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Showing posts with label thrifting. Show all posts

22 February 2011

I have blogger's block, y'all







{Tunic: The Limited, $12}
{Blazer: Thrifted, $4}
{Tights: Target, $10}
{Boots: T.J. Maxx, $30}
{Owl Necklace: Forever 21, gift}
{Bangles: Rue 21, $3 for set}
{Watch: Vintage Thrifted, $2}

I've been having severe blogger's block (writer's block for bloggers.) Thanks midterms... So here's all I have to say:

  • The snow that we got last night is really pretty.
  • This watch is pretty too.
  • I bought flinestones vitamins and clearance valentines candy today.
  • I do not want to take my corporate finance midterm.
Well, there you have it. That's all that's left in my head at the moment. Goodnight y'all.
(^ the y'all is in preparation for going home next week, yay!)

03 February 2011

Thrifted Treasure.





{Blazer: Thrifted, $3}
{Skirt: H&M, $16}
{Top: The Limited, $20}
{Tights: WeLoveColors.com, $10}
{Flats: Target, $15}
{Necklace: gift}
{Bracelets: random}
{Belt: Old Navy Men's, $1}

I came across this little blazer while thrifting the other day. At first I just saw an ugly old brown thing... but as I gave it a second look I started to see how much I really liked it. To start out with, it's not just brown. There's all of these other colors lightly woven in- deep jewel tones of blues, greens, and maroons. Also, it has the softest suede elbows (elbow pads?) And even though it's obviously pretty old (I can tell from the tag on the inside) the fabric, 100% wool, is in nearly perfect condition. To think I got it for $3!

Also, thank you all for your sweet comments and well wishes! After a 13 hour sleep I'm feeling much better- although my lack of voice begs to differ :/

26 January 2011

Thrifted Skirt.






{Top: Forever 21, $15}
{Skirt: Thrifted, $2}
{Cardigan: GAP, $10}
{Tights: WeLoveColors.com, $10}
{Shoes: Target, $9}
{Necklaces: gift}
{Belt: J.Crew, $13}

My mom used to take us thrifting every once and a while when I was younger, but as I started to get older brand names suddenly became SUPER important and I pretty much stopped thrifting items- unless it was last season's abercrombie or hollister, etc. I've really gotten into thrifting the last few years though and found some great stuff. Of course, you have to keep in mind, I'm the type of person who looks at an incredibly ugly oversized grandma dress and says, "I see potential!" Despite that, I've still managed to find some wonderful items that didn't need large amounts of TLC to make them wearable. One of the most recent examples of this is this vintage(?) leopard print skirt I got at the local salvation army for $2. Such a steal! So there mom, when you thought all I brought home was more work than it was worth- Here is an example you were wrong :)


16 November 2010

Day to Night- Without Changing

{Dress: Urban Outfitters, $15}{Blazer: Thrifted, $4}{Necklace: Urban Outfitters, $8}
{Tights: WeLoveColors.com, $10}{Flats: Payless, $15}
Stereotypical "cheerleader pose"
So this was actually last Friday. I planned on putting the outfit back on to get individual pictures... but that didn't really work out. So here are group pictures; that works right?

Anyways, I wore this all day Friday to classes and work, and around 5:30 pm I was working on a project when I was reminded that I had a banquet to be at in twenty minutes. Thank goodness I chose to dress up for class anyways!

As for the banquet, it was nice to celebrate the end of the football season. All of the players, cheerleaders, and some family members and supporters were there, so it was alot of fun.

06 November 2010

Early Morning Barista

{Dress: Outlet, $2o}{Vest: Charlotte Russe, $15}{Unseen tights: Target}
{Oxfords: Urban Outfitters}
At my job I get unlimited free coffee plus 1 free specialty drink per shift. I like to experiment with flavors, but today I made a white chocolate raspberry mocha. yum.
This is not an attempt at a sultry face. This was the "is that a ghost face." No, seriously. I got to the coffeehouse (oldest building on campus- 1886) while it was still dark this morning. Also, I was the only one there. ALSO, everyone on campus swears its haunted. Yes, I am a scaredy cat.
Lately I've kind of been slacking on my day-to-day routine, hair/face wise that is. Recently I've just let my hair air dry and do whatever it wants, which isn't a problem since it dries stick straight anyways. I usually go to bed with it wet and then the next morning just put on some foundation, eyeliner, and mascara. Literally, I'm generally out the door in 15 minutes flat. However, when running super late I have been known to cut this routine down to just 4 minutes. It's been getting old though, so today I just gave myself an extra 20 minutes to put some waves in my hair and pick out a non-jeans outfit (Although none of my full length pictures turned out). Odd, I used to hardly ever wear jeans this much. I guess that's what college does to you though.
Anyways, after I got off work at noon I went thrifting. Oh man, I hit jackpot. I got
  1. Hot pink vintage blazer and skirt set (That actually fits great!)
  2. Basic fitted black blazer
  3. Blue and white seersucker skirt
  4. Black chiffon mini skirt with tiny polka dots from express
  5. Short-sleeve vintage printed top
  6. Oversized cable-knit sweater
  7. Leopard print top (I've been looking for a good one!)
  8. Ann Taylor LOFT basic orange tee
  9. The CUTEST polka dot dress (although it needs a teeny bit of work)
  10. Navy blazer
  11. White and navy printed blouse
All for a grand total of.... $30.
I'm so proud.

30 for 30 items tomorrow!