tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49022597213712585312024-03-05T08:46:17.548-08:00Little Did You Know...Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-65551529612977577692016-08-09T13:47:00.000-07:002016-08-09T13:47:10.575-07:00// thredUP // <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I struggle to get back into some sort of order after yet another cross-country move, I was presented with an opportunity to share a bit about a service that I use and in the process pass along some savings to you! I started sending my unwanted brand clothing to thredUP a couple of years ago in an effort to get a little credit for them to use on their site. I wasn't moving on trying to sell the items myself, and I didn't want to simply donate some of the things I knew could make me a little money, so it was a win-win situation for me to just bundle everything into a big bag and send it off!</div>
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And that is exactly how easy it is. You "order" a clean out bag (free) and decide if you want to take a payout or put your items on consignment. The first will get you your money quicker; the second will possibly earn you more but over a longer period of time. I go for the first. Now, to be completely honest, there were a couple of bags that I sent that didn't get me much credit. Like less than $10. Meh. Others have earned me closer to $50. Much of that depends on the brands, the condition of the clothing, and resale potential. You have a choice of getting the funds sent to you or using them as credit, and I always use it as credit. The reason behind this is that the prices on thredUP are not your typical thrift store prices. They run along the lines of consignment, which tend to be higher. So, I look for those hard-to-find pieces that seem to elude me at the thrift stores. I pay a little more, but I've found some really great items that are in like-new or new-with-tags condition, and ticked off those items from my mental "to-thrift" list.</div>
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Here's what I chose this last time when given the chance to shop specific brands in exchange for a bit of credit:</div>
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To start, I love the packaging. Fairly minimal and perfect for reuse! I chose a cropped black top by Express with a beautiful lace detail on the front, a black and white/gray knit poncho also by Express, and a pair of Gap mid-rise skinnies.<br />
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As you can see, the black top still had its original tags! That's always fun. Now, I don't tend to shop by brands, but I do look for quality, and I felt that each of these pieces was not only in like-new condition but with the proper care, would last me a long time. The poncho will be perfect for my first winter back in Michigan, the jeans are just a great basic to have, and the crop is something fun and different to try out in a color that is totally safe ;). Here's a look at how I styled each piece:</div>
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Ok, just need to pause here to say that I don't normally include such obvious shots of my rear, but I was proud of how it looks in these jeans ;), even if they are a bit snug! And did I mention that I also got these booties from thredUP? Franco Sarto, dark charcoal leather and with a heel low enough to manage...love them!</div>
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Experimenting with a pleated silk skirt I thrifted for $4 over 2 years ago and STILL haven't worn! I love the top with this thrifted blue midi skirt also.</div>
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I couldn't find anything else I loved with this top (besides skirts) and it got me thinking of a dress I thrifted last year in Oregon that I am wanting to turn into a skirt...wouldn't it be AMAZING with this crop?!?!</div>
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Even if you don't decide to turn in any of your unwanted clothing, you can still find some super great deals today! Just use the code <a href="https://www.thredup.com/products/women/gap">GAP50</a> to get 50% off your first-time purchases of Gap items! I won't earn extra credit for what you buy, so this is all for you. :)<br />
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My opinions are all my own, and I'll just reiterate, I love thredUP for finding those hard-to-find items: shopping online allows me to check whenever and search for specific items instead of counting on getting lucky on one of my thrifting trips.<br />
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Feels good to be posting and hope to make it a regular thing again. Getting my sewing space set up and though I've whittled down my refashion pile, I still have many good things to choose from. Here's to the next post being a refashion one!<br />
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Peace,<br />
Andrea<br />
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Here's a peek at some of what I chose for her:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqpNIEWJGlqg-K_S_BdYck6d4SeQfLvssAxRPpyc3JbA9ZQ6G9xpU3iDTDngiCYqyq8jv6X85ArvG2x66zVotxCERKbN6nHYnT_RlrjMJzvKgZFGK8CBB_Hj6P1gf2iMwJWa6dpw4_iYI/s640/blogger-image-1903485849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqpNIEWJGlqg-K_S_BdYck6d4SeQfLvssAxRPpyc3JbA9ZQ6G9xpU3iDTDngiCYqyq8jv6X85ArvG2x66zVotxCERKbN6nHYnT_RlrjMJzvKgZFGK8CBB_Hj6P1gf2iMwJWa6dpw4_iYI/s640/blogger-image-1903485849.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But I know she likes them because I sent her the same pic and she said yes! The clothes? We shall see. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The flip side of this is when my box arrived and wondering if I'd like what she picked for me. I made a gif of the process and a video showing everything off... It was really cool. But you won't be seeing those here because the mobile version of Blogger won't let me upload them. (My laptop charger died, too, so really few options here.) And I'm not tech savvy enough to do it any other way. Meh. So, pictures will do. Here's the box she used (Reuser reused an Amazon box!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRrI4q0geLpGYs9g96vIiG0Y9g_nZsTNw_l_hcsCBKGRrxJ_L6I4UZHKqfzEHSDFDxnOo8DYCojQGp_lZFvowy6QkipLCTAXhyN7zB9aXs-IcAB88Vv0hsHAqEwiIyL_xoxhGJCE9un0/s640/blogger-image--1131544244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRrI4q0geLpGYs9g96vIiG0Y9g_nZsTNw_l_hcsCBKGRrxJ_L6I4UZHKqfzEHSDFDxnOo8DYCojQGp_lZFvowy6QkipLCTAXhyN7zB9aXs-IcAB88Vv0hsHAqEwiIyL_xoxhGJCE9un0/s640/blogger-image--1131544244.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As exciting as that is, the stuff inside is better 😉. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiLpAeXX8VpYbDc5inWVB2pMjVg67b4RaPqqFpbJ7tAbbcsdY8ONuncO842Zqjs5nr6pHjmLnbc5fqQPbrJDTQJuzGcZfPnK_m603ZOX5qfl3wbq9nZnH7TYxy8bxAQi_4GgDKQ56LJI/s640/blogger-image-2053883344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiLpAeXX8VpYbDc5inWVB2pMjVg67b4RaPqqFpbJ7tAbbcsdY8ONuncO842Zqjs5nr6pHjmLnbc5fqQPbrJDTQJuzGcZfPnK_m603ZOX5qfl3wbq9nZnH7TYxy8bxAQi_4GgDKQ56LJI/s640/blogger-image-2053883344.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A red Gap dress! I'll need to take the top in, but otherwise, perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8axkcwtNrujrLOc88kMdkM0MpA3HQAkDfWfUZ5XIF_B2FxVg1x2-eBbh8NoHnn6UwJECAjUTiMp5Tmq6BgmC2nsD9-vR_Ld2WDpRTWfF1q80f_NimhqDLPJYKShjVv2TV8tsLeez3eKo/s640/blogger-image-872405575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8axkcwtNrujrLOc88kMdkM0MpA3HQAkDfWfUZ5XIF_B2FxVg1x2-eBbh8NoHnn6UwJECAjUTiMp5Tmq6BgmC2nsD9-vR_Ld2WDpRTWfF1q80f_NimhqDLPJYKShjVv2TV8tsLeez3eKo/s640/blogger-image-872405575.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A Banana Republic top. Such pretty colors, and I'm sure I can work this into my wardrobe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhu-2t6PF5EKVVW5V2PrEKOeFe-W620Hc7UKSLQG8IGd9Gwb-hJIjymO5Axw1nPFo4Tofk-AugUGLLqv5fzUqfS1u4YQC-WmGN3JblvD-Z-_6xFjvogt3ksFMKMTQJ3YfrcPV4zoiY9Y/s640/blogger-image--1929910545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhu-2t6PF5EKVVW5V2PrEKOeFe-W620Hc7UKSLQG8IGd9Gwb-hJIjymO5Axw1nPFo4Tofk-AugUGLLqv5fzUqfS1u4YQC-WmGN3JblvD-Z-_6xFjvogt3ksFMKMTQJ3YfrcPV4zoiY9Y/s640/blogger-image--1929910545.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This gray/blue tank top is so soft and perfect for my casual style!