Beach Get Up

posted on: Saturday, August 3, 2013

T-shirt is a basic v-neck from urban outfitters, necklace: mala  beads from tiny devotions .
When I'm home during the summer, I like to feel like I'm at the beach. So, a lot of times I'll spend my days in my would be beach get up. Bikini, cut offs, loose cropped tee...and yes I have a candle that smells like salt water, sand and sunscreen. It holds me over until my feet sink deep into the gulf's shoreline.

I love fringe and I love free flowing garments that move with my everyday. So, when one of Samuel's t-shirts got ruined in the wash, 10 minutes with a pair of scissors and a bit of bleach, saved it from the trash bin. Now, it's one of my favorite go-to's for casual summer days.

I simply cut a bit of the neck, then the sleeves, just past the seam and then, I fringed the bottom hem line to my desired length.  I put a cup of bleach in the sink and dipped away. I was really happy with how it turned out. So much so that I might have raided Samuel's old t-shirt drawer. You know, those old shirts that guys refuse to get rid of? ;) Hello new gems of my summer wardrobe.

Have you tried anything like this yet? There are a ton of tutorials on pinterest that I just haven't taken the time to actually do them (yet). Any success stories or pictures?

Happy Summer days to you.

Jess

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  1. JanelleAugust 4, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Ahh, love it! I sold my first attempt on etsy (pics here: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/78831939), and would love to try it again - maybe with a different material/in a slightly different style. Yours is beautiful, and I love the color (teal? turquoise?)!!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    So cute! Did you use fabric scissors or just regular ones? I tried fringing a tee the other day and I had a lot of trouble... I'm thinking it's because I wasn't using sharp enough blades.

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    1. Jess GatlynAugust 6, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      i actually was SUPER unorthodox and used kitchen scissors. I cut them wider and then when i was done i stretched and pulled each strand so it would curl inward for a nice finish. I'm gonna do a little quick video to show how i did it. xoxo

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  3. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Jess, you're hands down the COOLEST gal on earth! I love how you love BEING in this world. You make being alive so precious - every post of yours is a gift. Thank you for giving so much out of yourself through your words. You're the loveliest giver. God bless you, beautiful woman! I was so touched by your post on Windland. Made me cry and I felt your love for her - so palpable.

    Admiring you and your spirit constantly,
    Ani

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    1. Jess GatlynAugust 6, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      oh my goodness, you seriously just made my week. that is the kindest thing to say and encourage my heart with. THANK YOU Ani!! Truly, from the deep part of my heart, thank you!

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    2. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM

      I agree with Ani! Thank you for saying it for me Ani! Absolutely LOVE reading every post you share Jess. <3<3

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  4. Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve.August 6, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    This is really cute!!

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  5. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    yes!! I love cutting up my clothes!! Makes me feel like I just added something new to my closet :) - Actually, I cut up a thrifed t-shirt the other day so it would have a V neckline instead!

    Where did you get that necklace?!

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    1. Jess GatlynAugust 8, 2013 at 11:23 PM

      right!? me too!!! oh, i'll have to try doing a v-neck! they are mala beads from www.lovetinydevotions.com ;)

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  6. help baby crawlAugust 22, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    yeah! a wonderful and innovative way to recycle used t-shirts..cheers to that :-)

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  7. deanna norrisAugust 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    I used to do this to my shirts when I was in middle school. I've always been a gypsy, I guess. love this.

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  8. Humidifier vs VaporizerSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Great post, Thanks you!!

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  9. sarahnaeOctober 15, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    I love this! I found your blog a few months ago, I wish you would post more :)

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