
May 21, 2015
Thursday Mixer--Vintage Leather Dress/Vest
This. Leather. Dress. Er, vest. Er, here as a skirt. Er, whatever. Whatever it is, it almost didn't happen to end up in my closet. I found it with this striped dress as a vest. I loved the dress. I wanted it bad. But it came as a set. And it was $48. I didn't necessarily love the leather vest, but I loved the dress and so I decided to just get it. "I'm sure I'll find a way to wear this vest somehow . . ." I hoped.
Well here we are four or so years later and I have hardly worn that dress, but I have worn this dress/vest 8 documented times. Admittedly, I could wear it more but because it is soooo vintage, I always get freaked out about it getting ruined. As you can see, I have worn it as a vest, a dress and a skirt. So it is super versatile and I just love this . . . thing . . . to pieces. Current price per wear: $6. And remember, I got two pieces of clothes for the $48. So it could be argued that the price per wear is actually $3. Either way, not bad at all.
Today is my kids' last day of school. I always have very mixed emotions about this because in the summer time, my ex and I's parenting time gets switched. So where I got the kids every weekday and he got them most weekends, now I get them most weekends and he gets them during the week.
Obviously, I miss my kids when they are not with me. I miss seeing them everyday. I miss having dinner with them. I miss hearing about their days. I miss watching them play. And that part of summer vacation really sucks for me.
BUT. Freedom. No more waiting in that God awful pick up and drop off line at the school. No more packing lunches. No more help with homework. No more Tuesday folders. No more last minute field trip money. No more nagging them about chores.
Not to mention, when I have my kids during the summer time, we get to have FUN time. I get them on the weekends. It's all parties and parks and bike rides and watermelons and swimming and BBQs. So I get less time with them. But I get more quality time with them. And that sounds amazing.
Leather Dress (worn as a skirt)-vintage
Dark Wash Chambray Button Down Shirt-unknown
Quilted Leather Flats-Target
Necklace-Charming Charlie's
Watch-vintage from Grandma
Earrings-gifted

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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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