I've decided to start this blog as a way to engage in both some kind of creative expression and a community. I really love all the interesting style/fashion blogs by non-industry types.As a way of introduction, I'm a humble civil servant in the Northeast. I've lived here a few years and I've only become interested in clothing in the past few years. I was strictly a t-shirt, hoodie and jeans girl before then. I was quite scared of being daring or too attention getting with my outfits. Maybe moving to the big city has made me more brave, as well as keeping up with great fashion blogs. I don't think I'm a particularly stylish person, but I do like trying new looks.
Because I am trying to stay within a budget(Great Recession, and living in an expensive city) I am trying to limit my new clothing purchases to absolute necessities and basics, but I do alow myself some fun with thrifted/vintage clothes.This first outfit is my attempt to "save" a western pearl button shirt that I got my partner on ebay. It was under $15, and I love the coloring, but it was too big for his build. But it works nicely under a stiffer denim jacket, but to avoid looking to Grand Ole Opry (not that there's anything wrong with that), I paired it with some thick tights and my weirdo Victorian boots.
A comfortable, albeit kind of unpractical, outfit. I love the contrasts of masculine and feminine in this outfit.
Shirt (as tunic): Ebay (thriftstorerockstar store) $7.99
Jacket: Levi's (online) $27
Grey sweater tights: street vendor $5
Boots: Born (via ebay): $95
Belt: Thrifted (Beacon's closet): $7
Hello fashion blog! I'm so happy to be your first follower :) The only thing I love more than cooking is clothes! I'm by no means stylish, and my knowledge of fashion sadly doesn't extend too much further than watching What Not to Wear and flipping through Marie Claire every month. My challenge isn't really budget (since I live in a somewhat less expensive city) as much as finding ways to translate what's cute and trendy for skinny gals like you into something that still flatters my plus-size-ish frame.
ReplyDeleteWay to recycle blokey's shirt into something cute! I love belting things too - it's a great way to either define or fake a waist.
I think I took belting cues from fashionable ladies like you! And I think you look adorable in all your outfits. I especially love your winter accessories.
ReplyDeleteIf you wanted to, I'd totally let you co-author and do guest posts. Let me know!
Oh I would love that! I can write about all of the fabulously cute stuff I've been ordering from Target while shut-in with Bob the past few weeks. Or have you pick out a dress for me to wear to your wedding :)
ReplyDeleteyes! both are awesome. I'll grant you permission. I will get out this blog out there more so we can have some readership too!
ReplyDeleteHello fashion blog! I'm so happy to be your first follower :) The only thing I love more than cooking is clothes! I'm by no means stylish, and my knowledge of fashion sadly doesn't extend too much further than watching What Not to Wear and flipping through Marie Claire every month. My challenge isn't really budget (since I live in a somewhat less expensive city) as much as finding ways to translate what's cute and trendy for skinny gals like you into something that still flatters my plus-size-ish frame.
ReplyDeleteWay to recycle blokey's shirt into something cute! I love belting things too - it's a great way to either define or fake a waist.