tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89773791926428983042024-03-23T03:14:12.891-07:00VV Boutique StyleJust your average girl undertaking to shop for myself only at VV Boutique or other second-hand sources for an ongoing style adventure!
VV Boutique, by the way, is Value Village!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.comBlogger383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-71856425355100807472015-03-15T23:17:00.001-07:002015-03-16T06:33:56.172-07:00BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!If you follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/thespiritedthrifter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/SpiritedThriftr" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, you already know that <b>change is in the air</b>! If you know me at all, you already know that I'm not one to meander about when it comes to change. As soon as I can jump, I jump! And so, I am exceedingly pleased to announce the <b>NEW NAME</b> and <b>NEW WEBSITE</b> for VV Boutique Style...<br />
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This change has been brewing for a long time! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(pun intended)</span> I consider myself a <strike>self-appointed</strike> "thrifting ambassador" and support everyone's thrifty efforts, no matter your shopping or donation destination. Sustainable style is <i>not</i> about one particular store; simply, <b>shop secondhand when you can and donate somewhere!</b> Fast fashion is sickening, and we all CAN do something about it by shopping secondhand and donating. <b>It's that easy</b>, and I wanted my blog name to be inclusive of the many wonderful thrifting and secondhand opportunities in my community and all over! I am forever grateful that "VV Boutique" <a href="http://thespiritedthrifter.com/about-me/" target="_blank">opened the doors</a> to my enlightenment and has shown support over the past few years, but <b>this is bigger than VV</b>. Thrifting is a movement, and it's gaining force. That brings me JOY!</div>
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Just in case you're wondering, <a href="http://thespiritedthrifter.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Spirited Thrifter</b></a> will continue to include great thrifted style, fashion information and inspiration for the everyday woman, <a href="http://thespiritedthrifter.com/september-snow-can-suck-it/" target="_blank">Monday Style Prompts</a>, <a href="http://thespiritedthrifter.com/thrifting-adventures/" target="_blank">thrift guiding adventures</a>, irreverent humour, wine references and more. I will continue to <b>share my real-life-style story and hope to entertain you along the way! </b> You will continue to find me on <a href="https://instagram.com/thespiritedthrifter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>... </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>If you were already following me on <a href="https://instagram.com/thespiritedthrifter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you don't have to do anything to follow <a href="https://instagram.com/thespiritedthrifter/" target="_blank">The Spirited Thrifter</a>.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>If you weren't following me, <a href="https://instagram.com/thespiritedthrifter/" target="_blank">what are you waiting for</a>?</i></span></div>
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You will continue to find me on <a href="https://twitter.com/SpiritedThriftr" target="_blank">Twitter</a>...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Again, if you're already following me, you can sit back, relax and have a glass of wine.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>If you're not following me, no wine for you till you click "<a href="https://twitter.com/SpiritedThriftr" target="_blank">follow</a>." </i></span></div>
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Turns out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thespiritedthrifter" target="_blank">Facebook</a> might take a bit of time to change my name officially but my hope is that if you're already following me <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thespiritedthrifter" target="_blank">there</a>, you won't need to do anything to follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thespiritedthrifter" target="_blank">The Spirited Thrifter</a>. If you <i>haven't</i> liked VV Boutique Style on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thespiritedthrifter" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, it's time to click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thespiritedthrifter" target="_blank">that little "like" button</a> to follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thespiritedthrifter" target="_blank">The Spirited Thrifter</a>! </div>
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Let's talk about Pinterest. I LOVE Pinterest and have several boards of interest <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(pun intended)</span> to <b><a href="http://thespiritedthrifter.com/thrifting-adventures/" target="_blank">The Spirited Thrifter</a></b> readers:</div>
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<li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/thrifted/" target="_blank">Thrifted</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/monday-style-prompt/" target="_blank">Monday Style Prompt</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/thrift-hunting-list/" target="_blank">Thrift Hunting List </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/spirited-thrifter-inspiration/" target="_blank">The Spirited Thrifter Inspiration</a></li>
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If you're already following those boards, no need to do anything. Carry on! If you're not,<b> you know what to do. </b> <b>Google+</b> is going to be the wildcard in this change! <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/109805322064719447373/posts" target="_blank">VV Boutique Style</a> has had nearly <b>2 million views!</b> Hallelujah! There's no way for this to transfer smoothly to <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/112156687759771049024/posts/p/pub" target="_blank">The Spirited Thrifter</a> so we're just going to have to rebuild! Between fashion, wine and whiskey, I think we can hit THREE MILLION in no time!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-74489471918375397032015-03-14T23:06:00.002-07:002015-03-15T07:08:18.504-07:00Classy Casual FridayEven though Friday is ancient history by now, my 4-year-old went to the trouble of taking photos before our <b>crazy classy casual Friday</b> got started, so I'm sharing them! It was a little out of routine to do a Monday Style Prompt on Friday but I hope someone out there rose to the challenge of upping their casual Friday style game! Of course, it depends on where you work or what you do on Fridays, but I think there are some general <b>do's and don'ts for a classier casual Friday</b>. But first, my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/24136547979877801/" target="_blank">Pinspiration</a>...<br>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>You can tell by my background scene that I am WAY more glamorous than that girl.</i></span></div>
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<b>DO </b>limit your "casual" pieces to one...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>BTW, when a wet Bernese Mountain Dog sits on your blue suede shoes, it leaves a wet mark.</i></span></div>
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<b>DO</b> wear a blazer with your casual piece, be it <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/06/graphic-tee-goes-to-work.html" target="_blank">a tee</a> or bottom...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Anthropologie brand peplum top in like-new condition $7</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/10/top-knot-or-not.html" target="_blank">Blazer $7</a> and pumps $5.50 VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>JBrand denim from my closet and <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/08/san-francisco-style.html" target="_blank">chain-strap bag</a> handmedown from my sis...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>at least I think she meant for me to keep it.</i></span></div>
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There are some absolute "no's" for casual Friday. <b>NO</b> yoga pants, <b>NO</b> sweatpants, <b>NO</b>
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"gym")</span>. I get that they're comfortable, but so are dresses, so are jeans, so are nice tunics and leggings! As I was driving to work on Friday, I was thinking that I would even call <i>distressed </i>denim a <b>NO </b>for classy casual Friday, but then I noticed a few people wearing them at work on Friday. I wouldn't, yet I <i>would</i> wear a <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/comic-book-skirt.html" target="_blank">comic-book-print skirt</a> to work any day of the week. Go figure. <br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-7187966280626564782015-03-11T23:21:00.000-07:002015-03-11T23:23:54.479-07:00Easy DRESSingIf you've been following VV Boutique Style for any length of time, you know <b>I love dresses</b>. Dresses to me are public nightgowns - comfortable, functional and <b>easy to wear</b>! Since starting <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/p/about.html" target="_blank">this thrifting adventure</a>, my dress collection has grown considerably! It's not my fault. When one finds oneself face to face with a great dress for only $4, what else is one to do but <strike>snatch it up quickly before anyone else gets it</strike> buy it? Such was the case for this blue-print shift dress from the <a href="http://hopemission.com/general-news/hope-bargain-shoppe/" target="_blank"><b>Hope Missions Bargain Shoppe</b></a>, styling <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/vvboutiquestyle-blog-inspiration/" target="_blank">Pinspired</a> by <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127226758199628275/" target="_blank">Audrey</a> of <a href="http://www.puttingmetogether.com/2013/02/fooled.html" target="_blank">Putting Me Together</a>...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/me-my-friends-and-bte.html" target="_blank">Chie Mahara booties $7</a>, wide woven belt $3.50 from VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/12/coloured-tights-are-all-right.html" target="_blank">Teal tights</a> and <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2012/11/grey-cup-sunday-shopping.html" target="_blank">cardi</a> are handmedowns! That counts as secondhand too!</i></span></div>
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In reality, I probably stand nearly a foot taller than Audrey, which may explain <i>my </i>dress is so much shorter! In reality, I couldn't NOT wear accessories though my pinspiration wasn't wearing any...</div>
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In reality, when I went to leave the house and couldn't find the scarf I had in mind, I made a last minute swap of tights and boots. And I ditched the belt to drop the hemline an inch or two...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Here I am at the Fire Hall field trip.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Snuck in a little "fashion blogger pose" while one of the class moms took a shot of all of us with the fire truck.</i></span></div>
