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Friday, April 1, 2011

A Thrifty Reveal

Kris, of A Thrifty LA Life, challenged her readers to put together a runway inspired and completely thrifted look. Well... I couldn't do it. I can blame it on time, inability to find items, inability to find a look to copy, but basically I had to come up with something else.

So, in the an effort to support this lovely lady I am showcasing outfits that contain items that were thrifted and fabulous. (I have to say it is surreal to look at my many hairstyles a changing, LOL)

Caplet ($2): Goodwill

Skirt($3) and Lace Shirt($3): Goodwill

Tunic Liberty Of London ($5): Goodwill

Pants ($7) and Coat ($5): Goodwill

Button Down Shirt ($4): Goodwill


Since I am feeling like I am in a slight budget crisis lately, thrifting is going to become my new main go to mantra. I need to keep reading all of the amazing bloggers who live a complete thrifted life style and continue to be inspired by them.

Here is my plan of action...

a) Discover where more thrift stores are in my area (I only know of 3 and they include the Goodwill, The Salvation Army, and Value Village)

b) Since this is going to require some time to pick through the clothes. I am going to make sure that whatever it is that I feel I need that I really need it.

c) STOP ON LINE SHOPPING! I am a glutton for punishment by just click, click, clicking away on line. I only shop the sale sections but still it adds up.

Okay, I have stated it here so I have to follow through. That is one thing about having a public platform, it feels a lot worse when you don't follow through when you made a public statement.

Enjoy!

XOXO,

J
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I love your use of color and patterns, one area I lack in completely. Great looks! Thrifting is a way of life for me by choice. I've never been an online shopper and malls simply bore me. Another great thing about thrifting is the time it takes -- lots of it. Quite often after a 2+ hour tour of a store, I end up spending 5-10 dollars. Cheap entertainment and so relaxing. I have great confidence in you - this goal will be easy for you to achieve.

    Thanks for playing! I'd love a new challenge for April.

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  2. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I really love the third and fourth look! Beautiful!

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  3. SimplyheatherApril 1, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    That sounds like an AMAZING plan. The outfits you put together look great! I need to start thrifting more.

    http://heatherfrostx.blogspot.com/

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  4. my thrifty closetApril 2, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Wow amazing outfits at amazing prices. I like shopping at thrift stores. It is always a joy and thrill. And it saves you lots too. Let's spur each other to be creative with what we have. Following you!

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  5. DeniceWApril 4, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Looking at what others have found for such fabulous prices really has me inspired. I can't wait to get home and check out my Goodwill stores! I love your outfits, especially the last two. Good luck with your plan.

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  6. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I will be visiting all of your blogs once I get home from vacation. Thanks so much for your kind comments. I actually just located several thrift stores near our condo I am going to go check out. I am excited at the prospect of the treasures I might find here in Miami. I love the bold and vibrant vibe Miami has. I can only imagine what I might find:)

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  7. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I love the Tunic of Liberty look! Can't believe you got it for only $5! I should take you shopping sometime; you have some really great finds!

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XOXO,

Julie

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