January 2012
13 posts
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thrifted kenneth cole leather skirt / $6.98
I don’t know why some thrifts list prices with .98 (vs.99), but they do.
This skirt’s leather is well-worn…supple, if you will.
Between the comfort & pockets, it’s an actual practical leather skirt.
Versatile length. Easy to dress down.
These shots were taken at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake.
Lots of sun here lately. And warmth....
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line & dot black silk jacket / $94
Fair Park #4
The Cotton Bowl
Ohhhhhhh this jacket…
is outta control.
I picked it up at local boutique Milk+Honey.
A lot more than I generally spend, but was a necessity once on.
While taking these photos, I got a nice surprise!
It happens that my brother works in administration at Fair Park.
It happened that he was taking a breather and walking in a random direction.
In...
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thrifted vintage red sweater
Seen before here.
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black cotton gap dress / $2.99
It was 70° and sunny yesterday in Dallas.
But technically we are still in winter.
This dress was a good weight and style for the non-winter weather day.
When I was “sent home to change” for wearing a scandalous outfit to work,
I headed to the thrift store near (my former) work and grabbed this Gap dress to throw over.
Ended up working out, since this is a great basic.
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joan vass top / $40ish
Another of my last purchases from Last Call.
Retail was $288, but had all kinds of markdowns and a store sale.
So cozy.
A favorite touch - hidden secret.
Bright orange, silky poly lines entire interior.
Caressing my skin at every move.
Remember this belt from this hideous dress I bought just for the belt?
My pal Toni thought she could rock the hideous dress, so I took it to her in...
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80s-style floral & lace top / free
Another freebie from Randi’s rejects.
“MollyringwaldprettyinpinkYesI’lltakeit!” was my thought at first glance.
Luckily, it fit.
Some interesting changes with minor drama happening in my household.
Tough, but stimulating.
What oh what will happen next?
Life getting lived.
Gotta love it.
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black skinny pants / free
Fair Park #2
Centennial Murals found in Halls surrounding the Esplanade Fountain. Jean-Michel Cazabat heels purchased at Last Call
Even better than a great buy is free stuff.
These pants came courtesy of my friend Randi’s closet cleaning.
I went away with a whole bag of goodies. Aces. Changes. On many levels. Tossing it up. The dice are rolling.
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urban outfitters split back top / $19.99
I went to Urban last week on a quest.
Now that I’m outta corporate…more casual (but still interesting) pieces are needed.
This top was half off.
40 bones would have been a “no,” but at $20, “okay!”
Secret slit in back turns me on.
Soft, textured cotton.
Comfy with a little sexy.
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payless lizard ring / $9.99
I fell in love with this guy on sight.
He’s so damn cute.
I call him : Virgil.
Virgil rocks the rhinestones.
Just chillin’.
On your finger.
Definitely adds zing to any simple outfit.
We have this really beautiful, gigantic art deco park in the middle of Dallas, right down the street from me.
This is my first of many sets at Fair Park.
Let’s explore the place...
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miss lonelyhearts love note scrap / deep ellum
Picked up this small scrap of ripped up love note during a dog walk.
With just these few words I found, you get the gist of the message.
Random slice of some stranger’s love life.
(front and back of scrap displayed)
Who HASN’T written one (or many) of these.
If you say, “not me!” You are lying.
heehee
Have a great weekend!
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thrifted black duramesh tongue purse / $4.99
If someone told me I had to pick a uniform, it would be a version of this.
Black skinny pants with a comfy, heather grey, worn-in tee.
But anyhoo blah blah blah, let’s focus in on this awesome purse I thrifted.
Duramesh is so…fun to caress. So…slinky. So…reptilian.
This thrifted purse goes the extra mile into cool city with a goddamn TONGUE clasp. ...
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matte black ray-bans / $48
Made one last trip to Last Call on Friday.
Picked up a handful of items including a new pair of shades for 2012.
“Made in Italy” RayBans for a little less than half off retail.
oohlala.
Happy New Year!