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I could easily style this dress 20 different ways off the top of my head, no pinspiration necessary! <b>Great piece at a great price makes for easy (stylish and comfortable) dressing!</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-76828051601967485792015-03-09T23:01:00.002-07:002015-03-09T23:04:53.707-07:00New Shoes Make Me HappyIf you follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/thespiritedthrifter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you know what's coming. <b> I thrifted some new shoes </b>at the 50% off sale day at Value Village yesterday <b>and could not wait to wear them</b>! I had <i>just </i>the <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/03/gingham-style.html" target="_blank">Pinspired-March</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127226758199577672/" target="_blank">outfit</a> in mind but first had to try it with <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127226758199577672/" target="_blank">her</a> <strike>boring</strike> shoes...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/hot-pink-pantsalways-late.html" target="_blank">Banana Republic pink pants $5</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/03/gingham-style.html" target="_blank">J Crew gingham top $4.20</a> VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>White tee and accessories from my closet, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/08/san-francisco-style.html" target="_blank">Gap denim jacket</a> B.T. (Before Thrifting)</i></span></div>
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The $5.50 nude-blush d'Orsay peep toes are cute and all...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I can't believe I'm posting a toe close up with no polish.</i></span></div>
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But they just can't compare to...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>TWO DOLLARS FOR THESE SPRING-FLORAL-PERFECTION FLATS!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>My "SHAZAAM" shot turned out blurry so now I have to dock my photographer one Pokemon card.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Or just blame time-change-Monday. </i></span></div>
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I assume no one noticed what else I was wearing because the shoes are just that fab but I did enjoy my warm-weather layers!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>But I threw on my Eddie Bauer puffer vest B.T. and a $3.50 scarf from VV for an early morning appointment...</i></span></div>
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Even though the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/monday-style-prompt/" target="_blank">Monday Style Prompt</a> for this week is focused on Friday - "<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/VV-Boutique-Style/112142245638729" target="_blank">Classy Casual Friday</a></b>" - I think this outfit proves a good point: <b>great shoes and bold pieces</b> like my <strike>pink hot pants</strike> hot pink pants <b>elevate casual staples like the denim and gingham</b>. So, if you're still wondering how to add some class to your casual Friday look, give that a try! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And with treasures like these floral shoes to be found, who can resist?!!</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-38289674229222867082015-03-05T23:18:00.001-08:002015-03-05T23:20:53.511-08:00Polka Dot Pin-UpIf you follow me on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/vvboutiquestyle-blog-inspiration/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, you probably have an idea what I wore today. I only say that because one of my friends guessed it. She's a "pin-teller," along the same lines as "grocery-tellers" and "the mentalist." Anyhoo, I wore a recent thrift score from VV Boutique, a $4.90 <b>polka-dot cardigan</b>!<br />
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Obviously this cardigan doesn't exactly qualify me as a pin-up girl <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(unless you're my tired husband)</span>, but <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127226758199595097/" target="_blank">the Pin</a> that <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/03/gingham-style.html" target="_blank">Pinspired</a> my OOTD is reminiscent of a pin-up girl - a stylish one, albeit with questionable posing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I call this the "I'm a little polka-dot and yellow-pants teapot" pose.</i></span></div>
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Teapots aside, <b>I do love an interesting finishing piece.</b> Interesting <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/what-i-wore-wednesday.html" target="_blank">blazers</a>, interesting <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/05/styling-ugly-pretty-cardi.html" target="_blank">cardigans</a>... solids are good too but interesting finishing pieces elevate a simple outfit.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Lo and behold, an easy style formula: </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>denim (coloured or other) + tee (plain or other) + interesting finisher = good OOTD</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Of course, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/02/hot-tub-time-machine-sweater.html" target="_blank">yellow pants</a> don't hurt matters either as far as interesting goes!</i></span></div>
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I found a handful of inspiring outfits for this cute cardi - at least five which means I will easily get my "<a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2012/11/styles-per-cost.html" target="_blank"><b>styles per cost</b></a>" value out of this piece! </div>
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Polka dots are a <b>cheerful</b> pattern, and therefore the perfect piece to usher in some good news today! <b>VV Boutique Style has been nominated for a <a href="http://www.yeggies.com/2015/03/the-2014-yeggies-nominees-are/" target="_blank">Yeggie</a> </b>for the <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/05/yeggies-in-vintage.html" target="_blank">second year</a> running! <i> </i><b><i>I still got it! </i> </b>Now to start thinking about what to wear! <b> </b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-75259283443336682082015-03-02T23:28:00.000-08:002015-03-02T23:30:22.152-08:00Gingham StyleI CANNOT stop <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/monday-style-prompt/" target="_blank">pinning <b>gingham looks</b></a>!! The sad news is that I have exactly ONE gingham piece that I only recently thrifted so though I can't make this "Gingham Week" like <a href="https://instagram.com/yeg_slp/" target="_blank"><i>some </i>people</a>, I am "pinspired" to style this top in so many ways that it will definitely become one of the most <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/03/versatile-pieces.html" target="_blank">versatile pieces</a> in my wardrobe! Speaking of pinspiration, March is the time of year that I like to visit my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/" target="_blank">Pinterest boards</a> and replicate outfits! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(AKA I need <i>something</i> to make it through the most disheartening winter month! The time changes, Spring officially starts, schools have Spring Break, stores are flooded with Spring colours and outdoor decor and all the while it's a BLIZZARD out there to the tune of tie-a-rope-to-the-barn-Pa! I digress.)</span> I did this last year for <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/03/pinspired-march-recap.html" target="_blank"><b>Pinspired March</b></a> and had so much fun! I'm happy to have this week's Monday Style Prompt - <b>Grab Your Gingham</b> - as the official kick-off to <b>Pinspired March 2.0</b>! Before I reveal my pinspired looks, the copy that <i>didn't </i>happen <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(today anyway)</span>: gingham shirt plus statement necklace...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>My sis and fave Chantel brought me back this necklace from their recent trip to Mexico <strike>on my birthday, without me.</strike></i></span></div>
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I like the look and all but just wasn't feeling it today. It felt a little too "Fashion Blogger." <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Not that there's anything wrong with that. </span> Instead I copied a<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127226758199577636/" target="_blank"> look that caught my eye</a> on the weekend...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/black-navy-easy-chic.html" target="_blank">Navy wool skirt $4.90</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/03/versatile-pieces.html" target="_blank">belt and Miz Mooz shoes</a> on my mind from yesterday!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Sunglasses from my closet...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I wouldn't have chosen turquoise accessories, but since I'm trying to stay true to my pinspiration, </i></span></div>
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Two seconds later, I decided I didn't feel like wearing a skirt in the blizzard, so I changed to a different <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127226758199577668/" target="_blank">pinspiration</a> from <a href="http://franish.blogspot.ca/2014/08/roadtrip.html?spref=pi" target="_blank">Franish</a>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Hers is black and mine is blue...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Hers is tucked, mine is untucked (but I still have my </i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>$1.20 </i></span>red belt on!)...</i></span></div>
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The outcome of my initial foray into <b>gingham style</b> is my <b>undying admiration for the classic gingham top</b>! I loved it! I loved wearing it all day long! I felt stylish and comfortable!! <b>AND smug.</b> Because <b>this J Crew top in perfect condition cost me less than a latte!</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-42820995186834009842015-03-01T23:26:00.000-08:002015-03-01T23:43:04.371-08:00Versatile PiecesKCan we just pretend it's February 28th? It's only fair considering how we lose a couple days <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(or more) </span>every single year!! I'm indignant. It's February's fault I didn't get this post up in February, not mine. Now that that's settled, let me show you the last piece for February's "<a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/day-to-play.html" target="_blank"><b>Day to Play</b></a>" series, what I like to call my "ECGT"...<br>
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I scored this tee a couple weeks ago and had a hard time deciding between<a href="https://instagram.com/p/zI9qnXnZj6/?modal=true" target="_blank"> it, a vintage cardigan and a Free People floral top</a>. It was a handmade vs vintage vs brand name show down! Ultimately, I decided the Free People top ran the risk of looking maternity<span style="font-size: small;"> - NO NEVER AGAIN SO STOP ASKING AND STOP EVEN THINKING. I DON'T HAVE THE GREATEST POSTURE OKAY! NOW LEAVE ME ALONE - </span>and the vintage piece would be challenging to style. This tee however has gorgeous colours and a unique pattern that means it will be <b>a versatile addition to my wardrobe</b>! Here I am before heading out the door (<a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/tuesday-tee.html" target="_blank">late</a>) for church...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>JBrand denim and belt from my closet and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a> <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/04/turquoise-comes-home.html" target="_blank">necklace</a></i></span></div>
