Saturday, May 26, 2012

'Merica

I've recently come across the coolest pair of shorts bearing a not so cool price tag. They retailed for about $198 and I knew that I could make them myself. I ran out to Goodwill, picked up some high waist denim jeans, and began to cut and destroy. I then purchased a flag bandana because obviously no one can cut a real flag, shame on you if you thought I did so! Sewed it on by hand and voila! Overall, these cost me a total of $8 and came out pretty awesome if I do say so myself. Definitely a fun DIY project! -Made in America.

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  1. Love those jeans! Would you like to follow each other? :)

    http://dugongsss.blogspot.com

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    1. aww thank you so much! =) would love too! currently following!

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  2. love it! xx

    http://julyets.blogspot.de/

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  3. Clever girl! I love this DIY. I've seen those shorts and they are so expensive. This is a great project.

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! Seriously! I was shocked when I saw the price tag on some of these shorts and it turned out to be a very fun project! Definitely going to pick up some different fabric and make others!

      following your lovely blog!

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  4. Hi lovely :) this is so creative! I love an inspiring blog! ^_^ would you like to follow each other? I'll start and wait for you to follow back if you like ;)

    my blog
    http://je-adoremabellevie.blogspot.com/

    XoXo
    -M

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    1. Thank you so much Mishelle! The more and more I find things I like I see if I can do it myself! Definitely one of the best things about fashion. Currently following as well! :)

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  5. Wow, nice! I cant believe you made those for eight bucks!! Very impressive! Loving your blog, want to follow each other?

    www.highheelstosneakers.com

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    1. Me either! Much better than $200 I would say! =) Thank you so much! & I would love to!

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  6. Those are very cool and patriotic shorts! Your blog is so cute =)

    xoxo,
    Suzie Q
    www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com

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    1. Just in time for Memorial Day! I appreciate it thank you so much!

      love your blog! following =)

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  7. Super super cute!! I love DIY's!

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    1. Thank you! =) me too! Definitely worth the time and effort for an awesome finished project!

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  8. brilliant DIY, especially because it doesn't even look to handycrafty hahahaa.

    cocoandgarcon.blogspot.com

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    1. Exactly! That was the best part about it! =)

      following your blog! love your photos!

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  9. cute blog name! love your pics! would like it if you could take a look at my blog :)

    Figure of Chic

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    1. Aw thank you! love your most recent blog post that outfit is gorgeous! currently following! =)

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    1. thank you so much! :) love your blog name!

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  11. cute shorts!

    lots of love from the c&p girls!
    casperandpearl.blogspot.com
    xx

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    1. Thank you! :) in love with your blog! following!

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  12. I am so in love with those pants:X:
    I am your new follower,hope you'll follow back so we could keep in touch more
    Kisses and Hugs!

    http://countryoffashion.blogspot.com

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    1. Aw thank you so much I really appreciate it! Sounds great! Already following!

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    1. Thank you! :) so jealous you're from Barcelona! I've been all over Spain, but sadly never there :(

      following your blog!

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  14. Wow! Nice outfit,i'm inlove with your short,nicey sweety!

    ✿Xoxo-precious✿

    http://preciouslovestyle.blogspot.com/

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    1. Aw thank you so much! =) currently following!

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  15. Love these shorts! I just started following your blog through bloglovin and google friend connect! Hope you'll follow back if you would like on my brand new blog :)
    - Kelsi
    http://southerngloss.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! :) following! & I love your outfit post from today!

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  16. love the shorts ^^
    i like your blog! very cute
    would you maybe like to follow each other?
    take a look at my blog and let me know^^
    xo

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    1. Thank you so much! :)

      yes! you're blog and style is too cute! I'm your newest follower!

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  17. Your shorts are ridiculously cute ! I was wondering if you could check out my blog. I'm new and would love some great followers.

    thoughtsof93.blogspot.com

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  18. Cute shorts! Love your blog! Following xx

    {Satin&Souffles}

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    1. Aw I appreciate it! :)

      your blog is too cute! following!

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  19. YOu are sooo cute. Now i follow you. Please visit me: roxycieniawska.blogspot.com

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    1. Aww thank you! love your DIY sunglasses on your blog!

      following! :)

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    1. thank you! love your H&M flats on your recent blog post! following!

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  21. awesome shorts! They look great on you!

    http://www.brightandsassy.com/

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    1. thank you so much! :) love your blog design!

      your newest follower!

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  22. Lovely shorts!Would really appreciate if we follow each other via GFC&Bloglovin or maybe both! Do let me know!
    Keep Smiling:D
    ✿thefashionflite
    ✿twitter
    ✿Bloglovin

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    1. Thank you! of course! following your blog :)

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  23. thanks! :) love your blog! following!

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  24. Those are so, so cute! Ah, I want a pair!! And need I also say, I think you have got the be the craftiest person. EVER. ;)

    xo

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    1. Aw thank you so much! :) I really appreciate it! I was so proud when they came out better than I thought they would! You can make them girl, it's such a fun project!

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  25. I seriously love these ! You have such a great blog ! (:

    http://somethingglamour.blogspot.com/

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  26. Wow awesome you are so talented :)

    http://itsmissc.blogspot.com/

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  27. wauw amazing!
    I like it

    Let's follow eachother

    www.linlicious-style.nl

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  28. Lol the flag cutting part was funny!!! I love these shorts. I wanted a pair but totally thought the price tag was ridiculous! Such a cute idea. Now following :)

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    1. Hahaha thanks girl! Exactly! I always think, hmm can I do this myself or find these somewhere else?!

      Following you as well! :)

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  29. Love your blog! Please come and check out our blog and hopefully you will follow our blog as we have already followed you! Thank you!

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  30. Love this shorts with american flag :) amazing work!

    Hope you'll visit me :)
    Kisses,Elena

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    1. thank you love! :) following your lovely blog!

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  31. Love the shorts
    I only just found your blog and I can't believe I haven't found it sooner!
    You have some crazy good content on here and I can't wait to go through
    some more posts but I thought I'd leave you a comment to let you know first :)

    I was thinking we could follow each other on GFC, what do you think?

    Kendra
    xx

    http://www.stoleninspiration.com

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    1. Aww thank you so much! :) of course! already have!

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    1. thank you! :) loveee your blog!

      <3 your newest follower!

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  33. those shorts are amazing!! and you're gorgeous! Def a new follower :) If you'd like to follow back, here's mine! Can't wait for more posts xo

    http://thelittlebrightsides.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Aww thank you so much! :) love your blog! and the bracelets you just got from asos are too cute!

      xo Lexi

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  34. What a genius DIY
    Absolutely love those shorts, and you are rocking them!

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  35. I love the american trend!

    let's follow eachother with GFC + Twitter + FB + BLoglovin?

    www.linlicious-style.nl

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    1. I can't get enough of it!

      already following your blog through GFC! :)

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  36. Very good idea for short!
    xo,
    Marion.

    http://marionphotographiemode.blogspot.fr/

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  37. Love the DIY shorts! Very impressed with your creativity.

    Chris from Simply Beach
    Swimwear & Designer Lingerie store?

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  38. I just made some the other day!! Yours turned out super cute!!

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