Alright...Here goes nothin'
My most recent finds are from Goodwill's in Ukiah, CA and Willits, CA, and a small shop in Willits called Carol's Consignment.
Firstly:
This printed see-through top found at Goodwill Ukiah....not so hott on the hanger, (don't judge an article of clothing based on how it hangs!) proof, looks a LOT better on! I added a like colored camisole (Kohl's), this one is mustard, but the top also has red, tan, black, and blue, all of which would be suitable undershirts. Paired with any jeans and another thrift find, my 'old man' cashmere cardigan.
*Always go through the men's sweater section in thrift shops, they have no idea what good things they GIVE away. (like expensive cashmere!)
Next up we have this horrendous looking sweater from Goodwill in Willits...I know, you may think there's no way to fix this without sewing but that's just not sew I mean so (haha) This ugly sweater is mostly brown with flecks of maroon, mustard, and purple. So I once again used my mustard camisole, black mini skirt, black belt, and mustard tights. Whole new look!
*Try to see beyond the 'ugly-ness' of an item; when you thrift you have to look for colors that go with basic items you already have, like your camisoles and tights/leggings.
My next find is from Ukiah Goodwill; boxy looking sequin dress that made me think, 'I'd have to be curvy to look good in that' its just a big rectangle basically. But after I put it on I saw the potential; awesome leather jacket found at Carol's Consignment in Willits for only $18! Plus black boots from ROSS, and an infinity scarf I knit myself! (check out crafty-knitter.blogspot.com for knitting help!)
*When you find an item you like, but aren't sure it works with your body type think of things you have at home, like belts, jackets, scarves, etc. that could change the whole look.
Next is my shrunken sweater problem...My best friend and I saw this sweater at the Goodwill in Willits; the problem? It was crazy shrunk, boo :( the reason I kept it is because it's 100% fine Marino Wool! Super warm and good quality! So my friend thought it was wrecked because it was an XL shrunk to a child's size. I had a Flashdance flashback and remembered that 80's is making a comeback and how could I pass up this great sweater!?!? So I got home pulled out a camisole, a necklace and voila! Cute-ness.
*Just like when seeing over-sized items, you have to be creative with shrunken or too small items; this could also be made into a cardigan, but that involves sewing which I'm trying to avoid hehe
Okay last one for tonight: Goodwill in Ukiah, great Mossimo vest size medium. Brown, tan, and navy plaid. Easy to make an outfit with this one: navy/blue camisole under a white or tan long sleeve v-neck, and vest over top. Wear with jeans and comfy flats or boots depending on the weather and you've got a great Fall/Winter outfit.
*When putting outfits together for Fall and Winter its sometimes hard to utitlize the rest of your wardrobe. Try layering your cami's, t-shirts, and long sleeves with vest, sweaters, and jackets.**
That's all for now, thanks for checking out my blog, be sure to like, comment, ask questions, 'Pin', 'Tweet', 'Facebook' etc! Thanks!!
**I will have a post about transitioning your Summer wardrobe into your Fall/Winter wardrobe soon. Be sure to check back!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
First post!!
Hello all!
The crafty knitter is here with a new title:Thrift Queen of Ukiah!
I'm planning on using this blog to post pics and tips about thrifting! Cause I love it, I always find cool things, and I see the potential in random clothing items most people skip over (and usually they don't involve sewing!) ha hope you guys are ready, the Thrift Queen has arrived!
The crafty knitter is here with a new title:Thrift Queen of Ukiah!
I'm planning on using this blog to post pics and tips about thrifting! Cause I love it, I always find cool things, and I see the potential in random clothing items most people skip over (and usually they don't involve sewing!) ha hope you guys are ready, the Thrift Queen has arrived!
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