Camo

So my sister is gorgeous, hence the redundant shots.

I got his jacket at the Sip and Swap with her in mind. She can rock anything from army boots to killer heels and make them look good.

Sipping and Swapping

Boston Fashion Week 2010

Sip and Swap

perfectly organized before the madness

I was taught at a young age that envy is ugly, and have been quite successful at practicing the art of goodwill until last night.

If there could have been a color for my mood…it would have been nuclear green.

For as long as I can remember, my friends and I have been having clothing swaps at each other’s homes and I have always been looking for a way to make money through it. Last night at Somerville’s Arts at the Armory, Swapaholics, Amy Chase and Melissa Massello did just that and my mom and I attended the event with swappable clothing in tow along with a camera.

I got in as press to take photos before the show and just as the masses were filtering in, my battery died so unfortunately I was unable to capture the sheer madness of the scene. The partygoers showed their true colors as they shoved their way through the racks with iron fists and linebacker moves. About ten minutes in, all of the clothing was either strewn about on the floor or stuffed into seam-breaking bags.

Luckily, I didn’t go home empty handed. My goal is to style my items on the blog throughout the rest of the week so stay tuned.

the line to get into the event was out the door and around the block

our swapping bags

checking out the sponsor booths

One of the Swapaholics, Amy Chase of Punky Style

new way to bead

before
rose bead takes the place of a missing gem
rainbow earring hiding the weathered spots
after: finished product

My lovely friend Pia found this piece at Salvation Army and passed it on to me at the clothing swap a few weeks ago. Finally, yesterday morning I got my act together and threw some misfit old earrings on it in hopes of bringing this old clutch back to life.

Silk Shirt...Check

Silk Blouse (Newport Clothing Swap $0)
Levi Cutoffs (Newport Clothing Swap $0)

Morning Clothing Swap at Bernadette 's in Newport

I have finally started on my August Wish List...

Yesterday a few lovely ladies got together for a small but sweet clothing swap and I left with some beautiful pieces including this light mint blouse which was exactly what I had been looking for! It has an elastic band at the waist, which makes it easier to adjust on the stomach and hips.

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?

Record Heat

Bustier (Clothing Swap $0)
White Dress (Free People on Sale)

Red Cover-Up (Savers $4)

So I really don't do sexy well but I am obsessed with leopard so I am sure sometimes it may look like I am trying really hard. I found this bustier at the clothing swap and thought I'd try it on for size this morning.

The heat is terrible here and my family is strongly against AC which is normally fine but when you wake up drenched in sweat every morning you know it is definitely time for an intervention!

Blue

Blue Slip (June Clothing Swap $0)
Belt (Syd's from Urban Outfitters)

I love this slip dress. It is an XL and looks like a pillowcase on Syd but the belt holds it all together. I love it when people wear colors that bring out their eyes. This definitely does Syd's justice. The blue is the perfect tone!

Picnics & Peonies

Skirt/Dress (Old Clothing Swap Item $0)
Belt (Unknown from Syd)

I was able to recruit my beautiful sister Sydney for some great dress shots from the clothing swap. This dress is actually a skirt transformed!

I love the color and the pattern. It reminds me of a glam earth child.

Syd is probably what makes it glam though.

A Not So Manic Monday

Flannel Shirt (June Clothing Swap $0)
Ice Cream Cone (Frosty Freeze $3)
Shorts (Unwanted Jeans)
Sunglasses (Ray-Ban Boyfriend Fit)

It was a busy weekend. I worked a festival and started a new job at a boutique in Newport. On top of that I thought it would be a good idea to go out on Saturday night. My sister and I got all dolled up and hopped on our bikes to head over to a family friends house for a party. The night was fantastic...but I'm still recovering.

Monday has been "catch-up" day in a lot of different ways and though it has been a busy one, my new clothing swap flannel has kept me in a mellow mood.

I plan on DIYing this lovely flannel find so stay up to date this week!

June Clothing Swap

two necklaces (june clothing swap FREE)
tank top (hanes $3)

and the swap begins....

As usual, I went to the summer clothing swap assuming I would just be getting rid of things and of course I walked away with a bigger bag than I came in with.

I guess it doesn't help that I have stylish friends ;)

These necklaces were my favorite find. Plenty more outfits to come next week.

Have a fabulous weekend!