SewInGirl does CLOTHES COLLAGES

Phase Two of Project Minima presents Clothes Collages for your viewing pleasure, as created by yours truly, SewInGirl:

Update:  you can find clothes collages appearing amongst regular posts after July 2012

ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS WITH VAN GOGH:

Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent Van Gogh

If you look really carefully...

you may make out someone standing on the shoreline...

Now here's a close-up for the full impact:

26)  dress and shawl bought from street stall in Cairo, Egypt 30 years ago, very old scarf on hip, Mom's old bracelet and refashioned old shoes.

see more Van Gogh "Starry Night" inspired outfits at Style Imitates Art after Monday 7-2-12

and with a nod to Spy Girl's stylin',
 I'm throwing it in the mix with ya'll at Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 7-2-12

TANGERINE DREAM:

top from Gold Trimmin' post of 1-3-12

capris from Tangerine with A Spot of Leopard post of 6-29-12

25)  made-from-scratch from fabric scraps top, refashioned capris and old Dr. Scholl's

background photo taken on trip to Hawaii many moons ago.

GARDEN GIRLS:

dress and slip from I Love Calla Lilies, Rally Ah Do post of 8-21-11

shoes from Spring Shoe Review post of 4-19-12

24)  made-from-scratch fabric scraps dress, rehabbed slip & shoes

with background photo of yet another folding screen painting by Thomas Wilmer Dewing at Carnegie Museum of Art (and look how tall I've become to fit in!)

and joining others at Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 6-25-12

PICASSO'S THE ACTOR & MOI:

First, The Actor by Picasso

and then....Avec Moi!

23)  made from scratch top, vest and pants, and later pants rehabbed to fit, old necklace and shoes

 top from Gold Trimmin' post of 1-3-12

vest made from scratch pre-Project Minima

pants from Work it, Work it Good post of 10-13-11

See more actor aspirations at Style Imitates Art after Monday 6-18-12

and ridiculously included myself at Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 6-18-12

WHEN PASTEL WORLDS COLLIDE (oh my):

 jacket from De-Construction Zone post of 7-8-11;  
tunic top from Add-To Re-Do post of 1-6-12 & An Ensemble, Outfit, Costume post of 12-17-11

22)  rehabbed & refashioned jacket and tunic top to fit, old cropped pants, old T-strap shoes & old brooch

The background is a pix I took in the lobby of an out-of-the-way museum in Canton, OH that wouldn't allow photography of artwork in the galleries.

 - for Megan Mae's Fashion Challenge: This or That Trends, June 11-15  

Friday is Pastel or Neon.   Not to be ungrateful...but, thank goodness that's over.  I found it too much work, too often.  Less sewing, more getting dressed and taking pix!  And it seems I mixed all the suggestions up together anyway...

I'M A LITTLE FUZZY IN PINK PANTS:

pants from De-Construction Zone post of 7-8-11

dress from Full Transparency Here post of 8-30-11 and A Two For Today post of 9-27-11  

vest from I've Looked at Life...  post of 3-5-12

21)  rehabbed pants and dress to fit, reversible vest made from scratch and then rehabbed to fit, very old necklace and old mules

detail of those old mules!

and detail of that necklace - looks like fried, cracked marbles (remember then?!)

this is dedicated to Megan Mae's Fashion Challenge: This or That Trends, June 11-15
Thursday is Color or Printed Bottoms.  I think I covered it this time.  Maybe this could be combined with the floral or tribal that I missed for Wednesday...just saying.

HAVING MY NEON:

shirt from A Little Dab of Neon post of 6-13-12

camisole from Some Summer in the City post of 5-29-12

skirt from Dazed and Confused, But in a Good Way post of 6-19-11

20)  made from scratch skirt, refashioned camisole and linen shirt, decorated sandals & close up of my neon nail polish

background photo is one I took of my old Barbie Doll house found in Mom's basement last time I was there...I know, I know it looks like I'm doing "Stop In The Name of Love" in my Barbie Dream House - but really I was just photographing my diy manicure.

See everyone's neon extravaganza at:

a look down at my decorated Dr. Scholl's

Tuesday is Platforms or Flats (does it count that I have on Dr. Scholl's...?)

for Megan Mae's Fashion Challenge: This or That Trends, June 11-15

CLASSICAL FIGURES SCREEN:

skirt from LET'S SKIRT AROUND IT, SHALL WE? post of 6-5-12
top from TRICKED OUT PONY post of 9-20-11

19)  rehabbed skirt and top, with made from scratch vest, old anklets and platform slip ons

background photo of folding screen painting by Thomas Wilmer Dewing taken at the Detroit Institute of Arts

joining others at Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 6-11-12
and just joined up for Megan Mae's Fashion Challenge: This or That Trends, June 11-15
and Monday is Solid Brights or Bold Prints (I hope I got a bit of both...)

