Growing up I was a always a fan of thrifting my outfits and creating interesting (often unusual) looks from my finds. Now, I still head back to Wisconsin for the second-hand stores, and have made a tradition bringing home my bounty and altering, hemming, or shrinking each piece with the help of my Mom. By the end, we always come out with a bunch of new pieces to add to my wardrobe.
After a few nips and tucks, this $2 dress was the perfect electric mini. I threw on a leather jacket (which is repurposed from other vintage jackets) and DIY clutch to complete the look!
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| American Apparel DIY Clutch, Bracelets: Accessorize, DIY Chain and Rhinestone, DIY ball chain wrap, Below: DIY Ring Bracelet |
love it! the pink, leather and gold accessories is a really good match!xx
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i wish they had more thrift stores in malaysia.
ReplyDeletei seriously love that clutch and that dress is a steal for $2.
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you look great! I adore the bag and that dress is fab :) happy new year belatedly
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very chic. i love
ReplyDeleteyou look pretty cool.. I love the jacket and the bracelets..
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Love this look!
ReplyDeletelove your arm party! my favorite thing is the matchiness of the dress and clutch! <3
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LOVE everything!
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ReplyDeletelove the pink! you look stunning.
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What a fabulous tradition you have going on - you look great! Love the dress, and the jacket is pretty much perfect.
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great outfit I need to go thrift shopping soon!! everyone alwasy find amazing things for so cheap.
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Vanessa
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Fashions fade, but style is eternal.
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love hearing you're a thrift fan and seeing what you create .
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You look hot in pink, girl!!!
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studded faux leather collar :)
http://theblackpearl2012.blogspot.com/2012/01/diy-how-to-make-studded-faux-leather.html
love love love LOVE
ReplyDeleteUltimate example of turning thrift buys into a classy and unique outfit!
I can't believe that's a vintage dress! It looks great and your color combo is awesome!
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Great look, I especially like the dress and jacket!
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