Clothing Swap at 33 Gibbs

The lovely Phoebe Livingston rocking a feather quite appropriate for our grand event

A few times each year, me and a group of close friends come together to sift through each others unwanted pieces looking for little treasures. To start 2010 off right, we decided to throw a soiree, accompanied by Bliss sammies and lots of laughter.

I walked away with a bag bigger than what I brought in and will be debuting them throughout the week.

Clothing swaps are gold! Bringing out the fashionista in each of us!

Priceless Finds

Vintage PoochIn many circumstances good temperament, an incredible coat and immaculate behavior is associated with canines in dog shows.

I on the other hand was blessed with being able to adopt this beauty.

Olive was once a street dog, begging for food in the grimiest allies and now she has a lavish bed, top grade treats and pristine table manners.

Christmas Is Here!

Christmas Cocktail Party
Cider minus the whiskey ;)

This is another Urban Outfitters $10 Romper I found in the UO Basement in Cambridge. I'm wearing it in an earlier post under a flannel. I love it because you can dress it up and down. I wore it to work one day with thick black tights, dark gray moccasin boots and a bulky gray turtle neck sweater. You couldn't even tell it was a romper.

The earrings she is wearing are vintage Second Time Around for $7. I wear those waaay too much but now at least the holiday season has given me an excuse!

Romping Around Town

Urban Outfitters $10 Romper @ Cambridge Urban Basement


So this piece I got while roaming around Cambridge one night. I had $20 to spend and when I saw this, I knew I had to scoop it up!

I like it for many reasons, firstly it's jersey material (aka very forgiving!!) and it has that beautiful draping on the top and I love rompers in general because they are guaranteed to never allow those around you to sneak a peak at the frillies underneath ;)

I also like the idea of wearing it with really thick leggings and a big comfy sweater wrapped over it.

10 Dollars!! Seriously!

The Boxy Oxford

The Goodwill Button Down...3 dollars!

I love this button down. I wear it way too much. I think the fact that she is wearing it with attention getting earrings helps a lot. She is also wearing leggings and boots but you can't see them. I think a button down sweater vest would look nice over this especially if it is a little longer. This oxford is for a woman so it isn't that long and needs something to balance it out. A vest would also be nice and cozy for the winter.

The Slip Dress

She Dares to Walk out in a Silk Slip!

So, I am the queen of wearing nightgowns and slips as dresses. First off they are more flattering for every body type. They show off all the good curves. Secondly, they are way cheaper than dresses! Even at consignment shops! It's fantastic!
This slip is Victoria Secret vintage, $3 at Goodwill on Mass Ave. I absolutely love it. Syd is pairing it with a long brown sweater from TJ Maxx (thanks to mamasita).

I also think it would look beautiful with a fitted blazer, tights and black boots. This outfit above would also look gorgeous with beat-up old boots for a casual day out and about.

Holiday Vest & Zippers

My Beautiful Sister Modeling a Mash of Forever 21 and Local Church Thrift

So, the zipper ring which Syd has so strategically placed on her middle finger was $3.50 at Forever 21 and the plaid vest is Gap vintage found on a rack at St. Matthews Church Thrift Store open Saturdays and Tuesdays 8-11am. I don't recall the exact amount but it wasn't more than 3 dollars. I love that place!

Anyways, the vest here is worn over a graphic tee but I think it would look really pretty arranged a few ways...
over a white slip/dress in the summer
over a black thin strapped dress with black tights and boots in the winter
over a white tank top and paired with lighter jeans or cut offs