LINEN LOOKS:  LIGHTER & DARKER

skirt from THE LOOK OF LINEN post of 6-3-12,
vest from CUT THE SHIFT post of 1-27-12

18)  refashioned vest, shirt and skirt with old platform sandals from when platforms were last in style

ditto with different lighting effects

joining others at Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 6-3-12

and Modly Chic's FBFF Wearing White on 6-1-12

And now for some Style Imitates Art with a disclaimer:  I would never wear anything like this in real life, but for the sake of art...these are not "my colors," nor does anything I have on fit right, nevertheless, today the painting and I are made for each other.*

Still Life with Asparagus by Adriaen Coorte

and My Salute to Asparagus*

see more asparagus interpretations at Style Imitates Art on Monday, 6-4-12

ALOHA BOHEMIAN HIPPIE CHIC(K):

ensemble from SOME SUMMER IN THE CITY post of 5-29-12

17)  crop top made from scratch, sarong skirt from fabric stash, rehabbed camisole and pantaloons, old $ Store reading glasses and old Dr. Scholl's + old silk flower from Mom in hair

ME & MY MADELINE DRESS:

dress from MY MADELINE DRESS! post of 1-23-12,
capris from WHO WEARS SHORT SHORTS post of 3-13-12

16) dress made from scratch, later refashioned to fit and refashioned black sheer capris, old black nylon knee highs scrunched down, with old black sandals & dollar store reading glasses.

ditto in more relaxed, blurry pose

and a look down

refashioned beaded bracelet, old pink glow in the dark Timex from ebay, & my high school charm bracelet 

see on Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 5-28-12

FRIDA KAHLO STYLE:

Self-Portrait ala Frida Kahlo by pao

Self Portrait by Frida Kahlo

see more interpretations on Style Imitates Art Monday 5-21-12

top from END OF YEAR CHALLENGE? post of 12-20-11,

skirt from DID I LOSE MY HEAD? post of 7-28-11,

pantaloons from PICTURE PERFECT post of 12-15-11

15)  blouse and skirt refashioned, pantaloons made from Mom's kitchen curtains, found necklace, old reading glasses with beaded holder and old clogs.

and at Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 5-21-12

KIMONO WRAPSTER:

dress from A TWO-FOR TODAY post of 9-27-11 and
 FULL TRANSPARENCY HERE post of 8-30-11,

shoes from MORE SHOE RE-DOs post of 4-20-12

14)  made from scratch kimono top, refashioned dress & shoes, old pants, sox & reading glasses

ditto, in my reclaimed studio!

and a look down

as seen on Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 5-14-12

ELECTRIC KOOL-AID MIX #3:

from ROCKING FLORALS 3 WAYS post of 5-11-12

dress recon from MY NEW HAPPY DRESS! post of 4-6-12

stockings from SOCK IT TO ME post of 4-2-12
bloomers from RE-MODELING DRAWERS post of 11-12-11
shoe rehab from MORE SHOE RE-DOs post of 4-20-12

13a)  rehabbed red print dress, made from scratch vest, bloomers and sox, rehabbed shoes, old reading glasses

13b) ditto + rehabbed jacked and free tote (with membership)

and a look down

submitted to Independent Fashion Bloggers Project #47: May Florals
as seen on Ethical Fashion Bloggers, for May Prints

A SHOT OF NAVY:

 sheath refashion from BECAUSE 2 SHEERS CAN MAKE IT RIGHT post of 8-18-11

12)  jacket, scarf & sheath made from scratch, old: tights, blue suede boots, blue reading glasses, & scarf clip

and a leg shot

as seen on Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 5-7-12 and Monday Mingle

A COLD & RAINY DAY with DAVID HOCKNEY:

11a) painting by David Hockney, with me superimposed on it (!) wearing my outfit from A Cold & Rainy Day

getting closer...

...and closer!

and see other's interpretations on Style Imitates Art on Monday 5-7-12

ON A COLD & RAINY DAY:

coat remodel from TAKE AN ORDINARY COAT post of 2-3-12

11b)  what's under that refashioned coat...?

reversible vest from VESTED INTEREST post of 2-23-12,

top from GET OVER IT post of 12-23-11,

skirt from NAME THAT COLOR post of 9-25-11,

reading glasses from TWEAK TWEAK! post of 11-25-11.

