Chop It Off

worn on October 5th, 2011

Another DIY project! I’ve had this dress for a while, and wore it a lot during last fall’s 30 for 30. But I made a big boo-boo and got a major rip in the bottom portion of it. Its been sitting in my sewing room forever because I couldn’t bare to throw it out. I don’t know why it took so long, but it suddenly dawned on me. Duh! It would make a pretty cute top. Chop, chop, chop. 

 

top: LOFT dress DIY-ed into top

cardigan: Anthropologie

pants: Gap

bracelet: Loominosity, won via I Believe In Unicorns

shoes: Qupid via LuLu’s

EBEW: DIY

worn on October 8th, 2011

So many possibilities came to mind when I saw that this months EBEW was DIY. I could’ve easily gone to any of the older projects I’ve done in the past, but I decided to take the opportunity to make something new. Specifically, finally perfect to ruffle blouse I’ve been working on. Granted, its still not exactly where I want it to be, it still needs a few pattern tweaks. But I still think its a step better than the first polka dot one I made ( see here). 

Bonus - the shorts are also a DIY from over the summer. And the bracelet is handmade - come see some of them in my shop!

shirt: handmade

cardigan: JCrew

shorts: DIY-ed cut off Citizen of Humanity jeans

purse: Prada

bracelet: handmade, available in my shop

tights: Urban Outfitters

flats: Chanel

Shop News

A few big things happening for HollyDoll this month!

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First off - if you happen to live in the Boston area, you can now purchase some HollyDoll necklaces and headbands at Magpie in Davis Square - starting this wednesday! It is so exciting to see some of my items in an actual store :)

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Secondly, if you head over to Acute Designs today, you can enter a chance to win an item from my shop. So don’t forget to head over and enter the giveaway - its winners choice! 

Merging Style Blogger and Hockey Fan

worn on October 3rd, 2011

For those of you that have been around here for a while, you are probably aware of a slight obsession I have. If you are new to this little blog, well, be prepared. I happen to be a huuuuuge Buffalo Sabres fan (and hockey fan in general), and I often find myself letting this obsession show through my outfits. While it is hockey season, don’t be surprised to see a lot of my outfits showing my blue and gold pride!

Well, the new hockey season officially started yesterday, and the Sabres first game is today (in Europe!) - so obviously I couldn’t help myself. Today, you can find me with my butt parked in front of the tv, cheering on my babies and watching my fantasy teams closely. And envying my sister who traveled to Germany to see our team play.

Oh yeah, LETS GO BUF-A-LO!

tee: Sabres Store

cardigan: H&M

skirt: handmade

belt: H&M

hair bow: handmade

heels: Forever21

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just a few of my favorite blue and gold inspired outfits from the past year

Weekend Wear: At The Fair

worn on October 1st, 2011

Eeeeee! Fair time! Back home, our local county fair is in August, so I am used to it being a summertime thing. But I actually loved it this time of year! The pumpkins, corn on the cob, and warm cider. Mmmmmmm, so good. 

I begged Boo to take me, but it was looking like rain all weekend. We took the risk and went anyway, and I’m so happy we got to go!

jacket: H&M

neon tank: H&M

striped tank: gift

pants: Gap

bow pin: garage sale

necklace: via Bobbles and Lace

bag: c/o Handbag Heaven

shoes: vintage

Best Swap Find Ever

Worn on September 30th, 2011

Yesterday, I mentioned that I managed to pick up a Diane von Furstenberg top at the swap (major score!). Well, here it is! Its silky, and hot pink, and has a fun print! I’m super pumped that I managed to get my hands on it before anyone else did. 

p.s - that darn ISO. I don’t know why I always forget to check it. Sorry for the graininess. 

top: Diane von Furstenberg, swapped

sweater: C&C California

pants: Seven For All Mankind

heels: Forever21

necklace: handmade, available in my shop

What I Wore: Boston Fashion Week Sip and Swap

worn on September 29th, 2011

Last thursday I attended my second swap - the second annual Boston Fashion Week Sip and Swap hosted by the swapaholics. There was a fantastic turn out - a whole room filled with Boston’s most fashionable and thrifty. Plus, there were some amazing booths set up by other Boston based start up companies. 

The swapping was insane ( as usual), but I still managed to pick up some pretty good stuff (including a DVF top, which you will see tomorrow). And, somehow, I was convinced to walk in the post-swap  blogger catwalk wearing one of my finds. I’m just happy I didn’t fall on my face. 

dress: via Buffalo Exchange

shirt: Zara via Buffalo Exchange

tights: Urban Outfitters

boots: Vince Camuto

bracelets: handmade

last two photos stolen from the Swapaholics, taken by Adam Towner

In My Life

On thursday I attended the Boston Fashion Week Sip and Swap, hosted by the Swapaholics (more on that tomorrow). P.S - I picked up the most adorable Diane von Furstenberg top while there (more on that wednesday). 

(L) Our local theater is my favorite place to go see a movie. I get so excited when the one I wanna see is playing there. This weekend, we saw  50/50, and it was so good!

(R) I’ve been working on a special batch of necklaces and headbands. Don’t worry, I’ll share soon!

Boo and I also went to the fair this weekend! Some highlights: Alpacas, and a water bottle I won that I’m pretty sure I also owned in 1991. 

Untitled

worn on September 26th, 2011

Happy friday, everyone!

dress (worn as top): Tucker for Target

skirt: thrifted

belt: Coach

boots: Vince Camuto via Macy’s

bracelet: handmade

'Puff Pride

worn on September 24th, 2011

I had seen this top a while back and thought it was cute. And then I was sorted into Hufflepuff house in Pottermore, and I knew it was meant to be. For those of you that don’t know - The badger is the Hufflepuff house animal. And their colors are yellow and black. 

And now you are all aware of how big of a dork I am. 

badger tee: Modcloth

black tee: Gap

pants: Gap

sandals: Urban Outfiiters

hair bow: Handmade