So we all like to keep up with the latest and greatest fashion trends. Now I am one of those people, however, I like to put my own twist on things to make them my own. I have and always will be that "Molly Ringwald" type from the move "Pretty In Pink". Since I can remember, I have always been a thrift shopper. Sure I own some high ticket items but I find I love thrift store shopping the best. There are so many wonderful creative ways you can throw together a fantastic outfit on the cheap. In fact I have found some high end designer items at thrift stores. Anything from Yves Saint Laurent to Versace to True Religion! In fact not too long ago I found this fantastic Nanette Lepore blazer brand new for $4. The jackets original price? almost $400! Crazy huh? I love calling this "sort" of shopping... Vintage. They call it that in L.A and NYC so why not everywhere else too?
Jeans:
If you look in my closet you will find a ton of jeans!! Some think I am completely crazy when they walk into my closet. But, my thoughts are, in a great pair a jeans a girl can conquer and command attention! Besides, really? What doesn't go great with jeans? I love to wear off the shoulder shirts and fab tank tops with a great blazer, some slamming heels and some great earrings and bracelets.... Do your hair with some great makeup and BAM! POW! You look like a million bucks!
Tops:
As mentioned above, I love off the shoulder tops. You know like in the 80's? I'm an 80's child so this style never really left the closet! What most people do not realize is that you can make these tops yourself really cheap! So many times I have walked into stores and seen these tops at a extremely silly price. You could have 8 of those tops for the price of 1 if you go do a little vintage shopping and get yourself a great pair of scissors! Go into your local "Vintage Shop" and look through their t-shirts and sweatshirts. Pick out the ones that you seem to connect with. May it be plain or fun graphics. Then bring them home lay them flat and start to cut a few inches below the original collar line from shoulder to shoulder. Presto! Off the shoulder it goes! Super cute and super cheap and you made it your own! Bonus.. The more you wash them the more character they take on. These types of tops look fantastic with a long necklace and hoop earrings. They even dress up sweatpants.
50's Pin Up
This is probably the most timeless, inexpensive easy sexy, sassy look a girl can have in her closet! Everyone knows thrift stores always have a plethora of fun "vintage" clothing dated way beck to the 50's. What you do is grab yourself a cute form fitting button down short sleeve top. Something solid or with fun polka dots. Or, find a pencil skirt or a dress looking very 50's. For hair? Super simple! Most gals think 50's hair is complicated! Nope! Not at all! For long hair leave some bang out and swoop the rest into a ponytail. Now add some soft curls to the ponytail. Now either swoop your bangs to one side or get a 1/2 inch barrel curling iron and curl them under. Add a cute bow or flower to the side and BAM! 50's hair! Now for short hair. Wear it on the flat side or a bump at the crown. Add a headband or flower or bow! There you are! Instant vintage. Makeup. Super simple. DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED! All you need is a matte finish foundation, Matte Finishing Powder, a good red lipstick (Can use a fun hot pink too) an excellent rich black liner, nude eyeshadow and a med matte brown eyeshadow and some great fake lashes! The key to great pin up makeup is all in the lip and winged eyeliner. There are lots of videos on Youtube giving you the skinny on how to.You can never go wrong with pin up in my opinion. It's fast easy makeup and you look stellar. Not to mention, that red lip makes you feel very sexy and all vixen like.
ME Pin Up look BEFORE all MY WEIGHT LOSS
I hope these few quick tips encourage you to save a dollar or 50 and you head out to your local "Vintage Shop" and set out on a fashion adventure. You really can change up your wardrobe considerably if you just give a few different looks a try!
Here's off the shoulder 80's Flashdance young and fun to 50's sexy, sophisticated, grown up pin up..from my closet to yours! Much love Dani...Happy Shopping<3
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