The Collar Of Magic

TPFF Restyle 2014 l Day 3: Collar

 peach pleated blouse / simon chang / thrifted

 white zipper jacket / zara

 gold sequin shorts / stylestalker / thrifted

 leopard heels / f21

I am posting two outfits today because I realized that I looked a day behind due to the difference in time zone in Australia. Looking thru the photos, I could tell that I was so done playing dress up...it was hot and my lips didn't want to smile anymore.

Anyways, this lovely peach pleated blouse is by Canadian designer Simon Chang (who is from Vancouver...yeah!). Unfortunately, it is a dated style from the 80's/90's so the sleeves are very puffy and it's a bit too big for me hence why I've got the white jacket to hide all that from sight. The top has been sitting in my "to-alter" pile for a long time (and at the rate that I'm fixing clothes, it may be there for a while longer).

xo,

K

I've Told You A Hundred Dimes

TPFF Restyle 2014 l Day 2: Less Than $10

 vintage 80's co-ordinate (skirt) / dorothy perkins

 silk and lace slip / victoria's secret

 gold sandals / dolce vita

 silk scarf

 leather clutch

* all thrifted*

Last week, I just picked up this vintage 1980's Dorothy Perkins two-piece co-ordinate. I'm familiar with the label from shopping in London but I didn't realize that the company is over 90 years old. Wow, I can't even imagine how big their archive of styles must be.

Instead of wearing the matching top, I decided to pair it solo with a peach lingere slip. I love the colors together and it makes it feel fresher for summer. I'm planning on chopping a few inches off the skirt so it'll be below my knee. I kinda like how it looks as is...looks like culottes in the photo (a trend I'm loving right now). 

I tied a silk scarf into a bow on my head just for fun. Here's a tip I discovered to keep the bow from flipping and flopping...I used bobby pins (just two) on the inside of the bow.

Each item worn was thrifted for under $10. Actually, most of my thrifted finds are usually under $10 as I like to take advantage of 50% sale days.  I'm wondering if I could do a whole outfit (head to toe) for under $10? Now that's tough! Anyone done that?

xo,

K