Saint Salvage

Here's a DIY/ upcycle project I just finished. I bought a purse at the Millville, NJ Goodwill store about a month ago. I liked the shape, and the fact that the strap was removable and adjustable. BUT.... ugh, it was "pleather"... a super-shiny squeaky plasticy pseudo-leather. Also, it had this monogram of "DMM" on it. So, I threw down $2 (it was originally $3.99, and on the "special color" 50% sale), and set it aside for a future project. I came across this adorable suede "Minnetonka" style suede cross body bag at Frugal Resale for about $5. Then.... it hit me.... do a mash-up.... a "Frankenpurse" as it were! I ripped the bags apart..... Glued on the fringe..... Glued on the suede..... Glued on the lining from the suede purse to make an extra pocket on the flap on the bigger purse. I love pockets! Removed the snap from the suede of the smaller bag.... Cut that suede.... Punched hole...

I had a "What to wear?" moment last week, because I had a wedding to attend on 1/14. I received the invite in early December, and I tore through the closet. Ugh... Nothing to wear that was wedding appropriate. I decided to go to one of my FAVE thrift stores in southern NJ..... Frugal Resale! I ended up finding this sapphire blue number there. Original price: $19.99, and I got it for $9.99. It was draped on the front, with a floral sequin detail. It was ruched up the back.... hello, badunkadunk! Lastly, it had shoulder pads that would make Joan Collins proud!   So, off came those shoulder pads and the 100% polyester sleeves! Ta da!!!!! Totally modernized for the wedding! What do you think?