Independence Day is just 3 short days away! Last year, I spent the Fourth of July in Mexico and didn’t get to properly celebrate! This year, I am blessed with a three-day weekend! In Kentucky, a major attraction on the Fourth is Red, White and Boom, a country music concert hosted in Lexington. Previously, the show had been held on the night of the Fourth at a downtown convention center. Recently, the concert has been moved and expanded and is now held over two days, at a local minor league ball field. This year, Red, White and Boom has 18 acts and will definitely be a blast! This is everyone’s, including this city girl’s, opportunity to let loose, dress fun, and celebrate the USA! This year, I’m going all out with my outfit. Today, I went shopping and got everything shown below for just about $30!
– Old Navy cut off shorts: On clearance for $9
– Xhiliration KIDS cowboy boots: $17 with coupon
– Lynard Skynard tie dye shirt from Walmart: $5
This outfit will be perfect for the concert and Fourth festivities! I made the shirt a little more unique by adding a fringe to the bottom. Using sharp fabric scissors as shown, I cut about halfway up the shirt so the fringe would start about the same place that my high-waisted shorts begin. Cutting about 1.5 inch fringes, cut all the way around the shirt keeping the length consistent. The width doesn’t have to be perfect — the fabric will naturally draw up. After all fringes are cut, pull on each strand, as shown below, to stretch out the fringes. Finally, cut the hem off each fringe piece and Voila!
Happy Fourth of July and Independence Day!
With love from the US of A,
Sarah Alexandra
