Suzanne Carillo

Burgundy as a neutral? Seems to work for me. Although here it looks a bit more rust coloured due to the indoor lighting.

This is a super simple and comfy outfit that I won't be wearing now until Spring decides to show up or winter stops being such an all out ice Queen. Today it is a blistering -25 Celsius with the windchill. I would have to wear ski pants with this ensemble if I were to venture outside in it. Now I know why people buy down insulated coats that go to the ground. They are wearing cute mini skirts and silk blouses underneath.

Antigua… I miss you so! {sigh}

Shoes – Ruche
Top – Theory thrifted
Skirt & tights – H&M
Clutch – consignment store
Glasses – Firmoo

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No I don't like to go around bragging about my failures but I'm just keeping it real here folks. Sometimes an idea in my head is much better off left in my head. Case in point, this lovely sweater project. The great idea I had was to make an applique like a rag rug. A rag rug is simply pieces of cloth knotted through some kind of grid base to create a relief effect.

Initially I thought about knotting the strips of fabric directly through the knit of a sweater but I was worried I might ruin the sweater by stretching it out so I decided to make an applique and then stitch it on afterwards.

The theory sounds great right? The reality of the finished product isn't as great. I have succeeded in making myself look larger and possibly like walking piece of carpet.

The applique is very heavy and weighs down the sweater. Also it puffs out… lots right over my boobs. Overall it just seems awkward which is too bad because I like the look of it. It is very disappointing when a DIY doesn't turn out as expected since so much time is wasted on it.

Now I am going to remove the applique from the sweater and possibly put it on a pillow instead. It's a shame, but I know I won't wear this as it is.