Little Love: Music Video

Check out this new video I styled for Riley & The Roxies! 

Hope you all like it :)

Both outfits were thrifted and bought for less than $7!!!!

Learn to Thrift!

So today there was a 50% off sale at Goodwill!

I thought I would share what I brought into the dressing room and why.

I will be listing the prices as if they were 50% off.

((everything posted below, I did not buy, They were all a wee bit big on me *tear*))

I will post later what I did buy though :P

Lets start with handbags!

Tan/Gold Chain Clutch: $2.00

White/Tan: $3.50

These two purses stood out to me out of the huge pile of handbags because:

1. I love clutches

2. They were in excellent shape, no tears, scratches, pen marks, ripps.

3. They are very modern and classic & would last a really long time in my wardrobe. 

4. Their hues go well with everything! Brown, Black, All the  colors of the rainbow (maybe not grey).

So why didn't I buy them? Because.. I already have 3 brown clutches and 3 other colored ones.. I need to practice self control!

Now I usually have fantastic success at the skirt/dresses rack at Goodwill in particular, but today I only found one that tickled my fancy!

$3.00 Originally from Forever 21

This caught my eye because of the color! I am a sucker for this tuscan orange! 

It was in great condition with no stains, pulls, snags, pills & the zipper worked. 

Main reason I didn't buy it: It was too big in the waist, and a little too long!

Moving onto tops!

A quick tip when looking for tops is to conserve your time by knowing what fabrics to eye for. I don't want family reunion matching t-shirt fabric, I want nice, soft, dressy materials. 

So to go through racks quickly I eye through the rack until I see a non-t-shirt fabric and then I look (I repeat this throughout the whole rack!)

$2.00 Originally from Banana Republic

I loved this shirt! I just needed to be my size. I would have loved to pair this shirt with the skirt above! That would have been a fantastic work outfit!

$1.50 Vintage

Now normally I would not have grabbed this, but it reminded me of something I would find at Urban Outfitters or Free People. 

It had that 'hippie-allnatural' vibe. 

I didn't buy it because.. I personally cannot pull off that look. 

$3.00 Originally from Forever 21

I thought this would look great with a bandeau, a bathing suit top or with a classic tank underneath. 

I was really surprised by the quality of this shirt, there was no snags or stains. Which is very difficult when looking for dainty white shirts at the thrift store. 

$.200 Vintage-ey

I always grab the silk tops. If there are no stains and it is my size.. its going into my basket. That is that. 

The reason: They are perfect for pairing with a nice skirt for a professional polished look. 

You can also pair them with jeans or shorts and twirl a knot in the front. 

The reason I didn't purchase this: the length was not complimentary and was not the correct cut to be able to tie it in the front. 

$1.50 Vintage-ey

I grabbed this for two reasons;

1. Scallop Cut Neckline & Arms. SO CUTE

2. The fabric quality & color (it was the silky fabric I was talking about)

I didn't buy it though because the arms were a little too loosey goosey for me. 

Footwear!!

Shoes are where it is at ladies. Never ever leave the thrift store before looking at the shoe rack! 

Many women buy shoes, find that they are uncomfortable for their foot and then get rid of them. 

Perks of buying shoes at a thrift store:

1. Broken In

2. Just because they hurt THAT persons feet does not mean it will hurt yours

-everyone has different feet & different irritation zones-

3. Amazing brands for INSANELY cheaper.

It's like Macy's clearance rack great grand children. That is how low the price is. 

$4.00  Cole Haan (HELLO ITALY!)

I grabbed these the second I saw them I LOVE these types of shoes. They are able to be worn with EVERYTHING (almost) && they are so comfy!

The reason I didn't buy these: They were a size 8.. and I am a 6.5 :( 

I was devastated to say the least. 

 So this is just an idea of what my thrifting adventures look like. I hope you all see that I grab everything I think I might like. I don't look at sizes because sometimes a bigger size ends up looking better! 


I grab a whole bunch of items and then have a fashion show in the dressing room :) 


The thrift store is full of amazing brands and quality clothes. I hope that the fact that they used to sit in someone else's closet does not freak you out too much! 


I highly encourage you to take a hour or two and look for your buried treasure :)


Another fun thing to do in the thrift store is to grab 1 or 2 completely ridiculous items, either a wedding dress, a terrible bridesmaid dress from the 80's or whatever else makes you giggle and try it on! Have fun with your shopping time & don't take yourself to seriously!

American Pride

In the spirit of Fourth Of July...

 I wanted to share with everyone a way to wear our countries 'colors' 

without feeling like a American flag. 

First off, if you are going to wear red and blue.. don't wear white. 

Secondly add in a non patriotic color. Today - I chose brown :)

Sleeveless Blouse: $5 at Curio

I got it for free because I had store credit! Woohoo! 

Navy Skirt: $4 at Goodwill 

Also used here

Belt: $1 at Valley Care Thrift Store

I use this belt ALL the time. It's like the perfect 'grab and go' waist belt!

Shoes: $45 (originally $100) TJ Maxx

also worn here, here and here

I love this outfit because although it is a bold red and blue, I can wear it without feeling ridiculous. Because lets be honest.. only Katy Perry can pull of a actual american flag outfit.

Oh Vicky Dangerous

A little over a week ago I got to participate in another Riley and the Roxies video! 

This video had the largest cast yet & it was such a blast styling and participating in the video!

Yours Truly

In this particular video I was solely responsible for my costume and Ms. Vicky Dangerous!

The other outfits were a collaborated effort & a mix of closets

and a large variety of second-hand stores. 

