Scared Scissor-less

						Dear KK, You had me at layer. You lost me at scissors. What about some options for us no-sew gals?     -- Scared Scissor-less
Dear Scared Scissor-less, Fear not my Fabulous Friend, you can redefine your tee without using a needle or thread. In LAYWOMAN terms... if you take a look at a basic T-shirt, you will see seams around the neck, arms, and bottom.
	I like to cut the seam out of the neck first. (You just follow the circle.) Once that is done you start cutting wider. the beauty is it doesn’t matter how jagged or uneven your cuts are. Thanks to the “80’s” a couple of bad cuts can be considered “retro”. Then you can do the same with the sleeves and even cut little slices into the sleeve to make it more rock and roll. It will hang loosely off you, and if you throw a tank underneath... you’re hot to trot!
But if you are still scared of the scissors, here are several options that don’t involve sewing, scissors, or sweat! 1.) Got a pair of old leggings from last season that are too worn and torn to wear alone? Can’t afford a new jean skirt and the one you love is too short to wear out? Throw the leggings under the jean skirt with a great pair of heels!
				2.) Does your man have a pair of jeans he needed to send to good will 10 years ago? If so today is your lucky day. Oversized jeans are all the rage this year. Its’ worth a shot - try them on. Depending on how tall or big your man is, you can do large rolls with the cuffs and roll the waist down over a belt. You will be on trend without breaking the bank! 3.) Turn your removable straps into jewelry! At solasfashion.com I design most of my clutches with removable straps.
		60% of those straps are designed so you can use them as necklaces or braclets. Start looking at your handbags; what could you turn into jewelry? I promise you there are hidden gems in your handbags.
			4.) Scarves are another fun trick. When my dresses seem drab     or my blouse blase, I look through my scarves and headband bin.      “Hair-kerchiefs” were hot for awhile, and they can be recycled
					and worn around the neck. Old winter scarves with a pair of jeans and a tank can be fabulous in the fall if you are in a warm climate, and if not, throw on an old blazer and it’s an outfit.
					5.) Dig through your old wraps, cardigans and blazers. You can ALWAYS re-invent an outfit by pairing it with a new twist. Whether it be a skirt, jeans, high heels, or layered necklaces, try on old items and have fun inventing NEW FASHION!
HAPPY HUNTING! KK                                                                                                                        http://jsmagic.net/