Fabulously Frugal Fall Fashion Friday #1

On Monday we posted a few photos of fall fashions from our Pinterest board.  Our challenge (and yours) was to create similar looks using only items we already own or found second hand.  So how did we do with the White Challenge?  You tell us!

Original inspiration:

Our recreations:

This entire outfit was created using items we already owned!

This outfit was mostly owned items.  The only piece purchased for this outfit was the sweater
which we found for $3.99 at the local Goodwill.

This item was also made strictly from items we already owned.

Three outfits, total cost $3.99!  I say that's a deal!  We want to see how you recreate these outfits!  You have until Sunday to post a link to your photograph in the comments section of this post.  We will feature our favorites on Monday along with the new outfit inspirations for next week's challenge.  If you need a reminder of the rules or details, click here.









Click here to see where this and our other projects are linked!

Magazine Rack Redo

I have a bit of an obsession with magazine racks, especially the old-school wood ones. While I was in Florida a couple of weeks ago, I stumbled across the perfect rack for my guest bathroom.  Yes.  I said BATHROOM.  Every bathroom in my home (other than the kids' bath) has its own fully-stocked magazine rack.  I don't know about you guys, but the only privacy I seem to have these days is when I lock myself up in the john.  Why not use the time to catch up on my reading? :)

This super sturdy rack caught my eye at a Salvation Army in Wesley Chapel, FL.

Lucky for me it was blue tag day, so I snatched this up for $3.50

Here she is after two coats of Annie Sloan Provence.

I decided not to distress this piece.  I loved it just the way it was.

I used only Clear Wax.

Here it sits, in its new home, the Powder Room, fully stocked with local magazines. Perfect for when our out-of-town guests come to visit.

 

Click here and here to see where this, and our other projects are linked.

Skateboard Wall Art

My sweet boys. They love to create art and I just don't give them enough opportunities to explore their creativity - especially when it comes to decorating!
These little guys have big design ideas for their room and in the past I have been known to brush them under the rug.  But this project was just too good to pass up. 
My husband ordered 10 blank, white skateboard decks from Amazon.com and we let the boys go wild with spray paint, stencils and the letters of their names.




They were so excited to hang the finished product in their room!


How did that cutie slip in there?!
I have to admit...letting go of my control of how I want their room to look was refreshing! The project is personal and creative and it makes me so happy to walk in their room and see one-of-a-kind artwork!  

Fabulously Frugal Fall Fashion Challenge Week 1: The White Challenge

Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day?  Definitely not us!  Here is the inspiration for our first challenge:  The White Challenge!

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Bonus Accessory:

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Here is a reminder of the rules:

• Recreate a similar outfit head-to-toe.  This can mean that you recreate 1, 2, 3 or all 4 of the looks featured this week.
• Create your very own look inspired by the photos we have posted
• Use the bonus accessory in your completed look
• Create an outfit inspired by the bonus accessory

This is where the FRUGAL part comes in.  The looks you create must be made up from:

• Garments/accessories you find at a thrift store/consignment store/yard sale/etc.
• Garments/accessories you already own.
• Garments/accessories you create.

You have until this Friday to recreate the outfit(s) and blog about them. Make sure to tell us where you found the pieces and how much (little) you spent on them. Don't forget to add the button below to your blog post, and we would LOVE if you became a follower.

Come back to AquaSeventy6 on Friday to see how we have recreated the looks, as well.  You are invited to add the link to your blog post on our comments section and the following week we will feature our favorite looks on our site and our Facebook and Twitter pages

Don't have a blog, but you still want to join in?  NO PROBLEM!!  Create your look, upload the photos to a share site (ie: Photobucket) and add the link, as well as the purchase/cost details, in our comments section on Friday for a chance to have your look featured.

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Never Forget

On this 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, we at AquaSeventy6 send our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of those who gave their lives on that day, and those who subsequently have given their lives fighting to prevent future attacks.  We know you are still hurting and still healing. We are still hurting and healing. 

To all of the soldiers and first responders who risk their lives daily for our safety and freedom, we honor you today and every day.  We will always remember.  We will NEVER FORGET.

Announcing the Fabulously Frugal Fall Fashion Challenge!

Is anyone else ready for fall?!? It's our favorite time of the year here at AquaSeventy6.  The cool air, the falling leaves...until now all of that has been a fantasy.  As you know, we are two Native Floridians who just recently moved to cities that have--get this--SEASONS!

In the past, we would have had to wait until November, December or even January to bust out our scarves and boots.  Because of this, our cool weather wardrobe is what you could call limited. 

Enter our favorite site: Pinterest.  For weeks, a slew of gorgeous fall outfits have been popping up everywhere on the site. We have been inspired to revamp our entire wardrobe.  That, of course, comes with a price.  So we came up with a fantastic idea that will help us be fashionistas on a budget, and we are challenging you to do the same.

Join us in the Fabulous Frugal Fall Fashion Challenge.

Here's how it works:

Each Monday, AquaSeventy6 will post 4 related fall looks from our Pinterest boards plus a bonus accessory.  You are challenged to do (at least) one of the following:

• Recreate a similar outfit head-to-toe.  This can mean that you recreate 1, 2, 3 or all 4 of the looks featured that week.
• Create your very own look inspired by the photos we have posted
• Use the bonus accessory in your completed look
• Create an outfit inspired by the bonus accessory

Here is where the FRUGAL part comes in.  The looks you create must be made up from:

• Garments/accessories you find at a thrift store/consignment store/yard sale/etc.
• Garments/accessories you already own.
• Garments/accessories you create.

You have until Friday of that week to recreate the outfit(s) and blog about them. Make sure to tell us where you found the pieces and how much (little) you spent on them. Don't forget to add the button below to your blog post, and we would LOVE if you became a follower.

Come back to AquaSeventy6 on Fridays to see how we have recreated the looks, as well.  You are invited to add the link to your blog post on our comments section and the following week we will feature our favorite looks on our site and our Facebook and Twitter pages


Don't have a blog, but you still want to join in?  NO PROBLEM!!  Create your look, upload the photos to a share site (ie: Photobucket) and add the link, as well as the purchase/cost details, in our comments section on Friday for a chance to have your look featured.

 The Fabulously Frugal Fall Fashion Challenge begins this Monday, September 12, and will run for 6 weeks.  By the end of the challenge you should have an extensive, albeit inexpensive fall wardrobe. 
ARE YOU IN?? 

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Magnet Board Revamp

One of the reasons I love fabric is because it is so versatile. You can create or embellish an endless amount of items with glorious fabric. Even a boring old magnet board.



This is what it looked like before.



This project is so simple, you are most likely going to roll your eyes.
All I did was cut my fabric one inch larger than my board, fold around to the back of my board and secure it with hot glue. God bless the hot glue gun!



It was so fast and easy, I even made one for the kids!



There you have it; plain ole magnetic boards turned colorful and unique!