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKj05ZrXmx5ssMH6Tk2IrDalm3aLjRyoBQAcQhn_KZ700LqVAlhPkue5-Xn8iaBr-rcG_tGuL1savOjwkk5xkec_KrlMC39yqYhgDszV1uaxkFToQtVn4mzXLI5gfQnJbTA-Uef3k-Z4/s640/blogger-image-1404566708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKj05ZrXmx5ssMH6Tk2IrDalm3aLjRyoBQAcQhn_KZ700LqVAlhPkue5-Xn8iaBr-rcG_tGuL1savOjwkk5xkec_KrlMC39yqYhgDszV1uaxkFToQtVn4mzXLI5gfQnJbTA-Uef3k-Z4/s640/blogger-image-1404566708.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The same is true of this taupe skirt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjub2TxJLi3LYHSWEDXae35vA8dR0Sbphd_yDUQoYntYRLKa8lrajgk5XwZ9XEgmCtv2ALFbIre1xNYJTR4tt7CQjLYGEsTET6GX7E8gyME0KgOkM8FB9dNnUJKx_MJst_fS3EFcOene9s/s640/blogger-image-1651495056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjub2TxJLi3LYHSWEDXae35vA8dR0Sbphd_yDUQoYntYRLKa8lrajgk5XwZ9XEgmCtv2ALFbIre1xNYJTR4tt7CQjLYGEsTET6GX7E8gyME0KgOkM8FB9dNnUJKx_MJst_fS3EFcOene9s/s640/blogger-image-1651495056.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And this tie-front cobalt blue top! So easy and I love the color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYULA3g7HntVX1T8btoXbLopzbWHPdbnAGAePbnbDxlvGmu3KM7hEqJedVg4OAGzvVWBw96DD5hBj-bMGFZmVJ7qDsK4dr9TckIaaRQwUI2h7p3CEmapuFa8H8thN2ZN8KJUEnEWK3L_E/s640/blogger-image--541780080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYULA3g7HntVX1T8btoXbLopzbWHPdbnAGAePbnbDxlvGmu3KM7hEqJedVg4OAGzvVWBw96DD5hBj-bMGFZmVJ7qDsK4dr9TckIaaRQwUI2h7p3CEmapuFa8H8thN2ZN8KJUEnEWK3L_E/s640/blogger-image--541780080.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This green pattern is so good but the top is snug on my tummy. Perfect for a little makeover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdK2KN5WpFqBmMFh3LLOK1eW3tUHFlf1FQr2Dc0_oGgbZQiSczj5AZSFhQtRG96rY4D2A7cAe88JcwdhQ-cHcTH7m-sTSXVOhODXMc3enUKiWkv04QyHIXNIE_yz-V-TWDwvzo-gnU8w/s640/blogger-image-1737548309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdK2KN5WpFqBmMFh3LLOK1eW3tUHFlf1FQr2Dc0_oGgbZQiSczj5AZSFhQtRG96rY4D2A7cAe88JcwdhQ-cHcTH7m-sTSXVOhODXMc3enUKiWkv04QyHIXNIE_yz-V-TWDwvzo-gnU8w/s640/blogger-image-1737548309.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This vintage style bangle is the perfect addition to my other thrifted baubles and I can't wait to wear it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9M4Cj8qxc7OUkii0sYC-dXH0PE9ufbeqi21VBKjJA8VdlOssgZnEuBrUlblK96yzlE-S0Deo4-1Mvn17JdgO5vPd54LyOWzmikMgLIsBDbKoxTfIMADl3gmJMJks4blanOdCYq_zlco/s640/blogger-image--1904118786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9M4Cj8qxc7OUkii0sYC-dXH0PE9ufbeqi21VBKjJA8VdlOssgZnEuBrUlblK96yzlE-S0Deo4-1Mvn17JdgO5vPd54LyOWzmikMgLIsBDbKoxTfIMADl3gmJMJks4blanOdCYq_zlco/s640/blogger-image--1904118786.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And this sweet little dish is the perfect place to put my bangle when I take it off! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thank you, Terra, for doing such a good job! It was such a treat to thrift for someone else and has taught me I have a lot to learn about it 😉. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thrifting can be such an easy way to honor and sustain our earth by giving discarded items a much longer lifespan and keeping them out of the dump. Won't you try it? And if you already do, join up with friends online or nearby to do a similar swap and test your skills as a stylist 🙂. It's fun. I promise!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">**Now, I wish I could link up to Terra in this mobile version, but that's also eluding me, so once I get my laptop back I'll update this post.**</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Peace,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Andrea</div></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-40223298392644354422015-10-29T13:35:00.002-07:002015-10-29T13:35:52.282-07:00// #thriftstylethursday // Thrifted Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I have been having trouble getting into a rhythm with creating and blogging since moving out to Oregon...did I mention we moved from Jersey to Oregon? Yeah, major adjustments taking place and I do not take change well! However, since I chose this week's Thrift Style Thursday theme, I figured I should partake. So, here are a couple of easy costumes I put together right out of my closet, with only a little DIY involved!</div>
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This first look is based on the Free People dress I thrifted a couple of weeks ago. I shared about it on Instagram, but never got around to taking a pic until I started putting this costume together and figured it was the perfect start. </div>
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It's black and lacy and the hemline lends itself to the look, I think. A pair of fleece lined purple tights, black boots from Thredup, and a witch's hat are the basics that bring it all together!<br />
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Here's where the DIY comes into play:</div>
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I do not actually own a witch's hat, so I took some poster board-like junk mail (it was a huge sales ad from a local car dealer), created a cone which I then covered with black fabric harvested from an Urban Outfitters reusable bag. Slides right onto this wide-brimmed felt hat I picked up last year. These bags have come in handy for library books, wrapping shoes in when packing for a trip, and more recently on my bat wall!<br />
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Nothing like a thrifted silk scarf in a bright color to finish it off! I'd totally add make-up and other bits to get a more witchy look, but even this totally works for a last minute party invite.<br />
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This next one is another super easy costume you can (most likely) put together from your own thrifted wardrobe. I started with the basics: black bottoms (thrifted leggings), and a striped T (thrifted and refashioned). Then, I added the black skull cap (thrifted), a bag of $$ (thanks to my local grocery store and a permanent marker), and I'm on the run as a robber! So, so easy, guys. Seriously.<br />
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You're ready to take off with all the kids' Halloween loot, and you'll look cute doing it! I totally think a red lip would set this off nicely ;)<br />
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And if you fancy a small amount of DIY (beyond your money bag), you can also craft a quick mask as well! I had a bit of elastic and scraps of that black reusable bag from the hat to make this up quick! Totally just stapled the elastic on, but you could use glue, or a couple of quick stitches. Easy peasy (and you can totally make yours look better than mine ;) ).<br />
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Now, I've been informed that I'll be a playing the part of ninja along side my son for trick-or-treating, so apparently I need to tackle one more easy costume straight from my thrifted closet! I'll let you know how that goes...<br />
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Go see if any of the other ladies were able to meet the challenge of thrifted costumes...I'll give you a hint that Kristi of Delightfully Kristi has put together one seriously epic look!<br />
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Oh how I wish I were going to a bonfire tonight...or any night! S'mores are the only way I eat marshmallows and boy do they sound good. Beth of <a href="http://thebethnextdoor.com/">The Beth Next Door</a> invited us all to a virtual bonfire, however, and asked what we'd be wearing. I pulled together some recently thrifted pieces for a comfy, casual, but totally cute look for a get together. </div>
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I started with this gray and white polka dot top that I got from ThredUp with some credit I'd accrued from clothes I sent in. It's easy, oversized, and gray...perfect. The olive pants are a long-time resident on my 'thrifting list' and I finally found them! Obviously ;) They fit great and don't require any alterations, which makes them almost perfect. I just wish they had cargo pockets and zips...maybe I'll keep that on my list.<br />
