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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)
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61 comments:

  1. KileenJuly 26, 2011 at 6:05 PM

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

    cute & little

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  2. ENNAIDJuly 26, 2011 at 6:11 PM

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

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  3. Fashion Confessions of a MommyJuly 26, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Loving the fringed shoulders. The necklace totally pops over the high neck tee.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  4. JennaStevieJuly 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    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

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  5. MerciBlahBlahJuly 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    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

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  6. MerciBlahBlahJuly 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    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

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  7. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 7:26 PM

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

    Kisses dear! :)

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  8. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 7:34 PM

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

    xoxo

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  9. GertrudeJuly 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Great DIY!! Love the result xo

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  10. Dave AimanJuly 26, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Really its a DIY???

    Great result!

    I follow you girl!

    xoxo Chipless by Dave
    Cheap&Chic Shoes en Chipless Fashion

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  11. lalaJuly 26, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    how lovely! <3

    xx

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  12. Siena in StyleJuly 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    very beautiful top!
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.com/

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  13. MarieJuly 26, 2011 at 10:36 PM

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

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  14. SiaJuly 27, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I swear you have the most amazing jewellery always! xoxo

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  15. CharlotteJuly 27, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    you look great!
    ceeharvey.blogspot.com

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  16. Bravoe RunwayJuly 27, 2011 at 2:17 AM

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

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  17. Style JourneyJuly 27, 2011 at 2:34 AM

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

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  18. TeresaJuly 27, 2011 at 3:30 AM

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

    xx
    http://www.trend-ish.com

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  19. Damar RivilloJuly 27, 2011 at 3:43 AM

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

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  20. SpryOnTheWallJuly 27, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Super cool! That necklace is fabulous!!!

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  21. TiffanyJuly 27, 2011 at 4:15 AM

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

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  22. JamieJuly 27, 2011 at 4:36 AM

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

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  23. Call me MJuly 27, 2011 at 5:09 AM

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

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  24. courtzmelvJuly 27, 2011 at 5:57 AM

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

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  25. Oh to Be a MuseJuly 27, 2011 at 7:07 AM

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

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  26. BreJuly 27, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    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

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  27. RachJuly 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    love the fringed shoulders on you top! soo cute!
    http://www.sugarfilledcloset.com

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  28. Bronzed HumanityJuly 27, 2011 at 7:55 AM

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

    Hot Pink Day
    Shop Blue Vanilla

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  29. kimbirdyJuly 27, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    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.

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  30. Bekah McDuffieJuly 27, 2011 at 8:29 AM

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

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  31. Ms PolevshJuly 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM

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

    Love your blog and now following! Maybe you'll have time to visit my blog and follow if you like it :)



    Kisses,
    
http://speakprada.blogspot.com/

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  32. stephJuly 27, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    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
    hoisinivy.com

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  33. aquiJuly 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM

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

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  34. FashionistableJuly 27, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Great fringing here. Xxxx

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  35. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 12:52 PM

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

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  36. Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY!July 27, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    beautiful, I love your look!

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  37. jamesJuly 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    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!

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  38. Balancing LisaJuly 27, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    LOVE the top and LOVE that necklace!

    http://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.blogspot.com/

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  39. KatJuly 27, 2011 at 4:17 PM

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

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  40. BonnieJuly 27, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    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!!!!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  41. Ashley {hudson's happenings}July 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM

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

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  42. TaraJuly 27, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    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?)

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  43. Style Diary Of A Fashion FanaticJuly 27, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Love the tee & the necklace is amazing!!!
    http://fashiondiarylooks4.blogspot.com

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  44. JuanitaJuly 27, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    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. :-)

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  45. OneRedCherryJuly 27, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    i want this t shirt!

    http://www.oneredcherry.com

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  46. Rachel - Notes from my closetJuly 27, 2011 at 11:52 PM

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

    Love, Vanilla

    http://notesfrommycloset.blogspot.com/

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  47. Lyosha VarezhkinaJuly 28, 2011 at 5:00 AM

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

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outsde Blog

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  48. MomfeverJuly 28, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    It looks great! I just love the fringe!
    Thanks for stopping by at momfever.com.

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  49. welldressedmakerJuly 28, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    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

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  50. Baby Budget BlogJuly 28, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    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

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  51. MeriJuly 28, 2011 at 6:58 AM

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

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  52. theversastyleJuly 28, 2011 at 8:25 AM

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


    x0
    annette

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  53. ClaireJuly 28, 2011 at 2:23 PM

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

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  54. HautepotJuly 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Awesome DIY! Wish I were as crafty!

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  55. JackieJuly 28, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    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 :)

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  56. My Own Strange Little WorldJuly 29, 2011 at 6:08 AM

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

    http://myownstrangelittle-world.blogspot.com

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  57. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    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

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  58. Beatrice BalajJuly 29, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love this look! Cute necklace!


    Xoxo,

    http://www.beatricebalaj.blogspot.com/

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  59. SuperblondeepJuly 29, 2011 at 11:36 PM

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

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  60. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM

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


    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

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  61. ElisseAugust 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM

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

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