enjoy summer - new

The first of my upcycling projects. I've hand-dyed some old jeans and have a couple more ideas in mind for more recreated products. I had so much fun making these, I've already pulled out a bag of old clothes to dye and make into something new. I also photographed my dying process for those who wish to make similar shorts, check it out. Plus, I'll be posting a preview of some of the jewelry I've been making in the next few days, which I'll put up for sale as soon as I get the proper shipping supplies to mail them out. I hope to have a variety of different types of clothing and accessories by the end of the year, but for now check out these new shorts! >>For sale here<<

with love,

neena noel

sunsets and short shorts

I've had bottles and boxes of fabric dye and old pairs of thrifted project jeans sitting in my closet for ages waiting to be used. Though I procrastinated my way through this project I finally finished (I think) a few pairs of upcycled shorts. I love the way the dip-dyed shorts came out and I have another pair that I plan on sewing some lace onto. Though I consider the dyed shorts to be done I might still add onto them just for fun, maybe embroider or paint a sun onto a back pocket? Once I decide whether or not I'm finished I'll most likely put these shorts up in my shop, but for now I'll post some pictures of the creating process for those of you who are interested:

Cut off the Mom Jeans into some high-waisted and low rise shorties

Let 'em soak in a tub of bleach and water

Took this pair out early just to make them look a little washed out and faded

Done bleaching

Time for dye

Dyed both bleached pairs with the lightest color first, lemon yellow

Lastly, dip-dyed the rest with scarlet, both for different lengths of time

with love,

neena noel

saturday already

So, I haven't had access to a computer for the past couple days. I've been hanging with friends and family, taking a little vacation from home, but still working. I've started on some new projects that I hope to put up in my shop soon, some crocheted clothing (vests, shirts, ponchos) for the fall season coming up. I also, want to start making some more jewelry and actually putting it up for sale, so we'll see how that goes. And lastly I want to create a section of my shop dedicated to upcycled clothing and jewelry. I've started on that by dyeing some old jeans which are now shorts, and picking out pieces of old jewelry to made into something new and beautiful. As for now, this will all be postponed until I finish all of the orders that I got this week. Thank you everyone for buying handmade and taking the time to check out my blog.

follow me on instagram @neenabananaa

with love,

neena noel

chantico

@ Chantico Inn & Suites, Ojai, Ca

Sunglasses - Forever21, Top & Dress - Crossroads Trading Company

lookbook

with love,

neena noel

weeklies

recap of my week.
fun food,
fun shopping,
fun work,
good books.

new labels for my tops - new color on the bottom

I ship internationally! so far I've shipped plenty of orders to Canada and Australia

good finds at Crossroads in Santa Monica - lace, shorts, buttons, skirts <3

love this nail color - don't look too closely at the air bubbles and the dry skin from too much crocheting

9$ used at Bart's Books in Ojai, can't put it down

today's munchies - easy & healthy, veggies in toasted pita bread smeared with super spicy hummus

with love,

neena noel