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The moccasins are a much older score (maybe 5 years old?) and I picked them up on a visit home when my sis and I went thrifting (as we ALWAYS do).<br />
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Now, the star of today's outfit is this mustard Sparrow cardigan from Anthropologie. I thrifted it a couple of weeks ago, Instagrammed it yesterday, and yes am wearing it again today for this look! It's the perfect piece to throw on to cozy up next to a blazing fire on a chilly night.<br />
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Throw in my typical side braid (best friend to the gal who doesn't want to do anything with her hair), and you are ready to go...<br />
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Well, minus a few graham crackers, bars of chocolate and bags of marshmallows :)<br />
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Now go see what the other ladies will be wearing!<br />
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This week I am back on track with Thrift Style Thursday! Carissa of <a href="http://www.carissaknits.com/">Carissa Knits</a> is hosting and guess what!?! It's her birthday (so be sure to pop over if only to say hi! and to check out her look) so we're all wearing something we'd wear to her party! If only we were within a reasonable distance to attend said party... ;)</div>
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I decided I'd pull out a couple of pieces scored within the past two months but never yet worn...these Pilcro flares from Anthropologie that I picked up for under $20!!!!! ( I know right?!?!) and this pretty sheer blouse that I found while in Michigan for $3.50. </div>
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Now I've been wanting to wear these jeans from the moment I got them, but I actually need to hem them a smidge so I can wear them with my favorite thrifted boots. However, these pale gold thrifted heels are just high enough, and if I'm going to a party, the heels are coming out.<br />
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To add a little more bling, I wore my favorite thrifted necklace with reversible pendant, and a bangle from my grandma's collection.<br />
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Here's a closer look at the entire look...<br />
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Hop on over to see what all the other ladies are wearing and remember to wish Carissa a Happy Happy Birthday!<br />
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So, I decided to dive into my refashion stash since I had just the dress in mind for today's challenge. No before shots as it wasn't a major transformation, I simply took in the sides a bit to make it more fitted as it was about a size too big for me. Its a handmade dress I found at my local thrift store and I absolutely love the little gold diamond print on the basic black background.<br />
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For daytime, I decided on my denim jacket (not thrifted: Pilcro from Anthropologie) as it is a cooler day for us today. I picked out thrifted earrings and bangles, and an old pair of Payless flat sandals. Threw my hair in a topknot and if I get a little too warm, I can just take off the jacket and tie it at the waist!<br />
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For night, I added a yard sale multi-strand necklace, and switched out my flats for a pair of awesome thrifted wedges. The pattern on the wedge is pretty rad, and the black patent dresses things up just enough. Again, as the evening cools, the jacket goes back on!<br />
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Isn't the pattern on the dress just the cutest!?! So glad I decided to pull it out and tackle this easy fix. It took me under 30 minutes and now I've got a super versatile dress to add into my wardrobe (which after some drastic cuts is still abundant ;) lol).<br />
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What have the other ladies come up with, you ask? Well, click on their photos to find out! What thrifted look would you come up with for a date night?<br />
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Beth of <a href="http://www.bethietheboo.com/">Bethie the Boo</a> chose the theme this week, Sunshine on My Shoulders, encouraging us to wear yellows and oranges...neither of which I wear normally ;). I have this one yellow top I thrifted and refashioned 2-3 years ago and I NEVER wear it. It's silk, but it doesn't quite sit right on me and is a little too oversized and falls too far forward...but mostly its the color. This came as a great challenge, because it brought to my attention this ill-fitting piece in my wardrobe I've been hanging onto 'just because'. Now the question is whether to fix it or pass it on.</div>
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I don't love the scoop neckline as it doesn't lay smooth, but I do like the shape of the top overall.<br />
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I paired it with my thrifted Zara shorts, my thrifted coral espadrilles, and this thrifted leather purse I picked up yesterday.<br />
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These mint green drop earrings add another simple pop of color and are thrifted as well.</div>
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I wore this ensemble berry picking today with my son and a group of his school buddies now that summer break is in session. Lots of lovely strawberries and black raspberries found their way home with us and I'm already drooling over the strawberry rhubarb crumble and black raspberry jam I plan to make!<br />
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How do you think the other ladies did with this challenge to beat all challenges? ;) Hop on over to see how they styled yellow and/or orange! And don't forget Alison at <a href="http://nouveaunorthwesterners.com/">Nouveau North Westerners</a> :).<br />
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And how do you vote? Refashion the refashioned top? Or pass it on? Let me know...<br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-18187132807408336082015-06-11T13:36:00.000-07:002015-06-11T13:36:19.399-07:00// #thriftstylethursday // to the max<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So happy to be posting for Thrift Style Thursday, even if it is a bit later in the day. Today's theme is brought to us by Megan of <a href="http://traverse-blog.com/">Traverse</a>. I had a few maxi options in the form of skirts or dresses, but thought this should be the one I tackle. I picked it up last summer at a yardsale for $1. Really nice quality jersey, bold stripe....with the bottom chopped off! The previous owner was several inches shorter than me ;). No big deal though, this is one of my quickest fixes yet! </div>
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All I did was tie a knot in the bottom to raise up the length of the front. That's it. For now, that's good enough. Later on I may shorten the length a little, give it a hi-low hem, or something....oh, I know! Rounded hem that curves up at each side. Bam!<br />
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Threw on a thrifted belt, some old sandals, and I'm ready for a kindergarten picnic at the park :-D<br />
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Awkward length. Sorted. Now about those bold stripes....hahaha, may have to get used to this one!<br />
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So, by now it should be no secret that I love stripes....LOVE THEM!!! Especially when black and white or navy and white (also gray and white). I recently came across two dresses at two of my local thrift stores and quickly bought each. The first was a definite refashion candidate for a couple of reasons: nasty armpit stains and a bleach spot on one of the sleeves. It's made of a heavier knit, and the skirt was absolutely perfect as-is, so I decided to just tackle the bodice.</div>
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I started by sewing up each side taking them in by about an inch apiece, then cut off the excess including the sleeves. Next it was time to cut off the collar opening up the neckline a bit.<br />
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Next I shortened the straps by first sewing across them while right-side-out, trimming the excess, and flipping it inside out to enclose the raw edges in the seam.<br />
