THRIFT ALERT: This is NOT a thrifted dress, but I did buy it at a closing sale for less than 50% off its retail price. I love the tattoo-inspired print of this Critical Mass dress. The Lacuzzo sandals are from the same sale, as is the Bibi necklace, which I will show you in a sec.
THRIFT REALITY: I've had this gold-tone 1970s shawl for about six years - in fact, it was one of the first items I thrifted when I moved to Toronto. The funny thing is: I've never, ever worn it. Instead I've used it around the home, as a tablecloth and then as part of a headboard. I thought of it the other day and figured, with this chilly English weather, that I'm going to have to learn to layer if I want to stay warm. So I plopped it on and tried it as a shawl. I think the look is pretty sexy, even with the crazy print of this dress.
THRIFT REVELATION: Suddenly it hit me. I could layer on the shawl with a boy blazer (bought new in Canada) and wear it as a SCARF. If my neck is warm, I'm warm. The result: Boho Chic.
NEW AND VINTAGE BLING: Toss on a silver-tone boho ring (bought new at a US airport kiosk) and a vintage bracelet bought in Toronto that's so small it barely fits me, and I think we're ready to party. Now, can someone take me to a party, please?
I HEART BIBI: I normally do vintage costume bling, but this new Bibi necklace, originally priced beyond my means but also on sale, went so well with the dress. V-necks make me look like a giraffe as my neck is so long, so I like filling the space with baubles. I'm really into hearts these days, and this baby had the perfect balance between hard and soft, rocker and pretty.
Have a fab weekend everyone!
WOW! A thrifted table cloth turned scarf/shawl? Amazing! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks! In truth, I think it began as a shawl but I always thought it was too over-the-top to actually wear as one!
DeleteLove it all - the dress is stunning on you - the shawl is fabulous and looks great both as shawl and scarf - and the necklace is GOORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteIs that you in your blog header? You look so different!
Happy weekend, Sarah xxx
Sarah, that necklace was, even on sale, a def splurge item, but I couldn't resist. :)
DeleteYup, that's me, only a year and a half ago but I look so much younger there, sigh.
Happy weekend to you! TGIF!
That dress is gorgeous on you and I adore that very versatile and pretty fringed scarf. The necklace is beyond fabulous. Hope you're staying warm and dry, what a vile introduction to a British Spring for you, they're usually much better. x
ReplyDeleteVix, the scarf is very YOU, now that I think of it! (I can see you wearing it over a skirt as a sarong)
DeleteMy hubby keeps telling me UK Springs are better, but I'm beginning to lose heart. My only consolation is that it's just as crappy in Canada! :)
You sure have a knack for finding great fabrics on clothing. It's a real challenge on new clothing I find.
ReplyDeleteI generally don't buy new clothing as the stuff that's affordable is too cheap quality-wise while the good quality stuff is pricey. But when the odd sample sale/closing sale comes along .... :)
DeleteLoveing that dress, and the whole look, ahhhhhhhhhhhh. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
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Thanks Sacramento, you too! :)
DeleteThis is a great look, the dress has a wonderful print and that really is a gorgeous necklace. The scarf is really pretty too, kudos for styling it both ways.
ReplyDeleteThanks Narda, I love the tattoo-inspired print - reminds me of an Italian label whose name I can't remember!
DeleteI love the dress on you. Such great colours, and the necklace is so cool looking. The whole look is very nice.
ReplyDeleteLoulou
Thanks Loulou, have a great weekend! :)
DeleteNice mix! Very pretty dress
ReplyDeleteI am not a shawl girl as well, i would probably use it like you did and end up on the head board as well
But it looks pretty with your dress
Have a good weekend
Ariane
Thanks Ariane, I'm really liking it as a scarf - good to know it came into use after six years! Have a great weekend. :)
DeleteI am loving every element of that outfit - excellent styling! I would steal that necklace from you if I had a chance ;)
ReplyDeleteThe necklace was a splurge item but I love it, and since it WAS on sale .... :)
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