Work Wear Thrifted, Outfit(s) of the Day

Last week I had a few outfits that I wanted to post, but time was not on my side. Here is a look from last week... and one from today!

 

 

• Blouse, Kasper - thrifted, Goodwill
• Slacks, Express Studio - thrifted, Goodwill
•                                                   Pearl earrings, Angie's                                                  
• Scarf, Gift

 

I love this blouse and scarf combo... together they look like one of those pussybow blouses that I like. I heart this outfit because It's simple, but the patterns and colors kept it from being too boring. 

It was perfect for that particular day too, because It was one of those "I just rolled out of bed with the intent to wear what I picked out the night before, but now I hate it" mornings.

 

Today....

 

• African print men's/kid's shirt - thrifted, Goodwill
• Purple vintage stretch belt- yardsale
• Skirt- gift
• Thigh high boots- Burlington
• Red cube earrings- gift

 

 Lately I've been wanting to wear more skirts so today I actually made it out the house without changing into pants. It was cold today, but I was comfy in my thigh high boots that I rolled down, fishnets and this long flouncy paneled skirt. (It does that thing when you spin) lol. 

 

The men's top was placed in the women's section in Goodwill, and against all of the things around it, it stood out. I love a busy print so I had to have it. It wasn't until I tried it on (that moment when the buttons on the wrong side totally trick your brain) I realized that it was a man's shirt. Actually I think it was a kid's shirt. Eh...whatever. I love it either way.

 

This purple belt came from a yardsale years ago in Arkansas. ::Memories:: Yardsales used to be so much fun, I have to start going like I used to when I was a kid with mom. :)

 

Who wants to get up early with me and go?! Getting up is the hard part.

Outfit of the day... All work no play! (Maybe a little!)

My mom did a little thrifting of her own a week ago and picked up this cute skirt for me! I love it... she also bought two other variations of a similar skirt with different colors. Gotta love that. lol. Anyway I wanted to wear it today with the boots she also got me a few years ago. Aw mom... I miss you!

• Missoni style skirt- Gift
• Black tights-Wally world
• Fa brik- Thrifted, Goodwill
• Fitted cowl neck blouse, BX
• Brown buckle boots- Gift

Geez! I've been super busy lately and I've been getting that vibe from everyone around me. 

It must just be that time of year.  

Spring is coming....

Thrifted and ready for work!

Today I was making a mad dash out the door... it was one of those mornings, so I decided to keep it simple.

Black high-waist tuxedo pants (almost a satin-y material), monochrome cotton floral cami, red vintage boucle jacket, lime green beaded tassel earrings, black pointy toe flats.

I don't typically buy t-shirts or cami's from thrift stores unless I love them. I really liked this particular cami because of how extra soft it was! Unfortunately the tag was cut out so I don't know where there may be more. The tassel earrings were making my day, all day! I just bought them and they won't stop moving long enough for me to take a pic.

• Red vintage boucle jacket- Goodwill
• Tuxedo pants- Value Village
• Black floral silhouette cami-Goodwill
• Green beaded tassel earrings-Angie's 

Outfit of the day... Grey Wool Blazer

Today I wanted to wear my sunny yellow pants for the first time outside... instead of just playing dress up. Ha! I toned them down a bit with this blue and white 3/4 length button down, grey wool blazer, and leopard print belt. The fun thing about prints is that you can mix and match them. The key is getting the right two or three together. If its your first time try one large (bolder) and one smaller, that way they don't compete, but harmonize. I wish you could see in detail...ah well.

 (Oh I wore tan leather cowboy boots)

• Pink hair scarf- Thanks mom!
• Vintage gold flower earrings - gift, thanks Meek!
• Button down Tommy shirt - thrifted, Goodwill
• Textured leopard belt- thrifted, Goodwill 
• Yellow pants- thrifted, Goodwill
• Talbots grey wool blazer - thrifted, Goodwill 

Here's a shirt and tie combination I like...I love shirts and ties.

Can I also say that this is the only reason why I enjoy Sports Center and NFL hosts... Shannon Sharpe's color and print combinations are always interesting.

Speaking of which, tomorrow is my first day at my desk job. The code is business casual... I have an idea of what I'm gonna wear but I still need to mull it over a bit. Thrifted pea green JCrew skirt, but what top?  Hmm... Pictures later. 

Business casual... what does that mean at your job? 

(Though it shouldn't, it probably varies!) Lol.

Color block, train of thought. Thrifting success part 2.

This week I also purchased some yellow pants and cool animal print loafers, that I've been wanting for a while. (Now if I can just find red pants. hehe...)

