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Tangerine diy dye

I took this dress from drab to fab by adding a little color.
Shirt dress - LL Bean (thrifted)
Floral flats - Dots

  Soaking up the color on the stovetop.
Oooooooh!

Washed, dried, and waiting on a hanger.
Ahhhhhh!


POW!
Much improved.
(Today's backdrop includes liquor, a tripod on a table, and a naked baby.)
Shirt dress - LL Bean (thrifted)
Belt - Calvin Klein
Shoes - Kenneth Cole Reaction

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29 comments

  1. Suburban Style ChallengeMay 25, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    I LOVE dying stuff! I've got 3 pairs of jeans, a skirt, and a sweatshirt I've taken from blah to fab with a little dye :) It's amazing how much it can change a garment! And I LOVE this dress in tangerine... Super chic!!

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    1. Mama VioletMay 25, 2012 at 9:26 PM

      Thanks Rachel! I bought more colors....I'm ready to do more dyeing!

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  2. That's My MamaMay 25, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Ok this is AMAZING! You chose the perfect color to dye it :) Ps. Nothing makes a pic better than a naked baby :) Have a great weekend!

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  3. CwardMay 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    WOW!!! I love love this dress and the orange is popping off your skin. I totally forgot about dying my not so cute anymore, worn out ,faded color, stuff. I'm going through my closet this weekend for things to dye. Great idea!

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  4. Ellen Stewart (aka Ellie/El/e/Mrs. Seaman)May 25, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Dyeing is such fun! I don't do it often enough...but I have done it.

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    1. Mama VioletMay 25, 2012 at 9:28 PM

      The dye really transformed this dress. I love it and can't wait to do more.

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  5. JOURNEE KAPRIMay 25, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    OMG that completely changed the dress I love it.

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  6. YUMMommyMay 26, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    That made a huge difference. I haven't dyed anything yet but I certainly would try it.

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    1. Mama VioletMay 30, 2012 at 8:22 PM

      Try it! It's not so time consuming project either.

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  7. MissRockwellMay 26, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Wow. This color came out great. I actually just purchased some dye on Friday. Though I was not impressed with the selection of colors, I can't wait to try it out!

    http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

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    1. Mama VioletMay 30, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      You can mix up the colors and make your own custom color. I hope you blog it. I want to see!

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  8. Megan, The Frugalista DiariesMay 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    that.is.gorgeous!

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  9. JillMay 28, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Wow! I am super impressed. Your dress turned out PERFECT!

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  10. Style Agent 909May 28, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Much improved! The last thing I dyed came out kind of mottled looking, but I still liked it!

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  11. Adin BMay 29, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    I love how it turned out. That color looks good on you. A naked baby on cloth diaper in the background? Awesome! :)

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    1. Mama VioletMay 30, 2012 at 9:40 PM

      Thanks! She sees me set up and can't wait to jump in the shot saying "cheese".

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  12. GraceMay 29, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    What a brilliant idea, to change the colour of the dress. This colour looks so much more vibrant that its original. What brand of dye do you recommend? I can't wait to try this, you have inspired me!

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    1. Mama VioletMay 30, 2012 at 9:44 PM

      iDye. Make sure you take pictures. I want to see!

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  13. Tavia MacMay 30, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    What a fabulous idea! I love the color and I love how you styled it!

    ~Tavia
    www.ninetofly.blogspot.com

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  14. luvlymskrissyMay 31, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    you look great in orange!

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  15. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 4, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    What a difference! Love the new hue!

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