that won item

I cleaned out of closet (for those who didn't read my last post) and I feel like a weight has been lifted. It's crazy that way. In light of doing this I made a pack with myself not to buy any new clothes until the new year. Well, I of course had to do one more purchase.

 

I was in Forever 21, window shopping pre-say, when I found myself in the men's section where I found these camouflage pants. Why not? They fit like an ideal skinny boyfriend jean (duh! They are men's pants) and I have been looking for a great army print jeans. So there.

  

NOW! Let's see if I can last until the new year without buying any new clothes. If you want, try the challenge out with me.

Shoes (Macy's) x Pants (Forever 21 - Men's)

Tank Top (H&M) x Hoodie (Topshop - Men's)

Necklace (Target) x Jacket (Salvation Army)

not yet

I've had these H&M rose leggings for almost 3 years and I am pretty sure I've wore them like two times before and have yet to be on this blog.

Well it's never too late...

Also it's suppose to start raining in Seattle tomorrow. I personally, can't wait.

shoes (Nikes)
leggings (H&M) $7.00
shirt (DIY 'comme des fuckdown' shirt from my homie Nate)
hoodie (H&M) $20.00
army jacket (army surplus store) $5.00

As of right now, I am a mini break. I did all my readings and I don't have another one until November. Now I have one big thing to focus on; My birthday.

look better than how you feel

My head feels like a giant ballon. I woke up with the largest head ache and with some serious nasal congestion. I know sounds so sexy doesn't it. But of course, a rule of being a true guttersnipe is too look a million times better than how you feel.

You would surprise how dressing well can make you feel better. Also it helps to smile through it all. I mean, it's a beautiful day. Plus it's finally October! (Only 30 days until my birthday...)

Army Jacket (Army Surplus) $5.00
Tshirt* (#guttersnipe orignal t-shirt)
Shorts (DIY High Waisted Shorts)
Timberlands
Tights (Macy's) $10.00
Earrings (gift from my lovely sister)

That Fall

I do spring cleaning and I do Fall cleaning. And thank goodness I do Fall cleaning because I found so many amazing things in my room. I found the amazing yellow watch hidden behind one my of book shelves.

I also found many other goodies as well. Who knew I could go "shopping" in my own bedroom. 

It's switching quickly here. Summer into Fall. I couldn't be happier. I am all about the layers. So put on, put on, put on, and put on.

Jordans

Tights (Nordstrom Rack) $4.00

Shorts (Freebie - a friend's give away pile)

Shirt (Salvation Army) $3.00

Scarf (Le Frock) $10.00

Necklace (Target) $7.00

Black Jacket (Topshop Men) Gift

Camo Jacket (Army Surplus Store) $5.00

DIY: Camo Jean Jacket

Camo is the trend this fall and I ain't mad about it. I of course love the tom boy aspect of camo so I am all for it.

I saw this wonderful jacket on topshop online:

Fell in love with it. But of course NOT the price (£70.00 which is roughly $110.00) So I thought like a true guttersnipe "I can make that." And I did. 

The directions are very similar to those with my jean jacket sweater. Whenever I wear that jacket I get questions all that time on where I got it. And when I tell people I made it they give me this look like I told them Alexander Wang personally made it for it. 

It's very easy people. 

Just got to make time for it.

Supplies:

Sewing Supplies (Machine or if by hand needle and thread)

Extra Pins

a Camo Jacket

a Jean Shirt

Scissors

Patches (or studs)

First. Cut out the jean shelves. Do not cut on the seam give yourself space to sew with.

 Second. Cut off the camo shelves. Cut on the other side of the seam, using it as a cutting edge.

Third. Turning both inside out, pin the jean shelves to what is not a camo vest.

MAKE Sure you line the top of the shirt with the top and the bottom with the bottom. Like so...

After you done pinning it look something like this...

 Sixth. Being to sew. Sew in the other side of the camo seam that way you thread blends better. Or if you have a heavy duty needle like I do, sew on the seam. (But make sure NOT to break your needle.)

Seventh. You can add your studs like the topshop shirt, but I personally had these crazy patches I've collected over time and wanted to use those instead.

 Follow the directions for each patch and iron them on.

 Eigth. My favorite step; Wear it!!

Oh yeah! The jean shirt coast me $2.50 (Goodwill) and the Camouflage jacket was a whooping $5.00 from the Army Surplus Store.