DIY+ sunday outfit post: find out how to refresh your old jeans !

How's the New Year been treating you? As the title suggests, today I'll be showing you two things.


No.1 DIY

I don't remember when I started working with textil colours, a few years ago I guess. I've always been big on DIY but long story short, this is something pretty easy. All you need is a bit of colour and a brush. If you can't paint to save your life you can always cut the shapes you want or just copy some image on your clothes.   I love to paint so this is something like  a dream come true for me. Combining painting and fashion, I mean what could be better? I made sure I took a lot of photos so you can see all the stages.









                                                             No. 2 The outfit
As you can see, I'm really keen on this two sized too big jeans trend. Some call it boyfriend jeans, but since my significant other is really skinny, I'm not sure that his jeans would fit me. I really like this jeans, that is why I decided to refresh them a bit with the spots. Actually, these jeans used to be black ( I mean literally like 10 years ago) and I have to say - that is some good quality jeans. The brand is  Amadeus jeans (Croatian). I'm not big on jeans to be frank, there is no way I could wear them two days in a row without feeling boring but how would our world look without denim? Hard to imagine it, right? So, my suggestion is: make sure the jeans you have are worth the money you spend on them. If anything should last it is the denim. Moving on...about the outfit...I like layering so this was how I've did it. The jacket is second hand and I love it. ( If you shop at second hand, try classical pieces like this one, because clothes used to be more expensive back in the day but also in the most cases the quality was much better than today) If anyone is wondering, the location is Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina...as you can see the past Sunday was uncanny warm for this time of year and what a beautiful day it had been!






Irish pub Međugorje--- Notice the painting behind me, it's a bit rustic ...very well done.






Thank you for taking the time to read this:) xoxo

Comments

  1. Unknown2 January 2013 at 05:52

    Hey nice!
    Thats a great idea:)...and those patterns look great...will be trying it this weekend!

    Best, zia
    http://tisallaboutthefashion.blogspot.in

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  2. Unknown2 January 2013 at 06:00

    great idea!!!
    Follow me on http://laviecestchic.blogspot.it
    xoxo Marika

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  3. Ely2 January 2013 at 07:00

    You're always so cute, my friend! Great paintings and lovely jeans! A big kiss and a happy new year! <3

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  4. Mrs C2 January 2013 at 07:13

    It takes an artist to do this.. unfortunately I am NO artist ;)

    Hugs and kisses from :
    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/

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  5. Unknown2 January 2013 at 07:52

    Love it! And thanks for your comment :) Wanna follow? :)
    hugs Amalie
    http://afashiondairybyamalie.blogspot.dk

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  6. Madame Chic Bcn2 January 2013 at 07:55

    Great idea! Your jeans look like new right now!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  7. Caro *2 January 2013 at 08:29

    Amazing idea, I love the result !!

    Happy New Year !! :)

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  8. Ivana Split2 January 2013 at 09:18

    all the best to you as well...

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  9. caterina ferraris2 January 2013 at 09:53

    Great, amazing and low cost idea! Caterina www.imieioutfit.blogspot.com

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  10. Anonymous2 January 2013 at 10:11

    Super ideja!

    Srecna Nova i sve najlepse! :-*

    peculiarchick.blogspot.com

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  11. Unknown2 January 2013 at 10:39

    Great post! I would like to invite you to my blog:) Let's follow each other =]
    Happy new year!!!
    xxx from Spain
    mydope.net

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  12. the chilicool2 January 2013 at 11:50

    Great idea !!! You look fab!

    Alessia
    THE CHILI
    COOL
    FACEBOOK
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    Kiss

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  13. Gigi.T2 January 2013 at 13:03

    Nice DIY! Looks super cool :)

    http://fantasyfashioned.blogspot.de/
    xx

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  14. ChatterBlossom2 January 2013 at 16:38

    What a fun idea for a DIY! Great job!
    Jamie
    http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com/

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  15. Jen Umm2 January 2013 at 17:21

    this is such an amazing post, there is so much inspiration, love the pics!
    Hope you've had a brilliant xmas and new year!!
    thanks for sharing!

    if you like we can follow each other on bloglovin :)
    let me know! 
    STYLE DECORUM

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  16. Dulces La Casita de Chocolate2 January 2013 at 23:17

    Thanks you for your comment!!Kiss

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  17. ADELINA ALEXANDER2 January 2013 at 23:36

    What a great idea for denim! I am following you now! Would you like to follow me back?
    xoxo

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