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When I spotted this top in the racks, I immediately pictured some pattern mixing with my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/06/new-style-for-old-pieces.html" target="_blank">oldest skirt</a> SO before changing into my pajamas <strike>at 6:30pm</strike>, I styled it up for a work look...</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/06/new-style-for-old-pieces.html" target="_blank">Skirt</a> via clothing swap 8 YEARS AGO</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/complementary-colours.html" target="_blank">Banana Republic orange wool blazer $13.30</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/05/paisley-and-mild-mix.html" target="_blank">leather Old Navy belt $4.20</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/12/vintage-corduroy-dressember.html" target="_blank">Miz Mooz shoes $7.70</a> VV Boutique</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Matt&Nat bag gifted from <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/04/post-baby-transition-styles.html" target="_blank">my favourite Megan</a></span></i></div>
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Something about teal brings out the matchy-matchy in me. I could have styled this with several other perfectly colour-matched pieces from my closet. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>In fact, I'm pretty sure that's going to happen in the near future.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"Just slipping off my blazer as I stride <strike>to the couch</strike> to the office."</i></span></div>
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Throughout a month of styling pieces in multiple ways, I gained an appreciation for <b>versatility. </b> True I have plenty of options for mixing and matching so I can find multiple styles for almost anything, but I still have a sense of the pieces that are going to be easy to work with. Obviously, basic neutrals are going to be versatile, but "secondary" versatile pieces include:</div>
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<li>interesting neutrals like my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/thrifting-theory.html" target="_blank">Theory top</a> and <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/sweet-thrift-score.html" target="_blank">cardi/vest</a></li>
<li>those with good patterns and colours like this tee and my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/leopard-print-cardi.html" target="_blank">leopard-print cardi</a></li>
<li>standout pieces that are memorable no matter what you do with them like my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/comic-book-skirt.html" target="_blank">comic-book-print skirt</a></li>
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Let me conclude <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/day-to-play.html" target="_blank"><b>Day to Play</b></a> with this message: <b>don't be afraid of pieces with character! </b> They *will* add style to your basics and mileage to your wardrobe!<br>
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Believe it or not, I don't have any sort of black turtleneck... till now! I styled it up for work first...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/05/oil-splash-pants-ftw.html" target="_blank">Pants $7</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/06/graphic-tee-goes-to-work.html" target="_blank">black pointy flats $7</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a> pendant</i></span></div>
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It was so cold with the wind, it was indoor recess - that's saying something in Alberta. So I needed this $6.30 Grey Nicole Miller cardi/blazer. I liked how it fit the cropped retro vibe of my ensemble.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And lo and behold, the Theory top is LONG!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Great coverage, great fit!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">P.S. The great thing about wearing boots to work and taking indoor shoes is that you don't need socks.</span> </i></span></div>
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I have no idea why someone would donate a gorgeous piece like this Theory top but <i>my theory</i> is that they found the short sleeves/turtleneck combo tricky to style. On the other hand, I had no difficulties coming up with a couple more styling options. It looks classic with a pretty skirt <strike>or 30</strike>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/08/back-to-reality.html" target="_blank">Etcetera silk skirt $10</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/leopard-print-cardi.html" target="_blank">leather Aldo pumps $14</a></i></span></div>
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I loved this look and as I passed over more accessories, I developed <i>the theory</i> that sometimes quality pieces don't need anything else. <b>Impeccable quality speaks for itself!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This look would work for an office day for me or church or a date night or wine tasting or ...</i></span></div>
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As I put outfit #2 together, I found myself longing for <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/vv-boutique-hunting-list/" target="_blank">red pumps</a>!! Though I have a few pairs of red shoes, no classic pumps. Better go thrifting stat! Meanwhile, I used cobalt for a pop of colour in my last casual look...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/no-neutral-no-problem.html" target="_blank">Vintage leather cobalt shoes $5.50</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/08/diy-distressed-denim.html" target="_blank">DIY distressed denim $9</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/comic-book-skirt.html" target="_blank">cobalt bracelet $2.10</a></i></span></div>
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I like how this classic <a href="http://www.theory.com/womens-classics-theory/womens-classics,default,sc.html" target="_blank">Theory top</a> adds instant easy style to everything else! I can't wait to wear it more <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(next up, with my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/sweet-thrift-score.html" target="_blank">black cardi/vest</a>!!)</span>. I am not surprised that I found a soft, perfect piece while thrifting!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-71142864393904494982015-02-24T23:11:00.001-08:002015-02-24T23:15:04.435-08:00Leopard-Print CardiI have been <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/vv-boutique-hunting-list/" target="_blank">hunting</a> for a <b>leopard-print cardi </b>for a loooooonnnng time and was therefore <b>delighted</b> to find one recently in perfect condition for only $4.90! Since I have the delayed gratification ability of - is that chocolate?!! - oh, sorry, I wanted to wear it right away and so sculpted the Monday Style Prompt around it. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(I got the power, it's getting getting getting kinda hectic)</span> "<b>Wear Something Wild</b>" Monday commenced with a work look...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/09/sea-foam-flatterme-sneak-peek.html" target="_blank">Skirt $4.90</a>, gifted thrifted sequined flats</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I already know leopard goes with stripes and since it's a neutral, it goes with polka dots too!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Accessories by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a>, including my fab new name tag lanyard with a timepiece and beading.</i></span></div>
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Styling leopard can be a bit tricky. It is easy enough to put it with black but I like it with COLOUR. Surprise suprise.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/01/red-pants-rock.html" target="_blank">Red pants $2.50</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/bring-back-black.html" target="_blank">black pumps $14</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>White tee from my closet and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a> pendant. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Turquoise is also a neutral and just what this outfit needed.</i></span></div>
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During my extensive <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/monday-style-prompt/" target="_blank">Pinterest research</a>, I also saw leopard with neutrals and a POP of colour, so I gave that a go <strike>because now that I'm bribing my kids to take photos, all three want a turn so I have to come up with three looks</strike>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Wearing the cardi as a top with my J Brand faves (B.T. Before Thrifting)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Miz Mooz leather flats gifted but thrifted for $13.30</i></span></div>
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So with the addition of this cardi, that brings my animal-print collection to:</div>
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<li><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/06/cardigan-cage-match.html" target="_blank">one dress</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/p/wwrto6nZqT/?modal=true" target="_blank">one top</a></li>
<li><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/leopard-and-stripes.html" target="_blank">one skirt</a></li>
<li><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/sweet-thrift-score.html" target="_blank">one belt</a></li>
<li><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/preppy-patterns.html" target="_blank">one pair of socks </a></li>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/p/y_Tg4qHZtx/?modal=true" target="_blank">one scarf </a></li>
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I was SO tempted to wear them all together <i>as a joke</i> but figured people would think I was crazy.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-10090141708496798552015-02-20T23:10:00.002-08:002015-02-20T23:16:46.213-08:00Sweet Thrift ScoreAs I got dressed this morning, I found myself thinking, yoga pants are <i>not</i> okay for casual Friday but fleece-lined leggings are totally fine. I can't fully explain it; some things <i>you just know</i>. Anyway, I knew they would be perfect with my latest <i>sweet</i> thrifted find, a long black "Sweet Rain" vest/cardi...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Leggings $4.20, Sweet Rain vest $4.20 AND <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/me-my-friends-and-bte.html" target="_blank">Sweet Rain top $4.50</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/me-my-friends-and-bte.html" target="_blank">Chie Mihara boots </a><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/me-my-friends-and-bte.html" target="_blank">$7</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>It was missing the belt but that's no problem for me <strike>since I have 100 belt options</strike>.</i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Perfect with my black <a href="http://www.flattermebelts.com/" target="_blank">Flatter:Me belt</a>!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Accessories from my closet - the more the merrier!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Love the high-low hemline of this piece - no question my bum is covered, </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>no chance of anyone thinking I'm trying to wear leggings as pants.</i></span></div>
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I adore this piece! So versatile! I styled it for <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/day-to-play.html" target="_blank"><b>day and play</b></a> and could've kept going all night but I ran out of gum to bribe my photographers with. Here's another casual look...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Denim $2.80, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/winter-style-formula.html" target="_blank">grey striped tee $2</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/05/the-cure-for-afraidofpants.html" target="_blank">metallic flats $7.70</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/10/what-to-wear-to-work-when-youre-sick.html" target="_blank">necklace $4</a></i><i>, cuff from sis</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Just because a piece has belt loops doesn't mean you *have* to wear a belt.</i></span></div>
