This outfit is going to be in in the color sage green which is a popular neutral this year. It occurred to me that I had the perfect thrifted maxi dress to represent this color.
Sage is such a lovely color to base an outfit around. The light green and other the name of the color make me think of an herb garden. Thanks for reading!
Mixing Polka Dots with More Polka Dots- 1940's vibes
Polka dots are great way to practice pattern mixing. I am relatively new to it because I taught myself not to pattern mix in the 90's because I felt like I would draw attention for clashing. It makes sense that pattern mixing is a real and sometimes even classy way to build an outfit. Quilt patterns after all are mostly based on pattern mixing.
The outfit that I put together has a 1940's vibe even though none of the pieces are from the forties. The top/blouse is a short top from Loft that has puff sleeves and is white with an askew black polka-dot pattern. The elastic cinching on either side of the collar helps the top's shoulders appear more pronounced. The skirt is a black A-line midi skirt from new directions with medium sized even placed white polka-dots.
The blouse has no collar, but has sleeves puffy enough to look like shoulder pads. The skirt is a high waisted A-Line with small slits on the sides. The necklace is possibly too long for the decade, however because it is vintage it still doesn't do away with the forties feel. Of course, polka-dots were a big thing in the forties so that on it's own helps create the illusion.
I thought the necklace was especially fitting for this outfit seeing as how it is essentially a black dot. It appears to be from the 1970's because it has a lobster clasp. I thrifted it form a local thrift store. The black circle stone has engraved gold metallic triangle with chain tassels hanging from it.
This spring season is a great excuse to over indulge in wearing bright pink clothing and accessories. If you thought something pink you own was too bright last year there is a chance you can where it this year. You can also go out find some new to you unique items in your local thrift store. The shade of pink that is being worn this spring is a color akin to a pink sunrise. It is just bright enough to be showy, but not loud enough to be called neon. I went to my thrifted clothing and accessories stash and formulated some outfits.
The Cactus Outfit:
Alternative Apparel white distressed cotton t-shirt with a painting of a Cactus Wren sitting on a Cactus.
Jane Ashley bright pink tiered cotton skirt
Pink and Green floral statement necklace
Thrifted purple Gap button front cardigan sweater. Made of cotton, nylon, and silk.
I hope you enjoyed these thrifted outfits I put together to showcase bright pink fashion! Please leave any impressions or questions in the comments.
Jacquard Sweaters
This is going to be my first blog post related thrifting. I am writing about something in the vintage sweater category Jacquard sweaters are a great way to stay warm and be fashionable. I was able to thrift this light blue and white plant design Jacquard sweater at a local Thrift store. I paired it with a thrifted
plum tiered midi skirt. The featured garment is a vintage 80's Blair sweater. It is made with light weight materials and is not a chunky sweater. The patterns on the Jacquard sweaters being produced this season are intentional homages to vintage sweater patterns. This makes this trend more easily thrift-able. While this may go without saying, Jacquard sweater patterns are easily spotted on the thrift shop rack. There is no need for brand checking to see if you have found it. Research before hand which patterns and colors you have a preference for and you will be able to spot them quickly.
I added these vintage blue marble plastic string beads to accessorize the sweater.
If if you have any comments on this blog post please leave them below! I would love to hear what you think. I hope it has inspired you in some way for your future thrifting adventures.
