{ costume of the day } haute huipil

my mom picked up this pretty little dress for me during our recent adventures in mexico. it's a traditional huipil from oaxaca, which typically come in crazy candy colors ~ but mom knew this elegant ivory + navy version would be better suited to my non-vacation days. still, when she bought it, the length came down to my toes; it was my job to make it city-worthy!

since it's been so hot, and a girl always needs more breezy little sundresses, i hauled out the old sewing machine last night and set to work on mi huipil.

first, i chopped 12" off the hem, making it mid-calf length. i didn't cut it any more than that, just in case i ever decide i want to wear it longer and belted. next, i folded the bottom under twice, to bring it up another 10" (and to create it a nice, thick, weighted hem ~ good for added structure and swing).

then, to avoid looking either too 'folksy' or inappropriately 'beachy,' i piled on some city-chic accessories ~ my trusty two-tone sunnies, a new shrimpton couture necklace, and a pair of louboutin lace-ups...

...and voila!

caramel sundae sunnies, miss havisham necklace, vintage bracelet, F21 earrings, reworked huipil from oaxaca, vintage bag, christian louboutin shoes