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Now, taking up the straps effectively brought the neckline back up, so I trimmed it down, then again until I got the look I was going for. I left the neckline edges raw and simply let the knit curl under on itself, but finished off the armholes with a simple topstitch on the folded edge.<br />
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I love the way it turned out, and its actually reversible if I ever want to wear the buttons in the front! Oh, I also sewed the button placket shut as it was gaping a bit. Super easy remake, and so easy to wear as well! Here's the before and after of it in action:<br />
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This next dress is an Asos maternity dress that I grabbed without trying it on. If I were a bit curvier then I may have left it as it was, but it was just a bit too voluminous and belting it left it bunching weirdly. No good. So, I turned it inside out, sewed up each side using a lightning stitch (good for knits on a regular machine), and trimmed off the excess.<br />
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Next I tackled the waist by creating two pleated gathers at each side of the waist and reinforcing it on the inside with the scraps I'd trimmed off.<br />
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Another super easy remake, that will be versatile and fun to wear as the weather heats up more each day! Love this one too :)<br />
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I like it with or without a belt, and will be getting tons of wear out of this one. What do you think? Do you like one more than the other? I love the bold stripe of this dress, but adore the classic fit and flare of the previous dress over the overall fit of this one. Either way, I'm excited to be sewing again and can't wait to tackle the next project.<br />
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Happy Refashioning!<br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-3894336989211360492015-05-21T15:25:00.001-07:002015-05-21T15:25:33.804-07:00// #thriftstylethursday // Stylist For A DayI chose this week's theme of Stylist For A Day, encouraging us to give up styling control to someone we trust (very important) as a sort of exercise in seeing our wardrobes in a different light. I chose my 6 year old son for this most important task ;). And he did a great job! Take a look...<br />
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First, he started with these teal skinnies I bought at Marshall's 3 years ago. I've made adjustments to the waistband, but otherwise are in their original condition. They're definitely not the first pants I grab as I have 3-4 favorites (all denim), but with a couple of tweaks to the legs I may put them back in rotation...skinnier at the calves and add zips to the ankles? We'll see. His next pick was an olive green t-shirt, but decided the two greens didn't go, so he settled on the black and white striped t-shirt that I'd thrifted and refashioned over a year ago.<br />
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Continuing with the black trend (because its his favorite color and I told him it'd be cool today) he pulled out my thrifted black cardigan and Thredup black suede Nine West moccasins. Of course, upon seeing my purse collection this vintage tapestry knitting bag was the obvious choice for its black base and the castle. Obviously. This was an antique store purchase made while my boy was still a bun in the oven back in Michigan!!!<br />
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And then for the accessories! He asked to see anything with black and chose between a mixture of more modern and vintage pieces. The pendant was an ebay purchase from 5 years ago and this is my first time wearing it! It seems to be a piece converted from a pin to a pendant. The bangles are both thrifted, and the earrings are from Forever 21.<br />
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I have to say, I love this look! The August Silk cardigan is super comfy and I love the fitted silhouette it creates with this t-shirt. I love how he mixed up the accessories from different eras, and kept to a pretty basic color scheme. That's my boy! ;) After helping me put this together, he then asked my opinion on the outfit he was picking out for today...which included stripes and black as well. Lol! Hope you all enjoyed this post as much as I did, and be sure to see how the other ladies fared with their looks! We've got a new addition to the group, <a href="http://nouveaunorthwesterners.com/">Alison</a>, and you can check out her look as well. (She'll be added to our graphic soon).<br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-84452529735965491962015-05-15T05:35:00.000-07:002015-05-15T05:35:36.099-07:00LB(T-shirt)D<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Finally! Here's that post on this really simple dress refashion I did this past week for Me Made May 2015. I started out with this long black thrifted dress. It's 100% cotton and a thicker knit fabric with a crocheted lace detail at the neck. I started by putting it on inside out and marking where I wanted to take it in. Initially I figured I'd want to have it nice and fitted, seeing as it was an otherwise very basic kind of piece. If I had it to do over again, I'd have simply skipped to shortening the length. I sewed along each side where I'd marked, trimmed off the excess, and put it back on right side out.</div>
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Obviously, there are some issues at the hips, but a quick run through the machine smoothed all of that out ;). Next I chopped some length. The choice at this point was to take in the bottom to fit more like a pencil skirt making the entire dress very fitted, or to go shorter leaving the skirt's shape as it was.<br />
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I ended up deciding to simply go shorter...again, at this point I kind of wish I'd have gone with the totally fitted nature and fit the skirt more like a pencil. It's like one of those books where you pick the ending by choosing one of two options at different points throughout the story...I kept choosing wrong!<br />
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So, though I'm not totally satisfied and feel this dress is too clingy at my tummy, and not very flattering (which limits how often I'll feel confident enough to wear it) I thought I'd show how I'd style this kind of simple dress. First up, let's hit up my thrifted belt collection! I love the embroidered rose belt for its colors and design. It definitely brings some life to this basic piece. The silver mesh belt dresses it up a bit more and with the addition of heels and accessories, could be a cute date night outfit. The third is most basic with a unique leather belt.<br />
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Now, the other way I'd most likely style this is with a button up shirt tied over top. Super easy, but changes up the look completely! I grabbed a thrifted Zara silk blouse with palm tree print, but didn't love how it looks in the pic. The thrifted J. Crew chambray in the center is definitely more my style and I can totally see me wearing this soon. My final option would be to simply let the dress be and style with simple jewelry and sandals.<br />
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Either way, I'll have to decide how I feel about this one. Maybe I'll simply reinsert panels down each side of the leftover fabric to make it more of a swing dress shape...time will tell! Anyhow, this is one of the easiest refashions and translates to simple knit skirts, t-shirts, etc. Put it on inside out, mark how far to take it in (I use chalk, soap, or pins), then sew up the lines and trim the excess!<br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-3408865136214875722015-05-08T09:10:00.000-07:002015-05-08T09:10:04.295-07:00// #thriftstylethursday // Reflections of MéxicoMexico is a country that is pretty dear to my heart. When I went to college, I'd decided I'd go the easy course and take Spanish as my language elective. Little did I know that would be the beginning of changing my major, my first travels to another country, actually learning a second language, falling in love with a vastly diverse people and culture (especially food), and eventually learning to dance salsa, merengue, bachata, and cumbia which led to how my husband and I met. Whew!<br />
