The Painted Pants Post…
Inspiration Photo on left, via Two Birds Boutique Blogspot
{My DYT Type One Style Old Navy Jeans – Thrifted, Upcycled by Me
Pink Gingham Shirt Woolworths, thrifted
Sandals Aldo Shoes}
Hi lovely readers. Today I am joining Nora and Megan {they have the lovely blog, Two Birds} for Inspiration Monday. I liked Rebecca Minkoff’s look of patterned jeans, an over sized tee and strappy sandals. At the risk of appearing to be an over achiever, I decided to create my own patterned jeans by upcycling a pair of white jeans. A little Kroma acrylic paint and a fabric marker and I had the jeans of my dreams. Okay, not quite the jeans of my dreams. I am happy with the outcome, but I’m feeling that they aren’t quite finished. Now this is risky territory. Things can quickly go from pink in the middle to overdone and then some. The plan was to wear them once or twice and get a sense of how I felt in them. And hey, why not throw ’em up on the blog as planned. I mean, it’s not as though they are definitely not finished. I’m just a little uncertain. Who better to ask for opinions than you.
Now here’s where my post took an unexpected turn of direction. There I was staring at the computer screen, willing myself to come up with something witty to write, and in my usual style, I skipped back to my dashboard looking for distraction. Who do I see and how can this be? Why, it’s the ever fearless Vancouver blogger Melanie of Bag and a Beret totally rocking the most coolest pair of painted pants ever! Take a LOOK! She is a rockstar wearing rockstar pants. My pants want to be these pants. Thanks Melanie, for brightening my day and making me feel a little bit cool myself. I mean, I feel we were somehow on the same wave {length}, both trying to make the world a little more colourful one pant leg at a time.
Now here’s where my post took an unexpected turn of direction. There I was staring at the computer screen, willing myself to come up with something witty to write, and in my usual style, I skipped back to my dashboard looking for distraction. Who do I see and how can this be? Why, it’s the ever fearless Vancouver blogger Melanie of Bag and a Beret totally rocking the most coolest pair of painted pants ever! Take a LOOK! She is a rockstar wearing rockstar pants. My pants want to be these pants. Thanks Melanie, for brightening my day and making me feel a little bit cool myself. I mean, I feel we were somehow on the same wave {length}, both trying to make the world a little more colourful one pant leg at a time.
More painted pants posts: POLKA DOT JEANS | LONDON FOG
Polka Dot White Denim DIY | Polka Dot Jeans
33 Comments
Sue, you are DEFINITELY cool! Brilliant pants! And sooo much more clever than mine since you've done them with fabric paint. I also really love how you've styled them with the front of the shirt in and back out. Your outfit is picking those sky pinks beautifully. It's this Vancouver weather that has us tuned to the same wavelength. Don'cha' love it?
Sue, I adore your pants! I know exactly how you feel about not being sure where to stop..I tend to go overboard in my designs and I always find myself leaning towards “too much”. But really, I'm just more of a Betsey Johnson than a Donna Karan.
Your pants look great, but don't be afraid to experiment…your blog isn't titled “A Boring Canvas”. The worst that could happen is that you mess up.
Muah!
Not only are your pants beautiful… so is your setting…. they both radiate happiness!
I love this idea. Your pants are awesome.
You had a wonderful idea in adding some flowers to your white pants…the result is perfect! I find it so cute to put in a personal touch to clothes and accessories…
Wonderful idea and execution on your jeans! And yes, Mel does inspire doesn't she? : > You look happy and lovely and inspired here – thanks for sharing with Vis Monday!
Those turned out great! I think that they are “just right” the way they are, very cool idea. I'm thinking it might be fun to rubber stamp a pair if I can get the right kind of ink.
Two creative women on the same wave length makes sense to me. Between you and Melanie, jeans take a whole new direction. Love the pattern that you created, which reflects your radiant smile.
I knew right when I saw this picture that you had probably created these jeans yourself, they are so Sue. they are bright, happy, and full of energy. Your creativity is remarkable, I just feel so lucky that you share it with us.
