Shapes and Stripes…

So I didn’t think I would upload this today but I felt like it was only right. It’s part two of a itty bitty series. I decided to show how simply changing a shirt can change the “feel” of an entire look. Let me know what you think. Part one is one post below. 

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Please Standby…

I feel like my style is slowly evolving. I’m starting to want more polished pieces instead of casual and pieced.  Don’t get me wrong, I love vintage and color but I am deciding to change the way I incorporate them in my wardrobe. I’ve recently purged and I am going to do it again. I’m wanting to get staple items so that I can mix and match and get more bang for my buck. However, I’ve done some recent looks with color and vintage and I thought it would be fun to share. I’ve always been a polished girl but there’s nothing like the freedom of letting go in fashion. So here I go…..stay tuned for my ever evolving style, but in the meantime enjoy this look. I decided to do the ultimate mismatch. This look reminds me of an old television. If you’re old enough to remember when at a certain time (usually I wasn’t up for anyway) some channels would just have a standby screen? Well, that’s where my inspiration came from. Don’t laugh, lol. Hey, let life inspire you. Who says vintage has to just be clothing?   {shirt: vintage, skirt: h&m, clutch: Forever 21, shoes: Justfab, sunnies: ebay} 003 027

Thift & Vintage: Modernizing "Old" Fashion

My love for vintage and thrifting dates back to about year 2000. At that time, I loved being able to find things I liked and needed for a insignificant price point. Cha-Ching!! Well, now I tend to thrift for the fun of it. The thrill of finding cools things for cheap is my kind of shopping. Some people are scared to shop at thrift stores for fear of only finding dirty, old & “outdated” clothing. You can absolutely snag great items for less in the thrift store. If you love thrifting and/or saving money, this two part series is for you!!

I thought it would be fun to do a series that features items that are either thrifted or vintage to show these items can be styled to look youthful and modern. Eventually, I would love to do a video taking you with me on a shopping trip to find an outfit (excluding shoes & jewelry) for less than 15 bucks!! 

Anyhoo, on to the outfit and tips. Thrifted outfits do not have to look ragged, thrifted, nor “old lady” inspired lol. The key to shopping thrift is:

1. Look for items that have a detail that you can center an outfit around. (Ex, sequin, bold prints, etc.)

2. Try to find “timeless” pieces. These never go “out of style” and provide a nice base for a great outfit.

3. Vintage clothing “fits” differently than the current making of clothing. Only buy what compliments your body.*

*I will talk about wearing clothing that compliments the body in the very near future.* Feel free to check out my Instagram and hit that follow button! You never know when I may decide to post a look without blogging it! 

{shirt & shorts: Goodwill, necklace: H&M, shoes: Shoedazzle, handbag: gifted}

 

 

 

Thift & Vintage: Modernizing "Old" Fashion

My love for vintage and thrifting dates back to about year 2000. At that time, I loved being able to find things I liked and needed for a insignificant price point. Cha-Ching!! Well, now I tend to thrift for the fun of it. The thrill of finding cools things for cheap is my kind of shopping. Some people are scared to shop at thrift stores for fear of only finding dirty, old & “outdated” clothing. You can absolutely snag great items for less in the thrift store. If you love thrifting and/or saving money, this two part series is for you!!

I thought it would be fun to do a series that features items that are either thrifted or vintage to show these items can be styled to look youthful and modern. Eventually, I would love to do a video taking you with me on a shopping trip to find an outfit (excluding shoes & jewelry) for less than 15 bucks!! 

Anyhoo, on to the outfit and tips. Thrifted outfits do not have to look ragged, thrifted, nor “old lady” inspired lol. The key to shopping thrift is:

1. Look for items that have a detail that you can center an outfit around. (Ex, sequin, bold prints, etc.)

2. Try to find “timeless” pieces. These never go “out of style” and provide a nice base for a great outfit.

3. Vintage clothing “fits” differently than the current making of clothing. Only buy what compliments your body.*

*I will talk about wearing clothing that compliments the body in the very near future.* Feel free to check out my Instagram and hit that follow button! You never know when I may decide to post a look without blogging it! 

{shirt & shorts: Goodwill, necklace: H&M, shoes: Shoedazzle, handbag: gifted}