Thrift away

I've had the opportunity in recent weeks to thrift a few really nice items. I've been out on three thrifting trips with the intention of getting some items for my daughter. Not much luck for her but, I've picked up some nice pieces.

One of them being this handmade, vintage maxi skirt and blouse.

I'm not sure when or how I will get the opportunity to wear it but, I will! It may be as separates...I've already tried on the skirt with a close fitting striped shirt and I love how it looks and feels...stay tuned!

I also thrifted the collar type necklace.

Cinderella skirt

I am loving the maxi skirt.  A trend I didn't initially embrace, but, now, with this skirt, love. 

 I think a maxi skirt is tricky because of the length. Too long and I look like an aging flower child; too short and I look matronly.

With this one I think I come off looking stylishly cool without trying too hard. Not a lot of volume to the skirt and just the right length. And, I have to admit, I felt even better in it when I dropped my daughter off at daycare and the one little girl fell in love. "Oh, you're so pretty, you look like Cinderella"

I added a little pop of sparkle with a sequin trimmed Tee,

And a bit of tough with a pink leather, studded belt.

I kept it casual, no glass slippers, just a simple sandal.

Skirt-thrifted (No label, it looks like it was probably handmade)
Shirt-thrifted-(J.Crew Heirloom T)
Belt-thrifted-(Aeropostale)
Sandals-Payless (here)

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