Those Tricks

vintage american summer dress / $12.50 (but free)

Sun, 26 May 2013 17:21:30 -0500

Free to me with trade at Buffalo Exchange.
Ties go over shoulders but I’m too ma-ture (muh-too-er) for that look.
So tied them all up at neck, instead.

A good dress.

silk Mother of Pearl romper / $11.50

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:19:00 -0500

Half off on sale, from $23, at Buffalo.
OH BOY! This got major hateration during the FB live shop.
“You will regret this purchase.” “A mistake!”

live shop shot. It’s weak, I guess I understand the hate. ;)

I’m really glad I got it.
There will be ample opportunity to wear it this summer.
Inaugural wear was to the symphony for a “Tom Petty” show.
What a trip the night was.

A guy I hadn’t seen in years posted on Facebook that he had an extra ticket.
I’m bored of typical gatherings at the moment, so the random “adult” activity appealed.
He was given the tix and they were good - center floor.

Let me back up…I’m wearing the silk romper, my buddy is a tall, big guy with Jesus hair.
We did not blend in with the crowd.

So! The concert. One would expect orchestral versions of Tom Petty. But, no. Instead it was a crappy Tom Petty cover band (dude who looked and sang like Petty with band playing perfect renditions of the hits) backed by the orchestra. Which would be nice, except we couldn’t hear the orchestra! What a waste. Like, why have a lead guitarist and keys when you have a FREAKING PRO ORCHESTRA to play around with the arrangement + performance.

Intermission lead to getting in trouble for sneaking into seats where we figured we might be able to hear the orchestra. Which led to management who ended up seating us in the coolest fucking seats in the house. The fancy cushioned couch seats behind the stage, facing out to the entire hall (scroll back up to see reverse of area).

We literally led the whole place in a swave during Free Falling.
The conductor giggled and smiled at us.
People came up to us after outside. Such a fun rush.

The silk romper went quite well with this adventure.
What a fun night.

F21 floral tunic with killer sleeves / $4.50

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:56:15 -0500

A good buy.
Always get lots of compliments on this.
Maybe when it’s 100 degrees this summer I’ll get the courage to wear it as a saucy dress late one weekend night…maybe.

Mossimo tunic thing / $4

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:13:27 -0500

‘Twas half off at Buffalo Exchange.
A good, easy item.
I like how it has textured stripes that do a cross cross thing in front but are uniform in back.

thrift sequins

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:35:11 -0500

Did a quick thrift trip today.
Planned to live shop, but didn’t find much and what I tried was meh.
I always pull some vintage sequins for sport, though.
This one was a beauty.

I might have gotten it at $12.99 if the top part wasn’t way too big.
Crazy amazing beading detail.
Close up shot over on facebook.

an outfit of resale stuff

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:02:47 -0500

No new items, but I liked this outfit.
Comfy poppin’ pink.
The tank I made from a thrifted tee.
Open back drapey top.

(Gosh, can’t remember if this was resale or purchased at Urban on sale or somethin’)

Two tone velvety leggings.
I know, leggings as pants.
DEAL WITH IT.
;)

thrifted hoodie / $1.99

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:01:23 -0500

Thrifted hoodie $1.99.
The cold is supposed to break tomorrow.
THANK GODDESSES AND GODS.

thrifted vintage black terry dress / $1.99

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:31:02 -0500

I’ve been putting this one on a lot.
It’s an easy dress.
Lightweight terry cloth.
Vintage union made in the USA.
Simple but has some subtle cool details.

Annnnnnd was $2.
Dizzam.

shasa polka dot dress / $8.50 (but FREE!)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:38:25 -0600

Nice and breezy.

Didn’t realize until I was in the sun that the dots aren’t straight black but have a dot of blue in them!

Cool.

Have a good weekend!

live shop march6

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:43:40 -0600

Oh boy! What an amazing live shop I had today.
Sooooo much good.
Was hard to choose.
But the outcome was orgasmic.
Hop over to the FB to see what I mean.
Why is this so addictive?!

love on the hanger top / $9.50

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:09:00 -0600

This was in a live shop recently.
I guess most things will be from now on
because I have so much freakin’ fun doing the live shop feeds.
$9.50 at Buffalo Exchange.
I’m sure I traded some stuff, so didn’t cost me that much direct.