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Loose tops look balanced with a fitted bottom, but I wanted to try styling it with a skirt too...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And since I was playing dress-up, I tried a warm-weather look.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/funnel-neck-sunday.html" target="_blank">Skirt $4.20</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/first-impression-fashion-formula.html" target="_blank">floral shell $3.75</a>, necklace $3, green belt $1 and <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/black-navy-easy-chic.html" target="_blank">Fly London shoes $13.30</a></i></span></div>
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And lastly, I couldn't NOT pair this piece with the thrifted leopard print belt I got for Christmas...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/triple-thrifted-p-as-in-purple.html" target="_blank">Banana Republic dress $10.50</a>, Kenneth Cole leather boots $18.90</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Necklace from my closet and another amazing bracelet by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a>.</i></span></div>
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I could have styled this <b>sweet thrift score</b> another 10 ways! Four or ten or more, this piece has excellent <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2012/11/styles-per-cost.html" target="_blank">styles-per-cost</a> value! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-3029832878782393352015-02-17T23:38:00.001-08:002015-02-17T23:39:52.866-08:00Tuesday TeeThe problem with holiday Mondays is that the following Tuesdays behave just like a regular Monday, right down to putting your pants on backwards <i>then leaving the house</i>. Just me? <i>Oh... </i> Luckily, the <strike>Monday</strike> Tuesday Style Prompt eased the start of the work week somewhat - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/VV-Boutique-Style/112142245638729" target="_blank"><b>style your tee for Tuesday</b></a>!<br />
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I think most of us can get behind wearing a t-shirt any day of the week, especially to work! They're comfortable and easy to style up or down. <b>There are as many great tees as there are great women! </b>As long as they're styled up, tees are fine for most work environments <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(one big boss I know wore her Harley tee to work - AWESOME!)</span>. They add an edge, balance out the dressy and make an outfit interesting! And for me, they describe my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/hot-pink-pantsalways-late.html" target="_blank">bad habits</a>...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/hot-pink-pantsalways-late.html" target="_blank">Always late tee</a> from YEG Red Ribbon Boutique</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/02/gray-and-radiant-orchid.html" target="_blank">Cardi $7</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/01/designer-monday.html" target="_blank">Kate Spade loafers $9.80</a> and pants $4.90 VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Accessories from my closet - mixture of thrift, hand-me-down and <strike>old</strike> classic.</i></span></div>
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I just thrifted the black and white patterned pants and really like how they're stretchy and comfortable and ankle cropped. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>On the one hand, you can eat 27 crepes for Shrove Tuesday and still not get any clothing cues to lessen the pace;</i></span></div>
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It would have been easy to pair my tee and pants with black black black, but some <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127226758199492133/" target="_blank">Pinspiration </a>helped me select a mixed neutral palette!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>She even remembered her sunglasses.</i></span></div>
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This was one of the easiest Monday Style Prompts in a while - so many ideas of how to style tees for work or for play! I was going to take a photo with my "evening" look but thought, no one wants to see my pajama bottoms from 1997. I think <b>I'll try another work look tomorrow</b> - <a href="http://instagram.com/vvboutiquestyle/" target="_blank">stay tuned on Instagram</a>! Meanwhile, here are some of my other Tuesday-tee looks <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(er, not necessarily worn on a Tuesday but you get the idea)</span>...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Apparently I'm always blurry in my Always Late tee.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>These tees convey a more positive message at least! I'm rolling, I'm flying!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>One of my fave outfits ever.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>A go-to look this winter: tee + interesting blazer</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Okay fine, I won't wear this one to work.</i></span></div>
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I hope you took the Tuesday Tee prompt and had some fun today! If not, it's not too late! Find some <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/monday-style-prompt/" target="_blank">pinspiration</a>, add some accessories and finishing layers and rock it - any day of the week!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Sweater $4.90, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/black-plaid.html" target="_blank">skirt $7</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/09/fashions-night-out-flashback.html" target="_blank">necklace $2</a> VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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I love love love this sweater <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(hearty pun intended)</span>! I love the colour and the fit and the perfect weight for winter work days. I actually wore this sweater the day after I got it...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>With my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/03/casual-friday-formula.html" target="_blank">Ann Taylor cargos $6</a> and Miz Mooz boots.</i></span></div>
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I couldn't resist a little pattern mixing!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The heart print is essentially polka dots so a plaid-pairing was inevitable!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>My arm party action included <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a>, VV Boutique and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lizlamoreux" target="_blank">Liz Lamoureux</a></i></span></div>
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Something about wearing the plaid skirt to school made me think of someone...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Hit me baby one more time.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There may have been some dancing, but there was no time for pigtail braids. Thank God.</i></span></div>
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I loved wearing hearts just like all the other girls in kindergarten on Friday! Of course, I had to wear this sweater on the big day itself! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/08/diy-distressed-denim.html" target="_blank">DIY distressed denim $9</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I already had my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/comic-book-skirt.html" target="_blank">Valentine's date</a>, so Saturday was about making <a href="http://instagram.com/p/zGV7f3nZqm/?modal=true" target="_blank">heart-shaped cookies</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>$7 leather lace-up boots from VV Boutique.</i></span></div>
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Though the print might be a little cutesy, I don't think you have to be born on Valentine's Day to pull it off. Treat it like a polka dot and <b>embrace the love</b>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> Valentine's Day might be over but I'm not done with this heart-print sweater! </i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-43907009654045991422015-02-13T23:41:00.002-08:002015-02-13T23:44:38.541-08:00Comic Book SkirtI've come to terms with the fact that I have an eclectic style. I like <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/how-to-wear-vintage-sweater.html" target="_blank">vintage pieces</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/just-another-metallic-monday.html" target="_blank">mod metallic pieces</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/12/classic-or-boring.html" target="_blank">classic pieces</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/complementary-colours.html" target="_blank">stripes</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/fall-transition-tricks.html" target="_blank">skirts</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/fall-transition-tricks.html" target="_blank">fun prints</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/bring-back-black.html" target="_blank">basic black</a> and everything in between. When I go thrifting, I <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ner74/vv-boutique-hunting-list/" target="_blank">hunt for staple pieces</a> but am always on the lookout for interesting finds and every once in a while,<b> I TOTALLY SCORE</b>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This might be <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ve-uAbHZlz/?modal=true" target="_blank">the best $2.50 I've ever spent</a>.</i></span></div>
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I found this comic-book-print skirt in November, then moved into strictly-dresses <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/in-with-new.html" target="_blank">Dressember</a>, then into <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/black-out-style-2015.html" target="_blank">Black Out Style January</a> so I only <i>finally </i>wore this skirt yesterday and for a good cause... but not before I wore it to work!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Black merino wool top $5, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/first-impression-fashion-formula.html" target="_blank">Michael Kors blazer</a> gifted but thrifted for $7, cobalt bracelet $2.10 VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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Now, I realize this isn't the, er, most professional look ever but I work in preschool with kids in love with comic book heroes, so if not there then where?! I prof'd it up with the blazer and black, and purposefully wore my workhorse boots rather than anything that might be too <strike>Jessica Rabbit</strike> sexy. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I <b>am</b> a professional...</i></span></div>
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Later that day, I had the good fortune of going out on a real live dinner-and-movie date with my hubby to celebrate our birthdays and Valentine's Day - the perfect opportunity for <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/just-another-metallic-monday.html" target="_blank">Day to Play</a> looks!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/socks-shoes-and-skirts.html" target="_blank">Chambray $6</a> Salvation Army Thrift Shop</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/03/just-one.html" target="_blank">Just One</a> yellow necklace</i></span></div>
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I knotted my shirt, let my hair down and did the 80's styling trick of shaking it upside-down. That's about all the sexifying I could muster after a long day's work! <br />
