I posted about my thrift list in November and I'm happy to say that after months of searching, I've picked up both two silky blouses (one in off-white and one in turquoise) and my big win, a denim button-up.
I had almost given up hopes on the denim shirt. Urban Outfitters was tempting me with their version and someone at work picked one up at Forever 21.
And then I received the anthropologie catalog which teased me more with a photo of a girl rocking a denim shirt on the cover. I almost bolted for the mall right then and there.
But I was bound and determined, which paid off when I picked up a denim button up Saturday for $3.99. I'm pretty dang proud of myself and finding it in the rack of clothes at the St. Vincent de Paul's was so satisfactory after the months of hunting -- I may have jumped up and down.
My first time wearing it, I had to take a little bit of inspiration from anthropologie.
anthropologie's styling
and my styling...
top: thrifted, $3.99 skirt: Nordstrom, $24 boots: $80 two years ago, Nordstrom
Now I just have to find the thrifted version of those gorgeous shoes. That may be harder.
xo, erika
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p.s. I love seeing an outfit idea and making my own version of it. Do you guys do this? If so-- I'd love to see it and feature it here!
Not thrifted, but here's a pair that's darn close for less than a quarter of anthro's price:
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I love this! Great find!
ReplyDeleteLove the shirt! I've wanted one for awhile now too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I really admire your thrift store dedication. I love to go, but I don't go often enough. Last summer I was inspired by an outfit that also included a denim shirt (love love love mine). Right here, in fact: http://jenericgeneration.blogspot.com/2011/08/color-inspiration.html
ReplyDeleteI don't do that - but what a great way to get more inspired about my wardrobe and maybe stepping out of my comfort zone! this is super cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome outfit + find Erika!!! I love the denim top!!! I hope to find one too that I love!! And your skirt is SO pretty!!! Perhaps I should add that to my To-Thrift list too!! ;)
ReplyDeleteNow I need a denim shirt after seeing you & your cuteness!
ReplyDeleteGood job rockstar!
ReplyDeleteI also recently found a vintage denim shirt with pearl snap buttons! I love it! I will have to try it with a skirt! Love this outfit! What a great find!
ReplyDeletei have those boots! love them! mine are so worn out, but i still consider them one of my favorites :) i love your maxi skirt with the denim top!!
ReplyDeleteWhat size shoe do you wear? I've been passing some awesome ones thrifting!! I could always send something your way if I find some! Adorable outfit!
ReplyDeleteso worth the wait! that shirt was just waiting for you. adorable.
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love your styling girl and how you were inspired by anthro! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite outfit to date. You need to be a model...seriously you are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my gawd! I love this outfit!! So pretty!!
ReplyDeleteYou know what, this gave me the best idea ever... we should start a blogger thrift swap. I feel like I see silk blouses all the time that I don't need and everyone could just get and swap things instead of just heading over to the mall. Anyway, fantastic job waiting out on the top- I always love hearing things like this since I always try to do this myself. You look so adorable, great styling & your hair is so pretty too!
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That is such a good idea! Honestly, I like your styling better. <3
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