I don’t know how y’all are doing, but so far June has had me unexpectedly emotionally and physically overwhelmed. AHHH. There have been a few tears, but that’s just how I process things.

So what better time to share some photos from a few weeks ago when I was feeling 100x better and honestly very much like that bitch™

I took these photos last month, before the poor wildfire air quality made everything hazy, gloomy, and all-around depressing.

Now, if I had Photoshop (and also knew had to use it) I’d be unstoppable. But right now I’m just going through long and unprofessional processes to simply make a vision come to life.

Think: multiple layers of photos and tediously erased lines.

I’m also obsessed with the idea of using mirrors in photoshoots, and this is a mirror that is also another DIY project for me. I got it from my step-gramma, and when I got it it was a dark brown/black rustic kinda mirror. Y’all know that that’s not my vibe, so it sat in my room for months before I finally got to painting it white. And now it’s continueing to sit in my room until one of these days I get around to painting something beautiful on it.

I’m currently leaning towards a partial wreath of flowers, but I haven’t gotten a clear enough vision of what I want to confidently start on it yet!

The pants in this outfit are from an old McCall’s sewing pattern, which I love.

As a millennial I grew up in skinny jeans (the tighter the better), but okay, okay, I’ve accepted the joy of wide-legged pants. Did Daisy Jones & The Six influence me too much, or was I already obsessed with this era to begin with? I’m not sure anymore.

The bottom half of these babies is super airy, while the top half is still fitted enough to be flattering. And of course they have the elastic waistband that I can’t live without. I used 1″ elastic, but I’m considering getting 2″ elastic to try in future pairs…I think it might just increase their comfort level.

The top is based on a halter top pattern from Transformations by Tracy on Etsy, but of course I had to make some adjustments for the fit I wanted. I took out all the pleats and just put in a couple darts instead (my small-boob girlies know that there’s no need for all. those. pleats.).

I also made the back an elastic strap, instead of the ties in the original pattern. I just think putting elastic everywhere makes everything more comfy and breathable, no?

And last but not least, I added some cotton cord to the front to save me from any wardrobe malfunctions, cause I don’t know how all the hot girls are staying in your low-cut tops? Do you not move?? Do you constantly wear boob tape??? I have many questions, and no answers, so the cotton cords worked perfectly for me.

I’ll admit that this top took a lot of time and patience to make it work for me (my mom had to see all the prototypes and fails), but I’m so happy that I finally got it to come out to my liking! Of course I only just wrote down what I did, so hopefully I didn’t forget any of the small edits that I made.

The bandana was made from this pattern, which I also noted in a previous post about my 70’s dress. The bandana pattern is so simple, comfy, and perfect for beginners! I just think it brings outfits together so well.

Although it took some work, right after I succeeded in finishing this outfit I knew it was a keeper. So naturally I made another halter top + pant combo in another fabulous 70s floral pattern (all vintage sheets, of course), which I haven’t gotten photos in yet, but it’s just as fun and eye-catching!

(spoiler alert: it’s bold. pink. floral.)

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