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DIY HIGH WAIST SHORTS

Hey guys, I know it's been a while since I updated, however, I'm coming back with a DIY post, and I know how much you all love DIY posts. These shorts were made literally in like 1 hour. My friend and I were going out to a party and we wanted to create a quick look. We actually went shopping at first, but decided that we didn't want to spend too much money, so we hit one of our favorite thrift stores in Chicago. I bought these Old Navy "Mom" jeans for $4.99 ! I'm a Budgetnista for a reason! I got inspired by Miley Cyrus actually, because she always wears really cute shorts, so I decided to cut them on an angle and create fringe for a kool "inspired" look. They actually came out really great, and are now one of my favorite pairs of shorts created by me. I've DIYd almost 10 pairs of shorts and these are in my Top 5. 

It's a scorching 88 degrees out, you're at home, no texts, no calls, no plans, just sitting in your room... so you ask yourself, "What is there to do on a hott, summer day?" You see an old pair of shorts eyeing you from the corner of your closet, like a laser, crumbled up, creating a sad face and puppy dog eyes begging to be warn again. You think to yourself, "Ah those shorts are so out of style. High-waist with a "Mom jeans" apperance." When suddenly a light bulb appears above your head! Why don't I try to restyle these shorts!

Okay, so maybe all of that didn't happen to you, lol but everyone has a pair of shorts, that are not so great looking, that could use a little sprucing up! I actually bought my shorts I used for this project from a thrift store for $4 or $5, I can't remember. But I know they were cheap. Most of the items I buy from a thrift store, I use in a DIY project to kind of bring it back to life! The true part of the story was that it was a hott summer day and I had nothing to do. This is a fun project to do by yourself or with your friends. My friend's and I had a DIY get together in my apartment during the school year.

There are several different things you can DIY to a pair of jeans or shorts. You can distress them, by ripping, bleach them, stud them, spike them, turn jeans into shorts, etc. I have tried most of these methods and they really do help turn "trash to treasure!"
I hope you take these tips and create some kool DIY clothes for yourself! Leave me a comment and tell me about your DIY experience.

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Budget-nista- (n) Someone who is highly fashionable, but shops smart. Great finds, for great prices.

That is my definition of a "Budget-nista", a word that I "tweaked" from Tyra Banks word, "Recessionista." Both words pretty much mean the same thing. I like to think of myself as a Queen of finding some of the best items for little to nothing! If it's not on sale, or clearance, I usually don't buy it unless its a quality item that I know will never go down in price, or if I'm splurging to treat myself every once in a while. There's no shame in that.

Last night, I took a trip to Walmart to pick up a few things, I don't usually go to Walmart for clothes, but as I was walking by the clothing section, I saw a couple great finds for amazingg prices. These items are perfect for the summer!

OP Double V Tank for $4.00, with matching OP Elastic Waist Shorts for $5.00.

These sets came in a range of different colors and patterns. I am obsessed with all things cheetah print so ofcourse I had to choose this set. This is perfect lounge wear around the house, or over a bathing suit.

Walmart also had really cute print & colored bikini swimsuits that I almost purchased. Here is one that I loved from the website.

its only $8.00/piece !!!!

I did not find the tank & shorts set on the website, but the bikini swimsuits are available online!!

Happy Shopping!