Lace-up shirt & mini update

I'm a little late to the trend but that's what always happens when you buy things from the thrift store! I actually took these photos a while ago but am just posting them now.... Oops. 

How to: the oversized boyfriend shirt.

As a really petite person I try and stay away from oversized items. Maxi skirts/dresses, oversized sweaters, etc all tend to swallow me up. But I found this oversized pinstriped shirt from a yardsale for 50c. and for some reason I felt compelled to try it out. It was actually labeled a large but I decided to go for it because it didn't look too long for me.

 I believe this shirt is a women's shirt but it reminded me of all the posts and trends going around about wearing your boyfriend's clothes (which I don't have) so here is my take on it!

Army Green

Green is by far my favorite color. However, I don't own a whole lot of it in regards to clothes. (Now if you saw my room it would be a different story!) I don't know why that is though. But since it is finally fall I decided to whip out some army green for the changing seasons. If only the weather would listen - it is still boiling in the South! I'm over it.

Anyways - the outfit. 

8 Thrifting / Charity Shop Tips

Ok - this photo isn't a thrift store. it's my room. But you get the point. 

This is a post I've been thinking about doing since I started my blog almost three months ago. 

I know a lot of people are skeptical of thrift/charity shops but I want to change that! I think you can find the best pieces at the fraction of the cost of the normal retailer. 

And I've got a few tips for finding them!

             

1.    Don’t go in with expectations

My first piece of advice is – Don’t go in with expectations. That is the whole fun of going to thrift store! You never know what you are going to come out with. I’ve come out with scarves, shoes, mugs, home décor, and so much more! You really have no idea what you are going to find so keep your mind open to all the possibilities!

2.    Be patient

Chances are if you are looking for a specific piece of clothing or accessory and you go back often, it will eventually be there! I know Goodwill puts out new items almost daily so it’s always a new adventure if I go frequently. It might take you a long time to find what you’re looking for but you won’t be spending much once you do! Something I’m currently looking for is a Suede jacket and I’m determined!

3.    Familiarize yourself with good brands / Look for Vintage! 

This somewhat contradicts my first point but go in knowing what brands are worth buying. I’m not saying don’t pick up something originally from Forever 21 or H&M but just make sure it’s in good quality. I have a forever 21 button-down that I’ve had for years that I thrifted and it is still holding up fine! But overall, I try and look for pieces I know will last a long time – J.crew,  madewell, topshop, the loft, etc. I’ve found some really nice J.crew sweaters and designer finds at thrift stores. You just really have to search for them! I’ve also found higher end items that didn’t end up working for me but I’ve sold them on Vinted for a lot more! I also try and keep an eye out for good vintage pieces as well.

4.    Try on everything

If you’re skeptical about trying it on, do it anyway! You never know what something might look like on you as opposed to the hanger. I have been pleasantly surprised by a lot of the pieces I thought wouldn’t work because it looked too big or weird on the hanger. I spend far too long in the dressing room but it’s worth it.

5.    Take your time.

Whenever I go into a thrift store, I always give myself a few hours. I try and go through almost all the racks (including the boys and men’s) because you never know what you might find. I also try on so many pieces so it can take a while!

6.    Find out when the sales are

Thrift stores/Charity Shops are already really cheap. But I have started only going when they have 50% off days. (my favorite thrift store has one every Monday!) Normally stores have certain tags 50% that day but I would ask a sales associate when they have bigger sales. It’s worth it!

7.    Check out multiple stores

I tend to go to my favorite thrift store once a week on 50% off day but I also like to check out other stores in case there are some other hidden gems! There normally are.

8.    Inspect the clothing before you buy!

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone into a thrift shop, found something I loved, gotten in line to buy it and realized there is a hole or big stain and end up not picking it up! Thrift stores, unlike consignment shops, take everything. So, you want to inspect the clothing really closely before you pick it up for any flaws, excessive piling/wear or anything like that. I did buy a shirt once that was missing a button and was able to replace it really easily but that is the only time I’ve really taken that chance.

I hope these tips helped! Let me know what you think in the comments down below! 

Lee

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The Perfect Dress from Summer to Fall

Hello! 

I am really excited because I'm posting five times this week! Today I'm back with another outfit post and it's all about transitioning from summer to fall (my favorite season!) I'm a sucker for a good shirt dress and this vintage looking one is perfect for the transitioning weather.