 11c)  made-from-scratch reversible vest, refashioned top, skirt, & reading glasses, with old sox and boots

bloomers from RE-MODELING DRAWERS post of 11-12-11

woo-hoo!  made-from-scratch bloomers!

and a look down

as seen on Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 4-30-12 and Monday Mingle

ELECTRIC KOOL-AID RE-MIX #2:

dress recon from MY NEW HAPPY DRESS! post of 4-6-12

10) my rehabbed red print dress worn with an old, made-from-scratch, jersey pant and matching top, old red flats, and old cat-eye red sunglasses   

and a look down

+ closer view of those "hey, I'm cool" shades, yeah

submitted to Independent Fashion Bloggers Project #44: Made in the Shades, &
IFB: Links a la Mode of 4-26-12

Ms. MANDALA:

jacket from KEEP CALM AND SEW ON  post of 4-12-12,
pants from A LITTLE TRIM WILL DO IT post of 4-18-12

9)  my new made-from-scratch-from-my-fabric-stash Mandala jacket, old dark blue brocade pants rehabbed by lengthening hem and ric-rac trimmin', and old red flats

and a look down

as seen on Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 4-23-12,

and Monday Mingle

ELECTRIC KOOL-AID #1:

dress recon from MY NEW HAPPY DRESS! post of 4-6-12,
boots from  NOT YOUR EVERDAY LADIES BOOTS post of 11-8-11

8)  my rehabbed red print dress with an old magenta bracelet, same red reading glasses as previously worn, old pink anklets & rehabbed lipstick pink kitten heel boots

 

and a look down at those happy feet!

as seen on Not Dead Yet Visible Monday 4-16-12

CALL ME DOTTY!:

dress from MAJOR RECON post of 3-29-12

7a)  my rehabbed dotted dress with an old red bangle, red dollar store reading glasses, black nylon knee-highs scrunched down & old black mary jane style tennies

7b) ditto with my black sheer capris added

and a look down

and my dotted dress on location, or it's a wonderful day in the Chicago neighborhood

as seen on Ethical Fashion Bloggers for Locally Made April;
 Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 4-9-12;
submitted to Independent Fashion Bloggers Project #43: Sporty-Chic

BLACK & WHITE:

sheer capris from WHO WEARS SHORT SHORTS post of 3-13-12,
tunic top from Add-To Re-Do post of 1-6-12

6) sheer capri pants, tunic, sox & brooch refashioned by moi + very old shoes

ditto straight up

peek-a-boo at original yoga shorts refashioned into sheer capris

and a look down

ALL FLORAL ALL THE TIME:

blouse from WHO LIKES PINK?! post of 3-9-12,
reversible vest from I'VE LOOKED AT LIFE... post of 3-5-12,
skirt from Skirting Vogue, Vaguely post of 9-22-11

5) refashioned found pink calico top, refashioned previously made-from-scratch reversible pink vest, refashioned made-from-scratch floral skirt with ribbon belt from scrap trim and mom-made fabric rosebuds, very old ( 20 years) anklets, shoes and brooch.

  as seen on:
 
 Not Dead Yet Style Visible Mondays on 4-2-12;
Ethical Fashion Bloggers for Thrifty March Outfits &
submitted to Independent Fashion Bloggers Project #39: Pair Your Pastels and Project #41: Print on Printed Matter

RUSSIAN DOLL:

vest from Embossed Suede with Satin Brocade post of 10-2-11,

tunic top from An Ensemble, Outfit, Costume... post of 12-17-11,

necklace from Poetic Revival post of 10-6-11,

skirt from Did I Lose My Head? post of 7-28-11,

bloomers from Picture Perfect post of 12-15-11,

boots from Tweak! Tweak! post of 10-24-11

4) vest, top, necklace, skirt, bloomers, & boots refashioned by moi

MEET MS. FLINTSTONE:

tunic top from Know When to Walk Away post of 12-10-11,

skirt from Wine/ Burgundy Transformation post of 12-8-11,

3) tunic and skirt refashion, with old turtle neck, tights & lace-up boots 

A HUNTING SHE WILL GO:

top from Poetic Revival post of 10-6-11,

pants from Pump Up the Plaid, People! post of 11-12-11

2) refashioned poet top & flannel shirt into pants with old suede shoes 

As seen on Spy Girl's Call for Plaid

OFF WITH HER HEAD:

skirt from Viva Madonna post of 8-10-11,

camisole from Bits and Pieces post of 8-8-11

1) pillow cases into skirt, refashioned camisole, old sweater & Dr. Scholl's