I turned my ugly lampshade inspired skirt dream into a reality loll. Swipe to see me dressed up as an actual lamp 😂 Do y’all think I could get away with this as a Halloween costume?🤔 loll #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #sewenbyme #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
A close up of the skirt! Check my reels to see the upcycle/ transformation process! #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #sewenbyme #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Check out the pearl details! I made the straps from tulle and I stringed some pearls onto the straps. Then I took a pair of my old hoop earrings and added some pearls! This was my way incorporating elements of my dress into my accessories. #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #sewenbyme #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing #bridgerton #picnicdate #picnic #picnicaesthetic #charcuterieboard
The wind was a paid actor loll 🌬✨… I made this dress for a pastel themed tea in the park with my friends. #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #sewenbyme #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing #picnic #picnicdate #bridgerton #charcuterieboard
Made this dress for tea time in the park! Swipe to see pics of the dress making process ➡️💕 #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #sewenbyme #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
✨🚀✨I love the way I styled these shoes “to infinity and beyond”! Check out my last two posts for the other ways that I styled these shoes. Shirt: @dcgoodwill Jeans: second hand Shoes: @camper Purse: @dcgoodwill #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
These shoes are everything! 🤩 This is the second way I styled these shoes. Top: The zebra skirt that made a while back (scroll on my page to see it worn as a skit). I just decided to wear it as a top. Jeans: @dcgoodwill Shoes: @camper Sunglasses: @catofashions #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Hey y’all! I finally finished my first year of law school. So that means there is more fashion content on the way! (I’m so excited to engage in my creative outlet again 😭) As a gift for myself, I brought a pair of @camper heels. I’ve been eyeing this shoe for a year and when I saw that they restocked in a new color wave, I had to buy them! Over the next few days I’ll show y’all the different ways that I styled them. To me, a part sustainable fashion is being a conscious buyer and buying things that I can wear various ways. Since these shoes are so unique I found it a fun challenge to style them with multiple outfits. Stay tuned! 😉 #designedbydare #camper #findingyourgood #sustainablefashion #thirfting #upcycle #upcycledclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #diy #sewenbyme #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #blackcreatives #blackcreative
Pier One blanket turned jacket 🪡🧵♻️ #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Fall vibes in winter. 🍂❄️ This jacket started off as a thrifted Pier One blanket from the Goodwill. #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
I originally planned to make this a jacket in the Fall… but it’s Winter now. Opps loll Over my Winter break I was able to make 2 jackets. I used the same pattern as the last jacket I made, but for this jacket I decided not to make a hood. #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Blanket ♻️ Jacket #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
A glimpse of my brain at 2:00am 🥴 sometimes my thought process is all over the place y’all, but it’s in these moments that I feel my happiest. Side note: was this blanket knitted or crocheted?? I genuinely don’t know. Please comment below if you know! (Thank you!) #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Law school has been zapping up every minute of my life 😭 It only took 3.5 months to find the time to turn this blanket into a jacket. Though life can get crazy, I have to remember to make time for hobbies that make me happy. #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
✨🌼☀️✨ Upcycled top: @dcgoodwill Jeans: @levis Shoes: @charleskeithofficial #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
My first @dior bag 🥰 but you know your girl didn’t paying anything close to the resale price. I found this vintage beauty at an estate sale. #vintagedior #vintagediorbag #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
It’s the shoes 🤩 Jacket: handed down Skirt: Made by me Shoes: @charleskeithofficial Sunglasses: @rayban thrifted #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing
I took a thrifted dress and turned it into a mini skirt for a 70s inspired Halloween costume! ✨✌🏾🎃✨ Side note: actually put on eyeliner for the first in a year for this look loll #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing #halloweencostume #halloween #diyhalloweencostume
Thrifted and upcycled 70s inspired Halloween costume! ➡️Swipe to hear my thought process #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing #halloweencostume #halloween #diyhalloweencostume
✨💕♻️✨ Thrifted top, pants, and sunglasses. #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Thrifted Gems ✨💎✨ #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
My mood knowing that my outfit cost less than $20. #AllThrifted
✨♻️✨ #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Attention‼️: selling these upcycled yellows jeans. I love them, but they are too tight on me 🥲 The tag says size 10, but there is no stretch. Would probably fit someone who is a 8 or 6 comfortably. For size reference, I usually wear a size 10 or 30 in Levi’s jeans. Price $65 (your girl has to buy another textbook for law school and these books ain’t cheap 🥴) ✨ DM me to purchase✨ All sales final US shipping only
☁️☀️☁️ A denim oversized shirt reworked into a denim dress ♻️ #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
✨👖✨ 📸: @ayshiaab #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Y’all remember when I took over @findingyourgood IG stories and live upcycled a top into this dress?! ✨♻️✨ literally one of my favorite upcycles ever! Swipe to see the before! #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thrifting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Cow 🐮 print has been in for a minute so I decided to try zebra 🦓 print! What do you think the next hot animal print will be??