I thrifted this dress a month or so ago and I absolutely adore it. It's orginally from Modcloth, which I was very excited about. I love Modcloth but can never seem to afford any of their clothing so finding it second hand is always a great day! This dress so lightweight but still perfect for fall. It's still fairly warm here so this dress is perfect if its a little hot during the day and cooler at night. Did I mention it is also the most comfortable fabric!? 

 (ignore the fact that I look photoshopped here. I don't know why. I'm not.)

Another thing I love about this dress are the details. It's got such cute buttons on the top as well as a cute tie at the bust on the back. I didn't think the tie at the bust would be flattering but I actually really like it!

As for my shoes, I wore my fringe brown sandals from Target. (I saw them in the sale a few days ago if you want to check them out!) I can't wait until I can start wearing boots. I am getting very bored of my shoes at the moment. But these fringe sandals have definitely been a staple of mine this summer. 

I hope you enjoyed this outfit post! Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Tomorrow I'll be bringing to you my September thrift haul!

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The Denim Jacket

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I don't know why but I am on such a roll with blogging! I am trying to post every other day to everyday and I think I'm doing pretty well so far! This type of photography is so different than the fine art photography I got my degree in and was trained for but I am enjoying it! (Especially with my beautiful new lens!) But I'd be interested in how often my readers would like posts? Let me know if you have an opinion on the matter!

Anyways - I'm back with a new outfit post (surprise, surprise). And it finally felt like fall when I was shooting these so I figured I'd bring out my favorite denim jacket.

I'm sure you'll see this denim jacket in a lot of other posts this A/W but it is just so versatile! I picked mine up from Old Navy probably two years ago but I know you can find them anywhere. I love mine for fall because it's a darker wash but it can still go with black skinny jeans or a even a very dark wash. Today, I paired it with a maroon skater skirt from H&M that I picked up in the sale last summer for 7$! (You'll definitely be seeing it a lot this A/W a lot too...) It's definitely one of my favorite skirts. 

As for my shirt, I paired it with a grid printed tank-top I thrifted this summer (orginally from Target.) I loved how the top and the skirt went together but the shirt poofed out a little, which I partially why I added the jacket. I also added a necklace I thrifted this summer for 4$! I got my black booties from Nordstrom last fall (Children's size...) but I'm sure they have a similar variation for this fall! Such a classic piece.

But probably my favorite part of the outfit - the hat! It's a felt hat with stunning floral detailing and once the weather starts to get cooler I can't stop wearing it! I received it as a gift but it was originally from Nordstrom. I also wore the same ring in my last post. 

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Accessorizing 101: T-shirt and Jeans

Hello! 

Today I'm bringing something a little different! I wanted to talk about how to transform a t-shirt and jeans into a really beautiful outfit! 

I started out with my light wash skinny jeans from American Eagle and a plan baseball tee from Urban Outfitters. (wait, what - i didn't thrift anything for this outfit! but wait!) 

To make this outfit a little more interesting than your basic t-shirt and jeans I added a fun floral kimono and the necklace from my last post! I've featured this kimono before but I think it can look fantastic with simple skinny jeans as well! It's also perfect for this time of year because it can still be hot where I am and this kimono is so light and airy! 

I think adding a few accessories - like a necklace or a lightweight kimono can add vibrancy to an otherwise dull outfit! For the fall I'd definitely trade out the lightwash denim for a darker wash and perhaps something with some rips! I think this type of outfit can work for any time of year. 

I absolutely adore this skinny jeans because of the detailing on the sides! Isn't it stunning? It's also really subtle and delicate, which I think definitely goes along with this outfit! 

Let me know what you think of the outfit I created in the comments below! 

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Casual Monday Outfit

Hello! 

Today I'm bringing to you another outfit post! I was having a pretty chill monday so here is a very simple outfit.

It was pouring rain here but I managed to find some time to shoot some photos in this dreary weather. I feel like it rains everyday now! Anyways - with the end of summer approaching quickly I decided to get in a few more fun summer outfit posts!

This is another one of my go-to outfits. I picked up these vintage high waisted shorts about a year ago and I'm obsessed with them! I've never found a pair of high waisted shorts that I find flattering (and long enough!) and these fit like a glove. I was never a huge shorts wearer before I got these and now I want to wear them with everything. 

I paired the shorts with a baggier t-shirt that I thrifted a few weeks ago. It's originally from urban outfitters and so comfortable! I'm normally not a big v-neck fan but this one is really nice. I also love the different colors of stripes. It's really different from my MANY other striped shirts! I also just added a nice brown braided belt from Forever 21 I got years ago. 

