Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Thrift Store Score: Pinterest Inspired Tye Dye, Lace, and Sequins

Today's #ThriftStoreScore look sprang from an advertisement from Boo Hoo's new Plus line that I pinned on Pinterest. I had similar pieces already in my wardrobe so I took a gander at recreating it.


Several items in this look were thrifted, but the real #thriftstorescore is the Brahmin handbag. I spotted it at a Goodwill store with a broken handle. I approached the manager and asked for a price check, pointing out that the handle was broken. She offered it for $5.00 and I promptly purchased it. Next I contacted Brahmin, and they supplied me with the missing screws needed to repair the handle, free of charge. This bag retails for $300 USD.


When I recreate a look that inspires me, it is not with the intent of replicating the style in an exact way. 


My goal is rather to create a look that harmonizes with my personal style using some of the inspired elements.



Now that you've seen both looks, how'd I do? When recreating an inspired look, do you aim to replicate it exactly to a T?
Thanks for sharing!
X

P.S My updo was also Pinterest Inspired ;)

Sunnies: Tod's
Earrings: Betsey Johnson
Sequins Jacket: American Rag (worn here)
Top: Rubbish
Belt: Thrifted
Skirt: Due Per Due, thrifted (worn here)
Handbag: Brahmin, thrifted
Booties: Kelsi Dagger (worn here and here)

9 comments:

  1. Girl you did that ! Seriously the things we can find in thrift shops are priceless. Love your outfit.

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    1. Thanks Assa!!! I will NEVER not shop the thrift, it is priceless and such a source of joy for me.

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  2. You are AMAZING!!. . .the outfits you come up with blows my mind. Love this one too. . . .

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    1. Aw, thank you Neti! I find inspiration all around me :)

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  3. I also nominated you for an award that comes with rules. . .LOL!

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  4. you win hands down. you have such style!!

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  5. You look stunning as always. I love your interpretation of this outfit. yours is the best one. X

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