Wow, that is a fabulous skirt on you and I love all of these looks. I can see how you can winterize it a bit too so it's not just for summer.

Love hearing about your dying projects. Such a great way to make something that is just OK into something perfect for you. The gold sandals are my favorite. I have some tan sandals that the color has never been quite what I want. I tried using a brown polish on them but I think gold would be better. Now to find some of that shoe cream....

So much fabulousness to unpack! I'm sighing over how beautiful the skirt is, and I'm in awe at your ability to create so many different outfits that are cohesive to your style - easy, elegant, casual, not-too-precious-for-everyday-real-life.

Random thoughts as they pop into my head:

I would love to see your shorts capsule! Also, I'm excited to see how you layer this skirt for winter outfits.

It hadn't occurred to me that a metallic leather polish could be used to change the color of a shoe. I always thought that needed dye or paint. I need to take a look at my closet, and the Saphir website.

If you have a favorite how-to video or article link for tie-dyeing, I'd love to see it

Lovely skirt Brooklyn and your stylings are excellent. What a good find and great way to be comfortable in the heat.

And brilliant idea on the sandals - why not experiment. You do have excellent ways to upcycle clothes.

Thanks all! I’ve been trying out some shibori style tie dyeing over Summer. I’ll report on that later. Very hit and miss

Mary Beth, I just did a google search on shibori dyeing and watched some YouTube videos. This website has some quick demonstrations of various techniques:

https://www.tiedyeyoursummer.c.....-technique

Most people seem to do it by hand with a dye kit and plastic bag but I still use the washing machine and RIT dye because it’s less messy.

Thanks for the tutorial! I haven’t dyed anything since we got our front load washer two years ago, and I’m feeling the lack of playing with colors. It’s pretty cool that shibori can be done on a flat surface. I’ll definitely check it out and see if this is something I can handle without creating a pink bathtub ring!

Mary Beth, lots of people just use a bucket. I have a front loader and I use that for my dyeing because I think a machine gives a more saturated result. I do wipe it out and run a load of darks afterward (in case of residual dye).

I just realised I read through this when you originally posted it but never commented!

You always find the best skirts - I agree with @SF that most of the printed &/ or tiered maxis I find are too 'poofy', so I stick with solid ones. But they're a good FFBO for you.

You did a great job with the metallic shoe polish - I'm having difficulty finding dark brown comfy flats, so I might just dye some of my existing ones instead. I'm guessing you need an open space to let them air out after applying the polish? Or do you just leave them in the washing machine?

Thanks Zaeobi. I apply the shoe polish outdoors and then leave it to dry there. I use Tarrago shoe cream. It’s not a dye but it does have some colour in it so you can use it to nudge a colour in a direction (darker or warmer/cooler but not lighter) or to add a metallic sheen. I’ve used it on handbags too. I even used it to revive my ombré leather jacket (which had faded around the shoulders quite a lot).