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It was an awesome inaugural wear for an AWESOME $2.50 skirt!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-66870949535690379112015-02-10T22:40:00.003-08:002015-02-10T22:42:51.159-08:00Just Another Metallic MondayIf that title instantly makes you think of the Bangles, we should be friends. I was pining to wear my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/thrift-haul-saturday.html" target="_blank">new gold leather short boots</a>, so I gave myself a good reason to in this week's Monday Style Prompt - <b>Metallic Monday</b>! If you wore anything significantly metallic yesterday, you'll get what I'm about to say: <b>you just gotta go gold or go home</b>. You can't put on gold boots and pretend like you're wearing your usual old black boots... And so I thought, what the heck, I <b>might as well pair them with hot pink</b>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Aldo boots $7, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/september-snow-can-suck-it.html" target="_blank">skirt $7</a>, sheer metallic polka dot Peter Pan collar top* $4.20 VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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I first tried this cute short-sleeved top and boots with a black skirt and it just didn't seem like enough to support the boots! Too boring! Needed elements of spunk from head-to-toe!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>My fab <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a> "sword and shield" earrings!</i></span></div>
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It was Pink Day in preschool on Monday, so I was basically doing TWO style challenges!</div>
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Mondays are my crazy days with a standing commitment on Monday evenings with my two oldest kids. So my "<a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/day-to-play.html" target="_blank"><b>Day to Play</b></a>" look was more like "<b>work to evening</b>!" I just swapped in some denim and a black layering tank for a cleaner line.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Oh and I also wore different lipstick. I'm wild and crazy that way. </i></span></div>
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Here's a little secret: for my evening look I was wearing an <a href="http://instagram.com/p/y8Wq7GnZqf/?modal=true" target="_blank">awesome metallic belt</a>! No one could see it but I knew it was there and that made me happy! But it deserves some time to shine so I might just have to get my metallic going another day soon! I say, the more metallic the merrier!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-58213602370311854332015-02-07T23:22:00.002-08:002015-02-07T23:24:33.861-08:00Thrift Haul Saturday<b>CONFESSION:</b> Yesterday when I was tucking <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/02/day-to-play.html" target="_blank">my vintage floral wool sweater</a> into my pencil skirt, I ripped a hole in it. Upon further inspection, the fabric was a bit weak in that spot OR it could be I'm an aggressive tucker. In any case, when you lose a special piece, the only thing that will make it better is replacing it, so <b>I HAD to go thrifting today</b>. I met up with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">my sis</a> for an early birthday shopping date and SCORED! Here are my hits and misses!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This pretty coat was in perfect condition and such a beautiful colour but alas, too small.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I posted it to Instagram with the hopes that it will go to a good home, a home that will send me a picture of it being happy.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Then I spotted a mustard toggle coat... </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Sleeves too short.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Choking back tears, then...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>A camel robe coat for $7.70!!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Might be vintage, might be wool, is <b>definitely</b> fabulous!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>SCORE!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Next up, my search for cognac boots was fruitless but... </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I found <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/womens/bass" target="_blank">Bass penny loafers</a> WITH pennies!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>However, when I looked closely, the toes were in rough condition.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Since I'm not exactly hurting for footwear options, I left them behind but not without a sad embrace.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Fortunately, my woes were cheered by... </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Leather flat-heeled gold metallic Aldo boots for $7!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I'm fresh out of golden boots.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>As I was walking through the aisles giving these boots a test-run, I said to my sister:</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"Large polka dot prints are on my radar," when I suddenly spotted...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Cardis are a great finishing piece but can be boring - NOT this one! $4.90 well spent!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>My <a href="http://instagram.com/p/yztblvHZls/?modal=true" target="_blank">red and pink ensemble today</a> had me in the Valentine's mood.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>First I found <a href="http://instagram.com/p/y0N04XnZtD/?modal=true" target="_blank">a boys' pink button up</a> that I thought would be adorable on my daughter...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>But because I want her to wear it, she refuses.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And so it begins..</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I also found myself a pink GAP sweater.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>It was cute and all, but considering my ample wardrobe, a piece has to have something special to make the cut, </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>so I left it behind.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>My wardrobe would make a good reality show, case in point: </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I found a piece to replace a similar one in my closet...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This $3.50 coral GAP belt is leather and totally adjustable. The one in my closet is starting to crack.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"I'm sorry, you're no longer in the running for Nicole's Best Wardrobe."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I might wear that belt with this unique piece... </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Sometimes you're just thankful that someone donated a piece rather than wearing it out.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Reminded me of a funny <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/19-signs-youre-addicted-to-thrift-shopping#.iiOEMykGV" target="_blank">BuzzFeed Piece about thrifters</a>.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I don't have any cat sweaters (yet) but...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I now have TWO <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/07/road-trip-thrifting.html" target="_blank">heart-print sweaters</a>!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>That's my prerogative, so there. Another $4.90 well spent!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Before my trip concluded, I found what I came for...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>A gorgeous floral wool sweater for $9.10 - not vintage but an Anthro brand!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>SCORE!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Just look at those colours!!</i></span></div>
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I also scored some books that I've been watching out for, a wool seal toque for my daughter and a very special piece that I'm keeping under wraps for now, to create dramatic intrigue! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-46665427241885950322015-02-06T23:04:00.001-08:002015-02-06T23:27:45.226-08:00Day to PlayI've said it before and I will say it again:<a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/05/neon-pink-canadian-beauty.html" target="_blank"><b> I live a life of glamour.</b></a> My Friday nights are wild and craaaaazzzzzyyyy. As I type, I'm wrapping up the *fab* movie, "Agent Cody Banks" with my 3 kids and hubby, all of us in jammies and I'm thinking to myself how Sortilege goes better with cookies than wine, but maybe not white wine...? The musings of a fashionista. <i>I digress. </i><br>
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February is all about from <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/no-neutral-no-problem.html" target="_blank"><b>Day to Play</b></a>! I'm focusing on showing different ways of styling the same piece - whether that be for <b>work to weekend or day-off to date-night</b>! Today, I wore a <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/fashions-night-out-fun.html" target="_blank">vintage wool sweater</a> for a nice Friday off with my kids - it's Teacher's Convention which means there's no school while the teachers learn and I take 3 kids to a calm Walmart. Win win...? <i>I digress. </i>My first look: <br>
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The pattern on the sweater is so gorgeous but the shape is so very vintage with the dropped shoulder, narrow waist, and, er, mock neck collar, so I added the white collar top to balance things out...</div>
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But who's kidding anyone? That nice white shirt is simply not that comfortable for momming around. What I actually wore for my day is:</div>
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Now, despite <i>not actually</i> going on a date, I got dressed for one! I'm not sure how exactly to make a mock-neck wool sweater sexy, but I tried.</div>
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My husband happened to be sitting there when I was putting on my fake-date outfit and he was the one that suggested the skirt. There is something inherently sexy about a pencil skirt. At least that was the message I got from my hubby. <i>Wink wink.</i></div>
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So there you have it - two fake outfits, one fake date...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And one vintage sweater from <b>day to play</b>!</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-71261405374700264592015-02-03T23:00:00.000-08:002015-02-03T23:04:32.017-08:00Thrifting Success StoryA couple weeks ago, I had a great time helping <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/business-casual-closet-remix.html" target="_blank">Kristen</a>, a young rising professional, put together <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/business-casual-closet-remix.html" target="_blank"><b>business casual looks </b><b>with a rocker chic edge</b></a> from pieces in her closet !<b> </b>While we were at it, we made a thrift-hunting list and on Sunday, we hit VV Boutique intent on filling those holes in her wardrobe. Kristen, unlike moi, does <b>not</b> love shopping. Not even a little. Yet she was a great sport and willing to try on anything! Her efforts did not disappoint! Just <b>look at all her scores</b>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Metallic flats, leather Clarks MaryJane pumps and leather Bandolino flats, all in perfect condition!</i></span></div>
