Saturday, March 29, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Thrifting and Reconstructions
I am going to start reconstructing old clothing into new. This is obviously nothing new to the world or to me even - I've dabbled. But now, I really want to.
I went thrifting today and got some pretty sweet finds. Lace up pointed high heel black boots (similar to these black oxford heels), a flannel men's shirt (very Mary-Kate), 33 men's tank to remake, a decorated sweater to wear as a party dress, and a pink silk tie. Also, I decided I was going to go back to middle school and start wearing ties as accessories as I used to, in the least Avril way possible. Ha.
I forgot to rate the thrift stores!
Savers
Cleanliness: 9
(definitely Goodwill quality)
Value/Cost Ratio: 6
(most were pricey for second hand, 50% purple tags saved me)
Quality of items: 7.5
(many fashionable finds, had to dig of course)
Top Drawer
Cleanliness: 10
(more of a vintage/boutique shop)
Value/Cost Ratio: 6.5
(some quite pricey, others not)
Quality of items: 5
(found nothing, but potential was there)
I'll show you what I do with my finds this weekend.
DAY ONE (THURS): SWEATER DRESS
I went thrifting today and got some pretty sweet finds. Lace up pointed high heel black boots (similar to these black oxford heels), a flannel men's shirt (very Mary-Kate), 33 men's tank to remake, a decorated sweater to wear as a party dress, and a pink silk tie. Also, I decided I was going to go back to middle school and start wearing ties as accessories as I used to, in the least Avril way possible. Ha. I forgot to rate the thrift stores!
Savers
Cleanliness: 9
(definitely Goodwill quality)
Value/Cost Ratio: 6
(most were pricey for second hand, 50% purple tags saved me)
Quality of items: 7.5
(many fashionable finds, had to dig of course)
Top Drawer
Cleanliness: 10
(more of a vintage/boutique shop)
Value/Cost Ratio: 6.5
(some quite pricey, others not)
Quality of items: 5
(found nothing, but potential was there)
I'll show you what I do with my finds this weekend.
DAY ONE (THURS): SWEATER DRESS
Sunday, March 23, 2008
FRIDAY OUTFIT!
Some XXI high-waisted shorts, a cheap white ruffly blouse from Marshall's, blue leggings, cheap silver pointed flats by Nine West.
Nothing interesting to say today.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
HOT TRANNY MESS
Christian Siriano at Fashion Week
This topic has probably already been long expired, but I'm really glad Christian won Project Runway this season. A) He's fierce, B) He lived modestly and obviously needed it more than the well-off Rami and Jillian, and C) His line just beat out the rest. The first photo I felt was too over the top; he needs to take a lesson or two on minimalism - maybe from Rami whose first few outfits were drab as hell. I was really in awe of his more downplayed pieces though, like the second image. Perfect.
Third place Jillian, though, I felt had some really strong outfits - or at least one's I'd totally wear.
Adorable.
Clearly this is the first blog. It's going to be my fashion blog of just my own style, things I like, and my little fashion projects. I'm ridiculously obsessed with clothing in the most materialistic, vain way possible that I had to dedicate an entire site to it. I love boots, metallics, nylons, things with heels, monochromatics, and any other typical in-style trends going on right now... but maybe I'll figure out a way to create a more unique look for myself.
Outfit today:
A high waisted houndstooth skirt by H&M, Capezio tights, black slouch boots, black top with rouching and a neck bow from XXI, and a long black cardigan trench with belled 3/4 sleeves.
Au Revoir!
This topic has probably already been long expired, but I'm really glad Christian won Project Runway this season. A) He's fierce, B) He lived modestly and obviously needed it more than the well-off Rami and Jillian, and C) His line just beat out the rest. The first photo I felt was too over the top; he needs to take a lesson or two on minimalism - maybe from Rami whose first few outfits were drab as hell. I was really in awe of his more downplayed pieces though, like the second image. Perfect.
Third place Jillian, though, I felt had some really strong outfits - or at least one's I'd totally wear.
Adorable.
Clearly this is the first blog. It's going to be my fashion blog of just my own style, things I like, and my little fashion projects. I'm ridiculously obsessed with clothing in the most materialistic, vain way possible that I had to dedicate an entire site to it. I love boots, metallics, nylons, things with heels, monochromatics, and any other typical in-style trends going on right now... but maybe I'll figure out a way to create a more unique look for myself.
Outfit today:
A high waisted houndstooth skirt by H&M, Capezio tights, black slouch boots, black top with rouching and a neck bow from XXI, and a long black cardigan trench with belled 3/4 sleeves.
Au Revoir!
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