarious post-game commentary (he thanked his therapist and his hood – if you’re curious, CLICK HERE!)

My clapping instruments!!

I had to give him props.  He didn’t win MVP, but he did fill us in on his new single dropping soon.  Hmmm, I think “The Situation” from Jerz Shore may be getting a Ron, I mean run, for his money with some competish on the airwaves….  New singles for everybody this summer!  Watch out!!

Day 49. 316 days and $311 left to go.

Today’s number had a smock-ish look to it, borderline lunch lady gear. Like it could have been something I wore in art class in 4th grade over my Lés Miserables T to ward off florescent yellow and pink paint that was supposed to go on an African clay mask (I believe that clay mask is currently in my parents’ storage room and I may have to retrieve and wear it as a necklace at some point).

Day 49 - Before

There were these belt loops (I believe they were belt loops) on the dress that I’m pulling at above.  It was rather high for these loops to sit, so that was my first plan of action…remove the loops!  It was also a bit big and shapeless, which has been the trend as of late with the dresses that I’m coming across, so I wanted to bring it in.  Just some removing and tightening was all that was needed to turn this frocky-smock around.

Day 49 - After

A little addition to this piece was a fun über peach sash that I created with some of the extra fabric that I had from Day 7.  Took the excess, trimmed the edges clean, and tied it around my waist.  It brought out the pinks/reds in this dress, which I thought was a fun little accent.  The perfect, comfy Friday outfit to end the work week with!  Woo hoo!!

PS – Little note my friends, as tomorrow is Day 50 (O.M.Geez!!), I’m taking this act to Vegas, baby!  As we may be up and out until the wee, wee hours Saturday night, you’ll be receiving that post on Sunday afternoon.  Sleep in, grab some Starbucks and a bagel, watch some football (Yay JETS!!) or Jersey Shore (Yay Snooks!!) and by early afternoon Day 50 will be waiting for you.  Just warning you now…the number I’ve got for Vegas is sequined-tastic and I promise to fully document the night with polaroids à la The Hangover for you to enjoy!!

Happy weekend!!