9.02.2010

some kind of flower

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Dress:Thrift Shoes:Frye

This post is an example of how to think when thrift shopping.  This "dress" is really just a big shirt ass shirt, but I saw the potential in it as a dress.  Basically, almost any size will work out so long as its not too small - to which there's no coming back from unless you love tube tops.  
Also, this is one of the only times that you'll see me rocking the purple - not really my color.  However, I really liked the floral print & separation within the blouse.  So in summary, it doesn't hurt to take risks when we're talking about $5-8 garments.  If it works it works, but there's no love lost at the end of the day.

32 comments:

  1. Wow, its looks great even if it is a shirt! <3<3

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  2. LOVE your blog, you have such great style. Hope you can check out my blog too.

    http://ucameoutofastrobe.blogspot.com/

    x

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  3. Wow gorgeous outfit! I wish I could find the bargains you do!


    Anna
    www.lifeetc-blog.blogspot.com

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  4. haha my mum just brought me some brown tights from the mall today and i was thinking how to wear them, thanks for the inspiration :))

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  5. the dress is so cute, love the mod print! purple isn't really my color either ^.~

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  6. I love your shoes they are gorgeous xx

    www.chatbananas.blogspot.com

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  7. I disagree - you look stunning in purple! It really makes your hair color pop and looks nice against your skin tone as well.

    xo, MOUSEVOX

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  8. Love the purple, very fall :)

    XoXo-Kelli K

    http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com/

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  9. i love the dress/shirt!! haha :P

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  10. what a great tip!
    i love the colour of the dress and i think it really suits your complexion, im not sure why you dont wear it more:)
    the magazine holders are my favourite lovely!
    belle xxxx
    ellabellevintage.blogspot.com

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  11. I love your Flower style!


    http://www.giocodidonne.blogspot.com/

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  12. i love this outfit, it looks really good <3

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  13. Love it. That's pretty much how I shop for myself too...Always wearing things in a way they're not to be worn!

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  14. This looks great! Your hair is extra lovely today. I think purple suits you just fine.

    x
    nancy

    swayreport.blogspot.com

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  15. great "dress"! but i can see great potential working it with a pair of jeans, tucked in too!
    xx

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  16. just gorgeous, love the purple cardi with your hair colour.

    http://www.repeatwithbrazen.blogspot.com

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  17. how funny i thought the purple splash was a cardi, love it even more now knowing it's a dress :)

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  18. You're so right, will have to keep this in mind, I'm thinking of heading to a few thirft shops this weekend
    It looks beautiful on you as a dress to by the way! x

    http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com/

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  19. exacctllyy what i do :) (when it's opshop time, just search for fabrics that stand out!)
    it's pretty crazy tho, you start buying the whole store!! those sleeves are adorable :)

    http://thinkdish.weebly.com/

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  20. I love this outfit! And even if purple isn't your colour, it really suits you nonetheless! :)

    romance-is-boring.blogspot.com

    xxx

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  21. I think purple is one of the only colors that looks good on everyone. Did you have to bring in the waist at all? It seem to fit you so well.

    www.jenniwells.blogspot.com

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  22. that dress looks so great on you!
    and even better with the brown tights :)

    zahira-sirena.blogspot.com

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  23. That's a great thrifting tip! I always keep that in mind. Purple looks wonderful on you!

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  24. you are such a fancy dame! adoration! <3

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  25. I love love shirt dresses!!! I'm so into shirt dresses right now and big ass shirts make good shirt dresses! :)

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  26. are you kidding me???? purple looks gorgeous with your hair colour! you look stunning!!! i really love what you're wearing. its all so individual.

    kisses from the philippines xxx

    http://amaturecouture.com/

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