Shadow Hues

I love morning light. It always hits objects in a special way...like there is some sort of extraordinary quality that is unknown to the onlooker (a lamp that dances when nobody is looking or a dried flower that organizes its petals ;)

Shirt (Church Thrift $1), Vest (DIY Here), Earrings (Grandolly's)

Hope you have been liking my denim kick...it is an ode to a friend that just started a blog dedicated to the denim trend Bleu Denim. check it out!

Vagabond

I am bringing this to the tailor today to get it hemmed to right above my knees. Though I love this look it is a little much to be traipsing around Jamestown and Newport with a denim train flowing behind me.

Denim dress/jacket (Church Thrift $2), Dress (Free People), Sunglasses (Vintage Versace), Wedges (J. Jill Sale)

Also, this dress was bought at Free People in Boston on sale in the beginning of the summer. I got it in White and Navy and it has been a joke all summer because I haven't worn much else. It isn't allowed in the dryer for fear of wear and tear.

Check out how versatile it is here, here, here and here....and these are only the instances that were documented.

Tourist

Giving Jimmy Buffet a run for his money...

Hawaiian Shirt (church thrift $1)

I know summer is over and I am very excited for fall but when I was thrifting this weekend, I couldn't help but take home this little number. It is the first Hawaiian shirt I have ever found that actually fits me!

Four Dollar Outfit

So I was out and about this morning doing some errands and though I have been trying to downsize my stuffed closet I couldn't help but pop into the Church Thrift store.

When I walked down into the dingy basement underneath St. Matthew's church it was cluttered with bustling ladies fighting for china cups and flowered sheets. I however honed in on this printed dress and automatically found a belt and shoes to go with it.

The Bill? Four Bucks

Not too shabby.

Endless Summer

My two favorite neon pieces:

Tote Bag (mom's from the eighties...her design work too)
(Basement Find)

Neon Top (Church Thrift $3)

Hate the Dress Love the Pattern

Before: Flintstones Dress

After: Crop Top!

Dress/Top (Clothing Swap $0)
Romper (Urban Outfitters Basement $10)
Mismatch Earrings (Savers $2 and Church Thrift $1)

I had to do a little pinning to the shirt to keep from the seam showing through but plan on doing some hemming in the near future. What do you think?

DIY is so Clutch

Clutch (DIY)

Vintage Gap Jean Jacket (Church Thrift $5)
Navy Dress (Free People $29 On Sale)
Sunglasses (Boyfriend Wayfarers Style)

YOU LIKE MY CLUTCH?

Make One!

1 unwanted clothing piece (funky pattern a must)
1 ugly bag
1 good glue gun
VOILA!

So I have been very bad and have hardly posted in the last week but hopefully this will tide over the wonderful people who actually follow my lovely blog.

I am very particular about clutches. The right consistency is so very needed and this old twelve bag may have had a dated embroidery on the side but I still was bringing it everywhere.

Now I can do so shamelessly!

Monday Madness

Blazer (H&M Garden Collection $29)
Silk Tank Top (Old Navy $10)
Earrings (.50 cents St. Matthew's Church Thrift Store)
This blazer is so soft and fits like a glove. I highly recommend going by H&M immediately!

Leopard Leggings (Miley Cyrus for Wal-Mart $10)
I am almost positive that I have a chronic condition when it comes to leopard fabrics. I hone in on it wherever I am. Disturbing...I know.

My grandmother's beaded necklace (rummaging through old costume jewelry)

My great grandmother's turquoise cuff (Got this yesterday from my great aunt. I love thinking about what she may have been doing when wearing this. such history!)

So as you all know, I went to New York this weekend. It was a beautiful trip filled with much reminiscing and amazing dusted off stories that had never been told before about all of the beautiful, eccentric and brilliant women that tread before me.

As Olive and I drove back up to Boston yesterday I got a little teary thinking about love, loss and everything in between. The weather definitely didn't help (torrential downpour can definitely put a damper on the day).