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Well, as I spent a semester studying in Mexico, I had lots of time to wander around the markets and plazas. I brought home some treasures, and these sandals were included. I wore them just about every day there and continued to wear them for a few years after. But they've been in hibernation now for several years and it's definitely time to pull them out!<br />
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I decided to go with reds, as they are a color I associate with Mexico. This silk blouse is one of my thrifted/refashioned pieces that will last in my wardrobe for years. I love the pop of color it provides, and it's nice and cool on a hot day. The chambray skirt is another thrifted/refashioned piece that was a slightly bigger, midi length skirt in its former life. Again, another one that'll get tons of wear. The thin scarf was thrifted in Newark 4 years ago, and adds just a hint of 'ethnic' flavor though I have no knowledge of it being from Mexico.<br />
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I didn't celebrate 5 de Mayo, nor do I ever, but that is what sparked the idea for this week's theme thanks to Beth of <a href="http://www.bethietheboo.com/">Bethie the Boo</a>! I love this theme as it gave me a chance to reminisce a bit, and pull out some favorites for the look. Thanks, Beth :) Make sure to go see what the other ladies came up with by clicking on their pictures.<br />
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So, when I checked the theme for this week and saw that it was Thrifting on Trend, I thought, hum. Do I know what the current trends are? I don't often (read never) read fashion magazines (or any for that matter) so I headed over to Pinterest for a look at styles I'd been pinning and searched spring 2015's fashion trends. Here's what I learned: Black & White, Yellow, Gingham, All White, Shirt Dresses, and Sneakers are some of the main trends to look out for this spring. Well, fancy that! If you follow me on Instagram, then you'll know that I hit on 3 of those trends all in one go. So, I decided I'd use yesterday's look for today's post. Perfect! Another cheat? Nah.<br />
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First up: Black & White<br />
I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm a big fan of black and white. It's simple, basic, but can also be bold and fun. The black and white of this dress was an easy yes, for me. It could be accessorized with bold punches of color, or with subtle blacks and browns as I did with my styling.<br />
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Next: Gingham<br />
Gingham isn't a pattern I own, apart from this dress. So, hey! New trend for me (which we will be seeing more of in a few weeks here). It's a simple, basic pattern, which can be treated as a neutral depending on its size and color composition. Again, here, I let it be the main focus.<br />
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And last: Shirtdresses<br />
I own 2 or 3 shirt dresses but don't often wear them as they aren't quite the right fit or I'm not convinced on how to style them. This one is an exception for sure. It's got a fit and flare shape, which is flattering, and stays nice and buttoned up without any weird gaping to show my undies. Definitely a fan.<br />
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The breakdown: So, as I confessed earlier, this dress is not thrifted. However, it was purchased at DEEP discount! Originally $138 at Anthropologie, I paid only $9.95. It was lucky timing, and thanks to a coworker who passed it my way as I was trying on clothes. Talk about building up good karma ;). Hopefully I'll be able to return the favor soon! The belt is thrifted and cost $2, my shoes are from Target and were around $25. The earrings I'm wearing were on sale for $2.50 and if you notice below, I had a couple extra thrifted items included in my look as well! For walking to and from work, I wore my swap meet Minnetonka moccasins that were free (just needed a good cleaning), and my thrifted sisal bag that cost around $5-$7. Overall, a very thrifty look! And incredibly on trend, which is not always the case ;).<br />
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Now be sure to head over and see what other trend spotting you can do by clicking on each lady's pic! Can't wait to see what they come up with. Lots of love and happy thrifting!<br />
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These first two tops are basics. An oversized black blouse and a J. Crew light blue button-up. I love tops like these (and the black one is replacing the smaller similar type blouse I got rid of recently) because I can wear them in a variety of ways simply by tucking, tying or leaving them open.</div>
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Those two along with this next one were 3 for $10. I really like this pattern, the gold buttons up the back, but the length bothers me a bit...I'll be adding something (probably one of my numerous lace trims!).<br />
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Next up is this black maxi dress and sandals. The dress will be taken in to be more fitted and shortened. And I may change the neckline. It was $3. The sandals are Born and so comfortable! They were $5 on half-off day.<br />
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This top was definitely an impulse buy...its made of a super stretchy thin fabric, but what sold me was the lace trim with a fringy edge. I totally bought it for that trim ;-p.<br />
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It along with these next two pieces were 3 for $10. And these next two pieces were an absolute steal at that price! This gray silk wrap top is so pretty and so me. I can't wait to wear it...tomorrow ;). The sandals I'm wearing are the other piece. They are Clarks Bendables wedges in nude and the most comfortable sandals/wedges I've ever worn. LOVE. </div>
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Final pieces of wearables (minus jewelry) are this homemade black dress and the black platform sandals. The dress was only $3 and the sandals $2! I threw on the belt just because, but this dress will definitely need to be altered to fit. Love the little gold diamonds all over it!<br />
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Sparkly things are a must now and then, so this little mirror, bangle and earrings were just enough to fill the void ;). I paid $11 for all 3.</div>
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Just look at that floral engraving on the back! So pretty <3<br />
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And last, but not least, a random purchase that I just couldn't pass up! These are crocheted shade pulls that someone lovingly made, and though I will not use them as shade pulls, I felt I must buy them to use as something...any ideas, friends? Cause I got nothing. So far. Hard to pass up things that are handmade and looking for a second chance.<br />
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Hoping to avoid the thrift stores for the month of May, and focus on some refashions instead :) Me-Made-May is coming up! I'll post more about that soon. Hope you are well this lovely (but rather chilly here) weekend.<br />
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So, it's definitely NOT Thursday, but seeing as I've been wearing thrifted stripes for the past 4 days (not the same clothes each day, mind you) I figured it was high time I document with photos and post even if I'm tardy. </div>
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By now you've already jumped around to see what all the other ladies were wearing, but I'll include the links at the end as usual, in case you're also running a few days late ;). </div>
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The bottoms can be any basic that fits AND flatters, the top should have some interest, and then the completer piece. It could be a denim jacket (this one is by Pilcro from Anthropologie), a cardigan, a cute blazer...tons of options! And this is by no means the only equation, but its hard to go wrong when you use it. Now, I wore this with my new Toms today, but for the pics, I threw on a pair of thrifted polka dot ballet flats.<br />
