DIY Leopard Print Mini Shorts
21st June 2011
I bought some very cute palazzo style pants in my local thrift store recently, but as stipulated by rules of the thrift store, I was unable to try them on (NO TRY MISSY NO TRY!!!). I got home and they were a good 4 inches too short for me (‘expecting floods’ length) – it is Asia after all. So I decided to make some shorts out of them. Simple job – measure, cut, sew, done. Outfit pics to come.
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After:
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I love this idea!
So adorable! I love them! -C.C.
ReFashion Statement
I super love your blog!
I am also a DIYer, and I have learned a lot from you and your blog. Thanks, and keep on posting!
Psyche
My Thrifting Adventures
http://luckythrift.blogspot.com/
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THEM
I would have totally bought those pants from you…Beautiful shorts tho.
wonderful!
I love the print and I think I may like them better as shorts!
-Steph from chocolate laced
Wow, those look soooo lovely! Beautiful work!
Aryn
Driftwood and Daydreams
Oh wow gorgeous!
Very talented and creaative!
http://bangandbuck.blogspot.com
Such a cute pair of shorts now! I can’t believe you can’t try on in the thrift stores over there! Thank god you can in dear old Blighty! I’d be screwed otherwise!
http://www.shinypigeon.wordpress.com
Seriously hot…
sheerdressing.blogspot.com
They look fantastic as shorts!
Geneva!
Where did you get these cute pants?? I’ve been looking everywhere for maxi-like pants that just tower down.
I love the shorts idea, i’m glad I have a petite frame as I know most things in Hong Kong will fit my small size. Haha
xx
Hi! Those shorts are great! And I was just wondering, because I live in Hong kong as well, do you mean mee & gee? As far as I know, that’s as close to a thrift store as hong kong has. Thanks!
They look awesome as shorts!
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x
Brilliant…i like!!!
This is an amazing find! Wow. And I love what you’ve done with it. Makes it more wearable.
Nice!!
http://a-little-awkward.blogspot.com/
cutest little shorts ever, i love leopard print so much
“No try miss no try!” I heard it so many times, but I always try to sneak around it.
I’m missing HK.. I’d love to meet you next time I’ll be in town
xx
http://seemeethrough.blogspot.com
love the fabric pattern.
This is calling for a bright neon pink T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
adorable!!!
I want one!!
http://www.wangsfactory.blogspot.com
It’s so pretty!! love love:))
I bought a pants that is just like the same style but different color and print.:)) Bought it at a thrift store too!!
Thanks for all your lovely comments guys – glad to hear that you like them as much as I do! I am going to be posting some outfits pics shortly. They are so lovely to wear too!
@shinypigeon – haha I know, chinese shop owners can be pretty nuts sometimes, not at all like those lovely old ladies in most UK op shops.
@Cammie – I bought them in a thrift/junk store off the Cat Street Markets, you can get lucky there!
@Benedetta – Hahaha I know, how mad are they? It almost seems like they would prefer if you didnt purchase anything! Just the Canto way I guess. Yes def love to catch up with readers/ other bloggers when I get the chance. xx
Omg they are amazing!
So clever!
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Have to check out Cat Street Markets sometime. I normally go to the ones in Mongkok (actually just been with a couple of bloggers last wkend!)