Tuesday, December 8, 2009

recycle




I went to the thrift store after work and this is what I got: vintage coat $25 ($50 but was half off), sparkly dress $7 which I plan to alter and sunglasses $1.

The boots I am wearing were taller, but I hardly ever wore them because they were too bulky. I cut off the top and now they are easier to wear.

PS tip for dry skin in winter: try baby oil gel, you can get it anywhere. I buy it at the dollar store in the baby section. I put it on after I get out of the shower and it keeps my skin moisturized without being too oily. I like the Nivea lotion in the dark blue pump bottle but it doesn't seem to moisturize my skin enough in the colder months.

sweater: thrift $5
tee: thrift $2
pants: Target $20
boots: Bakers old (DIY cut shorter)


Posted by at 12:38 AM

46 comments:

  1. I can't wait to see how you alter the dress! Good finds!
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  3. Adore your tiger pup tee with that sweater ! And gorgeous finds you scored,love love that sparkly dress :)
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  4. Those glasses are SO sweet :)
    And for $1!! Thats amazing! :)
    www.clashingtime.blogspot.com <3
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  5. love the glasses, they look just like the Ray Ban club masters!





    xo SAUVAGE
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  6. great thrift finds girlfriend!! I love all things sparkely (sp?) I've been looking for a vintage fur lately myself. I like yours. I've also got a pair of knee high boots that i got thrift. I never wear them either. They look like they came from a woman who worked on a farm.. very bulky but super cute. Did you use normal scissors to cut them or a special kind? I'm definitely following your lead and making mine short. They're too cute not to wear more often.. any suggestions?
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  7. I love that dress! I've totally cut boots down before, too. It's like getting a brand new pair of shoes!
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  8. Woooooooooooow, I absolutely love that sparkly dress!!! it's just perfect(L) I wanna sth like that... so gorgeous!
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  10. Great finds Kelly. I cannot wait to see how you re-invent that sparkly dress. I bet it will look awesome. I like how you cut off the boots too. Very talented at the DIY stuff!

    xoxo

    www.FashionSnag.com
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  12. I'm also curious how you altered those boots. I have a pair that look a lot like them, and now I kind of want to cut the tops off. did you leave the top rough?

    http://gleopatraofdenial.blogspot.com/
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  14. wow cutting your boots is a genius idea! never heard of that before. What great vintage finds, especially the coat.
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  15. Love the sparkly dress!!!!! xxx Camilla

    Rainbowpavingstones.blogspot.com
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  16. I used my special sewing scissors to cut the boots, I probably shouldn't have since I think you are only supposed to cut fabric with them. Luckily the boots are thick real leather so I just cut them and didn't need to do anything else.

    If I were to cut a pair with a thinner material, I would probably fold the edge over inside the boot and use extra strong adhesive to make it stay.

    If you are using a material that is thick enough and looks unfinished, just use paint (outdoor paint recommended) to touch up the edge.

    Hope that helps ;)
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  17. The sparkly dress is so great. An for only $7! You are a deal catcher. ;)
    xoxo
    B* a la Moda
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  18. amazing items, darling! I love how you find the greatest bargains.
    have a lovely day, xoxo
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  19. You look wonderful! Love what you did with the boots!

    colormenana.blogspot.com
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  20. The boots look great that length. Can't wait to see what you do with the dress.

    And thanks for the baby oil gel tip.

    http://underfundedheiress.blogspot.com/
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  21. Sequins and fur!

    Love Grace.
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  22. I love your outfit and your beautiful thrifted coat! xo ava
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  23. OMG I AM SOOOOO JEALOUS OF THAT JACKET!!!

    xoxo,
    F

    lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- two girls blogging fashion from ny and chicago!
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  24. WOW! Your jacket is solely FABULOUS!:))
    xoxox,
    Gerri
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  25. That vintage coat ... TO-DIE-FOR!
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  26. ohh the shades and fur are oooooooohh
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  27. The Coat!!! LOVES IT!

    http://loveyourfabulousself.blogspot.com/
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  28. great selections! I love the jacket.
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  30. Yay for sparkly dresses! I just found a great Issac Mizrahi for Target one at the local Goodwill. :-)
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  31. great finds, and the fur coat is HOT!!
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  33. Such gorgeous pieces! Can't wait to see what you do with the dress.


    www.antiquatedtreasures.blogspot.com
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  34. cutting boots is a terrific idea. i might try it on one of my old pairs.
    One more thing....i truly adore your style but it would be so much nicer if you could increase the size of your pics.
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  36. That jacket and dress... are you kidding me? under 40 for both. Kuddos my dear.
    xx love from San Francisco.
    Amy and Alex

    http://refusestolabel.blogspot.com
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  38. This is amazing. Hopefully I'll be a fashion marketing graduate too, in a couple years (:
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  39. awesome finds! you are truly a thrift shopper extraordinaire.

    xo Niki
    http://ahautemess.blogspot.com
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  40. Wow, what great finds! Great job on your DIY boots. We did the same thing with cowboys. They have them online at free people for way too much money so we went to the flea market and made our own for under 20 :)
    Great blog!
    XX

    abutterflybyday.blogspot.com
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  41. I love the fur coat....very cool.
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  42. REALLY LOVE ALL OF THOSE. GREAT LOOK!




    KISS

    D
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  43. wow, you DIY a new look of that BOOTS ....Look great on you. :)
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  44. Can't wait to see what you do with that dress :)
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  45. whoa those are some awesome finds!!
    I love the jacket and am excited to see what you do with the dress!

    http://saemsapproach.blogspot.com/
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  46. I am so jealous this tee is so stunning!!!! I want the same! :P

    http://lenkajames.blogspot.com/
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