What I am Wearing Wednesday- DIY

Today's What I am Wearing Wednesday features a DIY- I saw this D&G tank top on a Neiman Marcus mid-day dash quick sale.  Originally $100+ and on sale for $80 or so, I thought, "I can make that!"  And so I did.

What I used: 
Target white tank top- $8 + AC Moore brown velvet ribbon $7 + AC Moore glue- .99 + small sewing kit=$15.99 total

Tada!  My version was under $16 and the original was $100+!  Here's what I am wearing:
  • DIY tank top
  • JCrew seafoam green/turquoise cardigan- got at the outlet.
  • Citizen of Humanity jeans
  • Brown Calvin Klein platform sandals- got a few years ago at DSW
  • Forever 21 flower ring
  • gold diamond earrings





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By Jaime @ laviejaime at 10:30 AM
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48 comments:

  1. Cafe FashionistaJune 9, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Ah, Jaime your DIY is gorgeous - I must try it myself someday soon!

    I'm working from home today; therefore...I'm in pajamas! :P

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  2. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    how freakin' cute and handy r u! - love it!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  3. Writing Without Periods!June 9, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    So original. I love black and white together.
    Happy Wednesday.
    Mary

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  4. NikkiJune 9, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Genius!

    What am I wearing today? So forward...and we just met ;)

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  5. ValerieJune 9, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    You are so resourceful! This top looks amazing and it looks great on you. I love your teal cardigan.

    xo
    Valerie

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  6. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJune 9, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Love that DIY! And you are looking crazy cute today!

    Today I'll be wearing a brown tank top under a strappy white tank top, khaki capris, strappy brown sandals and a cute little necklace =-) Casual for coffee with friends.

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  7. Lillian (Unstitched.)June 9, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Cute!! I love that you made it yourself!!

    I'll be wearing a plaid top and comfy jeans - good for running around and getting errands done!!

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  8. My Lack of StyleJune 9, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    So cool!!

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  9. Alicia LundJune 9, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Great diy! i'm very impressed lady! :)

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  10. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJune 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    oooh Jaime well done, looks great!!! xoxo

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  11. Design ActuallyJune 9, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Very cool! I'm always thinking, "I can make that" but rarely follow through. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. NikolettJune 9, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Ahh that's amazing! Such a great DIY - definitely think you should let it shine in a lot of your next outfits, it's stunning :) And right now I'm wearing my gym clothes - I'm about to workout at home!

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  13. LyndsyJune 9, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Great job! It turned out fabulous and for such a steal of a deal. Woo-hoo!

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  14. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 9, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Look at you Miss Creative...it turned out gorgeous!

    p.s. In case you hadn't heard...Our blog has moved! We would love for you to visit us at our new site: http://www.bonbonrosegirls.com/
    Unfortunately, if you followed us with Google Friend Connect you'll have to re-follow but everything else is the same! Hugs, K

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  15. AnonymousJune 9, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Love your DIY! Great job!

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  16. EmilyJune 9, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Nice job, looks almost identical on! how DIY of you!!

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  17. theversastyleJune 9, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    such a cute idea!! whenever i diy... i tend to cut and chop things up rather than add.. i should start adding..

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  18. Sheri, RNJune 9, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    That is so cute and affordable to do! Great job on reproducing it for those on a budget! :)

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  19. Denisa LJune 9, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    great job dear!
    it looks great!

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  20. Katy MaryJune 9, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    So cute! I love that you made a DIY version, you're came out great. Amazing how a tshirt can be so expensive huh?!

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  21. LeahJune 9, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Fabulous DIY... you did great! I love your look today. xoxo

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  22. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    It came out adorable! I love love love bows :)

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  23. AngelaJune 9, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    very nice project.

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  24. www.janetteria.comJune 9, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Just fantastic!

    ♡

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  25. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJune 9, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Wow you totally rock Jaime! Well done! It looks fabulous :)

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  26. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    so freakin' cool! love love love it.

    xx,
    betz
    http://herarmoire.blogspot.com

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  27. kyleJune 9, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    this is... interesting... lol

    gotta love ya sis!

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  28. and flowers pick themselvesJune 9, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    super cute top, my dear!

    xo Alison

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  29. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Aren't you just SO talented! I so admire people (ahem, you) who can do this kind of thing!

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  30. StephanieJune 9, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Adorable!! Where's mine? I want one!!

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  31. Alison KinseyJune 9, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Aww Jaime I love your outfit! You are so creative to think up the idea to DIY the top. Cute nail polish on your toes too!

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  32. ElaineJune 9, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Wow!!! That's such a great DIY!! I may have to copy this idea and use it on a short-sleeved shirt!

    clothed much, a modest fashion blog

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  33. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieJune 10, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Blogging is like DIY land and I've yet to go on board with it because I'm lammmmee haha. Nice job Jamie, that shirt looks awesome and I love how much money you saved and that you actually did it. Props to you from across the country! :) I was wearing a black dress all day but now I'm comfortably in flannel pants and a big, old gray lounge top... and it's heaven :)

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  34. Heather TaylorJune 10, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    You are a DIY genius!

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  35. B a la ModaJune 10, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    Good job, girl!

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  36. The Red UmbrellaJune 10, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    This looks so good! I'm wearing a smile.

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  37. FashionJazzJune 10, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    Awesome DIY! Hope you have a lovely day xxx

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  38. kJune 10, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    It looks great! I'm seeing so much awesome DIY lately, which is such a good thing - I really love this one!

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  39. KeithJune 10, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Your DIY is awesome. That is so ultra cool. I really like it a lot.

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  40. AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Awesome diy, you did a great job!


    xoxo
    Miss Neira

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  41. Couture CarrieJune 10, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Gorgeous DIY, darling!
    Loving your whole look!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  42. Sarah EstherJune 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    look how crafty you are! awesome.

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  43. jami @ i m a g i n eJune 10, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    How clever! I'm always so tempted to alter my own clothes, but I'm too scared! Love it - great job! -jami

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  44. beautyparlerJune 10, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    What a great & easy idea! I love the contrast of black & white:)

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  45. Suburban SweetheartJune 10, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Very impressive - and much, much cheaper!

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  46. Rachel @ The Haute NotesJune 11, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    What a fun DIY! The top turned out great!

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  47. deliciously organizedJune 11, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Oh my! It's perfect! I love your DIY version!

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  48. UnknownJune 12, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Fantastic DIY!! Love how it turned out.

    Have a great weekend :)

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