The other week I made a lobster skirt. This week is all about Zebra ✨🦓✨
I’ve been into quirky fun fabrics lately ✨🦞✨ I’m in love with this self drafted skirt! Swipe to see the details! ➡️ 📸: @ayshiaab
Question for y’all: Would it be overkill if I made matching top? 🤔 (please answer below) 📸: @ayshiaab
Gotta squeeze in one more summer look. I think this is my most favorite skirt that I’ve ever made! 🤩 📸: @ayshiaab
Have a groovy weekend y’all!✌🏾
I’m all about upcycling, but this @dcgoodwill find is perfect as is. … I’m still resisting the urge to make this dress a top. 😅✂️
Who knew stripes and flowers could look so good together? Lately, I’ve been challenging myself to mix patterns. I’m proud of this combo loll
Who knew that 1 dress could turn into 2 tops?! We did 💁🏾♀️😉 Please let Khalea know how great she did in the comments! ✨💕✨
Did you watched the last episode of “You Just Got Dared”?! If not, watch how @khalea_and10others and I transformed a dress into this cute top! ✨♻️✂️✨
The final reveal 🤗
The process ♻️✂️
I thrift flipped it and reversed it ✨♻️✨
Made from thrifted materials! ✨🧡✨
Pretending that I’m in the tropics 🌴🍧🍍
The fact that I made my head wrap, earrings, bag, and outfit!! 💅🏾
Would you believe me if I told you that my outfit use to be a bedsheet and my bag is made from scrap material?
It’s giving Y2K vibes. Thrifting and upcycling allows me to try out fashion trends without breaking the bank and contributing to fast fashion. Top: upcycled from a pair of old jeans (scroll through my page to see the original post) Jeans: thrifted from @dcgoodwill and painted with some bleach Sunglasses: borrowed from a friend to add a cool factor loll
Last year’s upcycled top is finally making an appearance! ✨♻️✨
Some of my favorite little cousins helped me create these upcycled pants. It only took some bleach, paint brushes, thrifted jeans, and some creativity.
Day n’ Night 🌗 Do you prefer the office look or night out look? Comment below ⬇️ Make sure to watch my mini series, “You Just Got Dared” on my IG page to see the upcycle process!
I upcycled one of Avonda’s favorite dresses from highlschool into a workout outfit.🧘🏾♀️This is perfect for her since she is a yoga instructor! Make sure to watch my mini series, “You Just Got Dared” on my IG page to see the upcycle process!
I think I outdid myself with this upcycle. Avonda came to me to help her see the potential in her old clothes. She had a beautiful dress that was too small and she mentioned that she loved the milkmaid top trend. I knew that it would be the perfect idea to transform her dress into a corset puff sleeve/ milkmaid top trend. Side note: earrings by me @designedbydare 🤗 Make sure to watch my mini series, “You Just Got Dared” on my IG page to see the upcycle process!
The Big Reveal!
Trusting the Process 🤞🏾
The first episode of “You Just Got Dared”!
✨🔵🔹💙✨ These patchwork upcycles are everything! Peep the pocket on the purse. It’s my favorite detail.
“He was a Sk8ter Boi, she said see ya later boi”🎵 This outfit give me skater vibes. I made the top from a failed denim upcycle and used the @daria_patternmaking corset pattern. Swipe to see clips of the process. #2000s #sk8erboi #camopants #avrillavignefan
My favorite part about this upcycle is that the bottom of the corset use to be the waistband of some jeans 👖
I love gray New Balances. I can’t help it. It’s the DC in me 🤷🏾♀️
Finally finished my Carlton Yaito inspired bags! It was a great way to use up some of my scrap fabric. Let me know which one is your favorite! Comment below ⬇️
✨🧡✨ Purse made by me @designedbydare
Hot girl summer is here, but I refuse to pay for overpriced swimwear 💅🏾. I made this reversible swimsuit from a thrifted workout shirt and scrap black stretch fabric. Bikini Top Pattern: @edgewaterave Bikini Bottom Patterns: I drafted them myself Thrifted Shirt: @dcgoodwill
@shay_shaycoolay looks gorgeous in her @designedbydare color changing patch work tank. Swipe to see what this shirt looks like indoors and outdoors ➡️ I have one similar top left in my Etsy shop (link in bio) 💕 Thanks again @shay_shaycoolay for shopping with me ✨
I tried to throw the clay, but the clay threw me 😫... My emotions range from “this is going great 😎” to “haha wtf 😅”.
My first pottery piece! Week 1 ☑️
Finally getting to chance to wear my quarantine projects outside ☀️☺️
My Grandma’s dress, my Mom’s dress, and now my dress. This dress has lasted 3 generations. This speaks to the quality of vintage clothing. Sunglasses: My Grandma’s Closet Heels: @jcrew via @dcgoodwill Bracelets: My Mom’s Closet Earrings: @_jennybird Purse: Gifted #designedbydare #sustainablefashion #thirfting #upcycle #upcycleclothing #upcycledfashion #thriftedstyle #whenthriftersthrift #sustainablefashion #sewing #memade #sewistofinstagram #sew #findingyourgood #diy #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #sewenbyme #browngirlbloggers #blackfashiondesigner #dmvdesigner #thriftqueen #refashionclothing #refashionista #thriftflip #Diyclothing #fashionblogger #refashionedclothing
Wearing my art to the National Gallery of Art. My top and mask were upcycled from a kimono.
Versatility is key!
Turned my Dad’s dress shirts into an outfit for me. FUN FACT: the skirt waist band is actually the collar, from one of the shirts, that I seam ripped into one long strip. When upcycling you gotta use everyyyy scarp of material. (Check my feed for the upcycle video)
2 of my Dad’s old shirts = a new outfit for me ♻️🤗 #quickmaths
For the past 2 years I’ve been searching thrift stores for a good quality faux leather jacket. I finally found it at @dcgoodwill! Definitely worth the wait. Swipe to see my little happy dance 😁➡️
✨🌸🌿✨ Fun fact! I won these shoes in a @chineselaundry IG sweepstake. I never thought IG sweepstakes were real. I was pleasantly surprised. Thanks again at @chineselaundry for the cute shoes! 💕 Pants: @goodwillintl Top: @girlfriend Purse: Gifted Earrings: @designedbydare
Purple Vibes ✨💜✨