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It's always a good idea to <b>shop the shoes first</b> so you can wear the maybes while you shop to ensure comfort. If you can't wear them, they're not a good deal no matter how cheap! We also stopped by the <b>accessories racks</b> and found many staples - silver hoops, antique metal cuff and earrings, pendant necklace, statement tassel necklace, silver bangles... Though we didn't catch them on film, these accessories will help Kristen follow the <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/business-casual-closet-remix.html" target="_blank">Rule of 3, add an edge and finish her outfits</a>! I made her promise to send some selfies so I could see them in action! After shoes and accessories, we hit the racks...</div>
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Though the selection of blazers was relatively small compared to my usual experience, Kristen still crossed off a couple blazers from her list including a basic black blazer...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The blazer was $3.50 after applying the 30% off from a filled donation card!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The lining is animal print, so to avoid clashing with this fab skirt, we tucked the cuff <u>under</u> then pushed it up!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Perfect condition perfect fit animal print skirt WITH POCKETS is a closet staple.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>That I myself do not possess. Sigh.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>We hoped for a perfect chambray shirt but instead found a chambray shirt/dress/tunic!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>It's a little short to be a dress without tights, even for a 26yo, but it will add tons of versatility to Kristen's wardrobe! </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And the coat - swoon! Steampunk-ish details, perfect condition "vegan" leather, ruffle hem, knit hood and a fabulous lining! </i></span></div>
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It was not our day for pants, but who cares. Kristen looks AH-MAZING in dresses!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Kristen found vintage polka dot perfection, jersey/cotton stripes with a unique ruffled/ruched waistband, the perfect silky shirt-dress with a lower hem in the back and navy print dress!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Black and white tiny polka dot dress in a totally versatile style!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Mustard scarf and grey moto? Even yesser!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Then there's the grey sheath dress of awesomeness.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Kristen can style this a hundred ways and never get bored!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>We liked it better with the moto cardi than a blazer - the blazer had no edge! Unacceptable!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>That green floral-ish blazer was new-with-tags and will coordinate with EVERYTHING in her closet. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Kristen, be sure to introduce that cardi to your mustard scarf and polka dot dress!</i></span></div>
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Kristen can style these dresses with leggings or tights and an outer layer for winter, then ditch those layers once warmer weather comes... in a hundred months. She has an active job, but I assured her (and everyone) that you CAN do most jobs in a dress! If I can crawl on the floor in preschool in a dress, Kristen can wear dresses to work too! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Kristen did score one pair of printed pants! </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Pumps + a dressy shell + blazer make these pants appropriate for casual Friday!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And the sweater on the right, well, it's not for work but she obviously had to have it.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>It was meant to be with her own distressed denim and "new" metallic flats!</i></span></div>
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Kristen got a couple tops including <b>the find of the day</b> - a green/print <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-tops/" target="_blank"><b>Free People blouse</b></a><b>!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>So incredibly cool with denim or her pencil skirts - tucked or untucked, finishing layer or stand alone!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And the top on the right was another unique find - fitted yet stretchy, long enough to wear with leggings or this lace bandage-mini skirt!</i></span></div>
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The final find of the day was this grey robe cardi...</div>
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Lest anyone thinks this was *all* Kristen could find, here are the pieces she left behind...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I share this because I want the world to know that <b>there are TONS of second-hand stylish pieces in perfect condition for the taking!</b> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The shoes - they're Gap, brand new. The skirt - Banana Republic, tags on. Same goes for that black blazer...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I hope Kristen doesn't end up with a case of Thrifter's Regret! </i></span></div>
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Now that Kristen knows the thrifting ropes, she can pop into the nearest location <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(a few minutes from here home)</span> and just do a quick browse of a specific section - such as blazers. Thrifting in small doses is usually manageable even for the most reluctant shopper!</div>
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In the end, Kristen scored <b>40 pieces</b> including accessories, 3 pairs of shoes, 5 belts, 2 scarves, and several wardrobe staples - all for an <b>average cost per piece of $8.27</b><i> including</i> my fee! She had a 30% off stamp card which saved her close to a hundred bucks! For perspective, her Clarks, Bandolinos and Free People shirt alone would likely retail for more than she spent <i>on all 40 items</i>. I call that a major<b> thrifting success story</b>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Kristen, your outside matches your inside - a <b>beautiful, smart, talented, stylish woman</b>!</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>You will go far! </i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Thanks for the pleasure of joining your style journey!</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-88373013698061644262015-02-02T22:17:00.001-08:002015-02-02T22:19:48.735-08:00Bring Back BlackThough it was easier to <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/no-neutral-no-problem.html" target="_blank">go without black in January</a> the second year trying, I was happy to wake up this morning, put on my black undergarments <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(I went hardcore #BlackOutStyle, man, and avoided black head to toe, inside and out... There were lots of granny nudes happening, and one disappointed husband)</span>, and <b>bring back black</b> into my outfit! I went hardcore black too, opting for <b>all black</b>, head-to-toe and......<i> I hated it</i>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Flashback to me begging my 4yo to take pics... </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/10/top-knot-or-not.html" target="_blank">Blazer $7</a>, Aldo pumps $14 VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/10/getting-my-thrift-on.html" target="_blank">Nicole Miller top $8</a> Talize</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Icebreaker wool skirt, tights and accessories from my closet</i></span></div>
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I was going for a layered slouchy look, and added the blazer and classic pumps to get the dressy/casual mix... </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>But I needed more variety in texture to pull it off properly.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>At this point, you can tell by my facial expression that I know I'm in trouble.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>No time to change, but hey, I had pockets to hold my phone, stampers and tissues.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Later, I swapped the pumps for my Miz Mooz boots (with texture), the blazer for a relaxed cardi, and added a scarf.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And my dog approved, though she thought I should add some white and rust for the best look.</i></span></div>
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Several of my work peeps rocked all black successfully, so I know it can be done! One of those fashionistas was <b>the winner of the Black Out Style 2015</b> <b>$50 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a> gift certificate, </b><a href="http://sunshinespeech.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Kristen</a>!<b> </b>Congratulations <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ylkIKPnZlO/?modal=true" target="_blank">Kristen</a> and thanks to you and everyone for giving up black and playing along! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-30032413115174478842015-01-31T23:50:00.003-08:002015-01-31T23:52:29.357-08:00No Neutral, No ProblemJanuary 31st, FINALLY. This has been a looooooonnngg month; <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/black-out-style-2015.html" target="_blank">Black Out Style</a> has definitely helped to pass the cold, and by that I mean cold and flu. But this year feels different from last year...it was definitely easier to go a month without black, just like it was easier to <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/in-with-new.html" target="_blank">go a month without pants</a>. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Snicker snicker.</span> I issued a challenge for the conclusion of Black Out Style to <b>wear your brightest AND NO NEUTRALS</b>. I have been relying on grey and navy this month, so making an outfit with no neutrals took a little more thinking and I inadvertently wore almost the same outfit <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/01/go-primary-or-go-home.html" target="_blank">last January31st</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Mustard skinnies $4.20, vintage cobalt pumps $5.50 VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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This outfit just reiterates what I discovered last Black Out Style - colour goes with colour! </div>
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You can tie colours together with a printed scarf, accessory, layers or shoes... </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I've said it before and I'll say it again: you CAN wear a scarf AND a necklace.</i></span></div>
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Ultimately, <b>it was absolutely no problem to wear no neutral today</b>! Then again, if you ask me, <b>mustard is a neutral, leopard is a neutral, stripes are a neutral...</b> Before I give a recap of <b>Black Out Style 2015</b>, these mustard pants gave me the perfect segueway into my <b>February focus</b>: <b>Day to Play!</b> In the month of February, I plan to show how to wear a piece for day (work, loosely interpreted!) and for play (date nights at Ikea with your family, loosely interpreted!). Today, I wore the cobalt combo then switched into a "play" look which meant <b>weekend casual</b>!</div>
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Now for a quick and incomplete recap of my January ensembles...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There's more on <a href="http://instagram.com/vvboutiquestyle/?modal=true" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, including some of my fave looks from the month!</i></span></div>
