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I've share multiple DIY projects that I've done on this blog.
I've yet to share a project failure, so I figured it was time.
I saw this post for these lace shorts and wanted to try. I bought myself a white pair of shorts at Good Will for $4. From then on everything went completely wrong.
I didn't buy enough lace and had to go back to Walmart.
I cut my shorts too short.
My shorts have pockets on the front and back which makes it incredibly difficult.
I ended up spending over $12 on the lace and didn't even finish.
Let's not even talk about the amount of time I spent on them.
I could go on and on.
Being the stubborn (and cheap) person that I am I didn't want to give up on this project and went back to it many times. But I think it is time to let it go!
Especially when I tried on these shorts at JcPenney and they were only $10.
and WAY cuter than mine.
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But I didn't even buy them. In my mind I already spend $16 on my failure pair of lace shorts, I couldn't add to it.
So let's just chalk that project up to a lose!
these $7 scalloped shorts
these $9 wedges
and this $5 bird shirt
Which makes this entire outfit $21. So I really just need to let the lace shorts go.
But I just may be picking off the lace I added to save it for another project as you read this.
Let's hope that's not true.
49 comments:
Don't you hate when that happens? Trust me I have a gazillion craft failures sitting in my basement as we speak. In the end though you ended up with some pretty darling scalloped shorts! Love the shirt too.
I hate project fails! But like you said, win some/lose some. Love those scalloped shorts!!!!!!!!
Awww I'm sorry the shorts didn't work out. It happens though! I think you should get the ones from Penneys...they look adorable on you!
I hate wasting lace! Or anything for that matter:P But that's a super duper cauteeeee outfit! You are just a cutie:)
UGH! I am a horrible DIY-er! I've decided it cheaper to buy things the way I want them!
oh noes! so sad about your lace shorts :( but you, ma'am are braver than i. i would never attempt that!
love the scallops!
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So funny! LOVe the new shorts you replaced them with, and for $7? With no time into it? THAT's a WIN! AND, I TOTALLY LOVE the print blouse!
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Love your outfit! You look adorable. Sorry your project didn't turn out the way you wanted though. You did get great deals, so that's pretty fabulous in the end.
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Love your outfit! You look adorable. Sorry your project didn't turn out the way you wanted though. You did get great deals, so that's pretty fabulous in the end.
~FringeGirl
At least you tried! I would just try the lazier route and buy them!
I've been lusting over lace shorts too. JcPenny, seriously has the best deals lately. I'm digging the outfit that you got instead!
Aww that stinks! You get an A for effort!
Love your outfit and the top you're wearing trying the lace shorts! So cute!
P.S. run to Penny's and get those shorts! They were made for you!
I love you posted a "failure." Good to know not everyone posting projects are Martha Stewerts! Love your scalloped shorts and cute shoes!
Carolyn
Super cute! Ah, i totally know what the losing some is like! :)
Oh no!!! Well you can say you tried!! That shirt is adorable. You are my kind of shopper!! Love your deals!
Cute outfit! The shorts are great and the price is right!
I try to stay away from DIY clothing projects. They always end in disaster for me. I'm better at finding the $10 shorts...haha. I do applaud you for trying.
Tara
Penniless Socialite
To repeat what has already been said... I LOVE those scalloped shorts! Way cute :). And as for those lace ones... we can't all be perfect.
That's so sad about your shorts :( You are seriously the bargain queen. I wish we could go shopping together! Those shorts are amazingggg. I saw similar ones at Old Navy that I think I 'need.'
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Angela
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awww oh no about the shorts, I had a DIY shorts projects gone wrong too. (Except I was trying to dip dye) Oh well, these other clothes you got totally makes up for it! I LOVE those shorts and the cute print top :)
Such a cute look! Loving your top! I totally know how you feel! I hate starting a project and it not turning out the way I pictured it! So disappointing!
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Giovanna
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This sounds like how 99.99% of my diy projects come out!
I do really like your black shorts, I'm so fond of this type of hemline, it adds an extra special look to shorts. :)
The shorts you ended up finding were so cute and affordable. This is one of the reasons I hate doing DIY's because I get more failures than successes. I'm not really a crafty person I've come to realize.
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Cute wedges!
I love this outfit! You look classy and fun. You are so beautiful, sister!
Super cute! Are those birds on that shirt - LOOOOVE!!!! And those shorts are super cute - the whole look just makes me happy :)
XO
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Super cute! Are those birds on that shirt - LOOOOVE!!!! And those shorts are super cute - the whole look just makes me happy :)
XO
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Aw...sorry the lace shorts didn't work out, but LOVE the scalloped shorts and those wedges - so cute!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Aww, sorry the lace shorts turned out to be so difficult! I'm too lazy for most DIY projects and it's easier for me to just buy things :) I LOVE that your entire outfit was under $25 though! Soo cute!
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LOL :-) We all have those failed projects!
Love the outfit; especially the bird shirt!
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what a cute top! and love the scallop shorts, too!
I hate when a project doesn't turn out! But it happens to all of us!!!
I do love the black shorts!!!
Happy Wednesday girl!
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Love the wedges!
xoxo
hahaha LOVE your honesty. you are too cute in pretty much everything:) love Katie
I like the black ones much more on you anyway, I actually love them! They are adorable and so is that shirt, and shoes, and you! :)
Go back and get those shorts!!! They are way too cute!
But I do love your scalloped ones!
I love the print and tie on that top!
Hahha...This outfit is adorable...and hey, at least you tried! And I can't wait to see the white denim lace covered bag you make ;)
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Scalloped shorts! I LOVE THEM. You look so great :)
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Gah, I can't even begin to tell you how bad some of my projects turn out. It sucks big time especially if I'm trying out a project from pinterest and I know people have done it a billion times but for some reason, I can't pull it off. I guess sometimes you win, sometimes you don't. Lol
PS. I love your outfit and even more because it's so inexpensive. I'm a sucker for cute cheap clothes!
Love those wedges!! Super cute!
I HATE when a project doesnt go how you hoped! Such a downer. But at least you look re-donk cute in your bird tee and scalloped shorts!! :)
xo, Katie
That looks like one of my DIY projects. I'm not crafty at all and the husband usually has to fix my messes. At least you got a good deal on your super cute outfit! :)
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How could you have NOT bought the shorts?? Argh! I'm a sucker for a great pair of shorts.
I hope you had a super lovely 1st day back at school!
I hate when that happens. Although those shorts at Penney's are quite awesome. And your scalloped shorts are adorable! Love!
It's always so disappointing when a craft that you've worked hard on simply won't turn out right! thanks for sharing though, it happens to all of us!
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