27.11.08

i love ny.

T.diytimessquare.jeans.jj's.shoes.zoom(black pumps).purse.h&m.
another diy.
man I am a monster.
I just want to ravage everything in sight.
Especially since I am trying not to shop since I ordered heaps online months ago, which has yet to arrive.
SO if you have ever been to NYC you can attest that these shirts are available everywhere you look in times square
I can't help myself and every time I go, I fall for the 11 shirts for 10 dollars & even some places you can get 15 for 10.
I promise you I have more than I would like to say.
One for every occasion. gym. garden. hiking. nightgown.lounging... etc.
But today I thought I would go a bit further as the temperatures were soaring, and a tank top was calling my name.
Therefore I chopped the sleeves. both front and back of the neck and then just trimmed and played around a bit. Then with a piece of the neck I cut off, I tied the two back pieces.
YAY. new shirt!
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55 comments:

  1. KenzaNovember 27, 2008 at 5:32 AM

    "I can't help myself and every time I go, I fall for the 11 shirts for 10 dollars & even some places you can get 15 for 10."

    you make me laugh !

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  2. Dana (MODAna)November 27, 2008 at 5:38 AM

    great diy :)
    I did this a couple months ago w/ an old french connection tee
    but mainly because it had a stain on the collar...hehe
    and i know what you mean, once you get to diy'ing, it's hard to stop
    but all it takes is messing up just ONE item hehe

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  3. Inspire the StarlingNovember 27, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    Finally a photo where it doesn't look stupidly sunny, so I can sit here and NOT get jealous. Neat DIY!

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  4. Rebeca MuineloNovember 27, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    SO CUTE LISA, AS ALWAYS:)

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  5. MerilyNovember 27, 2008 at 6:39 AM

    ME TOO! :D
    And the shirt looks great.

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  6. Mode JunkieNovember 27, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    cool. :) diy addict!

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  7. GiaNovember 27, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    i think i love New Nork myself:)
    you look so cute:)



    love,Gia!

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  8. GiaNovember 27, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    ups...New York:))

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  9. STEFANIENovember 27, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    great diy! I have my own I love NY tee from when I was there and I have yet to decide what to do with it since it's a little big now... Your DIY is definitely an option!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 27, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    I would love to buy a t-shirt like this in NY.. now I have to go to NYC!! ;)

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  11. FASHION CHALETNovember 27, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    I've always wanted an I ♥ NY tee :) you look great, I bet you have the cutest laugh... wishing we could hang out someday..... :)

    happy thoughts and happy vibes being sent out your way; straight from MIA! :)

    xx

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  12. KimNovember 27, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    YOU ARE A BEAUTY!

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  13. heartu,kissesNovember 27, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    i love it. so creative. the jeans are rad.

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  14. CindiddyNovember 27, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    i heart NY TOO!!!

    and the color of those jeans are so nice!!!!

    cute!

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  15. Amy WilliamsNovember 27, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Great DIYing!
    And, who doesn't love New York!?

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  16. fashionMOVEMENTZNovember 27, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    Very casual-chic. I'm incredibly jealous of your weather!

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  17. ZanitaNovember 27, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    Things are getting strange Lisa. You probably cant tell but im my post yesterday i was wearing a NYC tshirt...co-incidence? I think not! We clearly have some sort of strange fashion related pyschic connection...!
    Although i have actually never been to NY so ive never had opportunity to take advantage of the bargain tees (and who could resist!).
    Classic DIY, its sexy one - and i love the carpark photos, with the sky and all. Gorgeous!
    Anyway Im off to punish myself at spin for eating toast and peanut butter for dinner.
    Have a great day!!!
    zx

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  18. zuzNovember 27, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    and i love the shirt's shape

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  19. S (formerly of Modern-Guilt)November 27, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    ooooooh I ADORE this DIY, especially on you! It just looks so beautiful, and I love your hair pulled back like that :)
    And I know EXACTLY what you mean about the 15 shirts for $10 thing...it's why I try not to go over to Chinatown too often.

    xo hope you're having a gorgeous day
    S

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  20. Susanna-Cole KingNovember 27, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    Well you are a monster with a great skill at DIYs! haha. You made me laugh with your post today, and that shirt is so incredible! Love the way you did the back of it, genius! And is it just me or is this outfit made even better by being offset by that bright yellow car in background? I'm thinking yes! :D And weird, I was so distracted by the shirt and car, that I nearly missed the fabulouslness of your jeans! Love the wash!

    Anyway, thanks for your comment dear! <3 And yes, I do type very very fast, I live LONG comments in SHORT amounts of time! Probably good in the case of sitting down and replying to 70 comments in a row, it's a surprise my fingers don't begin to cramp up! :P

    Have a wonderful... I was about to say Thanksgiving but you're Canadian and now in South Africa, so probably no Thanksgiving. But um, happy Thursday! :D

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  21. sarahNovember 27, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    i wish it was hot here in sydney, its been so rainy and cold. love this diy x

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  22. Fashion Is PoisonNovember 27, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    hey q t!

    yesss i love revivals within the closet!