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I will tabulate the entries for Black Out Style participants and announce the winner of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank"><b>She Does Create</b></a> $50 GC! If you played along, stay tuned on <a href="https://twitter.com/VVBoutiqueStyle" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/VVBoutiqueStyle" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/VV-Boutique-Style/112142245638729" target="_blank">Facebook</a>! <b>Thanks for brightening up January with me! </b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/VV-Boutique-Style/112142245638729" target="_blank"><b>Bring Back Black</b></a>!</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-24859857830706666462015-01-29T23:29:00.001-08:002015-01-29T23:32:21.320-08:00Complementary ColoursThis week's <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/09/september-snow-can-suck-it.html" target="_blank"><b>Monday Style Prompt</b></a> for the final week of <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/black-out-style-2015.html" target="_blank"><b>Black Out Style</b></a> was to <b>wear complementary colours</b>, and I've been trying to do it all week long! I vowed to myself to wear each primary colour and its complement at least once. I started with <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/wearing-red-green-past-december.html" target="_blank">red and green</a>, moved onto <a href="http://instagram.com/p/yZzJMNHZts/?modal=true" target="_blank">yellow and purple</a>...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Mixed opinions on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/VV-Boutique-Style/112142245638729" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/p/yZzJMNHZts/?modal=true" target="_blank">Instagram</a> but I ended up going with the bottom looks...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And regretted it as soon as I drove away from the house!</i></span></div>
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Wednesday was so very Wednesday-ish. I failed to follow <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/wearing-red-green-past-december.html" target="_blank">my own styling tips</a> for the yellow/purple, then struggled to make a decision and ended up unsatisfied. To console myself, I made a quick evening trip to VV Boutique and scored just what I needed to pull together a new and satisfactory <b>blue and orange</b> outfit today!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Navy striped skirt $3.50, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/06/white-week.html" target="_blank">navy & lace top $4.90</a> , Banana Republic wool orange blazer $13.30, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/p/hall-of-fame.html" target="_blank">Arnold Churgin boots $6.40</a>. All VV Boutique.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Gifted navy leggings and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a> earrings.</i></span></div>
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I have been hunting for a striped skirt for AGES. It's something I check for every time I go thrifting and last night I finally found my luck <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(despite Wednesday)</span>! <br />
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I'm no stranger to orange and blue. I wear my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/03/orange-is-new-mint-5d5w.html" target="_blank">orange pants</a> with blue all the time! And navy is a great neutral that works with pretty much everything, but it looks <b><i>meant to be</i></b> with orange!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There is science behind these colour combos for easy style!</i></span></div>
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Before you stop reading, one matter remains: the <b>last day of Black Out Style</b> <b>2015</b> - January 31st! Last year, I challenged everyone to <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/01/go-primary-or-go-home.html" target="_blank">wear their brightest outfits</a>. This year, of course I encourage you to do the same but I'm upping the ante: <b>wear your brightest AND NO NEUTRALS</b>. No grey, no navy, no brown, no olive - I'm talking <b>head-to-toe colour </b>for a winter Saturday! WE CAN DO IT! Then, we'll bring back black on Monday! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(As for Sunday, well, wear your jeans while watching the Superbowl.)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-69971611061767234932015-01-27T23:15:00.002-08:002015-01-27T23:21:55.805-08:00Wearing Red & Green Past DecemberBest laid plans... I was all set to wear <a href="http://instagram.com/p/yTaHeunZnI/?modal=true" target="_blank">blue and orange</a> for this week's Monday Style Prompt - <b>wear complementary colours</b> - then a friend reminded me that Monday was "<a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/1792789/wear-red-day-across-canada-to-honor-fallen-rcmp-officer/" target="_blank">Wear Red Day</a>" in honour of fallen RCMP Officer Wynn, so <b>I changed my focus to red</b>... which meant green... which I should have figured out Sunday night but sometimes <b>real life style </b>means you figure it out while you're brushing your teeth in the morning...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dress $5.60 and </i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/lady-in-red.html" target="_blank">sweater $8</a></i></span> VV Boutique </i></span></div>
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I just wasn't brave enough to boldly pair this sweater with my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/02/pass-it-on-part-two.html" target="_blank">green pants</a>. <i>Maybe </i>I could have pulled it off, but I took the easy way out and reached for what turns out to be my <i>only</i> patterned piece with red and green - this pretty dress...</div>
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Then, I thought about wearing my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/10/one-dollar-dark-floral.html" target="_blank">green blazer</a> with the dress to pick up on the green in the pattern, but it detracted from the red too much - and <b>honour trumps style challenges</b>. So I turned to shoes and accessories to bring in the complementary colour...</div>
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The green brooch was a last minute addition so that I could have at least <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2013/01/accent-vs-accident-colours.html" target="_blank">3 hits of green</a> so people would know I was doing it on purpose instead of lingering on Christmas.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>So pretty!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Brooch from my closet and earrings handmedown from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a>!</i></span></div>
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In retrospect, a chambray middle layer might have grounded this outfit! And in <i>prospect</i>, I have some thrifting to do to fill the red/green holes in my closet!! AND, I promise to take the plunge into BOLD contrast sometime this week - so stay tuned here, on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/VV-Boutique-Style/112142245638729" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/vvboutiquestyle/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/VVBoutiqueStyle" target="_blank">Twitter</a>! I will be wearing my complementary colours loud and proud for the last few days of Black Out Style with a couple styling tips:</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-58302640633700487652015-01-25T23:32:00.002-08:002015-01-25T23:56:49.207-08:00Funnel Neck SundayWhat I wish the title said is "Funnel <i>Cake</i> Sunday" but alas my Sunday was cakeless. However, it was a warm January day for a cozy <i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/black-out-style-2015.html" target="_blank">blackless</a></i> outfit!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Charcoal sweater $7, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/06/new-style-for-old-pieces.html" target="_blank">skirt $4.20</a>, boots $4.50 VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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I scored this Italian wool sweater at the <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/08/st-albert-vv-boutique-sneak-peek.html" target="_blank">St. Albert sneak peek</a> and it has been keeping me cozy despite not being properly blogged till now. It is the softest wool and over-sized without being dowdy.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Better to err on the side of not <b>too </b>oversized.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Totally made all that up.)</i></span></div>
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These sweaters seem to be styled simply - not much by way of necklaces in the mags or on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=funnel%20neck%20sweater&term_meta%5B%5D=funnel|typed&term_meta%5B%5D=neck|typed&term_meta%5B%5D=sweater|typed" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. That doesn't mean you <i>can't </i>wear a necklace, but I was busy this morning making <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ySKDSWHZmv/?modal=true" target="_blank">gingerbread pancakes</a> which cut into my getting ready time. Earrings were all I could grab without being <strike>even more</strike> late for church.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>These earrings are B.T. (Before Thrifting) and are amongst my faves!</i></span></div>
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Anything oversized looks balanced with a fitted bottom...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>It was so warm today I didn't even need a coat.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Only to discover my puppy has been snacking on Christmas lights.</i></span></div>
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I loved the pop of colour in the skirt and the texture of the sweater and tights and boots...<br />
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I wanted to wear this charcoal sweater before the last week of <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/black-out-style-2015.html" target="_blank">Black Out Style</a> is upon me - I'll be focusing on getting as much colour into the last days as possible, starting with complementary colours for tomorrow's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/VV-Boutique-Style/112142245638729" target="_blank">Monday Style Prompt</a>! It's not too late to join in and forgo black for your chance to <b>win a $50 gift certificate from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a></b>! Just let me know you're participating to be entered into the draw! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-8696027587494383942015-01-21T22:02:00.001-08:002015-01-21T22:22:35.144-08:00What I Wore WednesdayUpdate from the front:<br />
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Days without fever in the house - 0<br />
Days without complaining - 0<br />
Days without watching too much Hulk - 0 <br />
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That's right, since January 5th at least one person in my household has had a nasty fever virus <i>every single day</i>, and we're not done yet. That means that normal functioning, like a full night's sleep and well-planned outfits, are out the window for the mom. That's me. <br />
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I wanted to call this post, "What to Wear When You Wish You Were Staying Home With Your Sick Kids" then decided that was overly descriptive. But the gist of it is, I'm a <i>working</i> mom and a sometimes solo-parent so <strike>months</strike> weeks like these are about survival while trying not to look like total crap. And with that winning introduction, <b>here's my OOTD</b>, voila!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Pink cord blazer $9 Salvation Army Thrift Shop</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Gap navy cords $4.20, Clarks booties $10 VV Boutique</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Heart necklace $2 <a href="http://thrift.mcc.org/shops/edmonton-mcc-thrift-shop" target="_blank">MCC Thrift Shop</a> </i></span></div>