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Minimal make-up, a quick side braid and my vintage sisal market bag, and I ran some errands and fit in a bit of thrifting as well! Super easy, so comfy, and perfect for a spring Saturday. Apart from the denim jacket, everything else was thrifted. The t-shirt was an XL that I sized down, and I wear it weekly. The thrifted part of my outfit cost under $20 (the bag being the most expensive piece).<br />
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Here's a look at how I wear my thrifted stripes as shared on <a href="https://instagram.com/little_didyouknow/">Instagram</a> (notice it's the same top in both looks):<br />
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-51199561281728718052015-04-16T15:54:00.000-07:002015-04-16T15:54:06.598-07:00// #thriftstylethursday // Florals, Florals, Florals!By choosing the theme "Bloom Where You Are Planted", Brittany of <a href="http://www.the-b-life.com/">The B Life</a> basically made my day. Hi, my name is Andrea, and I am a florals addict! I decided to make things simple today and chose my most favoritest-floral-vintage-thrifted find of all time (I know, the grammar, but it's ok).<br />
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I found this vintage floral top either in Queens or back home in the Michiana area (southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana). I tend to think it was probably at a Salvation Army out in Queens about 6 years ago. I shared this preview of today's post on Instagram 1. because I knew I'd be posting this later in the day and wanted to make up for it, and 2. because I don't often post outtakes and thought this one was fun without being embarrassing.<br />
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Let's talk about why I love this top. Yes, floral, but BLUE floral with the white background and vibrant green...just, yes. Also, vintage, with the collar/neckline combination. And the length of the top and the sleeves along with the loose fit...again, just, yes.<br />
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I decided to pair it with a refashioned, thrifted pair of high-waisted skinny jeans, thrifted leather loafers, and a necklace I picked up ages ago at Wal-Mart (of all places). This is my favorite 'uniform': blousy top, skinny jeans, comfy shoes, and one simple piece of jewelry.<br />
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It also brightened my mood a bit today as I have been on the verge of a headache, which makes me cranky. Florals will always make me happy :). And chocolate. Chocolate and florals. In that order.<br />
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Now if only I could find this same piece but longer, so I could belt it as a dress ;-p. A girl can dream!<br />
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Since I love a good floral so much, I thought I'd share a few of my other favorite thrifted (some refashioned) floral pieces I've posted about here on the blog!<br />
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This reversible mini is a favorite refashion and such a staple piece in my summer wardrobe!<br />
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Can you believe this dress? I picked it up last April and have yet to decide what I shall do with it...maybe I should model it and ask for your opinions?<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Another favorite refashion, and I love the pretty floral of this cropped cardigan.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Here's another sweet vintage/handmade dress I thrifted, then tweaked by changing the neckline and length.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I still have the whole bottom half of this floral robe-to-cropped-kimono refashion in my stash... (insert mischievous grin).<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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And here's a look from #thriftstylethursday this past fall! A skirt given to me for free at an antique shop when I made a prism purchase.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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A very recent 'quick-fix' when all you need to do is unbutton a couple of buttons, fold under the collar, and belt an oversized dress to create a more flattering silhouette :).<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Now make sure to check out what other lovely florals have been thrifted and styled today!!! Just click on the picture of each lady to see what they've come up with.<br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-7313936063592823852015-04-14T13:11:00.000-07:002015-04-14T13:11:34.984-07:00DIY Lace Kimono Update!<span style="font-family: inherit;">So I posted this <a href="http://littledyknow.blogspot.com/2015/04/diy-lace-kimono.html">easy lace kimono</a> 'tutorial' last week. I left the raw edges unfinished and asked for feedback on how you'd finish them off. Well, my lovely inter webs friend, JJ, of <a href="http://naturalmedley.blogspot.com/">Natural Medley</a> gave me a wonderful idea! I was leaning heavily towards a baby or rolled hem, but her suggestion appealed so much so that I immediately knew that's what I'd do. She said, "<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">I went looking for ideas for hemming and found this lovely idea. Tissue paper or fusible paper underneath and hem with a fancy scallop stitch, with no turning, which you then cut away afterwards to mimic the scalloped hemline at the base. <a href="http://mellysews.com/2014/02/sew-lace.html">http://mellysews.com/2014/02/sew-lace.html</a>". Let me just say, yes! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Isn't it pretty? Not bad for my first time trying this, and I may need to try it again very soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What I'm having trouble with is styling it...does it look too 'bedroom' or does this work? I don't normally second-guess things, but this one has me scratching my head a bit. Maybe a beach cover-up? Though, admittedly, it wouldn't cover much. We'll see.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's another close-up of those scalloped edges in action :). Thanks again, JJ, for such a perfect idea and be sure to head over to Melly Sews for this and many many more helpful sewing hints!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now, what shall I refashion/diy next...time to dig through my stash!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Andrea</span></span><br />
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So, admittedly this outfit is pretty boring, but as I'm a little under the weather and chilling at home, its perfect.<br />
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First off, you must note my bandaids...this is what happens every spring when I start to wear flats again and I haven't put those heel rub inserts in my new pair yet :-/. Next, the cozy wrap cardigan: purchased not long ago, and mostly worn here for warmth, but it is the first time I'm wearing it, so there's that.<br />
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Next is this top: I found it last summer and thought it'd be such an easy tank top...but then never wore it! So, this is its debut. Also, the color didn't photograph well. It is more of a purpley magenta. I paired it with this pair of thrifted boyfriend jeans. I don't tend to wear lighter wash jeans, or boyfriend jeans, so for those two reasons they've been sitting in a drawer since I bought them last fall. But I am certain they'll start to see the light of day a bit more often. All told I spent $10 on this outfit, so not bad for a day lounging around listening to chill music and thinking about the thousand things I should get done...but they can wait ;).<br />
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Here's to feeling 100%, warmer days, more spring cleaning, and further thrifting adventures! Oh, and I posted a <a href="http://littledyknow.blogspot.com/2015/04/diy-lace-kimono.html">DIY Lace Kimono</a> tutorial asking your opinion on how I should finish it off, so click over and share your thoughts! So far I'm debating between a baby/rolled hem, or finishing off the edge with a pretty embroidery stitch. Come chime in :)<br />
