Inspiration Monday: The Jean Vest

Several weeks ago I took my first overnight trip without my baby. From the time she was born she would never take a bottle so that made it difficult for me to be away for very long. However, with her being over a year old and becoming less and less interested with breastfeeding I thought it would be the perfect time for me to take a weekend for myself and ween her completely. 
I visited my sister in Utah and a trip to my sister’s house never goes by without doing a little shopping– sometimes a lot of shopping. In any case, during our little shopping excursion I found this jean vest that I just could not pass up. It is so versatile and great layering piece for summer. 
This leopard print skirt is one that I drafted and made last summer. I found the fabric on the clearance shelf  at Joann’s for only $4 and knew I had to have it. This project was one of the most extensive sewing projects I’ve ever done, but I absolutely love how it turned out. The skirt is fulled lined and includes an invisible zipper and back vent.

I got my inspiration for this outfit from the Allen and Company Blog (also formally know as “The Dime Dairy”). I love the casual yet fierce look of the leopard print skirt paired with the jean vest.

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5 thoughts on “Inspiration Monday: The Jean Vest

  • Commented 11 years ago

    so cute! i love the pattern mixing. thanks for linking up with dare to wear!

    xoxo
    harley
    Harley & Jane

  • Commented 11 years ago

    Great skirt- it super cute 🙂 Stopping by from the ‘Make it wear it’ party, and now excited to see what you do next!

    Freya May
    thedressmakingdiaries.blogspot.com

  • Commented 11 years ago

    I love that you made that skirt! Fully lined with a zipper? My novice sewing skills are impressed 🙂 I love the jean vest – I’ve been thinking about getting one… I need to make it happen!

  • Commented 11 years ago

    I am loving how you styled this jean vest!!

    Thanks for linking up with Style Sessions!

    Lauren xx
    http://www.stylelixir.com

  • Commented 11 years ago

    Super CUTE! Love a good jean vest!

    rebekahrgilmore.blogspot.com

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