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  23. AngelaNovember 27, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    HAHAAHAHAHAH SO TRUE OMG.

    They always have crazy bargains like that here in New York.

    I always get the urge to become giving when I see those signs and just buy a bunch of shirts and get one for everyone I know. Although its quite tacky when a native new yorker like myself wears one of those shirts haha.

    great post!

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  24. LenoreNeverM♡reNovember 27, 2008 at 11:45 PM

    yay indeed! Great DIY dear... moreover the iconic NYC symbol!

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  25. Song of StyleNovember 28, 2008 at 12:39 AM

    ure a DIY monster.
    ur so good at it!

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  26. ryderNovember 28, 2008 at 3:43 AM

    great great lisa, u did it yourself? amazing. one more talent!

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  27. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseNovember 28, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    I love your light wash jeans and clutch. Cool work on the tee. DIYs can be addictive.

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  28. stylediggerNovember 28, 2008 at 4:36 AM

    Amazing, simple and stylish!

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  29. hannaNovember 28, 2008 at 5:33 AM

    your jeans are amazing!

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  30. Laura*November 28, 2008 at 5:42 AM

    did you cut that shirt???

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  31. Domonique WilsonNovember 28, 2008 at 6:23 AM

    Love your little DIY, And your previous outfit posts were perfection!

    x

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  32. Flavia FlandersNovember 28, 2008 at 6:24 AM

    i'm loving your blog, added to my "blogs i read" list.

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  33. Fashion TidbitsNovember 28, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    yay! it's awesome!

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  34. leeselooksNovember 28, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    *******
    THANKS for being so supportive + patient with my diy's.
    ;)
    BUT YOU GUYS do it ten times better than me !!!
    i look to you for the inspiration.

    so thank you.

    + all you new yorkers.
    i am just plain old jealous.
    i love it.

    *Laura : yes i took my scissors and mangled it :) so fun.

    MOLLY GRAY: thanks love! rockin blog!

    I WILL SAY IT A MILLION TIMES.
    thank you.

    *************

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  35. SiljesfashionNovember 28, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    Very cool, love the jeans!

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  36. Lena ♥November 28, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    awesome NY shirt!

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  37. WendyNovember 28, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    I should do that with my shirts, looks so stylish.

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  38. MariëlleNovember 28, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    Thank you for the comment you left me! I really liek your blog too, is it ok if I link you?

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  39. OlviyaNovember 28, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    lovely shirt!
    i love the color of your jeans. so cool!

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  40. MarianNovember 28, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    Sweetie for the longest time ive been more fascinated with the pieces i customise over time as opposed to shiny new pieces in a shop.I adore your new DIY,both with the I love NY top and the jeans.Keep on diy-ing ;o),it is such a hobby of mine.
    you are lucky i dont live close,I'd be inviting you over for DIY parties ;o)
    Your spirit is so beautiful,stay that way my dear.
    Oh and whats the secret to you skin,it is flawless!
    darling have a good wknd ahead ok.
    muah!
    Marian

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  41. Irene (capuccinobar)November 28, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    wow, your style is great, really :)

    hope you are having a nice day


    x

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  42. Irene (capuccinobar)November 28, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    wow, your style is great, really :)

    hope you are having a nice day


    x

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  43. loveologyNovember 28, 2008 at 3:44 PM

    Wonderful, darling!
    You are so pretty, i don't care i tell you every time. ;)

    I still have to get a shirt like that...and i want to go to NY!
    Some day.....

    Lots of love and big hugs,
    Mila.

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  44. AnonymousNovember 28, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Love those jeans! Your so pretty.

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  45. M.November 28, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    Liisa!!

    Ah NYC..
    Great diy tank!

    Lots of love from Italy;)

    xx

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  46. life . style . dissectedNovember 28, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    you are a DIY rockstar! enough said.

    x
    melissa
    http://www.lifestyledissected.blogspot.com/

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  47. ess elsie.November 28, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    I've been trying to find a good I Love NY shirt for a while now! Every time I seem to go hunting, they always turn up as one for five dollars. Ugh, that's what I get for checking Little Italy. Next time, I'm hitting up Times Square and Chinatown for my cheap shirt needs.

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  48. shopruche.comNovember 28, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    I'm going to NYC for the first time next week! I'm definitely going to grab a couple. CAN'T WAIT!

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  49. ashleighNovember 29, 2008 at 3:31 AM

    but you are a very pretty and creative monster!

    haha i love it :) i have a thing for these tshirts too! we have these horrible ones saying i love melbourne, but they're just not the same.. and i haven't seen one in years.

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  50. ashleighNovember 29, 2008 at 3:32 AM

    and get you really get 15 of them for $10. wow.

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  51. Trendy GourmandiseDecember 5, 2008 at 3:44 AM

    lisa,

    i want the same shirt

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  52. geri hirschDecember 7, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    hiiiiiiiiiiiii!! im good!!!! how are you sweets??

    ive been missing your blog, ive been missing in action. loving every single look!!

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  54. quang ba webNovember 22, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Great boots Lisa!

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