High-Waisted Shorts

These homemade high-waisted shorts only costed me five dollars! Believe it or not… my roommates and I decided we wanted to go to the thrift store and see if we could find any old denim jeans we could turn into shorts! We hit the jackpot, and all three of us scored two pairs for five bucks each! I chose this light denim, and I also now have a black denim pair, too! I threw on this plain tan tank, which gives it a very casual Summer look, just enough to run around and get some daily errands done. These studded sandals are easy to slip on, but add a statement to each outfit. 

For the shorts, all we did was cut them a little longer than the length we wanted to end with, and roll ’em up! To avoid cutting them too short, I tried them on and marked the length I was going to cut. After you cut the first leg, put the two legs together and cut the second so they are the same and not uneven. After you are finished cutting, put them on and roll them up to your liking! I just rolled mine twice to get rid of the cut edge, and I love the length I ended up with! Best five dollars spent!

Accenting the denim… I love the color of this wash. Looks so vintage. 

It was a little windy!


Tan Top Target, Shorts Thrift Shop, Studded Sandals Target, Watch Michael Kors, Aviators Forever21, Brown Leather Bracelet Chinatown, Silver Bracelet Pandora.

I can’t believe it is Monday, already! The weekend was perfect, I spent it at home with family. Got to lounge around yesterday with everyone by the pool! Doesn’t happen very often recently… but hoping to make it more of a habit! Have a great start to your week! Thanks for reading loves!

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27 Comments

  1. 5.20.13

    Oh what a fabulous idea!! Looks great on you!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

  2. 5.20.13
    Anonymous said:

    Thats such a cool idea!! They look great on you girl, way to pull em' off! Found your blog via the message you sent me on heartifb , I'm a new GFC follower 🙂
    Love your style!!
    Stop by sometime
    http://www.versa-styles.com

  3. 5.20.13
    Manon said:
  4. 5.20.13

    They look great! Denim shorts are staples for me in the summer!
    Xx

    http://sarah-nunn.blogspot.co.uk

  5. 5.20.13

    Totally just had a 1988 moment with those Jordache shorts! You did a fab job bringing them into 2013 with the tank and studded sandals.

    Have a great week!

    xo, Alex

  6. 5.21.13

    Super cute!!!

    xx

    http://athayash.blogspot.com

  7. 5.21.13
    Leah said:

    Hey Kay
    Looks great! I tried it once but it didn't turn out so great for me 🙁 I ended up cutting it too short and jagged. But think I'll give it another go :)xxx

    Leah
    http://www.aniika.com/discover/

  8. 5.21.13
    Khloe Lo said:

    lovely look <3 I love it!
    check out my latest post:
    http://www.fashionglow.ro/?p=3143
    xoxo,
    Khloe

  9. 5.21.13
    E said:

    I'm in love with denim shorts right now, I lately purchased 2 pairs! Yours look very greay 🙂

    http://www.zerxzastyle.blogspot.com

  10. 5.21.13
    Anonymous said:

    lovely! would you like to follow each other in gfc and bloglovin? let me know!

    • 5.21.13
      admin said:

      Sure! Send me your links so I can check them out!

  11. 5.21.13

    Thanks for introducing to me your great blog Makayila ! I just followed you on Bloglovin !

    XX Luba

    Urban chic looks , every day on
    http://www.well-living-blog.com

  12. 5.21.13

    Great DIY. I love your sandals and top. 🙂

    xx
    Heel in Mint

  13. 5.22.13
    Abril said:

    Hi Kay,

    Thos high-waisted shorts look killer on you! I Got your message on IFB and decided to do a little browsing around your blog; I really like it, especially the couple posts about guys' outfits, do you do those every week?
    Anyway, I'll try to keep up with your blog thru bloglovin. Hope you decide to visit me over at my blog, and let me know what you think 🙂

    Abril from abrilscorner.com

  14. 5.22.13
    Love said:

    Wow, I'm so jealous.. You look so good on that high-waisted shorts. Fabulous!

    xoxo
    Love
    http://lovethefashionista.blogspot.com/

  15. 5.22.13

    I love your blog and your photos are beautiful!!!

    Tsvetelina

    http://www.cecilfashion.com

  16. 5.23.13
    Anonymous said:

    What a great summer outfit! Those shorts look perfect on you.

  17. 5.24.13

    I love your whole outfit!!

    xx Sophie
    http://navysophie.blogspot.com/

  18. 5.26.13
    ellan675 said:

    Too much love for these shorts! I love that they are super short which is what you find with most high waisted shorts now, beaut!

    http://ellansavage.blogspot.com

  19. 5.28.13

    Awesome collection.Love then denim on Some really inspiring, colourful designs….

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