2013-03-07

Accidental Swap

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Once upon a time there was a tall girl who bought an amazing vintage dress for $10. In her excitement to wear it the very next day, she went scissor happy and hemmed it a wee bit too short. She said a few bad words, recovered and decided to share the dress with her shorter friend.

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The day after once upon a time, the shorter friend discovered a pair of 7fam jeans in her cupboard that she had not worn in a long time. They were way too long and didn't fit quite right. So, she gave the jeans to her tall friend who fit them perfectly (like Cinderella and her glass slipper but these pants thankfully didn't come with a prince... that would have become an awkward situation) and threw some bleach on them. There might be more bleach in the future because the tall friend likes her jeans bleached and damaged, much to her mother's disgruntle.

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And then the short friend with her cute dress and the tall friend with her new favourite bleached jeans lived happily ever after*.


* except for the moments of regret that the tall friend had over her stupidity at cutting the dress too short. One day she hopes she will be much wiser...
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25 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    From looking at the picture of tall and short friends, I would say that the dress is barely long enough to cover a swimsuit on tall friend. Correct?

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  2. DressUpNotDownMarch 7, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    The shoes, the bleach, the accordion pleats, what a wonderful story they make!

    www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.com

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  3. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    I love the jeans. The bleach makes them much more interesting. I had never realized how tall you are. Lucky girl!

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  4. myeditMarch 7, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Anon- ha. yeah, I like a short hem but this one was mayyybe a little short;) The pleats help make it feel even shorter. All I can say in defense is 'whoops?'... so dumb of myself.

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  5. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasMarch 7, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    If I might speak in your defense. I find, through personal experience, that pleated skirts become awkward and unruly when I am attempting to determine their most flattering length.

    Very cool upcycle to the jeans by the way! Tall friend and shorter friend...very cute together!

    Sue xo

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  6. Ani BarringtonMarch 7, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    This makes me so happy and it reminds me how incredible it is that we're all women and our bodies are all so different. So cool.

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  7. LeahMarch 7, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    So Cute. I wish I was the short friend that inherited that dress.

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  8. Ladies in NavyMarch 7, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    adore this post!
    kw ladies in navy

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  9. SarahMarch 7, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    A fashion fairy-tale. love.

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  10. JenniferMarch 8, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    What a perfect pair!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  11. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    Loved the jacket...:)
    Android Developer

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  12. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Loved your shoes
    Android Developer

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  13. Secondhand StellaMarch 8, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    The end.

    Aw, cute story :) Love both of your looks.

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  14. NatalieMarch 8, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    I love this so much. I'm so happy it (kind of) ended well.

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  15. mariaMarch 8, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I just love a happy ending! :)

    But, jeans and bleach? How do I do it? Just pour bleach over jeans or are there any secret tips you might want to share?

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  16. JackieMarch 8, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Awe how sweet. That's good "clothing karma" right there ;)

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  17. Orchid GreyMarch 8, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    you two are adorable, love this!

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  18. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    That is one pretty dress! Even I would have listed out a few bad words and held on to the dress even if I could no wear it :( Loving the destroyed jeans and how you paired it with a simple tee and a structured jacket! I never realized how tall you were until the last pic!

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  19. shades of voguishMarch 8, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    great looks! my loves- the necklace and red shoes:)

    aga

    www.shadesofvoguish.blogspot.com

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  20. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Love the pleated skirt! The denim, blazer and statement necklace is my go-to! xoLili

    www.satinandscotch.com

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  21. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Oh my goodness, that dress is so cute! And your jeans look fab! Everyone is happy! Except for maybe your mother... :P

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  22. Hallie EMarch 8, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Cute story, cute pics, cute post. Cute, cute, cute!

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  23. AmberMarch 8, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Cute post! Love how you portrayed the story =)

    Amber
    fashionflossandlipgloss.blogspot.com

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  24. Petite AdventuresMarch 9, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    So cute! You ladies both look fabulous!

    Have a great weekend!
    Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca

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  25. ♥ Sana YasminMarch 29, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Great outfits - esp love your necklace!

    SANA YASMIN xx

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