Week of Thrifts: Day 5 Couture - Part Deux

After posting about my fabulous thrift find - the vintage Christian Dior suit - and seeing the shots of the outfits I did with the pencil skirt, a few of you guys mentioned that you wanted to see outfits with the blazer. Luckily, I was already planning on doing some, I just needed to get back from my vacay:

Blazer: *vintage* Christian Dior

Funky

Grey Bubble Top: Theory
White Leggings: Forever 21
Gray Peep-Toe Pumps: Kate Spade
Clutch: *thrifted* Express

Fresh

Black Clutch: Ann Taylor Loft
White Tank Top: Banana Republic
Jeans: Banana Republic
Peep-Toe Linen Pumps: Banana Republic
Yeaaaaa...just realized I didn't intend to do nearly an entire outfit in BR...oops!

Week of Thrifts: Day 4 Couture

From my recent thrift adventure, I scored a serious find - a vintage Christian Dior skirt suit. Yea, at first, I thought it was kinda ugly, but I picked it up and tried it on anyways. The more I looked at it, the more it grew on me, and I was happy to see that it actually fit pretty well, too, when I tried it on. I doubt I'll ever wear the suit together, but I'll definitely be breaking it up into some different outfits. Here are a couple outfits with the skirt - my very own little piece of couture:

Sweet

Ruffly Top: Target
Taupe Clutch: Ann Taylor Loft
Gray Suede Peep-Toe Platform Pumps: Kate Spade

Sleek

Green Trapeze Top: Banana Republic
Black Leather Purse: Kenneth Cole
Black & Gold Necklace: D Celestine Limited
Gray Suede Peep-Toe Platform Pumps: Kate Spade


Not sure what the "Gazebo" tag is, but my friend told me people used to sew tags into their clothes with their names. My guess is Madame Gazebo once owned this fine suit.


Here's a closer picture of the lovely floral pattern in the suit material - it's so silky soft!

Can you believe this suit was only $39?

Week of Thrifts: Day 3 Preppy

From my weekend secondhand shopping spree, I also picked up this adorable seersucker skirt:

To me, seersucker can be almost like jeans - you can wear nearly anything with it so long as the fabric and style is similar. A peek of my lace-fringed camisole along with vibrant red in the top and shoes make for a fun, but work-worthy outfit.
Lace Camisole - Banana Republic
Red Top - Banana Republic
Red Leather Shoes - *thrifted* Tod's (yea, I got these shoes from a thrift store for $25)


A belted, melon-toned cardigan makes the look a little less preppy and a little more funky...still pretty preppy, though. Hard to get away from that look with seersucker, right?
Lace Camisole - Banana Republic
Melon Cardigan - Banana Republic
Faux Snakeskin Belt - Liz Claiborne
Brown Espadrilles - Banana Republic

Week of Thrifts: Day 2 Mod

From my weekend thrifting trip, I also got this mod black and white dress by LAUNDRY by Shelli Segal:

Slightly modernized with a wide, patent-leather, white belt and ankle booties


Just boots - I err on the side of simplicity

Ankle Booties: Anne Klein NY
Wide, White, Patent-Leather Belt: bebe
Tall Boots: Banana Republic

Week of Thrifts Kick-Off

I went by the Junior League warehouse this weekend and scooped up quite a few nice vintage and thrift finds. Enough, in fact, that I thought I'd do a week of thrifts - outfits with thrifted items, that is. They won't be 100% thrifteditem-outfits - that's not really my style. I like to mix and match secondhand items with the latest styles. I buy and wear what I like, regardless of how much (or how little) I paid for it (but I think many of you out there will know exactly what I'm talking about). I've been having lots of fun playing with the outfits and what I really want to start doing is more outfits that are a bit more fun - trendy, deconstructed, rock chic - whatever - I just want to play with my clothes a little more. :) Anywho, starting this week, don't be surprised to see more funky outfits making the mix.

Here's an off-white ruffly, silk top with pearl buttons I picked up:

Ladylike with the pencil skirt by with a trendy twist of ankle booties - I think this outfit would look a lot better with black opaque or semi-opaque tights, but my friend taking the pictures said you guys wouldn't be able to see the ankle booties.


I think this top also looks super sleek with just jeans and maybe simple pumps.

Rufflly Silk Top: Thrifted DANCASTER
Pencil Skirt: Banana Republic
Seafoam-Green Snakeskin Clutch: Thrifted Express
Ankle Booties: Anne Klein NY
Jeans: Banana Republic