DIY post: scoop hemline

So this one is a quicky! Not too hard! And it's an instant slimmer! Wahoo! 

If your hemline is straight across, it's a horizontal line. It can break yourself, cut you in half, but if your hemline is curved, it draws the eye upward, instantly slimming you. : )

What you'll need: 

T-shirt (I happens to make this one!)

Scissors

Step 1.

Get a t-shirt.

Step 2.

Lay flat.

Step 3.

Fold in half. 

Seams together. 

Step 4.

Cut a rounded line around the hem. 

Ta-daaaaa! It's an instant boost in confidence with a slimmer looking physique! ; )

Happy Friday! Love you! -Ryn

DIY Friday: Gym Tee pt.2

Here is part dos of the gym tee! I couldn't just leave it plain, I needed something more! So I gathered my supplies and images and totally transformed a plain white tank onto a whole other level! 

What you need: 

Computer and images of your choice

Transfer paper (you can get a pack at an office supply store) 

Iron

Step 1. Find an image & quote you like ( I used Audrey Hepburn) 

Step 2. Print out the image on a sheet of transfer paper, full size. Also if you're printing out letters or quotes, you'll need to flip the quote, so it's backwards.

Step 3. Cut the excess of the transfer away. Center it on your tee. Image face down on the t-shirt. 

Step 4. Set iron on medium-high heat. Iron the transfer paper, for about 10-30 seconds in circular motion. Check a corner of it to see if its sticking. 

Step 5. Let cool for a minute. Then peel the backing off. 

Step 6. Ta-da! You have a super cute workout tee!!!

Love y'all, Ryn

Comment below or email me: maudecclothing@gmail.com : )

And please share this with your friends! 

P.S. The polish I have on is an Essie color: Bikini So Teeny ; )

DIY Friday: Gym Tee pt. 1

This is the back of the tee...

This is a fun DIY! Right now I am into cute workout wear! 

My theory is: if you have really cute workout gear 1. You'll want to work out. 2. You'll feel cute working out! It's a bonus to actually get toned while looking cute! 😉 

Also, if you don't want to work out in this, but you do want to show it off, just wear it as a tank top! Who'll know, right?!

This is a 2 part DIY. But can I just say, its totally worth it and easy peasy to make! 

What you'll need: 

Men's t-shirt ( I used an XL tall from oldnavy.com, I like the length.)

Scissors 

Step one: lay your shirt out.

Step two: fold your shirt in half. And smooth out as many wrinkles as possible. 

Step three: use your scissors to cut the hem of the shirt to a baseball hem. (rounded hem) just eyeball it. 

Step four: cut the sleeves off, a rounded angle. 

 Step five: Cut neckline an inch to two inches below the actual neckline. Keep up with the curve of the neckline.

Step six: lay out the shirt. 

Step Seven: Take half an inch of left over fabric (I got it from the sleeve area) and cut it to make a strip. 

Step eight: gather the back, armhole to armhole together, bunch all the fabric together and hold.

Step nine: use the 1/2in. piece of fabric, tie it around the bunch. Then wrap it around the bunch a few times. And tie it off. Then cut use your scissors to cut the ends off. 

And then you are done with this part! Next week second part! Whoop whoop! 

Thanks for reading y'all! -Ryn

Style find: a crisp white V-neck

I had these perfect v-neck tees from my all-time favorite store that shut it's doors a few years back... 
I was so devastated over it too, because every time I would go in the store, and tried things on, everything would fit me like a glove, doesn't always happen off the rack... : ( The name of the store was Martin + Osa. LOVED that store! and those two white tees I bought are so soft & luscious! but regretfully I finally had to retire them to my PJ's... boo hoo!


V-necks are vital for your wardrobe. The ultimate staple! You can never have too many white tees! It's an easy way to pair with bootcut jeans, skinnies, slacks, skirts, wide-leg pants, maxi-skirts, boyfriend jeans, jackets, blazers, cardigans.

One thing about a white v-neck, is it's so classic. I mean, a colored shirt is great, but NOTHING beats the look of a crisp white v-neck! It's definitely a staple for your wardrobe. It's one of those items you need to buy in bulk. If you find one that looks superb on you, one that skims all your curves & flatters you, and the V is the PERFECT V, you need to buy, like, 5! I'm telling you, it's such a classic, you'll be able to wear it with so much! You'll find outfits that go with them, ALL the time!

Just make sure it compliments your decolatte' (upper chest & collarbone area). There are certain lengths for v-necks, There are short & wide, long & thin, long & wide, short & thin. If you're not sure try on a couple of different style v-necks and pick accordingly to which one you think looks good & best suits you. There are also deep v-necks, and well, those don't always flatter you, like you think they would! just be cautious in that area. Maybe wear a cami when you wear a deep V...


I'm telling you, you can wear the same V-neck days in a row and pair it with different items in your closet, and still look as chic as you did on the first day! (Granted as long as you don't spill anything on it!😉)

And tunic style, upper thigh length is a great style for a V-neck! : ) My all time favorite length!


Here are a few options for ya! :

(anthropologie)

 

(Madewell)

 

(Gap)

 

(H&M)

 

(Anthropologie)

 

 (Anthropologie)

(J.Crew)

 

And since I am such a nice person, and you may hate v-necks I threw in a U-neck tee, you can try! Another name for it, scoop-neck.

(Gap)

 

Also really great brands & stores that carry V-necks are:

Mossimo for Target

Oldnavy

Pure + Good (usually at anthro)

Eileen Fisher 

: ) Love ya!!!! - Ryn

DIY Friday: Graphic Print Tee

OK so if you follow me on Intstagram: @RynB then you've probably seen my pictures of the graphic tee I made... Yes you read that right! I made it... And you can too!

It's so easy! Here are the things you need to gather & need:
T-Shirt ( I got one from the men's section at H&M,  www.HM.com, $5.95)
Jacquard Paint (www.DharmaTrading.com has a great price for them!)
Stamp of your choice (I really like the clear acrylic ones with the clear acrylic block. easy to use & clean! I bought mine from Joann's, www.Joann.com)
1'' foam paint brush
Paper plate
And a clean space
Iron

1.So first things first, You'll want to clear the space you are going to be working in, then place your shirt there flat, no wrinkles please. No need to separate the layers, it shouldn't bleed onto the other side. (if it does, then your tee will have character.)

2. Pour out some paint on the paper plate, Then you'll want to load the paintbrush up with paint, just the tip, but enough that it covers the stamp.

3.Then brush the stamp with paint, and the stamp onto the shirt. press firmly.

4. Let dry for an hour, then switch to the other side and load & stamp and then wait for another hour and do the sleeves. When completely done with shirt, slide it on a hanger & let dry for 24 hrs.

5. Turn iron on highest heat setting and iron the whole shirt for about 3-5 minutes running the iron over each place you stamped. Never stop in one position for too long. (We don't want to scorch it!) You're wanting to set the paint so it won't wash off in the washer (and no, you can't dry it in the dryer to set it, it has to be the iron)

6. And then you are good to go! You have a graphic anthro looking Tee! : )

 

A graphic tee pairs nicely with skinnies & midi (tea-length) skirts! : )

Happy Friday & Shabbot Shalom!

-Ryn