January 17, 2013

Thursday Thrift Tip: Try On EVERYTHING

Today's thrift tip is to try on absolutely everything that you stick in your buggy! This tip kind of goes along with the last one (size doesn't matter) because when thrifting you're not going to worry about the size, so of course you need to try it on to make sure it fits. Here are some pictures of my sister, Alyssa, and I's trip to the Goodwill and some of the things we tried on!
Our buggy was full!
Dresses that we both bought... her's is super cute with her camel colored boots!
This dress was pretty.. just too girly girly for me I think.
She thought this shirt was a little too tight.
Ah! LOVE this little vintage dress! But it was too short :(
Flats that sista got.
Love this Banana Republic pencil skirt that I got, but the pocket on the pink tee was just in an awkward spot!
Blurry and ugly picture, but this is our sad faces because these clothes were too small for us. 
This is also a good example of today's tip because this fitted tee I have on is a J. Crew size small and was too tight on the boob area, but I have a J. Crew tank that's an extra small that I got at the Goodwill a while back, and it's too big! 
This shress (too long to be a shirt, too short to be a dress=shress) was cute on her, but she didn't get it.
This skirt was soooo cute, but it did this whole weird bubble thing as you can see. Sista ended up getting the Lauren Conrad sweater thing I have on here though. 


So I hope that you make it to a thrift store soon and try on a buggy full of clothes like we did! Even if you only end up with a few items, it's a ton of fun, I promise! 
What are some of your favorite finds of ours?









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January 16, 2013

Get Your Booties to Forever 21!


Yall.... Forever 21 is taking an additional 50% off of their already marked down clearance items!! Go there.. now! I went yesterday and got these 6 amazing items all for only $40! For realz. Get your booties over there before all the good stuff.. well the stuff in your size.. is gone!

1. Pearl and Silver Skirt: $4.99
2. Polka Dot Skirt: $4.49
3. Sweater Shirt: $7.49
4. Ivory Cardigan: $6.99
5. Black Cardigan: $6.99
6. Big Ugly Sweater that I happen to love: $5.49

Calling all fashionistas out there, how would you style the pearl and silver skirt? The only way I can think of so far is with black cardigan, but I know it's got to look good with more than just black! Help please! :)

January 10, 2013

Thursday Thrift Tip: Size Doesn't Matter

Shirt: Old
Sweater: Goodwill $3.49
Limited Jeans: Goodwill $4.99
Charlotte Russe Flats: Goodwill $3.49
Belt: Came on a dress
Total Outfit Cost: $11.97

So, since I get a lot of, "teach me your ways!" and "share your tricks!" I have decided it is time I share all my secrets with you! 

Thrift Tip #1:
Size Doesn't Matter
Whether you're searching through the endless racks of clothing at the Goodwill or shopping the clearance rack at TJ Maxx, don't worry about looking at the size on the tag! Since the items are so cheap, it's okay if they don't fit exactly right. And sometimes some items are at thrift stores because of the size. For example, the sweater I have on above is an XL... I am a small/medium. My guess is that the person who originally purchased it dried it in the dryer and it obviously shrunk! And since it is just a tad too big, I added a belt, and voila! This XL sweater is now a small!

I hope my thrift tip helps... now get yourself to a thrift store and try it out! :)

January 8, 2013

Pinspired Style

Charming Charlie Dress: Gift Carded
Scarf: Ebay $15.00
Booties: Rack Room Shoes $35.00 (BOGO)
Belt: TJ Maxx $0.70
Tights: Old
Total Outfit Cost: $50.70

Here was my Pinspiration for this look:
Sam over at Sam Ipsa Loquitur

My outfit is way cuter in person. I am just NOT photogenic today... My tights are actually the same color as hers, my lighting came out weir today. Sorrrrrrrrry. Oh and my hair... its raining...

The Vintage Modern Wife

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January 7, 2013

Winter Spring

Sweater: Goodwill $3.49
American Eagle Tee: Goodwill $3.49
Scarf: Goodwill $1.99
Charlotte Russe Jeans: Gifted
Booties: JustFab $19.95
Chain Bracelet: Thrift Store $1.50
Other Bracelets: Jewelry Show $3.50
Total Outfit Cost: $33.92

So, I'm wearing spring colors in the winter. Yepp. I hate how everyone thinks that since it's cold that you need to wear dark colors! Brighten up your day with some brighter colors! This outfit is from a couple of weeks ago, but I've been so crazy busy since before and after I got back from Disney World. I've actually been back since last Tuesday.  It was amazing by the way. Larry and I had an absolute blast on NYE in Hollywood Studios. The band, Mulch, Sweat, and Shears... ahhh love them. Can we have them at our wedding? HA. That would cost a fortune! 

Ps. I promise my roots don't look this bad anymore. ew. 

January 6, 2013

I'm gonna pop some tags only got $20 in my pocket

This is for all my fellow thrift store lovers! A friend told me about this song a while back, and now it's on the radio! It's hilarious and totally worth your 3 minutes and 52 seconds.