When a Little Floral Print Goes a Long Way: Altering a Dress to be a Top

by Evin // April 20, 2021 // 2 Comments

Last year, I ordered a fun floral dress from H&M in anticipation of summer holidays we would never end up taking. But the dress got worn at home plenty of times and each time my husband laughed. Finally, he explained... Continue reading →

Don’t Fear Hemming a Dress

by Evin // September 5, 2019 // No Comments

I’m afraid of plenty of things from zombie clowns from outer space to mean girl bullies, but one thing I do not fear is making a mistake or doing something wrong. Mistakes, for the most part, can be fixed and... Continue reading →

Turning a too-small dress into a custom skirt | EvinOK

Altering a Too-Small Dress to be a Just-Right Skirt

by Evin // August 8, 2019 // No Comments

A few years ago, I found a dress at a local charity shop (thrift store) and I fell in love with the fabric. When I shop, I look for fabrics first, including fibre content, then fit and size. I can... Continue reading →

Reinventing an Eyelet Top

by Evin // July 25, 2019 // No Comments

I love the current eyelet trend and add ruffles?! I found a darling white eyelet top at Penney’s that is 100% cotton and it was when we had those few hot days after Easter, but before I had gotten out... Continue reading →

Taking in a Thrift Shop Boho Top

by Evin // September 6, 2018 // No Comments

I love checking out the local charity shops (thrift stores) in Cork city. I tend to find them rather hit or miss, but when I find something I love, it’s such a win. One such win is a new (New... Continue reading →

Ruffled Shirt Refashion: Now with 100% More Ruffles | EvinOK.com

Ruffled Top Refashion: Now with 100% More Ruffles

by Evin // June 15, 2017 // No Comments

I am loving the gingham, stripes, eyelets, and ruffles in fashion right now. They are easily found in cotton and can be applied to many different styled garments for all shapes and sizes. Though, sometimes what the shops offer with... Continue reading →

Low-rise jeans fix to keep the waist from sliding down

No More Plumber’s Smile with this Low Rise Jeans Fix

by Evin // August 12, 2015 // 14 Comments

I love jeans or pants that fit me nicely…but then when I bend over or crouch down they shift and they appear ill-fitting and unkempt. I bought two pairs of soft stretch corduroy jeans at Gap last year and was in... Continue reading →