Who’s up for some time traveling? For the entire month of March, I’m going decade diving and interpreting the fashions of yesteryear by means of magazines, movies, and pop culture of the time. Join me as I visit the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and end the month in the ’80s.
Up first: the fabulous 1950s!
This outfit is proof that there’s nothing a leopard print coat can’t match and that purple really is my color.
I always knew when I found the perfect leopard print coat that I would dedicate an entire blog post to it. Well, here we are…
My hunt began about 4 years ago after I deemed leopard print coats ‘cool’. They no longer felt tacky to me and I wanted to own one as soon as possible. In fact, I was willing to drop nearly $80 on one I spied in a vintage store a couple years ago. The only thing that kept us from running away together was the ripped lining.. and kinda sorta the old person smell.
After that, I vowed not to thrift one because most that I came across were in similar rough shape. Even though bargains and secondhand clothes are my life (my top and skirt were free) I knew this coat was something I would have to drop real cash on and Forever 21 had just the one but our timing never worked out.
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I watched this coat on the Forever21 website for the last two seasons and the price finally dipped below $50 and included free shipping. I closed my eyes and hit the ‘buy’ button.
It was right of me to worry because the coat ended up not fitting and to top it off, was unreturnable. You know how far $50 could have gotten me in a thrift store and now I just threw it away on a single coat? To say I was bummed out would be an understatement.
The only thing I could think of was to resell it and try to get my money back. I hopped onto a new-to-me app called Poshmark and put it up for sale. (See the listing here.) Just for fun, I checked the app to see if anyone else was selling my dream coat and somebody did have one up for grabs with new tags and original packaging! I quickly made an offer and then waited.. and waited.. and waited.. eventually I gave up because it seemed hopeless.
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But then I got the best e-mail ever on Christmas day from the seller, and she wanted to offer me an even better deal for the coat. She seriously my day! I mean, no offence to the thoughtful gifts from my family but, well, ya know..
A few weeks later, the coat was in my possession and it instantly felt like reconnecting with an old friend. Given that my friend was made of faux fur that felt like butt-ah when I petted it.
Good things come to those who wait and, if you’re lucky, that ‘good thing’ just may be the item of your dreams!
Thrifted top, skirt, tights, and beret – under $5 total
Outlet Store t-strap high heels, $10
Poshmark leopard print coat, $25
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Got a vintage coat that you’re stumped on styling? Take some tips from me and my camel colored beauty.
This outfit is far from the Coachella looks that are probably filling up your blog reader today. It actually looks pretty far off from the beautiful spring-like weather we’re having, too!
I’ve found that I love what I’m wearing more when when I’m in a creative state of mind rather than a rushed one. A couple weeks ago, when snow was still sticking around, I was playing around in my closet and came up with whatever this look is.
The top and skirt were actually thrifted at the same time and I had a feeling I would mix them together in the future. How right was I?
Top – $2 (thrifted)
Shrug – gift
Skirt – $3 (thrifted)
Tights – >$5 (Wal-Mart, old)
Silver flats – $2 (thrifted)
Necklace – $1 (Wal-Mart)
Lip color – 06 by Kate for Rimmel London
I’ve been plagued with a really dumb fashion question lately and I would love some opinions on it. When choosing your style icons, are you to disregards one personality and base your choice solely on what they wear?
From what I gather, you can. A style icon is someone you admire from a fashion point of view while a role model is someone who is really the whole package.
For example, my style icon is Nicole Richie and I tried to channel her in this outfit. (I think I look a little more like a safari guide at a children’s zoo but that’s beside the point) However, I wouldn’t want to emulate her entire life. Girls got a killer sense of humor but I love my own life!
What do you think? Does your style icon have it all (ahem Audrey Hepburn) or does she just have good style?
White shirt – .25 cents (thrifted)
Jacket – hand-me-down
Scarf – from my cousin
Pants – $1 (thrifted)
Mocs – paid w/ gift card (old, unknown)
Hat – $1 (Dollar Tree, old)
Necklace – gift from Rocksbox.com (bracelet was borrowed from them)
Lip color – New York by mirenesse
Disclaimer: The skirt in this post was provided for free from eShakti.com. However no monetary compensation was exchanged and all opinions are my own.
Mint green, perforated fabric, skater style silhouette – what’s not to love about this skirt? On paper web it sounded like a dream. I’ve never had any issues ordering from eShakti but this skirt sorely missed the mark for me.
The problems were all with the skirt itself and definitely not on the company.
While customization is highly encouraged, the changes that I can think of to be made to this skirt would go beyond their system. It needs a more adjustable waistband, a more structured material, and so on. Wow, do I suddenly sound like a skirt snob or what??
Considering I’ve had good luck in the past with eShakti (this little beauty for example) I will not hold this bad skirt against them. Even the best companies have downfalls sometimes! But hey, it’s still a cute skirt, right?
Skirt – c/o eShakti.com
Striped top – .79 cents (thrifted)
Cardigan – .25 cents (thrifted)
Teal flats – $3 (thrifted)
Necklace – $1 (Wal-Mart)
Red lipstick – Really Red by Revlon
