Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Mama's Hip(pie) Fashion

I saw recently on The Today Show fashion segment, that Tie Dye is back in style, probably for a while now, only with a modern twist. I was going on my annual beach vacation, so of course I needed a bathing suit cover-up(my chubby belly), or two. I already have 2 black ones so I wanted something a little different. I found this white one for $10 at JC Penney (the only department store within 46 miles of my house. Being that it would look filthy in minutes with my spilt coffee or wine and kids grubby finger prints all over it, I decided to Tie dye it. I figured if it came out horrible I could just wear it around the house. Well, I love it.


Before


After




I also found this sundress for $12 at a local clothing store. E says it makes my butt look big, but for me that is a good thing. I also received a compliment from "Surfer Dude" (not about my butt) who lived next door to our vacation rental, when I wore it. I am not sure if he liked me in it or just wanted to borrow it.

Big Butt Dress

The kids also Tie Dyed T's but with more traditional designs. It is relatively easy nowadays and the kit are inexpensive too.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love how you did that cover up! Looks great!!

Misty said...

I really like the cover up, too. Tie die. Back in style. Who knew?

Anonymous said...

The cover-up is awesome!

And the dress is cute, too :-) Gotta love a good bargain!

MereCat said...

Oh man! I love that tie die is back in. I love it. So happy and fun and freespirited. And I love both your frocks!

Henry said...

cute "big but" dress lady. i'm giving away a designer purse that would look great with that! comeon by! http://nowenteringmomville.blogspot.com

hellomelissa said...

super cute! you are so industrious.

Kate The Great said...

Oh! The cover up is really really cute!

Karen MEG said...

That is amazing what you did with the coverup!! And your second dress is very sweet, I bet it looks so cute on you!!

Good shopping!

Anonymous said...

Hey sweetie, your little dress is adorable, and lol about the big butt. Wow you must be a real cutie with surfer dude making a big fuss over you!! Thanks for your sweet comments, they made me smile.
XO

Lainey-Paney said...

great job!