Stylish Mannequin Make-over

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.