Vintage Velvet Dress ReStyle

I thrifted this dress last week and knew that with some minor tweaks it would be a great addition to my Fall wardrobe. I liked the initial length of the dress, but I'm more comfortable styling shorter dresses for myself so I took about a foot of fabric off the bottom and created a new hem line. Nothing complicated here. I just folded the cut edge up about a 1/2 inch and used a zigzag stitch to prevent fraying.  You can see in the 'after' picture that I didn't do the best job at making the sides even so I need to go back and fix that. Besides the dress length, I removed every other gold button with a seam ripper. Fortunately for me, the buttons were purely decorative (no button holes) so it was an easy fix. There are loop holes in the back of the dress for cinching which create a nice option for adding a ribbon and giving the dress a more fitted look. This was an easy restyle and I'm excited to have a long sleeve dress to play with for Fall!

Informational Interview

 So today I had an informational interview with a marketing company that ((SURPRISE)) doesn't have any job openings, but it was interesting and informative and gave me a chance to expand my network. I now have several more respected professionals in the field looking to pass my name on to people who may have a job opening and I've been assured that if something were to open up I will be the first person they call, so that's something. Woo! Everyone is so impressed with my resume and that I already have my MBA. I hope that translates into me getting a kickass job sooner rather than later.

In unrelated news, I need a haircut. I've needed one for months, but I still don't know if I want to try to grow it out or keep it short. Decisions, decisions.

Shirt: Vintage, Pants: Old Navy (I skinnyified them), Belt: Target, Flats: Payless

Etsy Shop has been Launched!!

These 6 vintage pieces are now available for sale in the newly launched BraveFelicity shop on Etsy! Check it out!!