Since I was posting my finds I decided "hey why not post an outfit too". I guess this is my first "official color block" though me and a couple of my dear friends thought it was fun probably before it was "cool". Ha. Anyway...

• Nobo Blue button down top - thrifted, Goodwill, AR
• Green vintage cropped blazer - thrifted, Goodwill
• Red vintage pink daffodil cord belt - thrifted, yardsale 
• Earrings - Angie's
• Yellow pants- thrifted, Goodwill
• Pazo Loafers- thrifted, Goodwill

And there was also this top that I purchased with the pants and shoes....

I actually wore this top and hat with dark skinny jeans and cowboy boots today, I think I was feeling some sorta way.

• Serenade NY  multi-color print top - Goodwill
• Red vintage cloche hat - Goodwill, VA

I've been thrifting with a "goal" in mind lately. This is definitely not something I'm used to because I'm always getting ideas as I shop.  I'm not sure if that's a good strategy, because it doesn't limit what I'm buying. What do you think?  Ha! Well we will see how this goes.

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Indigo Jeans and Red Blouse... Thrifting Success!

This week has finally come to an end... well almost. I finished up with some great finds and I'm super happy!  Let's start out with my awesome mommy jeans.  In my last post "Monday Thrifting Adventure" I talked about the retro jeans that I wanted specifically vintage high-waist, bell bottom.

I found something similar and better than I imagined... AH! They have an interesting white rope detail around the waist and back pockets, they're a dark indigo and they're really durable. I'm so happy because I started thinking about buying these on Yoox.com.

 Glad I didn't.

• Red striped vintage blouse- thrifted Goodwill
• High-waist vintage jeans- thrifted Value Village
  

At two different Value Villages I sifted through thousands of jeans before I found them... for $3.50! Unfortunately VV doesn't have fitting rooms and I cannot buy jeans that I haven't tried on. 
Annnnd I did not follow my own rule. WEAR LEGGINGS when I'm on the prowl for jeans!
Which brings me to....

Defined:  The Changing Tent Maneuver

I ended up having to cleverly morph into the jeans in the open. Basically if you've never done it before this move is a LIFESAVER!  For those of you who don't know this is how you do it. 

1. Find a long, bulky prarie skirt, you're gonna need some room in the tent. (And a mirror) lol
2. Put the skirt on over your jeans, waistline just above your belly button.
3. Now wiggle out of your jeans and slip on the other pair (all under the skirt of course)!
4. Remove hideous prarie skirt
5. Look in the mirror....love jeans/hate jeans
6. Put prarie skirt back on, and Repeat

After I've worn these jeans around a bit I can tell why our parents were horrified by the low and extra low rise jeans that became trendy.  However, I find these vintage jeans much more "sexy"... they give you curves where you have none! Trust me... better yet, go find some!

Monday thrifting adventure.... Retro.

Monday's thrifting adventure at Goodwill was not a miss but definitely not a hit.  Most of the things that landed in the honorable mentions pile weren't anything to write home about.  The honorable mentions pile (that I was going to have a few photos of) was re-shopped before I could even try them on.... ::exasperated freakin sigh::   That's okay, so here were the stats.... ::smile::

UPDATE: you can see how I finally wore these pants here

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Retro corduroy, denim striped flare pants $5. Super excited about this find (my only purchase of the trip) because I've been wanting some seriously retro pants for a second, especially since I've been watching Soul Train reruns lately.  While I'm ecstatic about my new striped ones, the pants I've been really hunting for lately.... look more like these.

...so more high-waisted bell bottom, than "flare" denim.

So on to the honorable mentions.... I really liked this $4 cotton fringe tank top, but for some reason I had to deny myself the pleasure of adding it to my wardrobe. I just couldn't buy it... I think part of it is because I realized how easily I could make it. The fringe is just t-shirt stretched, and sewn on. This can be a deal breaker for me on many items... especially in "regular stores".  

::Can I make that?::

I tried it on and everything. It could be worn as a dress too as it stops mid-thigh on me....

This was a cute little purse. I would rock it if it were a gift, but it wasn't my first choice.   I thought it was definitely cute though, and worth mentioning. =) The gold bows as well as the size made me like it and the mirror inside (so handy) made me like it even more, but still not enough to purchase.

I did purchase a pair of earrings from my favorite place to buy earrings. I bought these across the street at Angie's. 

 

I'm okay with my purchases. I wonder if I'm going to be sad about the tank later? Lol. Nah, if so there is always tomorrow. Things at this GW don't move that fast surprisingly, which definitely defies the laws of thrifting right?