One-Dollar Wonders

WIW: Gimme some milk in a dirty glass.

July 16, 2012

The SoCal YLF swap at Vicki's this weekend was off-the-charts fabulous! Here I am wearing a bit of my loot:

- Classiques Entrier cream silk shirt
- H&M tuxedo vest
- Wet N' Wild Megalast nail polish in "On a Trip"

Loving every minute of it. I am tickled by the way that the vest has a curved hem to match the shirt tails. At the swap, I tried these items and dubbed it my "sexy bartender" look - hence the title of the post. :)

My cold has really put a damper on DIY July - I haven't done half the things I want to do, but the month is already half over. Humbug! I will try to do better from here on out.

Other items pictured:

Handmade skirt - swap meet
Dr. Martens Marcie boots - Shoebuy
B. Makowsky bag - DIY project, bag via Ebay

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16 Comments

  • Amy replied 11 years ago

    You made that skirt? I've always loved that one. It's fab. Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, but you look great!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Get better soon Rae - this has gone on long enough!

    This outfit is great - love the idea of sexy bartender!

  • Meredith1953 replied 11 years ago

    Your outfit looks great! I am so sorry you are still sick. :(

  • replied 11 years ago

    Sorry the cold will not go and leave you alone. I love the vest!

  • Carole replied 11 years ago

    Wow, score! Love that shirt and vest. Your going to have loads of fun with those.

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Thanks, everyone!

    Amy, unfortunately I can't claim this as my own. It is hand sewn, but not by me - I scored it at the swap meet. Strangely, it is my best fitting skirt and seems to look great no matter if I gain weight or lose it.

    The cold is on the way out (*knock on wood*), but it did steal a good week of productivity. :T

  • Jem replied 11 years ago

    I love your outfit! The swap sounds like it was alot of fun. Sorry you haven't been feeing good, hope you recover soon!

  • Parsley replied 11 years ago

    Love your post title!
    You look great. the vest is a nice third piece to complete the outfit, and that skirt is definitely a winner.

  • JulieJohn replied 11 years ago

    Rae I love the manspiration in this feminine ensemble. The coppery pop of color in the skirt adds a lovely dash of steampunkery.

  • Diana replied 11 years ago

    I love this look so much, Rae. Something about all the shiny textures and the combo of soft and structure really speaks to me.

    Hope you feel better soon!

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    This is an amazing look! Did you shorten that skirt or make it completely? And do you wear socks with your botos? Are they showing? I can't really tell from the picture, but I love the fit of the Marcies on you.

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    You look rae-mazing!! I'm loving the idea of all of us wearing our swap loot to work today!! And I would love to have you as my bartender... I would pour out my sorrows to you and then leave a big tip! LOL

  • Sona replied 11 years ago

    super fab look. this is incredibly flattering, avant garde and so UWP all at once!

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    So RUGBY!

    So Rae.

    What's not to love?

    I think you need a striped scarf so that you can keep the vibe of the outfit when at your desk sans the bag.

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Hehe, Mary, maybe I should keep that in mind for a career change... if only I could be assured of all YLF customers.

    Una, I usually wear socks (tucked in), but I went barefoot today. Doing fine!

    Angie, you had me at Rugby! Hm, adding a striped scarf to wishlist... for now I will set my bag at my elbow on the desk. :)

  • Melissa replied 11 years ago

    yep, very cute outfit!

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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. :)