 

As for shows I just wore my trusty black flats from Target. These are fairly old but I know they still make this kind of flats. They're great for the rain and have lasted for a really long time. 

Let me know what you think in the comments below! 

Lee 

The Denim Vest

Hello! 

Sorry I missed yesterday's outfit post. I'm not sure why but every time I've taken outfit photos recently I really haven't like them. It's been a difficult summer and I recently found out some upsetting news that didn't help. Things have been weird recently and so my photos aren't as great as I want them to be.

Another thing - Wow I'm almost at 40 subscribers on Bloglovin'!! I've been doing this for a little over a month now and I'm really surprised! Thank you to everyone who reads. I am forever thankful. 

Now onto the outfit! 

I'll be the first to admit - this outfit formula (boyfriend jeans/skinny jeans + white shirt + denim vest) is my go to for when I don't know what to wear. Vests are my favorite way to elevate an outfit and just make the look a bit more interesting. I also decided on sandals today because it is still August and so hot here. My pastel pink boyfriend jeans are from Old Navy from a few years ago. These pants are definitely a favorite of mine - so comfortable and the fit is perfect!     

  

My denim vest was actually a gift from my grandmother years ago (we're talking 8+ years ago!) And I have to say it is still a staple in my wardrobe! I have to stop myself from wearing it so often. The wash is just perfect and I love that it has studs. Definitely adds a bit of edge to my pastel pink pants! My white button down is from Forever 21 but you can find these anywhere and are definitely a staple!

I talked about these sandals in my first ever post (here) but I love them so I thought I'd feature them again! I got them from Target in the children's section this summer and I think they are the perfect sandal! (ignore my unpainted toenails...)

Well that's it for my outfit post today! I hope you enjoyed it and I'll try and get another post up tomorrow (or thursday..) 

Thanks for reading and let me know what you think in the comments below.

Lee

The Military Vest / Entirely Thrifted Outfit

Hello!
If you can't tell from this color palette of this outfit... I am extremely ready for fall. I do love bright colors (like my previous post) But in all honesty - I am so over the 100 degree weather, sweating profusely when I leave the house, and not being able to wear a sweater! So I decided for a more muted color palette. 

I also decided on this outfit on Monday because it was National Thrift Shop day! And this outfit is entirely thrifted! I recently thrifted the vest but it's originally from H&M. Some of the buttons are a little loose but I found it for 2 dollars and I just couldn't pass it up! I love how military inspired it is! ButI also feel a bit like I'm in a marching band when I wear it too. I can definitely see getting a ton of use out of this in the fall. (You'll also see from many of my posts I am addicted to vests!!) 

I thrifted the gray skirt on the same thrifting trip and it is originally from Express. I originally picked it up to wear under a sheer purple Maxi skirt I have but I decided I liked it on its own too much! My brown/salmon colored shirt is originally from H&M. 

My shoes are probably my favorites part of this outfit. They are indeed little boy shoes but when I saw them they were in perfect condition and I couldn't pass them up! When I brought them home from the thrift store I showed them to my dad. He promptly went to his room and grabbed the same pair of shoes out of his closet!! What a hilarious and wonderful find. I've had them for about a year or two now and they've still held up great! My floral socks are hand-me-downs from my Mom and I wear them all the time.

Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think in the comments! 

Did you celebrate National Thrift Shop day? 

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The Orange Dress

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I'm back with a new outfit post! 

I'm going to be honest with you - I haven't had the best summer. I graduated from college in May and I haven't had the best luck finding a job hence the reason why I started this blog! (not to make money but it's something fun to do and take my mind off the whole job applying process). But the reason I'm telling you this is because when I'm feeling down I try and wear really bright colors - hence the reason for this dress! And I must say - this is the perfect summer dress!

 I actually received this dress from a friend because it shrunk in the wash and was too small for her. Lucky me! She originally got it from Kohl's. It is a little short of me but I still wear it because it's so comfy and such a vibrant color. The detailing is also beautiful and it has a slip underneath, which makes it the perfect everyday dress!

I got the necklace about a year ago at Old Navy for around 10 dollars. I love the length and the tassel at the end! It goes with so many things and I'm sure you'll see it in a ton of blog posts. For my shoes I wore my trusty Target sneakers I got for 5 dollars on sale last month. I've worn them almost everyday this summer since I've gotten them. 

Well that's it! I hope you enjoyed today's post and I'll see you on Wednesday. 

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