Zig Zag Pop

Hello beauties :) 

These pictures were actually taken in December believe it or not

 by Arlina Rose Photography

Extreme Close Up :)

When I originally found this dress it was a little too long and a wee bit big but the price tag was just right! So I snatched up this vintage find by All That Jazz from my local Goodwill.

I found the adorable blue Rocket Dog shoes at a Goodwill during one of my trips to Texas! 

I absolutely love the texture and patterns that this outfit brings, it is so fun and makes me feel like a rule breaker.

Dress: $7 All That Jazz @ Goodwill

Shoes: $9 Rocket Dog @ Goodwill

Aztec Accessories: DailyBuzz Style 9x9

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When I first saw this necklace I knew EXACTLY what I was going to pair with it. 

I had just purchased a tribal patterned tank and this rustic maroon floor length maxi dress at Savers a little bit ago. 

 I had an inkling that this WAS the look I wanted to showcase this necklace.

It all started with a necklace:

Which inspired me to pair it with this shirt:

Which led to feeling like a Aztec Princess:

Put on some heels to polish the look:

And escorted me straight into fashion heaven!

The patterns on the necklace and blouse 

reminded me of ancient pottery bowls and vases.

Necklace: C/O Accesorize.com    Shirt: Caribou NY @ Savers $5

Skir: Vintage D'Knits @ Savers $3

Thank you again to Accessorize.com and DailyBuzz Style for choosing Here and Wow for the 9x9 Style Challenge.

Recap: Thrift Spring Break Challenge

Doing this challenge has been exciting, cold, and a way to be more adventurous. 

I usually steer towards the autumn colors; tuscan orange, maroons, olive and forest greens.

Doing this challenge I tried to be more open to vibrant colors and various patterns. 

I also HAD to hunt. 

I just unpacked and placed some of my finds in my drawers. 

These are some pieces I didn't share with you all yet :)

Most of them are skirts and shirts -- perfect for this spring and summer weather 

that is coming our way!

If I could have changed one thing about the past week it would have been the weather. 

All of the clothes I thrifted in sunny warm Texas were not helpful in dressing me

 for the cold rainy California I came home to.

All in all, it was a fun experience and I cannot wait to wear all the new garments :)

The Wild Wild ...Africa?

I was really excited to wear these earrings today! 

Before I left for school my mom gave me some of her old jewelry from when she was in her 20-30's. 

They are big, random, and beautiful!

I absolutely love these cowboy hat earrings!

(BTW- this entire outfit was all thrifted)

Giraffe Patterned Blouse: Orig. Forever 21

Earrings: Momma 

Jeans: Orig. Sold Denim Lab ($5 at thrift store)

Boots: (remember these from previous posts?) $2 at thrift store

French Tie

Seeing as I go back to school in less than a week

I decided to take advantage of the fact that I have my mother's closet here. 

Today I went into her closet and saw in the way back corner this old French Laundry sheer blouse, tags still attached. 

Seeing as it has probably been there a couple years I gave myself the okay to wear it. 

It was  a little big on me so I only buttoned 3 buttons and then tied up the rest of the shirt. 

Blouse - French Laundry

Boots - Kensie

Leather Clutch - Thrifted

Bracelet - Old Pocket Watch Chain wrapped twice

Something I live by - Sizes don't matter. 

I try on shirts that are all sizes -- I recommend you give it a try, you might be surprised how sometimes a bigger size looks better and makes the top more versatile!

Challenge: Go out of your comfort zone!  I have always wanted to tie my blouses up and do little things that could be seen as 'different' and then I start seeing them in other peoples pictures and realize it is okay to do whatever I want with fashion. So with that being said, when you have an idea give it try and you might love the outcome. 
I will definitely be doing this again with other tops of mine.