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I have wanted to wear this <b>pink blazer</b> for a while! I love the details...</div>
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But everything I paired it with felt too stiff. So I did a little Pinterest research on blush blazers <strike>when I couldn't sleep while listening to my wee ones cough and cough and cough</strike>, and the predominant pairing was a <b>white</b> under-layer. That worked perfectly well for my Wednesday since about all I could manage was a plain white tee...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And an accessory trifecta, but that's so I don't feel naked.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I'm down two photographers, including my best 4yo.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The remaining 9yo likes to take creative shots... of Mommy's roots. </i></span></div>
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Last weekend during my <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2015/01/business-casual-closet-remix.html" target="_blank">closet edit with Kristen</a>, we discussed that <b>a blazer is an easy way to upgrade your look</b>, and today that proved to be true. It was a simple outfit, but the interesting pink blazer made it <i>look</i> more polished and professional and stylish.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Couldn't help but notice I matched the sunrise!</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-35888827197299608722015-01-18T23:45:00.002-08:002015-01-19T00:06:20.080-08:00Business Casual Closet RemixOf all the fun opportunities <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/p/about.html" target="_blank">this thrifting adventure</a> has brought me, <b>working with real life women on affordable style is my favourite</b>! Today, I met <b>Kristen</b> to go through her closet before our planned thrift shopping trip in a couple weeks.<br>
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Kristen is a smart and spunky 26-year-old who is rising through the managerial ranks in the university campus setting. She is driven to succeed and knows the importance of having a style that reflects her ambition. Her workplace dress code is fairly liberal, allowing denim and even more casual pieces, but Kristen wisely has been upgrading her style with the goal of <b>polished "business rocker-chic casual</b>." Yep, we made up that highly technical term! Kristen's Pinterest style board has a distinct vibe that perfectly reflects her personality. She is feminine but edgy, tends towards black as her main neutral, and likes contemporary patterns like plaid and stripes. She has a wide-range of duties and needs to be able to move easily then put on a blazer for a meeting. Here are some of the looks we came up with from her existing pieces!<br>
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This knit sheath dress was the perfect opener to discuss the "<b><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/06/9-in-6-style.html" target="_blank">rule of 3</a></b>" - your ensemble needs 3 noticeable elements to be "complete." This may be a colourful tank peeking from a button up with a cardi or blazer; a dress, jacket and necklace; or swap in a belt, scarf, earrings or bangles for one of those elements. <b>Try it for yourself </b>- with only 2 elements, things look ... <i>boring mannequin</i>. Whether you have <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2012/11/layers-are-as-easy-as-1-2-3.html" target="_blank">3 layers</a>, or a main top + a finishing piece + an accessory, or a dress + 2 accessories, <b>aim for a minimum of 3 for a great look</b>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Kristen is not afraid of wearing black and brown together!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Same dress, scarf and boots, totally different look!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Kristen is also not afraid of wearing blue and black!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Though we concluded this dress is too unstructured for work, Kristen can still wear it for the rest of her life!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>We liked the lace-up boot for a biker vibe, and the tall boot for a more classic look.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Next we moved onto pencil skirts!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Kristen LOVED the plaid shirt/pencil skirt combo!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Another easy and age-appropriate look: pencil skirt + statement tee + blazer.</i></span></div>
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The fourth look features a fairly conservative top. We discussed that <b>adding some kind of edgy touch</b> to otherwise tame pieces allows Kristen to stay true to her style aesthetic, so she added boots with studs and a neutral skull-print scarf to rock it up! The fifth look illustrated an easy style formula: <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/first-impression-fashion-formula.html" target="_blank"><b>short over long over skinny</b></a>. Works every time! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">With skirts and dresses, Kristen can wear leggings with booties and boots, or tights with flats to keep the leg line continuous. <b>Next we moved onto pants! </b></div>
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Kristen has a few pairs of classic skinny work pants. She only needs to apply the basic style principles to get a look that works. We discussed that adding "default black" shoes or scarf is a move that anyone would make, but stepping out of the default and reaching for a pop of colour or pattern mix is where personal style starts to show!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Same principles - short over long over skinny, rule of 3, pop of colour!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>On the right, Kristen's mix of colours works because they all have similar hues. Her black belt and blazer anchor the look.</i></span></div>
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Kristen has a relatively small wardrobe - relative to me anyway! - yet she managed to create so many looks following some basic style principles:</div>
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<li>the rule of 3</li>
<li>short over long over skinny</li>
<li>pop of colour rather than default black</li>
<li>mix dressy with casual</li>
<li>mix and match neutrals </li>
<li>stripes as a default easy-to-mix pattern</li>
<li>add an edgy element to otherwise conservative pieces</li>
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We also discussed reorganizing her closet - putting all the dresses together, all the blazers/cardis/finishers together then arranging tops by colour. Put accessories on a cork board or hooks so they are easy to see. The goal is to <b>make your closet system as user-friendly as possible </b>to take the frustration out of getting dressed in the morning, and Kristen is well on her way!</div>
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There are a few holes in Kristen's wardrobe and I can't wait to take her thrifting to see what we'll find! Stay tuned for the next chapter in our adventure! Meanwhile, thanks for opening your closet to me, Kristen! I had a great time and I think you look amazing!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989155689679908568noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977379192642898304.post-87431808523968465832015-01-15T23:12:00.001-08:002015-01-15T23:13:40.954-08:00How to Wear a Vintage SweaterNot sure if you caught my thrifter-stalker moment on <a href="http://instagram.com/vvboutiquestyle/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> last week... You see, <a href="http://www.goodwill.ab.ca/" target="_blank"><b>Goodwill Alberta</b></a> has an excellent social media presence, and they have been posting a fun series of pics "Sweater or Sofa" - they post a close up and you guess which! They posted <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xnDwPJgM52/?modal=true" target="_blank">this</a> last Friday...<br />
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And I correctly guessed it was a <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xo4P9YgM3z/?modal=true" target="_blank">sweater</a>!! Ta Da!<br />
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I then <a href="https://twitter.com/GoodwillAB" target="_blank">tweeted Goodwill AB</a> and asked where this beauty could be found, ya know, <i>just in case</i>... As luck would have it, I had just enough time for a thrifting pit stop on my way home from work so I snatched this <b>vintage sweater</b> up before anyone else could snag it! AND <b>I LOVE IT!</b> I don't know if it's the dark floral or the easy fit or the indestructible vintage fabric but whatever it is, <b>this sweater has magic!</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Sweater $7 Goodwill</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/11/winter-style-formula.html" target="_blank">Navy cords $4.20</a>, <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/03/spot-differences.html" target="_blank">shoes $3</a> </i></span></div>
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Vintage pieces can be a bit tricky to wear because the fit is so... vintagey. This sweater is fairly boxy and the sleeves are short, which brings me to my <b>first styling tip:</b> <b>roll the sleeves</b>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I can hardly stand full length sleeves anyway - they get in my way!</i></span> </i></span></div>
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<b>Styling tip #2</b> for a vintage sweater: <b>pair with contemporary-fit pants</b>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Ankle crop skinnies fit the retro vibe without being <a href="http://vvboutiquestyle.blogspot.ca/2014/12/out-with-old.html" target="_blank">too vintage</a>.</i></span></div>
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<b>Tip #3: Accessorize. </b> Today I went for my usual accessory-trifecta of earrings, necklace, bracelet because I didn't want a scarf getting in the way of the beautiful sofa-y print, but generally, a contemporary scarf would make a fine match for a vintage sweater.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Earrings and bracelets by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Does-Create/188073671282798" target="_blank">She Does Create</a>, necklace $1.50 from Hope Missions Bargain Shoppe.</i></span></div>
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<b>Tip #4: Wear makeup.</b> If the rest of your look is "dowdy" or unpolished, you run the risk of looking as old as the sweater. Wait, that would make me about 20... never mind that. You run the risk of looking tired, in the out-of-date manner.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I am tired, in the never-enough-sleep manner.</i></span></div>
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Same goes for the girls. Now is not the time for a saggy situation in the front, so if for any reason you have a stretched out old brassiere, don't even think of wearing it with a vintage sweater. <b>Tip #5: wear your best bra</b> so your curves show in the right way!</div>
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And now <b>go forth and thrift your very own one-of-a-kind vintage sweater! </b>You may think it looks like a sofa, but apply my 5 styling tips and you'll soon fall in love!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I'm so glad I found you, Vintage Sweater!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Thank you <a href="http://www.goodwill.ab.ca/" target="_blank">Goodwill AB</a>! </i></span></div>
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