2008-11-09

Odds and Ends

Last night and this morning I dug through my closet to pull out more clothes that I don't wear often enough. I have a big messy pile of shirts of all colors and patterns in fabrics of the type that are impossible to fold nicely but luckily don't wrinkle.

I first picked out a frilly polka-dotted blouse that my grandmother made a few years ago. I loved it back then, but it hasn't been worn recently because I consider polka-dots to be much too girly and young (even thought I'm not very old myself! I like to pretend that I am, but that's another matter). Anyways, I probably just didn't know how to pair the blouse to reflect my changing tastes, because when I matched it with another in a more abstract print, I decided that I really liked the blouse after all.


The other shirt is thrifted, and the pants are from Topshop.

The next blouse I tried on is another thrifted number. I was drawn to the splatter pattern but didn't wear it because it's rather short and boxy for my frame. I belted it up here to solve that problem.



The dress underneath is from Zara.

Yesterday my mum showed me this pretty necklace she picked up for 4 bucks at Value Village. I stole it for the photo and might be borrowing it again soon. It's almost tacky but I still love it. I guess if the leaves were made of metal instead of plastic it would look more chic, but that won't stop me from wearing it.



And lastly, an outfit I'm wearing right now. It's rather boring, but better reflects what I wear most often (unfortunately).

15 comments:

Amelia said...

I really like both blouses. It's nice to shop your own closet.

Mimi said...

GREAT shirts!!!...and the black and white armchair too :)

Anonymous said...

I love the splatter top, it is so lovely.

diamondsinchampagne said...

I love the splatter blouse, love how it is pleated too!
That necklace is a great buy if ever I saw one!

AusAnna said...

these outfits are great. your blog is a-mazing. x:)

bi-style said...

I love the first blouse and the pants from topshop!Nice idea with the camera.

Anna said...

I love the second blouse, the shape and print is great!

Sabrina said...

Mimi: That's actually my bed in the photo! It arrived in the mail just a few weeks ago from Ikea. I'm glad you like the pattern :)

Anonymous said...

oh sabrina. you can make anything look fabulous.

your bed's so pretty! which reminds me, i still have not been to your new place. winter break?

Aisha said...

Oh, I'm very glad I found your site. You have gorgeous pictures and be sure to wear this stuff you found digging in your closet more often.

Rebecca Jane said...

i like both of those blouses - esp the one with splatter print.

Anonymous said...

hi sabrina! =) just wondering, what sort of camera lens do you use to take your photos? they're really great! thanks

S* said...

cute shirts!! you must start wearing them!! really!!! they are perfectt!!

INES said...

great pictures
you look so cute

A-Chick-Named-Hermia said...

Love the necklace ....it's be great with a matching ring!!