Apologies for not blogging in the last couples weeks. I’m still going through the transition into the college life. However, I tend to blog on a more regular bases. Today I decided to represent Thrift’n Thursday. It’s pretty self-explanitory, I will only be wearing clothes from the T-Stores on Thursdays. In the following PICS: Sporting a graphic lion T, grey jersey knit mini skirt, Coach Fanny Pac, and some rock’n faux oxfords. ALL THRIFTED.

19 dollar outfit. Self explanatory

FANNY PAC

It’s a bitter sweet feeling… and taste ( because of the buttermilk pancake). Today marks a week before I head off for college. To celebrate my mom and I went out for brunch at a little dinner in Portland, Stepping Stone Cafe. Recognized on the television show Man vs Food for there giant pancakes. I had an omelete (finished on the right) and also ONE of their famous buttermilk pancakes (center/left).

Straying from the norm is what I love to do. Thats why I love to thrift store shop. When you find an item chances are you wont find the same thing like it, unlike in a store where you can buy in bulk. I’m going to admit it takes time finding those few unique items that you absolutely love. Two items that i have come across over the last few months are Shwood Eyewear and the Bike Shelf. My graphic design teacher introduced me to Shwood during class, and actually I got to meet one of the founders. He was a honest and laid back man. The whole concept of glasses being made out of wood is simple but in some way it just works. The next item (Bike Shelf) I happened to stumble upon while roaming the Big 3 W’s (world wide web). It too is a simple design that lets you hang your bike up, oh yeah and books! With these items you’re not falling far from the tree, the designs are simple showing the natural beauty of the woods. These are not low priced items, but ARE affordable. Both items I WOOD love to purchase in the near future.

Don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t mix patterns. Last time I checked they’re were no rules to style or fashion. However, when mixing patters I would suggest having one piece be subtle. The silk tank is the main pattern in this outfit and I just added the skirt that also has a pattern but isn’t as showy. Warning: Mixing patterns can be dangerous, but as long as you do it tastefully you will be fine.

Earrings: Thrifted

Silk Tank: Nordstrom, Belt: Target

A-line Skirt: Target

Vintage Dooney and Bourke Bag: Thrifted

Wedges: DSW

Feathers, Feathers, and more Feathers. If you ask me it’s a pillow fight gone good. There are people infusing their hair in feathers, wearing them in headband forms, and also hanging them from their ears. It may be sad to say, but I have also partaken in the feather frenzy!I refused to pay 20+ dollars on a pair of feathered earrings and that’s when I started to make them with one of my friends.To make your own, all you need: earring hooks, FEATHERS, embroidery floss (or string), some kind of glue, beads (optional), and some problem solving skills.The great part of making your own feathered earrings is that they are great gifts for people. Who doesn’t like feathers in earring form?

I’m always trying to find new ways to customize objects to give it a little bit of personality. Here, I decided to take a plan metal tin and add some magazine clippings to it. Secretly this is a house warming gift for my new room mate……….Shhhhhhhhhh.

What you will need:

• Container (wood, metal, plastic etc.)
• Mod Podge (located at crafts stores)
• Magazine(s)
• Scissors
• Paint Brush
• CREATIVITY

Work place with all of supplies.

Apply Mod Podge (glue) to the surface you are covering.

Start adding clippings to the container.

Let glue dry and then you are ready to use for storage.

I’m not going to lie I take pride in my closet. Maybe because it represents who I am, or maybe because half the clothes hanging up are from the thrift store, hand picked and bought at the fraction of the price if bought at a retail store. But enough with my closet and more about my Coral&Teal outfit. This outfit contains: polka dot tank with a peek-a-poo hole at the neckline, coral parachute shorts, closed toe open foot lace up heel, and a teal satchel and belt. Thrifted: tank, short, belt, satchel. The only thing I “splurged” on were the heals but were a great deal with a coupon I had. My closing statement is a challenge for those who have not thrift store shopped before, go. Go and explore the world of thrift stores. You might just become an addict also…..

Thrifted: Coral Parachute Shorts $4.00, Shirt $6.00

Thrifted: Teal Satchel pricing unknown, Gifted: Ring

DSW Shoes: $15.00