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Scrumptious Tops by ThatLaurenGrl featuring topshop tops

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So I've recently been browsing ModCloth and thought I would share some of the things I love...

Rosemint Tank $30

This is exactly like the one from Anthropologie that I wanted!

Thyme After Thyme Top $65

The Cardigan Of Her Dreams $68

Acro-bow-tics Top $24

Back To Your Roots Dress $50

I think this dress would look cute with some brown boots

Nightfall In The City Boots $48

Apricot Ice Jacket $54

I first saw this coat at Ish and Chi's blog Here!

What an adorable ensemble!

Recent Inspirations

This past week I have been in the worst "Shopping Mode". I went out with my friend, Erika, last weekend and unapologetically spent way too much money on clothing and accessories. In my defense I did find some amazing deals. We went to Gabriel Brothers, which is a store that carries designer clothing at cheaper prices. It is similar to a T.J. Maxx in many ways, but you really have to weed through their racks to find great items. Then we also went to Forever 21 and Target. I probably spent around $150, but got around 20 or so new items... including: 2 cardigans, 2 tanks, 5 bracelets, 1 pair of earrings, 3 tops, a leather jacket, 1 necklace, 1 pair of jeans, 2 camis, and a new picture frame. I then went out with my mom and bought 2 yards of new fabric, some cute upholstery fabric to make a pillow, and a remnant to make floral broaches. It was a very successful weekend in terms of shopping, but not so successful in terms of saving. When will I ever learn? Needless to say, it was fun and frivolous and definitely worth it! Here are a few more things I'm loving right now:

I am absolutely in love with practically everything in Ruche's current lookbook! You can view it at shopruche.com. Here are a few of the looks and pieces I love right now!

Bow and Stripes Cadette Sweater $36.99

Undying Devotion Floral Top $30.99

Weaving Around Town Purse $54.99

My Everyday Adventure Bag $38.99

I found these cute pears through Google... they could be used as pin cushions or just as decorations. Either way, they are so cute!

I have already made 4 of these adorable birds! I made one to use as a pin cushion since I had nowhere to put my pins.

I want to make some into a mobile like this one:

I love how they used sticks to hang them! What a great idea!

The pattern for these birds can be found HERE! at Spool Sewing's blog!

This would be an extremely easy project:

Here is a free pattern explaining how to make these Frayed Rosettes by Jennifer Paganelli! Just click HERE!

I think given the right fabric, they would look beautiful on necklaces!

I just watched The Back Up Plan and loved these two outfits that Jennifer Lopez wore:

Obviously I would want one that is not found in the maternity section! I bet I could make this! Or maybe I am just feeling too ambitious!

I love her dress! The rosettes are so cute along the shoulder. I would love one in a red-orange/ coral color, though.

Sewing Adventure: Take One

[My sewing machine :)]

Last Wednesday night I started my first sewing project in order to release a little pent up creative energy. With the help of my seamstress mother I began the search for just the right pattern to start with. I finally settled for this vintage Simplicity tank top pattern that has been lost in my mom's pattern box for some years. We actually began our night of sewing by making an unscheduled trip to JoAnn Fabrics to buy some fabric and a pattern after an unsatisfactory look at our current possessions. After finding some beautiful cream lace spandex-style fabric and a shirt pattern, we headed back to get started. On the way back, while contemplating the design of my project, I decided to go with the old pattern we found at my parent's instead of the one I had just purchased. The first night I was able to get it cut out and the second night I began sewing it together! By day three I was ready to add the straps and take it in a bit in order to best fit me. I also added the lace roses and pearls the third day. I was completely finished by day 4 (last Friday) when I added the final pearls. I wore it out that night and loved it! I can't wait to start some new projects! Here are some pictures of my project!

I completed pattern #1

I found this stretchy spandex-style lace in the clearance section of JoAnn Fabrics for $7 a yard.

I loved the edge of the fabric and wanted to keep it on the shirt

All cut out! (Day 1)

I added a basting stitch to the top to gather it and finished sewing it (Day 2)

Day #3 I added the straps and other details. I wanted some lace flowers on the top left as well as some pearls.

Ta-Da!

The finished product! I'm the proud owner of my first creation!