Anyways, I decided that I needed to turn it around. This weekend was a celebration of life and I want to express myself by wearing whatever the hell I want! Life is too short to be huddled in a corner with a t-shirt that blends into the wall. Nothing should be off limits and as a result, madness transpired on this wonderful Monday!

Spring Outing

Jean Jacket (Vintage Gap @ Church Thrift $4)
Shirt (got a little scissor happy with this one...Hanes Men's Tee $5)
My favorite black pants in the world! (Forever 21 $24)
Vintage LV Messanger Bag (Second Time Around)

Heading out for a rendezvous in Boston Common. Perfect afternoon!

Late Morning Lounging

Rose Earrings St. Matthew's Thrift .30 cents
Gray Top Urban Outfitters Basement $5
Peek-a-boo Undergarment Liberty of London for Target $16

I hardly ever where real underwire bras like this one (I tend to be the sports bra/built in tank top kind of girl) but I was on a mission to find a great Liberty of London piece at Target and this just screamed to me from across the aisle. I had to get it.

I love this shirt! It is long enough that you can wear it around the house with short shorts but also looks great with light jeans rolled up and colorful flats!And it has Pockets...one of my favorite things in the world!

So I know it is Tuesday and normally I would be up looking like a crazy woman worshiping my computer and checking off my to-do list but it has definitely been one of those slow mornings...no class till the afternoon, no dire events to attend to so of course my default is to take pictures and write a blog!

It may appear that I am trying to show some skin but I am merely trying to present three amazing and diverse pieces in only a few photos.

Enjoy and have a wonderful Tuesday afternoon!

Reflections

Short Sleeve Blouse Thrift with BDG Cigarette Jeans(Urban Outfitters)

So I thought it would be fun to do a post wearing another one of my infamous 80's tops (another great find at the St. Matthew's Church Thrift from Easter $1.00).

I have always thought the silk short-sleeve buttondowns looked great on women. There is something so feminine about them (personally I don't get the whole Lady Gaga phenomena. The geometric look is great on her but seriously...its pretty hard for anyone else to pull off while walking down the street. Especially when you live in Boston)

Anyways, I thought I would add a little drama to the whole look by adding the antiquey coloring. Let me know what you think!

TGIF Newport Bound for Puppy Playgroup

Silk Top: .20 Cents Garment District
Square Diamond Earrings: .50 Cents St. Matthew's Thrift from Easter Adventure
Olive: $75 Vintage Mutt Potter League

Now I may not wear this particular top while running after little O at the Potter League's weekly playgroup but I thought it would be a nice top to show since the weekend is coming up and everyone is prepping for Saturday night attire. I actually flipped the shirt the other way so the v-neck was accentuating my back. I have a feeling this will be stowed away in my suitcase for the Cannes Film Festival (coming up in four weeks! ahh so excited!)

And as you can see, if you have been following my posts, I am absolutely obsessed with my dog Olive (who also responds to Ho Cake and Pooka Shell) and though I've had interventions from friends, family and my boyfriend, I don't think there will be any change of heart in the near future.

Happy Easter: Marie Antoinette Lace

Though many blouses made it into my paper bag, this was the chosen one for morning brunch. Easter reflections are on their way...

Easter Egg Hunt...well...kind of

Saturday. A Brilliant day in my book but in Jamestown there is a little extra oomph added.

From 9 to 11 each Saturday, Saint Matthew’s Church opens its big red doors and welcomes thrifty shoppers in to enjoy the lightly used clothing, furniture and house wares.

But this particular Saturday was a bit different. I had a goal.

The sun is finally kissing New England and I was on a mission to find the perfect pastel blouse to honor it.

I brought my mom along with me to experience this ritual and once again I have dragged someone out of the dark and into garment enlightenment. She was a natural, which I shouldn’t have been surprised by. Guess it runs in the family ;)

Stay tuned tomorrow to see all of the fabulous finds...to keep you intrigued, we walked out with a big bag of clothing for $10 total!