Below is a collage of the characters, their costumes and some fun facts about the outfits :)

For some Behind - The - Scenes:

To The Prairie

We visited The Prairie 

(also the home of Shabby Chic Couture Rachel Ashwell)

With a beautiful interior and vintage pieces -- I was in heaven. 

This dress was beautifully displayed in the Happy Hour room.

I am absolutely in love with this dress. 

The Shabby Chic Couture store was so delicately done, 

it was like walking into a beautiful fairytale.

Inside there were duvet covers, pillow cases and the most comfortable couches I have ever laid 'tush' on. 

Little elegant touches were added outside with frilly fabrics upon a clothesline.

Shabby Chic Couture by Rachel Ashwell

You can see a more budget friendly Shabby Chic line at Target

Fun Facts:

There is not only a store here but also a beautiful Bed and Breakfast!

I can personally recommend staying at the B & B! 

After seeing the place I wanted to plan a weekend here!

For more on the The Prairie B & B

They are also available for weddings

 (hello future wedding spot for me!)

-headed onto the plane to see the parents :)-

2012 Spring Break Challenge: Thrift or Go Naked

So tomorrow marks the 'official' first day of my Spring Break

 so tomorrow will be the kick-off of my 'Thrift or Go Naked' Challenge!

So for the next week I will be doing daily/every other day posts of:

-My  thrifted outfit

(I pretty much only packed shoes & jeans for my trip so I need to find some good pieces!!)

-Antique/Vintage Treasures

-Other Cool Experiences

So excited to share this experience with you all! :)

13 and Down

Happy Wednesday!

I hope you are all having a lovely week, it is officially spring time and the rain is everywhere so it seems. 

One day it's raining, the next I am wearing a dress. 

Anywhoo's

Arlina Rose Photography and I did these shots in December at Ruby Hill Winery.

Every piece in this outfit cost less than $12.00!

Jacket: Vintage $6.00 @ Goodwill

Jeans: Cello Jeans $13 @ Ross

I love this jackets stellar shoulder pads!

Tie Blouse: $3.00 @ Goodwill

Look at the awesome buttons!! One of the features that drew me into this jacket!

I adored the roped texture that surrounded the white polished stone.

Steve Madden Heels: NEW $7.00 @ Goodwill

Hat: Swap-meet $6.00

What Inspired This Look?

Threadsence! 

From this outfit you can probably tell that I am in love with Goodwill. 

Although this is true I find them to be a wee bit pricey when it comes to thrift stores.

 This being said, I usually only go when they are having 50% off Apparel sales.

Find your Local Goodwill Store

The Tribe {Shawna}

Two Saturday's ago I was asked to participate in another 

Riley and the Roxies Music Video!

I had so much fun doing this one because this was the first one that I got to style pretty much everyone participating. 

I had the opportunity to style and do the make-up for the 3 other tribal babes. 

Wardrobe/Make-Up:

Yours Truly

Vintage Red Top (tied up): $1 Thrifted @ Valley Care Thrift Store

Forever 21 Skirt: $2 Thrifted @ Savers

Fringe Boot Moccasins: (borrowed from roommate)

Nat

  (my photographer lately)

Green Geometric Tie Dress: (hers)

Tribal Vest: Thrifted (roommates)

Headband: Forever 21

Earrings: Forever 21

Sarah 

(Sandy)

Dark Blue Indian-esque Dress: $1:50 Thifted @ Goodwill 

Aqua Tank Slip: (was in 'giveaway' pile at friends house)

Belt: Free(ish) came with a $.01 jacket at Wetseal

 Loved doing the make-up for the shoot! 

 Moe

(did the hair for the video shoot)

Headband: Free/Thrifted @ Curio w/ store credit

Yellow Lace Knit Top: Thrifted in SLO (roommates)

Aqua Skirt: Target (borrowed)

So there you have it!

This is what I do on my weekends!

You can watch the video here:

Storyline: 

We are 4 wilderness women looking for something fun to film... we come across two young good looking men and viva la vida!

7 Dollar Victory

Shoes: Urban Outfitters Clearance $7

Top: Curio (vintage) Free due to store credit

Shorts: Wet Seal $.01 (I am serious)

Button Back

Remember that 50% off at Savers?

That is where I bought this shirt!

(entire outfit thrifted)

I absolutely love the buttons on the back! Brings so much character to the piece!

John Roberts Vintage ($1.50)

Paired with some (unironed due to college life)Rafaella Vintage Shorts ($4.00)

Simply whipping my hair back and forth. 

I felt very retro in this get up -- and rightly so considering its all vintage! To go with the theme of it I paired it with a nice cat eye

Hopefully I will be doing more outfit posts on a regular basis, it just depends on when Natalie and I are able to meet up!

ps: if you didn't see my earlier post today, I was contacted by Mary Kay to do some product reviews. So if you are curious about a certain product let me know and I will test it out!

Thanks for reading!

Olive You

Today I got to wear 2 new items! I got them at T.J. Maxx!

Just being a goof. 

Green Poncho - T.J. Maxx; Max Studio (Orig. $69 -- I payed $11)

Floral Dress - Thrifted Vintage R-Wear Rampage ($1.50)

Carved out greek coin - gift from Honey & Wine Festival 

Cork Heels - T.J. Maxx; Adrienne Vittadini (Orig. $100 -- I payed $45)

Style Tip: Throw on some pullover shirts, sweaters, or even poncho's onto a dress and make an entirely new look (makes it look like a skirt.)

I am love love lovin' this warm weather!

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