Tag: Velour

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”

Take Me to the Disco

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You may remember me talking about an ABBA disco I attended several weeks back. Wellll, with this and that, I somehow forgot to share the photos of my outfit! I attended the event with my friend, and while it was advertised as an ABBA/70s disco, I didn’t really know what to expect… but they did say to wear your best 70s attire for the sake of a costume contest! So of course, I immediately started hunting for something groovy to wear. Continue reading “Take Me to the Disco”