April 7, 2014
Mission Monday #31--Pastels
Spring is here. Officially. There are many nameplate trends for spring fashion and aside from florals, the next "big one" has to be pastels. So next week, we are going to play around with pastels. Surprisingly, they seem to go great with animal print, but then again, what doesn't.
Kaden, my 13 year old, is officially out of the kids section for jeans. He told me he was in need of jeans, so I begrudgingly hit the thrift stores.
Not that I don't still LOVE my thrift stores, but shopping in general lately has me all frustrated. I can't fit in anything I want to try on or wear. I'm tired of all the waist-less options. And I am trying to save some money (obvi).
So the past few times that I have been shopping (thrift store or otherwise), I have left empty-handed for myself. Literally. This was absolutely unheard of in the past. I would at least indulge in a new shoe or dress.
But, anyway. I bought Kaden some jeans in the biggest kid size they had and brought them home. He tried them on and they didn't fit. All of you thrifters know that once you buy something from the thrift store, if you take it back, the best you can get is store credit. Well, I decided that I needed Kaden with me to get him new jeans, so I thought I would actually just get a little something for myself this time. Try to lift my sartorial spirits, if you will.
That's when I spotted this leopard print maxi dress--a long lusted after item on my mental checklist. I was super stoked. It is a maxi which means it will obviously fit me now and later. It's a perfect fabric for summer. AND . . . it's reversible. After the credit for the jeans, the total was $1.53. Sold.
Leopard Reversible Maxi Dress-thrifted; Pastel Purple Cardigan-thrifted and gifted by Lynne; Studded Wedges-Kohl's; Elephant Necklace-Charming Charlie's; Earrings-gifted; Sunnies-Target
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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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