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Hope you all head over to check out what neglected pieces the other ladies pulled out for today's post. As always, just click on their pictures to head over to their blogs :)<br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-71716272277779983632015-04-08T15:31:00.000-07:002015-04-08T15:31:08.063-07:00DIY Lace Kimono<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I picked up a piece of pink lace last month at the thrift store. It was about 63 inches long by 38 inches wide. I think it cost $2.</div>
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I started by trimming off the ends to leave the pretty scalloped edge for the hem. Then I folded it in half and wrong sides together, sewed up each side about 2/3 from the bottom. I trimmed the seam allowance and turned it inside out, then sewed up each seam enclosing the raw edges. French seams are much cleaner and nice when you don't have a serger to finish raw edges.</div>
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Next, I folded the 'top' in half and cut out a shallow hole along the fold/top to create a neck hole.<br />
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Once I'd finished that, I then pulled the 'back' fabric out, and cut along the fold through just the 'front' layer.<br />
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And that's where I've left off. I haven't finished off my raw edges because I'd love to pose the question to you all. How would you finish off the edges of this lace kimono? Would you simply fold once and topstitch? Fold twice? Or use some sort of trim? I want to keep the relaxed edges, but am afraid that if I finish them off it will change the drape and annoy me ;). I was considering a baby hem, but same issue...so, what would you do? What would have the least impact on drape while leaving the garment looking finished? Can't wait to hear your ideas!!! Meanwhile, I love this light and airy kimono that will be great over a casual work outfit or over a dress for a date night! I'll do some more styling once I finish it off :)<br />
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Here's a look at some of my <a href="https://instagram.com/little_didyouknow/">instagram</a> feed over the month of March...I'm noticing a trend in the lack of refashions! But I've been documenting some of my favorite work looks, as well as my Thrift Style Thursday outfits. Just need to work in more DIY posts. Soon. Maybe today? We'll see ;)<br />
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This first pic is somewhat of a 'refashion' in that I took an over-sized (for my frame) dress and simply belted it to create one of my current favorite looks...I sooooo can't wait to wear this look to work and may just do so today! Even if it's meant to be cold and rainy.<br />
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I have to say that joggers felt a bit out of reach for me when they first came in vogue...but I'm definitely feeling this floral pair and how comfy they are for work. Can't wait to wear these with a heeled sandal!</div>
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I've also been itching to wear this look that I styled for a 'recent thrift haul' post I did. Soon. Very soon.<br />
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One of my favorite shoe projects are my <a href="http://littledyknow.blogspot.com/2014/08/blog-post.html">DIY doily shoes</a> that I made last year. They came in handy for a balmy St. Patrick's Day!<br />
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And here's the rest of that day's look. The pop of green in the shoes was plenty! And I'm totally digging chambray over denim in any combination of blues...<br />
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Another favorite look...This jacket is one of my best finds and so my style. Throw in stripes (because I own a stack of striped everything!), black skinnies and my favorite boots and I've got myself an outfit that I want to wear daily. Seriously.<br />
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Here's my refashioned <a href="http://littledyknow.blogspot.com/2014/01/green-granny-silk.html">green silk top</a> and gifted abalone earrings I wore for Thrift Style Thursday during St. Patty's week. One of my favorite tops/refashions and colors ever. In life.<br />
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Ummmm, can I express how much I looooove my job and getting to 'model' clothes there???!!! Seriously, AND the dress is green, AND it has pockets. I felt so glam :).<br />
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Now, if you are a fashion blogger having to take hundreds of photos of yourself just to get a few decent ones (holla if ya hear me!) AND you have kid/s, this will often happen...a photoshoot takeover!<br />
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Again, one of my favorite looks...I'm noticing a pattern of my fave looks including an olive-toned jacket, black and white, skinnies and boots. This thrifted 'blazer' is another fave find that I've been wearing more and more.<br />
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Wait, is this a refashion I spy? It is, but admittedly not a favorite...gotta give it time, and maybe possibly wear it out in public to try it out for the closet or the re-refashion pile. Find it <a href="http://littledyknow.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-quick-refashion.html">here</a>.<br />
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And again, trying on clothes at work is so.much.fun!!! I loved this skirt so much that I bought it ;).<br />
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And then there was this dress. Le sigh. I see this dress living in my wardrobe until my kids want to borrow my clothes...well, that is if I had a daughter, which I don't, so maybe my nieces? lol, whoever it will be, this will hopefully be passed down to someone who is like me and loves this piece as I do.<br />
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Oh, and then there was the Thrift Style Thursday swap! This look is a little out of my comfort zone, but so cute! And now that the giveaway has ended, we'll be soon finding out who the lucky winners of their own thrifted looks will be. So excited to get shopping for one of you lovely readers :).<br />
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Hope you enjoyed this little review, and here's to hoping I'll have a post up later today of a new project...<br />
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AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-41272388628103498732015-04-04T07:22:00.000-07:002015-04-04T07:22:08.771-07:00April Thrift Scores: Part IYeah, I know, we're like four days in and I'm posting about the month's thrift scores already. I just can't help it! I loved these finds so much, I just had to share...so, we'll call this post Part 1. ;) My first thrift purchase of the month was actually a pair of running shorts that I nabbed for $3. But, I haven't gotten a pic yet, and wouldn't you know, they fall into the same color way as these next few items!!! Sometimes I just shop by color scheme (unconsciously...subconsciously? who knows?) and it works for me. Let's take a gander at what I found.<br />
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To start, I almost didn't grab this magenta top. And now, I'm soooo glad I did! It's a comfy rayon Gap slouchy T that is my favorite shade of pink. Love it! It was $4. The floral leggings are actually not thrifted, but were on clearance (+ an additional % off) at Anthropologie, and I just wanted them! They cost under $18 and are for working out...or lounging around the apartment ;). This silk skirt is an incredible shade of red-orange and only cost $3, AND is just my size. It will definitely work a bit better as I take on some rays (in safe dosages, of course) but I paired it with the t-shirt because it is the color combo of those running shorts I mentioned earlier! They're patterned and don't come across as loud, but super cute!<br />
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Ok. Now, this dress. What can I say? It's silk, to start...lining and all. It feels sooooo good! It's purple! One of my fave colors for special occasions. It's my size! It fits like a dream, and though not pictured here, has a deep V back which is uber flattering. It's Christian Siriano! How fun to find a new designer who has had such success after his debut on Project Runway a few years back! It was $25 and more than I normally spend on one item, but oh so worth it! Can't wait to wear this :)<br />
