7.26.2011

simplicitee.

my latest craving is simple oversized tees.
i recently saw a picture of a loose white tee, cut up on the sides with a small navajo inspired print on the front. can't find the picture, but i can't stop thinking about it either. i was saving this black tee to make this one...as soon as i can figure out how and what to use for the cross. suggestions welcome. in the mean time, i widened the neck, chopped off the bottom, and fringed the sleeves to satisfy this morning's craving for something similar to the vision of the white tee
in my mind.

(denim, frankie b.; men's hanes tee, DIY; bag, lucky brand via zappos)

61 comments:

Kileen said...

you did a great job recreating the look with this tee!! i love the fringy sleeves and that necklace is perfect!

cute & little

ENNAID said...

Still very chic! That necklace is a suprb statement! :))

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

Loving the fringed shoulders. The necklace totally pops over the high neck tee.
Daphne.
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JennaStevie said...

I love the fringed shoulders!! It's really simple but chic, especially with that necklace. I hate when I have an image in my head that I love but can't find the original!
xJennaD

MerciBlahBlah said...

Cool cool cool. I saw a tee done once with a design similar to the cross, made entirely of safety pins just pinned very neatly on. You could totally do that and get the same look. If you do, post pics!

merci!
Shan

MerciBlahBlah said...

Isn't this helpful? I totally forgot that I had the safety pin cross photo on MY OWN BLOG. Duh.

http://merciblahblah.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-diy.html

Sheesh.

Shan

Anonymous said...

I like the fringes!!! and the sweet bag!!

Kisses dear! :)

Unknown said...

ah I love the tee! you accessorized it so well :)

xoxo

Gertrude said...

Great DIY!! Love the result xo

Dave Aiman said...

Really its a DIY???

Great result!

I follow you girl!

xoxo Chipless by Dave
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lala said...

how lovely! <3

xx

Siena in Style said...

very beautiful top!
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Marie said...

Very beautiful oversized shirt. I also want that!
And a very great necklace.
x

Sia said...

I swear you have the most amazing jewellery always! xoxo

Charlotte said...

you look great!
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Bravoe Runway said...

I like your take on the fringe! The whole outfit looks relaxed yet chic, very well done!

Style Journey said...

You did awesome with this T! I love the fringed sleeves. And by adding the necklace it looks even more awesome!

Teresa said...

love this simple outfit!! perfect for summer, right? my fave are the jeans<3

xx
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Damar Rivillo said...

love the necklace and the dress in you'r previous post es delicius...

SpryOnTheWall said...

Super cool! That necklace is fabulous!!!

Tiffany said...

I love the fringed sleeves on that tee! And that statement necklace is gorgeous!

Jamie said...

This is such a cool idea! I love how it turned out!!

Call me M said...

Nice outfit! LOve what you did with the top and I really like your necklace!

courtzmelv said...

You would never know that top is D.I.Y.. looks fab! xx

Oh to Be a Muse said...

that white tee sounds awesome. i really love oversize t-shirts too!

Bre said...

That shirt is great! I bout a t with the intention of cutting the bottom off but I am scared I will mess it up. Anyway back to beautiful you, you jeans are amazing and they look very good on you.
Cheers,
Bre

Rach said...

love the fringed shoulders on you top! soo cute!
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Bronzed Humanity said...

Cute! im gonna make one! watch out! lol
xx

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kimbirdy said...

oh i love the modifications! t-shirts are so fun to cut up and experiment with. for the cross, the cleanest, nicest way to do it would be screenprinting it on. there are various places that do custom screenprinting, you just have to do a little research in your area.

Bekah McDuffie said...

LOVE this necklace every time I see it! JEALOUS!!!

Ms Polevsh said...

I love your ring and necklace! good eye for accesories!

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Kisses,

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steph said...

haha we are so on the same page! my cut-up tee is a lot more simple than yours, but how comfy are these men's shirts?? love your take on it - you're definitely rockin' it.

xoxo, steph
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aqui said...

Love this! So cute and easy! Tomorrow actually works better for me anyway! My email is sbachis4787@gmail.com

Fashionistable said...

Great fringing here. Xxxx

Anonymous said...

I like the fringed sleeves and it is such a simple idea. I'm going to try this.

Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY! said...

beautiful, I love your look!

james said...

you look GREAT babe! ohhh ive missed you! i will have internet at my place soon and i cant wait to look at your other posts :) hope all is well, muah!

Balancing Lisa said...

LOVE the top and LOVE that necklace!

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Kat said...

your necklace is absolutely gorgeous!!! love it :)

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Bonnie said...

Your top is absolutely perfect. I was just complaining to Mr. A today that I can't find the perfect shredded tee anywhere. I love these sleeves!!!!

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Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

YES YES YES! Simple is AMAZING! You look great!!

Tara said...

I can't believe how fantastic you look, just in an oversize t-shirt. It would come off more frumpy than anything else on me.

You are such an amazing accessorizer :)

(that's totally a made up word, isn't it?)

Style Diary Of A Fashion Fanatic said...

Love the tee & the necklace is amazing!!!
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Juanita said...

I like the fringed sleeves a lot!

I think you might enjoy this song by Cree Summer called Revelation Sunshine. The music video is very American Indian-centric in it's theme (she grew up on a reservation), and her unusual clothing style rocks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4w8XS4XTz0

I.T.O. what you can use to make the cross...fabric paint would work, but might not give an entirely perfect finish. If you can find someone to silkscreen the design onto it, it would be a a perfect finish (but that eventually comes off in the wash). Here in SA, you can also get shops where you take in a photo, and they use fabric ink to print the design onto the shirt.

Now I'm out of ideas. :-)

OneRedCherry said...

i want this t shirt!

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Rachel - Notes from my closet said...

Loving the fringed sleeves! you did a great job re designing it :)

Love, Vanilla

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Lyosha Varezhkina said...

very nice outfit! the tee is awesome! and I have to admit I'm stumbled upon your hair!

Lyosha
Inside and Outsde Blog

Momfever said...

It looks great! I just love the fringe!
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welldressedmaker said...

I love it! You can definitely pull of all those fringes! :) And your necklace is amazing. Stands out a lot the way you've worn it!

I suggest that you use a white tee or jersey for the cross on that black tee, that way, it doesn't feel weird when you cut it. Or, you can just paint it on with acrylic paint.
♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights

Baby Budget Blog said...

I can see why! They are so simple to grab and throw on and they look great! LOVE the fringe on this one!

www.plentyforpennies.com

Meri said...

obviously it is lunchtime- I had a hard time even looking at the tee after I saw the edamame!

theversastyle said...

i love all things oversized.. somehow men's L works for me


x0
annette

Claire said...

i LOVE the fringy sleeves on your tee. it looks fab. and that statement necklace adds the perfect touch to the outfit!

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Hautepot said...

Awesome DIY! Wish I were as crafty!

Jackie said...

Your awesome becca, good to actually finally meet you! Love these kinda tees! Can't wait to see the new dress you bought ;)

xoxo, Jackie :)

My Own Strange Little World said...

Your necklace is so gorgeous!!! I love it!!!

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Anonymous said...

Interesting Project. i wonder if I should make some and call it the "OOMPH TOP." Hey Becks, have you ever considered doing an "EXTREME LINK-UP" with a little widget? Talk soon, D

Beatrice Balaj said...

Love this look! Cute necklace!


Xoxo,

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Superblondeep said...

I love the shirt! great job! now I want one just like it! hehe. big kiss

Unknown said...

Stunning!!! Love your over sized shirt and that necklace is just gorgeous.


<3 Marina
Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

Elisse said...

Shut the front door!! I love this DIY look!

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