One-Dollar Wonders

Outfits Past and Planned: Old Feather & Burberry Weekend

October 5, 2013

Behold: a window into my scattered packing process! Clothes all over the floor, mirror lugged into whatever room in which I happen to be experimenting, and plans that get abandoned when I change my mind in the morning. :) Anyone else take the mad scientist approach to dressing?

#1 is what I will wear on the plane when I head out to see my dad. The 50-cent "Burberry" plaid scarf sports a couple discreet spots of discoloration, but it's a soft rayon and a bazillion percent cheaper than a real one. 

  • Plaid scarf - $.50 at flea market
  • Valette sweater - $4 at flea market
  • Gap jeggings - Gap Las Vegas, baby!
  • Rockport boots - where did I get the black ones? Ebay? Shoebacca?
#2 is what I planned to wear today - and will wear someday! - but that I wasn't into this morning. 
  • Rag & Bone sweater - handed down from BFF
  • Free People scrunch skirt - Nordies
  • Crystal necklace - gift from awesome YLFer
#3 is what I did finally wear, including a very, very old flea market find that I finally sat down and repaired. The slit had ripped open and the hook-eye closure had come un-sewn. But the important thing? It. still. fits. :)
  • Feather print skirt - $1 at flea market
  • Target tee - $1 at flea market
  • Frenchi cardigan - $1 at flea market
  • BP necklace - Nordies
  • Oh! Shoes booties - Amazon
Now if only I can be happy with what I packed once it's time for me to get dressed... 

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6 Comments

  • Adelfa replied 10 years ago

    Will you show us your suitcase? ;)

    I make a spreadsheet for packing. But I don't look this good!

  • Lantana replied 10 years ago

    #3 = well worth the repair. What agreat little outfit. Love your travel outfit too.

  • replied 10 years ago

    3 is gorgeous. Love
    The scarf with the Spiegel too!

  • Diana replied 10 years ago

    Looking good. I love #3. 

    This post is very timely as I am currently sitting at the airport waiting for a flight.  I took packing photos too (after I cleaned up the mess, LOL).  Maybe will post them during my 4 hour layover in NYC. 

    Your travel outfit is much better than mine, which consists of jersey dress, long cardigan, leggings, slipper flats, and ankle socks.  I feel rather as if I'm wearing my PJs (to be fair, I have an overnight 10 hour flight), although it will be much better once I ditch the leggings when I get to my destination. 

  • Amy replied 10 years ago

    Great outfits! #3 is fab. I'm in awe of your flea market skills. I never seem to find anything great like you do
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  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    These are all great, but #3 is my fave too.  Inspired to copy with my Helmut Lang skirt.   Had to squint to see if you had nude booties on in #2 - what would be your footwear selection there?  Barefoot is good too. :)

    So I don't remember seeing the Oh! booties before - are they similar to the Uggs in short form?  They look almost the same in the pictures.

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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)