before and after: cashmere leggings

I always intend to make more of my own wardrobe, and am pretty pleased with how many dresses I made and wore last year!  Why stop at the warm months?

My mom sent me some of her old sweaters, I believe these were cashmere sweaters from Costco, too boxy.  I don't usually break out the legging-layering until February in Chicago, but we've hit so many below freezing days already this Winter, it's necessary.

I used the bodies of these two sweaters and still have the sleeves left!

stella neptune in Chicago!

Met my gal Eva of Stella Neptune at Randolph Street Market!

She upcycles cashmere!

Living in Chicago, cashmere is ideal all Winter since it's so warm and lightweight. I was SO excited to find cool, upcycled cashmere. I own the 'living the dream' print and wear it all the time!



I couldn't decide between the 'buck' and the clown. Still thinking about the clown, but I got this one below :D

Eva also makes these upcycled cashmere patches you can simply iron over holes in your sweaters. I applied a few to the dress you see at the bottom. (Dress not for sale.)
My boyfriend chose the bandaid ones!

Check them out here:
http://www.stellaneptune.com/category/cashmere-patches