The top is creme.
Love the thick band cuffs and hem.

Wearing with a tank under.
Will be cool in the summer with a skirt and bandeau when the HEAT comes.
Got a hint of that today with 85 degrees.

Also, I think I am succeeding with the bang grow out.
It usually doesn’t take.

Have a good week.

Frugal here...frugal there...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:35:53 -0600

Hi Tricksters!
I have been working for weeks on a new website
for my plant-based food project, Dallas Frugal Foodie, and just launched the site!!
Exciting.

I’m thrilled with it and wanted to share with you guys.

Not just about Dallas food but BETTER food, in general.
On the affordable tip, cause…you know me.

I will have a new thrifty item post for you in the next 24 hours!
See you then.

-stephanie

p.s. The DFF FB is HERE.

zara dress tunic thing / $16

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:16:18 -0600

Came home to a fern on my porch this evening.
So sweet.
Thanks, Mom!

Did a quickie live shop at Buffalo yesterday for something to wear on camera today.
I wanted color and sleeves and did not have that in my closet.
With a $5 coupon, I chose this Zara top for ~~$21~~ $16.
Looked great on camera, was comfortable and it’s cool.

This is what I look like when I’m happy.
(and my boobs are squeezed together)
The sleeves of this thing were the big seller.

I mean, seriously.

live shop / half of half FRI feb15

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:34:00 -0600

Today was the most fun live shop, so far!
Feedback was really helpful.
I had a time limit, budget limit and much indecision.
Check out what happened over on the FB.

vintage outback red limited dress / $20

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:34:00 -0600

The dress from the last Buffalo shop!
Late 80s / early 90’s vintage as Sandra informed me on Facebook.

I deboned the top.
It had three plastic rods that didn’t offer much in the way of bodice shape-keeping
and scrunched up & pinched me when I sat down.
Ripped those suckers out with a seam ripper.
They were sewn in, so took a minute, but once I figured out where they were stitched, it was quick.

I call this photo session “Steph VS the rug”
(With an appearance by Jack Attack)
((As he often manages to do, these days))

DMag Blog / Craigslist Advice from Steph

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:15:00 -0600

Forgot to post this on the blog when it ran last week!
Some of my household craigslist shopping tips were published over on D Magazine’s Home Blog…

live shop / FEB6

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:45:00 -0600

This is the “best of” from today’s live resale shop.
Check out the tried on goods and feedback over on FB.
Follow to be there for the next one.
Fun fun.
-s

hilarious "fashion" video

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:37:11 -0600

This is so funny.

FASHION FILM from Matthew Frost on Vimeo.

thrifted photoshoot / $70-ish

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:26:00 -0600

Produced & Styled a fine art fashion shoot over the weekend.
(The images will be morphed and altered for the project).
Super fun to source the ladies’ clothes via thrift.
I bought tons of options, for 3 ladies, for a total of about $70.

The photographer wanted big poofy necks - sorta victorian, slightly gothic.
He and I picked out lots of vintage-looking lace tablecloths and curtains, together, at a thrift.
Then I thrifted the rest of the clothes with the fabrics we’d already purchased in mind.

I got to cast people I was excited to work with.
The two ladies above are both actresses.
And the stylin’ and profilin’ chica below I used to work with at Neiman’s.
Everyone did such an awesome job.

Man!
I wish I could do this type of thrift-sourced styling a whole lot more!
Kinda dreamy enjoyment for me.
:D

Our fella brought his own suit but it was, indeed, vintage

Shoot Styling 100% resale.
Woohoo!

winners of the secret surprise package!

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:04:38 -0600

Congrats to the Secret Surprise Package Winners!!

Ani Barrington
Jenn
Hilary Walker
Aimee Lynn
Princess Poston

I will email you this weekend for your mailing addresses.
Or if you see this first, shoot me an email!
You shall receive a mystery package…sometime…in 2013.
:D