My Weekly Thriftstore Finds

So I think I'll start a new little feature on this blog where I will showcase my new thrifting finds.

So it wasw a fruitful day at the thrift store for me. I think the vintage rolling pin and the yellow belt are my favorites!

Super Casual Look for Super Busy Day

It is going to be quite a busy day, but in a good way. I have already gone grocery shopping and it's only 12:00! There's much more to be in store too. I have school work, laundry, bathing my cute little puppy, giving myself a much needed pedicure, and I'm sure there is more, but I can't think of anything else now. Once I'm done for the day I am planning on getting comfortable and watching Rear Window. Just one of my favorite Alfred Hitchcock films.

I would've worn something a little more dressy, but with having to put 'giving my dog a bath' on my To-Do list, I decided to be a little more practical.

What to Wear? What to Wear?

Usually every morning is spent trying to find something to wear. I have it in my mind that I'm going to wear something really specific, like these skinny cropped pants, and then I need to tear my closet apart trying to piece together something great! I wanted to feel a little dressed up for a double date tonight, so I threw on the blazer, and then to make a pop, I decided on a bright yellow snake skin belt.

Blazer, thrifted ($1.50) white blouse, H&M ($24) yellow belt, thrifted ($6) brown heels, Marshalls ($10)

Bitter Sweet Days

It was a bitter sweet day for me. I was sent to a branch for 2 weeks and today was my last day there, but it's off to new beginnings! I am going to one of the most coveted branches in my city, in a prime location. Not only are there tons of restaurants in this little village, but there are also 3 thrift stores in a 1 mile radius to me, plus a consignment store. This is good news for me, but bad news for my wallet. I will try to show some restraint, but I can't make any promises.

The outfit consisted of..

mustard top, thrifted ($1) belt, H&M ($5) burgandy skirt, thrifted ($4) black heels, gift from friend (free!)

The versatile LBD

I love the flexibility the Little Black Dress gives to my wardrobe. Why wouldn't anyone own one?! The classic shape of my black shift is reminiscent of the dress Audrey Hepburn had worn in Breakfast at Tiffany's when she was on her way to Sing-Sing to visit "Sally Tomato". I just wish it had that flirty hem that Audrey's had, but since I'll be starting sewing classes next week, maybe I'll add that flirty hem once I get a little more experience.
...we shall see.

Now I just need to figure out more ways to wear this!

LBD, Platos closet ($8) cream cardigan, H&M ($5) Snake print heels, TJmaxx ($20) necklace, thrifted ($2) Earrings, Target ($4)

Remixing Something from Summer to Fall

Who doesn't love a dress covered in Banana leaves? This crazy pattern seems to get me attention everywhere I go, and mostly it is positive. It's a great summer dress and I can't wait to remix it for a fall/winter look. It'll take some creativity but I look forward to the challenge. I always get inspiration for these summer to winter looks from Lucky Mag. They always have a great pictorial in September issues. I'll have to make time to look through my latest copy to see what they suggest.

Dress, thrifted ($5) Cardigan, Old Navy ($7) Red belt, thrifted ($2) Heels, thrifted ($2)

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure

So where was I off to today in this outfit? I went to the local green living store because they were hosting a clothing/accessories swap. I came back with a great pair of seersucker slacks from the SJP line Bitten, and a pair of cropped skinny jeans. Plus a fun straw hat that I plan on re-purposing and a boy's size oxford shirt.

I decided to try out the new/old blazer I found in the boys section at the thrift store. The girly frily blouse needed to be balanced out with a little masculinity, so that's why I chose the blazer. As much as I wanted to wear the blazer it was so hot outside today that I only threw it on if the AC started getting on my nerves.

Blazer, thrifted ($1.50) Blouse, thrifted ($1) denim pencil skirt, JCrew ($9) Snake print heels, TJMaxx ($20)