Showing posts with label vintage jacket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage jacket. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Daily Wear

Just a few quick things...
And my past two days' outfits.

Monday, I opted to go the easy route--JEANS, of course.
However, I "jazzed" it up by pulling out a velvet jacket I had only worn once prior.
It's yet again a little something-something from the thrift stores in Ohio.
(aaaah! I've got to stop wearing these items because it's KILLING me not to be able to just hop in my car and whiz off down the street to get my "thrift on".)
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Wearing:
*Vintage Velvet jacket-thrift store
*Silk blouse-Forever 21
*Skinny jeans-Uniqlo
*Suede boots-Carlos Santana
*Necklace-street jeweler in Soho

Today, I opted for a skirt I got a little over a year ago. It wasn't something I found myself wanting to wear; but after seeing the same skirt in blue on The Bargainhunter Extraordinaire,
I remembered it's high time I give it a whirl myself.

After the fact, I realize I probably could've used a pop of color in here somewhere.
Oh well, next time I suppose.
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Wearing:
*Turtleneck sweater-H&M
*Scarf-Target
*Houndstooth mini skirt-Express
*Opaque tights-HUE
*Booties-Nine West

-After work I got a manicure; yippee! I brought my own fave color, Darkroom (Sephora by O.P.I.), basically because nail salons do not carry Sephora nail polishes.
-I also came to realize its about time I get my mop trimmed up...so add that to my "to-do" list.
(maybe this weekend, I'll call tomorrow for an appointment on Saturday)
-And I considered calling home to ask my mom to dig out some old pics of me as a small child--for hair reasons. I read that your best hair hue is whatever you had as a small kid.
In my case that means dirty blonde, much moreso than the light brown I've got now.
(I don't know about this yet--hair dye issues might have to wait. My mind is not fully there just yet--
no need to rush into something I'm not willing to upkeep you know?)

Anyhow, off to watch a little Conan, then off to bed.
tootles!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Vintage View #7

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Today's Vintage View=Velvet Box-cut Jacket

-Pretty color
-Rich texture
-Lovely details
-Classic silhouette
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Ever have one of those articles of clothing that you just absolutely love, and you'll love it until the end of time?
That's how I feel about this jacket.

I came upon it several years ago when I first moved to NYC.  It was my first venture to the Beacon's Closet in Park Slope, Brooklyn .  And from that moment, I was smitten--not only with this jacket, but also with Beacon's Closet.  
I mean, to come across such a great item for so little on your first visit...what's not to like?

Side Note:  funny thing--I wore it to work about 3 years ago, and my coworker at the time excitedly pointed out that she had this EXACT SAME JACKET as a child.
WHAT?  Back up there girly--"As a Child"??  
Meaning to say this is not an adult jacket?  Sooooo, maybe it's not supposed to be 3/4 sleeved?
Yeah, maybe that's the case--but is anyone the wiser (except for the fact I just told you)?
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Wearing:
*Purple vintage velvet jacket-Beacon's Closet 
*Gray v-neck t-shirt-Forever 21
*Dark denim skinny jeans-Uniqlo
*Brown suede slouchy boots-Carlos Santana
*Brown leather cord necklace-NYC street vendor 
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So, do tell, what's one of your favorite, "never gonna give it up" items in your wardrobe?