2009-03-16

Another few thrift finds...

Yesterday I woke up to find another blizzard outside my window. I was very peeved because I had planned to go thrift shopping that afternoon. But when the snow didn't show any sign of stopping, I decided to go out anyways. Lucky I did, because I found a few special things on my hunt.



I couldn't say no to such a vibrant jacket. Plus, it's reversible! Please excuse the rather boring styling in this photo, I was feeling a bit lazy.



I also purchased yet another scarf to concoct yet another one of my wrap dresses. Are you guys bored of seeing these yet? Because I'm still not bored of exploring the potential of different scarves. But I am sort of sick of taking pictures of these pretty dresses in my boring old room every blog post. It would be nice to take some pictures outside underneath the nice blue sky. OH WAIT! We don't HAVE those in Vancouver anymore. In case you were wondering, I'm wearing my grey H&M skirt underneath to cover up the sheerness.



And a detail of the dress with a belt I also purchased. I think it's hand made. The little fish looks like it's ceramic and hand-painted. I couldn't resist the gaudiness.



The last photo is of what I wore that day. I think slouchy sweaters, blazers and rainboots has been my uniform these past few weeks.

Wait but there's more! I also bought a lovely black body-con dress with sheer panels. I can't take a photo of it yet because it's actually floor-length (I have no idea where to wear such a length) and I'm going to have it shortened.

24 comments:

thefatandskinnyonfashion said...

Cute jackets! You will get a lot of wear out of both of them.

Anonymous said...

i don't think i'll ever get tired of the scarf dresses, i love them way too much!

Emma Homestay Bandar Tasik Puteri said...

Lovely scarf dress... I love the ripple effect it makes..

You last outfit is way cool and understated.. oh so MAN-able!

Alice X said...

teellll me how you did the scarf thing! it looks AWESOME! reminds me of lanvin, so much, make it one shoulder:) seriously, what kind of scarf do you use?

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Dr. Debonaire said...

Ahh! The scarf dress is amazing! It looks very Lanvin!

Anonymous said...

haha, i don't recall ever seeing those rain boots on you.
and after the blizzard, wasn't it really sunny? at least it was at ubc.

Miss Dexter said...

Hi, your wrap dresses are really cute!

casey said...

Oh my, I love all of these outfits! How come I never find anything so fantastic when I go thrift shopping!?

Amelia said...

I love the draping of the scarf dress! It looks so nymph-like with the green belt. I'm going to have to find some scarves big enough to give that a try.

kaye i. said...

I'm jealous of your thrift store shopping skills! :P

Fruchtzwerg said...

I truly love your second outfit, the scarf is gorgous!

Karen said...

wow that scarf is really cool, looks awesome as a dress
i am so bad at thrifting
i am terrible at going through racks and racks haha

- karen

Vera said...

Alright, the play with scarves is downright INSPIRATIONAL!! Wow, amazing, amazing job. You know your shape so well and just how to compliment it, I'm truly at awe.

Anthea said...

Some great finds! Have you made a how to video for how you make those dresses? or a how to step by step with photos! Looks amazing!

ANA PAO said...

its the first time i visit your blog, and i love it.
i hope to see more pictures of your fashion trendy style,
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Cruz said...

As I've said before, you have the coolest blazers! I'm not gettin tired of the scarf dress idea, I think it's cool and love love the blazer paired with the sweater in the last picture.

Victoria said...

Wooow ! LOVE the jacket, man :D

Unknown said...

I love gray, and that scarf is amazing. How long/wide are the scarves you're using for this? I'm not sure the scarves I have could cover everything!

I definitely wore a uniform of slouchy sweater/t-shirt/jeans/boots ALL winter. SO comfortable. I have Hunters in yellow, and they are a delicious bright spot during winter. I also have a great, tacky, reindeer print faux-fur hooded knit vest, hahaha. Awesome.

Valerie said...

love the jacket and the dress with the camera behind nice look
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Beauty Standard Blog said...

I wouldn't have guessed that was a scarf if i hadn't been following your previous posts! It looks really cool.

PUNKIE said...

the scarf worn aas a dress is awesome! I like the other looks too!

Cecilia said...

First time I've seen your scarf concoctions and I love it! That bright jacket is awesome ...

Insomnia said...

The jacket is so great, these colors!! And your wrap dresses don't bore us at all ;)

The Queen of Hearts said...

With each post, I adore you more. Excellent personal style and you have such a great shape.

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