I love this look, Sue! When I was in Spain recently, lots of women (including women of a certain age) were wearing flowery pants. How neat that you painted the pants yourself. So pretty!
What a great pair of jeans, Sue! You look happy and beautiful…and you've given me an idea…:)
Hi Sue! Congrats on being a contestant in Sew, Mama, Sew's Super Online Sewing Bee! I was reading their post introducing the contestants and saw the words Whiterock in the mural behind you. We were just there this past weekend! Fun to have a Vancouverite to cheer on in this competition! Good luck!
Congrats on the contest!!
Fellow Canadian, new blogger, found you through the contest blog!! Will be cheering you on in the contest!! Good luck!!
I absolutely adore these pants. I assumed you bought them until I read your post! And… I like the simplicity of them. If you are going for the Rebecca Minkoff look, then perhaps a bit more filling in. If you are going all out, à la Melanie, then make another pair and go all out!! Who says you can only make 1 pair?! Seems like you can have a whole line of handmade pants in your closet with your talent!! Looking forward to seeing what YOU decide :))
xo ~kim
Today is the day of the beautiful, creative, self-painted pants! What a lovely day! I love your pants, the idea, the pattern and how you styled it with pink.
I can not see why the pants are not ready. They are perfect.
Sabine xxx
Soo soo cute! You are a brave soul and it pays off. 🙂 LOVE them.
Hi Gorgeous Sue!
Love the pants very original, i wish i would have time to do this
Yes Melanie's pants are so insane i tell you!
Hugs
Ariane
Love the pants, you did a fantastic job!
Brett
Sue, I prefer your take on than the inspiration because of your infuse of color and your accessories.
” At the risk of appearing to be an over achiever…” lol
Gorgeous Sue, your pants are fab.
Those pants are fabulous! I think they're done they way they are. There's nothing to stop you from buying another pair and doing something different next time. I really have to put my fabric pens to work now – you Canadians are winning the cool contest – one pant leg at a time!
Wow! What a great idea. I have yet to find a pair of printed jeans that suit me. Never thought to make my own!
Looking stylish and radiant as always Sue! Enjoy the sun!
Those pants are freaking awesome!!! Seriously! Well done. 🙂
Thanks for all your fantastic comments ladies! I really appreciate your kind words, your sage advice, and well, You! I might be a little behind with commenting, but I am trying to pop by all of your blogs as time permits!
Sue xo
Between you and Mel, I'm stoked. I gotta paint me some jeans. May try a black background, what do you think?
You look so summery and Sweet-Sue as always. You are way too modest. These blue and white jeans worked out pretty flawlessly. There are so many ways for you to wear them with your wardrobe. I'd keep 'um, and maybe try the same pattern on another pair to keep going with. I've got now design suggestions … I like them so much this way.
You are such an inspiring and beautiful blossom!
Well, I love both your version and Mel's, you have both created beautiful, unique trousers. You look beautiful! xxx
Ah Sue, I didn't even try to look similar to Megan or Nora. hahahahaha. I just love them and their blog hop. I always feel so welcomed there. Cute pants!!! and nice posing on dangerous rocks (you're brave).
I like 'em as they are. They look great!
XOXO
Amazing look!!!
Would you like to follow each other?
Oooo! Now I want painted pants. Those look so cool!
Wonderfully fun pants – and entire outfit. I adore how you've partnered pink and blue with crisp white here. That combination feels fresh and endlessly summery. I've also been meaning to mention how much I love that you often take outfit photos down at the beach. In the warmer months (and occasionally even during the winter), I often do the same thing, given that there is such a lovely abundance of beaches around these parts.
Wishing you a beautiful Friday & weekend!
♥ Jessica
This is genius! You've gotten a whole new look to these pants! Oh, Lady. It's wonderful! Love it!
Those turned out so awesome!! I've painted a pair of my shoes before, but never pants. I can think of a pair of two that could be spiced up by this technique, though…