Tag: Fancy

Abstract Absurdity

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Today is National Absurdity Day (there’s a day for everything), so the theme for November’s Thrifty Six collaboration is absurd outfits. My initial thought went to a huge, teal, tulle Betsy Johnson dress that I thrifted for $1 and have never worn (because it’s so out there), but then I remembered it’s still at my parents’ house in Boise. So I had to go with Plan B instead. Since I don’t have any one thrifted item that’s particularly absurd, my goal was to put together a few of my funkier thrifted pieces for an overall absurd outfit. I can tell you one thing… I definitely felt absurd (yet fabulous) walking around and taking these pics! Continue reading “Abstract Absurdity”

Inspired by a Magazine Cover

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I’m teaming up with the bloggers of the Magnificent 8 again today, and this quarter’s theme is ‘Inspired by a Magazine Ad’! I have to admit, I don’t read, nor have I ever owned, fashion magazines, so I had a little difficulty brainstorming an outfit for this look. I decided to browse recent fashion magazine covers on the internet and stumbled across the July 2021 cover of InStyle Magazine featuring the actress Salma Hayek. This is my recreation of her look! Continue reading “Inspired by a Magazine Cover”

Stepping Back in Time with the Thrifty Six

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How gorgeous is the bright magenta color of this thrifted dress?? I’m super excited to be teaming up with the Thrifty Six again today to showcase how we wear our secondhand styles. This month’s theme was “Stepping Back in Time”, which was such a fun idea with endless possibilities! While I originally thought I wanted to do something 80s-inspired (big hair and all), I went for this much classier, dressed up look instead. Continue reading “Stepping Back in Time with the Thrifty Six”