Stylish Mannequin Make-over
Another example of how exercise is a good thing.
While out walking with my friends one evening we happened upon this lovely lady.
Yep, believe it or not she was standing on the side of the road... and not in a good way.
We called her Fifi because her label says she's Tres Chic.
Fifi was broken off her stand and just kind of hanging there so I grabbed her by the waist and walked her home... must have been a funny sight.
I fixed her stand and Fifi stood in the corner of my room for about 6 months.
I knew I wanted to do something with her but wasn't sure what, until one day it hit me... she was just not my style.... loose the French!
This was going to be my own personal mannequin challenge.
Today was the day so I brought her down to the basement and began by removing all the frilly trim around the arm holes and down the side of the body.
I love the deconstructed look she was about to have.
That worked well and this lovely lady's make-over was well on its way.
The next thing I did was to paint the base coal black, again using Fusion Mineral Paint.
I love the paint because there is no need for a top coat and the paint is self-leveling so there are no streaks.
Finally I painted both the top finial and the round knob on the base with Bronze metallic by Fusion.
The metallics are fabulous and this bronze color could not have been more perfect!
Adding to this beauty is a bronze tag added to the neck.
I'm not even finished and Fifi is looking cooler already!
The next step involves one of my favorite Old Sign Stencils by Funky Junk Interiors.
I painted in the letters using the black and a small brush.
When the paint dried I attached the stencil back on the mannequin with spray adhesive and tape.
Using a foam pouncer, I stenciled on the rest of the letters.
Ooh-ooh I was loving the new look!
Bye-bye Fifi !!
Hello Vintage Chic!
She was definitely not a Fifi anymore and so much more my style!
I stuck her back in the corner of my room where she was but now she actually goes with the style of my bedroom.
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This is pure fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Carlene! It was!
Deletei LOVE what you did with her!!! i have quite a few mannequins that i use for displays for our show and pop up sales! ours were found on the curb also...in a neighborhood near us! great idea to add a little 'umph' to them! you are so creative! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Debi and thanks so much for following! I think you should decorate one of yours too!
DeleteWow.....a little love does wonders for Fifi! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam! She needs a new name now!
DeleteOk, I have to ask! Did you give her a new name with her new look? haha I love what you did with her and yes, she looks way better than she did before! Don't you love when a random treasure find comes together so amazingly? Such a feeling of accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteI haven't thought of anything yet... any ideas for a new name? LOL Definitely not a FIfi anymore!
DeleteSuper sharp and stunning rendition of a mannequin, Susan! MY kinda vintage! Love the black and white!
ReplyDeleteI've featured you in this weekend's DIY Salvaged Junk Projects. Thanks for linking up! :)
Thanks so much Donna, your stencils made it easy to give this lady an awesome makeover!
DeleteI LOVE what you did Susan!!The stenciling is just perfect!! 😍😍
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