If I were a cussin' woman, you might see some right now, but alas, I'm not. So instead, I will say in my "nicest" East Texas drawl, "Bless my little camera's heart. It just can't take a good picture of the color red. So please forgive my attrocious pictures and enjoy my Happy REDnesday post anyway!"
I found this shirt at Macy's. It was marked down from $54.00 to $9.99. There is no way I would have bought this simple thin cotton shirt for $20 much less $50, but for $9.99, I took pity and thought I could do something with it.
A couple of turquoise vintage buttons added to the front placket and some little tiny new buttons added around the bottom here and there gave it a fresh look. Some little embroidered stitches were done around the neck during last Saturday night's Olympics.
Then it was time to accessorize! I decided it still needed a little sumpin' sumpin'. A corsage was in order, so I fiddled around with some of my vintage handkerchiefs but couldn't bear to cut into them. I remembered some fabric in my stash which looked like vintage handkerchiefs. I cut into it and layered some "petals" together with a running stitch. I then added an old crocheted table napkin "ring", stitched on some matching buttons, tied the crocheted flowers around my petals, and glued on the pin back.
I was tickled to get out my Christmas present purse my daughter purchased for me from GeorgiaPeachez. I just love it and think it went perfect with this shirt.
Here is my newest "favorite" bracelet that my friend Bobbye encouraged me to buy at Dressin' Gaudy in Longview, Texas. What is it about shopping with friends that make you buy? She said I would wear this all the time, and she was right! I DID not wear the earrings...they were just overkill-silly-too-much-going-on with everything else.
My husband took this final picture of me in my Macy's Makeover shirt. It's sort of blurry, but I was happy, and was off to teach Sunday School in my latest craft project.
Make sure you visit the other Red-lovin' ladies at It's a Very Cherry World! Sue has a great blog and just opened up an Etsy shop.
Oh - you look adorable! I have really missed visiting your sweet place. Love your ideas - and your sweet, sweet heart! Hugs, Patti
Posted by: patti | March 20, 2010 at 11:45 AM
That bracelet is to die for! I have a huge weakness for rose jewelry in that style.
Your whole ensemble looks fabulous!
~ Jennifer
Posted by: ~ Junkyard Jennifer | March 08, 2010 at 03:36 PM
You just glow in that beautiful top! Glad you shared the pictures.
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine
Posted by: Sherry | March 06, 2010 at 10:27 AM
You look fantastic. Hope you have a wonderful Pink Saturday!!!! Cheers, Lia
Posted by: Lia | March 06, 2010 at 12:01 AM
So cute! Such a creative transformation! Love the accessories, too. ;)
Posted by: Amanda @ House Revivals | March 05, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Melony, your creativity amazes me. I love the shirt (after version)!
And, as to taking good pictures of red things, trust me, you are in a very big boat. I've read that comment all across blogland, how it's nearly impossible to accurately capture red. I know I can't.
You have a drawl? Naaaah! ;-Þ
Posted by: Renna | March 04, 2010 at 08:57 PM
Oh, my gosh! I liked the shirt fine the way it was but, after you blinged it up, it's extra fabulous! And, the accessories look super with it! (You should have worn the earrings!)
Posted by: SueLovesCherries | March 04, 2010 at 08:29 PM
WOW! What a difference you made in that shirt! Just wonderful! You are very creative! I would have just passed it by...thanks for giving me some ideas now on how to look at clothing! :)
Love that purse!!!!
Posted by: Sandy McClay | March 04, 2010 at 06:44 PM
Wonderfully creative makeover!
Blessings,
~Myrna
Posted by: Myrna | March 04, 2010 at 04:31 PM
You took a plain Jane shirt & made it fabulicious!!! You look great in your latest creation. Love the bag too.
Posted by: Kim | March 04, 2010 at 12:39 PM
You are such an inspiration! I have a few summer shirts I think I will play with, too!
Posted by: Amy, a redeemed sheep | March 04, 2010 at 12:30 PM
How absolutely fabulous. You know I will play around with something I get from Goodwill but hadn't really thought of playing with something new. Thanks for the encouragement to try.
Posted by: Sherrie | March 04, 2010 at 12:17 PM
I love how the red shirt turned out. So cute now. Love all the additions that you made to it.
Posted by: Treasia | March 04, 2010 at 10:08 AM
WoW! What a great job! Love the purse and the corsage!! So creative are you! And you look so pretty in that outfit!! Red becomes you, my dear!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | March 04, 2010 at 07:48 AM
You are too cute, Melony!! Love the look and BTW, how come you aren't aging like the rest of us. I want that secret!!!!!!
Posted by: Mary O'Neil | March 03, 2010 at 11:27 PM
I'm with Rosie. We'll submit your name as the next designer on Project Runway. You go girl!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | March 03, 2010 at 10:35 PM
You fabulized that boring shirt! (Is fabulize a word?) That's the word that popped in my head when I saw you model it. It is so cute, and the hand bag is perfect for it. You could be on Project Runway.
Posted by: Rosie | March 03, 2010 at 09:37 PM
That final photo maybe a little blury ... but doesn't that shirt look sooooo much better with a body in it! You look a million dollars!
Warmest hugs,
Sandi @ Bearly Sane
Posted by: Sandi | March 03, 2010 at 08:16 PM
I love how you added the buttons to the shirt, that was just what it needed. And the corsage, too cute, what a great idea. Then of course that purse, oh my!! That was a special purse and I'm so glad it went to a good home. xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | March 03, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Well aren't you just cute as a button in your makeover shirt?!! I love how you made it more YOU, and that purse goes with it just perfect!
Happy REDnesday!
Carol
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | March 03, 2010 at 03:17 PM