Thursday, March 18, 2010

A $13.00 Outfit...

I grew up in thrift stores,I never cried about it and my mom has a really unique style so it was fun to see what we could find to throw together.It is something that has stuck with me.My husband when we first started dating thought it was really odd and took me to the mall to buy a pair of jeans for me.I started looking at prices,the smallest price tag I could find was $96.00!Embarrassing to admit but I started crying,I couldn't do it!

Now I'm not saying it's a bad thing to invest a small chunk of money into good clothes,my closet has a few of those pieces but I also like to make a game of how cheap I can put something together.Today's outfit I started adding in my head and realized it was only $13.00 total.



The dress I got for $7.00 last time I was in Franklin and my friend Jamy took me to one of the antique stores next to her place.It's still a little tight at the waist for me but as soon as I get rid of the rest of this baby weight it will be perfect.Here is a close up of the pretty detail.

The shoes I got yesterday at the flea market and though they aren't vintage they're vintage style.Looked like they were worn only once,in my size and only $5.00 so how could I not?!




.And this amazing hat:$1.00!Seriously the flea market down the street amazes me sometimes.
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22 comments:

  1. Southern Lady's VintageMarch 18, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Wow! Your outfit is great!! $13.00!! Amazing!

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  2. mjensen1March 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Gorgeous!! Love the burgandy with the light blue.

    -mj
    www.greatgrandmaagnes.etsy.com

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  3. Welcome to DeluxeVilleMarch 18, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    I LOVE finding great things at cheap prices too...Love that dress!

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  4. MaggiMarch 18, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Holy crap, what deals! I seriously wish I was near your haunts, you find the best things!

    You look amazing, love it!!

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  5. Mother Midnight VintageMarch 18, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    fab-u-freakin'licious! i was also a thrift/flea/hand-me-down kid, and i appreciate it more every day! (thanks mom!)
    do you also do that thing where when people compliment you on your outfit, you find yourself saying: "it was only $14!!!"
    i've really got to stop doing that...!:)

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  6. Kim @ The Girl Can't Help ItMarch 18, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, the shoes are cooool!

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  7. art deco dameMarch 18, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    thank you everyone!

    @Mother Midnight Vintage haha!YES!I do that too.People I don't think know how to take it half the time but the deal is what makes it so good to me too.But I do hate that I've passed on really good pieces too for being too thrifty.

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  8. BakeliteBebeMarch 18, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Your eyes are gorgeous and I love a cheap lady!

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  9. bonfire of my vanityMarch 18, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    that color makes me happy and your make up looks spectacular.

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  10. BaronessVonVintageMarch 18, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    WOW! Impressive...and you look GORGEOUS

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  11. RothmonsteressMarch 18, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Super cute findings!

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  12. Naomi VidaMarch 18, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    you look stunning!

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  13. VintagesuburbiaMarch 18, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Wow, you are amazing. I live in Melbourne (Australia) and we have some quite good thrift shops, but more for gloves and accessories, you can no longer get the elusive 50's dress! Great post!

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  14. MalaykaMarch 18, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    You look fantastic!

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  15. Twila JeanMarch 18, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    great outfit. I have some similar shoes I scored at a thrift for like $10! that is awesome. I wish you were moving here so we could shop together.

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  16. Straight Talking Mama!March 19, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    Fantastic! I did grow up thrifting but when I got into wearing Vintage clothes it was sooooo much cheaper than now, I can't bear to pay the prices I see nowadays, unless of course the piece is perfect & you really really want it!

    That is a fabulous outfit for $14 I particularly like the hat!

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  17. happileahMarch 19, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I agree-I get total sticker shock when I visit a mall or department store. If an article of clothing has lasted 30+ yrs, you know it's good quality, it's inexpensive & it's original. What's not to love?!

    You really scored on that outfit, it's fantastic!

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  18. art deco dameMarch 19, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    @Twila trust me I'd MUCH rather move to WA.

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  19. Crooked SisterMarch 19, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    That dress looks great on you! I love the details and what a steal! So happy to have discovered your blog via twitter.

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  20. Miss Go LightlyMarch 19, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    That is a beautiful dress! Lucky gal =D I love thrift shopping too. You never know what treasure you just might find right? ;)

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  21. Andi B. GoodeMarch 21, 2010 at 2:06 AM

    That's such an amazing outfit!! I'm jealous - totally can't find vintage that cheap here.
    -Andi x

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  22. Amber Von FeltsMarch 22, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    The detail on the dress is simply Amazing. I love a good cheap outfit that looks like a million bucks!

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