One-Dollar Wonders

Slouchy with Foot Bling

February 4, 2014

Speaking of Team Wear, here is my to-date favorite way to style my new ALDO booties, procured by the amazing Kristin SF! Worn yesterday to return (read: exchange, who am I kidding?) a blouse at The Rack, then on an impromptu hike. More on the Rack goodies later. ;)

I felt pretty darn cool despite wearing a loose sweater, loose cami, and loose jeans. I guess the heel height and shiny studs gave me enough mental femininity to rock some volume on volume without my usual discomfort. :)

Jody, if you see this, these are the Big Star Kate straight leg jeans I was telling you about. These are my normal size, and they stretched (not bagged!) out enough for a fab slouchy fit that even DH likes. Made by the same people as AG.

In other news, I really really wish I knew who made this cashmere sweater I am wearing in this photo. It was $1 at the flea market and had clearly been used - and now I've used it hard, wearing it as everything from PJs to holiday wear, and it only turned up a couple minor pills when I put examined it before wearing it again yesterday. The pills were easily shaved off with a disposable leg razor, and it is off to the races yet again. Angie, per your post today, I guess this is a Hard to Replace item I did not ration and did not recognize as HTR to begin with!

Cashmere crew - $1 at flea market
Pleione racerback - Nordies (gratis)
AG Kate straight legs - Nordies (gratis)
ALDO booties - ALDO
Kate Spade satchel - ebay
Aviators - Nordies The Rail

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20 Comments

  • replied 10 years ago

    Cute look, Rae. I like the ankle cuff with the blingy booties. Great jeans.

  • Sara L. replied 10 years ago

    Oh, I loved those shoes when I saw your previous post.  I'm glad to see another outfit with them.  I take it there is no tag on the sweater?  

  • Astrid replied 10 years ago

    Ooh, fab booties! I love the relaxed fit of pants and sweater, it looks just right.

  • Diana replied 10 years ago

    Oh, yay, I'm so glad you're keeping the booties!  Love them with the jeans.

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    Too bad you don't know the brand on the sweater. It sounds amazing!

    You look terrific. I love that the outfit is simple enough to let the boots be the star but still very fashionable and looking terrific on you. The pop of color with the bag is the icing.

  • Janet replied 10 years ago

    You look great! What a great score on the sweater, but what a bummer to not know what exactly it is to try to duplicate it!

    I love the way you've cuffed the jeans with the booties. I may have to try that with my metallic R&Bs.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    This all works really well together Rae and I adore your blingy boots.

  • viva replied 10 years ago

    Yay for the boots!

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    Look at you surrounded by green foliage! You look wonderful. I'm curious about the way that you are cuffing the jeans. I've not seen that look here.

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    Thanks, everyone! I was super pleased with this one. 

    Sara, no, someone removed the brand tag. All that is left is a single black tag that reads, "Dry Clean." Not even an item number to investigate. :T

    Janet and Joy, I have always liked cuffed jeans as a shout out to rockabilly style, but I have been seeing the look on Pinterest a little more and figured it now looks a bit more modern/edgy than retro. That's where I stole the idea from. :)

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  • Adelfa replied 10 years ago

    Rae, I'll have to try on those jeans. I can't find them online except in petites.

    I have to say that the clothes you're wearing are not *that* loose! To my eye anyway :-)

  • deb replied 10 years ago

    I like all the looseness and the foot bling is cool!

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    Fab look! I have some thrifted items like that - sometimes if they've made it that far in good condition they are indestructible. Hard to replace because we don't how to track down a duplicate!

  • Kristin SF replied 10 years ago

    Love the boots, of course ;-) but the fit of the jeans is superb. Will need to check those out! Off to Nordstrom.com!

  • fuzzylogic replied 10 years ago

    Too cool, rae. Way, way, too cool! Love the pop of citron!

  • Lucy replied 10 years ago

    Oh my! Love the shoes - you look awesome! 

  • Karie replied 10 years ago

    Fantastic outfit! When I first saw the booties in your other post, I didn't think they could be everyday wear, but now that I see this, I think they can be. They instantly take the outfit to the next level. And I love that purse! 

  • karymk replied 10 years ago

    Ok Rae, you've got me convinced that Kate Spade bags can work with hipster looks too.  Phew.  I was afraid I was mixing the wrong style metaphors, but seeing you gives me confidence.  Love the bright yellow.

  • Aubergine replied 10 years ago

    Love seeing the boots in action! And I also love how the bag brightens up the outfit.

  • Lisa replied 10 years ago

    Fun outfit.  I like the idea to cuff the jeans to show more of the booties.  I'm going to try this.  Thanks for the idea!

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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. :)