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What's funny about these next two, is that one fits in with the overall color scheme, and one doesn't. Guess which one I'm not loving...the one that doesn't! I don't know what it is, but even though the striped top is flattering, sitting next to all of that color isn't helping. The floral top is an XL and needs to be refashioned, but I'm thinking a cute summer tank top might be perfect. Both were $3 apiece.<br />
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That's the haul so far, though I'm not sure I'll be back thrifting for at least 2-3 more weeks. Trying to spread my trips out a bit more and buy less each time. I've got loads to donate and a refashion pile to still to work through, so I'm hoping to keep to my limits.<br />
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How about you? Thrifted anything you love recently? What have been your best scores? I'd love to hear your stories :)<br />
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Happy Thrifting!<br />
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This week's Thrift Style Thursday theme is Au Natural brought to us by Kristi of <a href="http://www.delightfullykristi.com/">Delightfully Kristi</a>. And I struggled with it! She said to choose your favorite earthy tones and I just wasn't liking what I was putting together...until I saw this dress! I'd had it packed away for the winter, but my husband needed a suitcase for a conference and had dumped (not really dumped...stacked neatly on the bed) my things out. Thank goodness, because I was ready to give up! </div>
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I paired it with a pair of leather heeled boots, a wooden bead necklace, a wooden bangle, and my antique store engagement/wedding ring.<br />
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Then I decided that because it's definitely still coolish weather, I'd add in a bit of color with this forest green casual jacket. And now I could be a tree! ;)<br />
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The dress is H&M (thrifted), the boots are some italian leather make that I thrifted, the bangle is thrifted, the necklace is salvaged from an old dress, and the jacket was purchased a few years back at Marshall's or TJMaxx. I actually love how this look turned out and wish I had a date night coming up and warm enough evening weather to wear it! It'll do with my more casual riding boots, and warmer jacket and some shopping totes for today because I wanna go thrifting!</div>
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Now, head on over to each of the other ladies' blogs by clicking on their pictures to see what they came up with for this week's theme :) And there's still time to enter our TST Giveaway by clicking over to this <a href="http://littledyknow.blogspot.com/2015/03/thriftstylethursday-thrift-swap-giveaway.html">post</a>.</div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564644196649411820noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902259721371258531.post-66306121308697028852015-03-27T12:00:00.000-07:002015-03-27T12:00:06.214-07:00// #thriftstylethursday // Thrift Swap & Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm pretty excited about today's post, guys. Martyna, one of us Thrift Style Thursday girls who blogs over at <a href="http://www.spoolish.com/">Spoolish</a>, had an idea a little while back to set up a swap between us. We'd go thrifting on a budget for our partner, throw in a few extra special gifts and send off our packages after having styled the pieces we chose. I'll start with the items I chose for my partner: Martyna!</div>
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She specifically requested long sleeved t-shirts and cute dresses. I was able to find two long sleeved t-shirts in a soft heathered maroon and a soft gray and white polka dot. No luck on the dresses, but I did come across this fun animal print body con skirt that I thought would look awesome on her.</div>
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After a bit of playing around, I came up with these three flat lays to style each piece. The first is nice and comfy: long sleeved t-shirt with a black and white scarf, boyfriend jeans and some Chucks. The next look is definitely girls' night out (or date night) with a lacy black top, statement necklace, dangly earrings, and some sparkly heels. Last, but not least is another comfy but cute look: polka dot t-shirt, long necklace, dangly earrings, cutoff jean shorts and beaded mocs.<br />
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Can't wait to see how Martyna styles these pieces!!! Now, for my package. First off, Martyna is ridiculously good at this kind of thing and included little notes with super sweet and useful extras :) These buttons are AMAZING and I can't wait to put them to use! Seriously?! Holy Mother of Pearl ;)<br />
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She also included some pretty envelopes for my crafting, some of her favorite teas (which I immediately made use of because they arrived when I was sick), and a note sharing a little about each piece. Then, today, I saw this on the back of her card...P.S. Want to be pen pals? YES!!!<br />
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Then, there's this. It's a totally cool vintage pillow case that she's been hanging onto thinking she'd make it into something. But now I get to make it into something for both of us!<br />
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Ok, to the clothes. The first piece is this bright pink Tommy Hilfiger button-up. I decided to go with the preppy feel of this top and paired it with my <a href="http://littledyknow.blogspot.com/2014/05/catching-upsort-of.html">diy ombre dyed skirt</a> and a pair of gray and pink flats. Something about the pink top and navy striped skirt just works for me!<br />
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The next piece is this floral cardigan. Now, I love me a cardigan, and pretty much anything floral makes me happy. I paired it with this casual jersey knit dress in charcoal gray, and kept the same shoes on because they matched nicely :)<br />
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Talk about a happy mail day when this kind of package comes your way...want one of your own? We are hosting a giveaway in which FOUR, yes four, lucky readers will win a thrifted look picked by us! Want to enter? Here's the info...<br />
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You can enter up to 36 times by following the participating ladies on any or all forms of their social media. So get to it! We are excited to try out our thrifting skills on some of you :).<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that you've entered, make sure to check out my swap partner, and all the others' posts! Here's a list to make it easier :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My partner: </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Martyna of</span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a href="http://www.spoolish.com/" style="color: #999999; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">Spoolish</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Carissa of <a href="http://www.carissaknits.com/">Carissa Knits</a> and Miche of <a href="http://buttonsandbirdcages.com/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Buttons and Birdcages</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Zhenya of <a href="http://beingzhenya.com/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Being Zhenya</a> and Beth of <a href="http://www.bethietheboo.com/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Bethie the Boo</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kristi of <a href="http://www.delightfullykristi.com/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">Delightfully Kristi</a> and Brittany of <a href="http://www.the-b-life.com/" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">The B Life</a></span></div>
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Peace,</div>
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Andrea</div>
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