One-Dollar Wonders

In our efforts to escape our (literally) packed apartment, DH and I hit up the flea market on my day off, and I could not wait to share some finds. Also, it looks like our loan is on the verge of funding and that we could (knock on wood) get our keys this week, so I suddenly find myself able to do more than worry, work, and drink. o_0

In any case, I'd noticed a fair amount of paper bag waists in Fall collections (Rodarte?), so I was super excited to find this pair of trousers for a cool fifty cents. I doubt they were the height of fashion in their retail day, but they brought a lot of nice compliments on the sales floor today. I love that these sit nice and low on my waist and will hold a roll at the ankle. 

I also had been on the hunt for a pair of "trainers," which I mentally distinguish from "sneakers" or "tennis shoes" as something that looks like a more serious sport shoe. I wouldn't want to do any kind of "training" in Converse, for example, so my Ash sneakers feel more punk than sporty to me. I had already tried and eliminated wedge trainers by Puma and Ash when I found these navy Tsubos at the flea market for $10. I nearly squealed when I put them on - stay tuned for two other retail-friendly $10 foot acquisitions as well. The closest approximation still available by Tsubo is collected below - I had heard great things about their comfort, and these did not disappoint.

PS: Greg and Angie, I really love the new categories that can be added to collected items! 

Aviators - Nordies
Theyskens Theory top - Rack
Men's belt - flea market
Apostrophe Petites pants - flea market
Anya Hindmarch bag - Ebay
Tsubo Drilon wedge sneaks - flea market
Cami - F21

Off to bed before a busy day, but I wanted to throw these pics up on the blog before I forget all about them. Super casual furniture/craigslist shopping/game outfit, professional look for a company recognition meeting (got to see all the heavy hitters get awards - inspiring! I wish I had straightened my blazer for the pic, though), and a normal work outfit. The new-to-me snake top is a Frenchi tank from the flea market - was never expensive to begin with, but it has become a fast favorite. Say what you will about rayon, but it is one of my favorite fabrics for its light weight, drape, and soft feel. 

Now it's off to bed like a good girl, so I can get up early and sign loan docs before work. :) Hope to be back in prime commenting form next month!

Remember this jacket? I bought and sold it for a profit back in September. At the time, I was worried it was too flashy. I regretted it a while after being in my current department, and it finally came back, lower than what I originally paid. It was a bit of a stress purchase, but I have no regrets except that my poses obscured the hi-low hem of my tee.

In other news, my home loan fiiiiiinally went through! Behold the power of the forum, lol! Thank you so much to all who commented. We hope to sign this Friday and move next Friday - fingers crossed... 0 _o

Muubaa rose gold Monteria jacket - Ebay
Pink tee - Anthro
Big Star jeans - Nordies
Sam Edelman Okalas - Zappos

Yesterday. Took the pics but was too exhausted to post legibly. I keep avoiding this top because of the whimsical print, even though it is otherwise super flattering and awesome (shout out to the Shoptoberfest swap party!), so I thought I'd try it with a tough moto. I was also kind of worried about the baggy pants looking clownish with the dots, so I pulled them up like capris. Can't find the jacket on a site that accepts Finds, so here is the link (mine is from Ebay). Did I do okay? This is quite the different silhouette from the tailored legginess of the other day. 
Mackage for Aritzia Kenya jacket - Ebay
Dotty top - YLF Swap Party
Vince harem pants - Nordies
Kate Spade satchel - Ebay
Knockoff somethingorother necklace - flea market
Crocs Cobbler Wedge sandals - Amazon

I never did end up getting that classiques suit... I still love it, but did not want to come off as intimidating since many managers who would interview me right now are younger than me. but here is a suit like outfit made from my striped flared trousers and my tuxedo ish blazer.

forgot to get a shot of the shirt by itself so I took one inside during lunch.

I'll tell you what, the sales world can be a cruel mistress sometimes. if I did not love the fashion thing, I might be in trouble...lol.

wearing a $1 swap meet top, $1 Bebe swap meet parents, and last season's Trouve blazer. New Rockport pumps from Amazon, too! I must add those to the fines when I get home. " looks like a pump, feels like a sneaker."

I don't think this print really counts as ocelot, but I'm a sucker for alliteration. I think that, in a perfect world, I would be happier with this blazer in my normal size, but it's fun to do something a little outside my MO. I tried to show the asymmetrical hem of my tunic in pic 2, but the blacks aren't cooperating. Imagine a slanted hem poking out the bottom of the jacket. :)

I tried this with my dark wash straight leg jeans at first, but I liked the edgy black jeggings better. Croc-birks to make it more "now." Worn to work for a couple of Half-Yearly Sale appointments. 

Added my Kate Spade as a find due to a request on my previous post.  :)

DH unplugged my flat iron, so I guess I do have time to post this! 

Just a breezy outfit for the heat wave: really cool Clover Canyon top I found at Wasteland, plus my new favorite sandals. If you remember, the patent leather on my Gentle Souls platform birk-like sandals peeled off, and I had to return them. Found last year's style Crocs Cobbler Wedges for $20 on Amazon, and here we go! Much more lightweight and comfortable, even.

I really, really wish Crocs would add a line of trendy, fashionable styles. They jumped the gun on this trend when they could have sold me a ton of colors this year! Croslite is just so comfy for long days at work, but most of the styles are not appropriate for the workplace. :T

Silly photo taken at Universal Studios on my day off. 

Oh, what a difference some good light makes! I really must start leaving work on time on a regular basis so that I can take my outfit photos the right way (yes, it turns out I am really vain and want my schedule to revolve around self portraits). 

Anyhow, I have been lax about both posting and commenting here, so I wanted to catch up a bit. DH and I hit up a swap meet a couple of times - twice on our own and once with our favorite double-date couple. Consequently, I am sporting the results of our post-retail therapy these days. 

#1-3 features a new-to-me silk/sequins Matty M dress, $0.50. It is technically too big, as I could fit a whole extra bazoom inside, but I think that makes it look more modern. Odd poses while I try to convey the swishy-slinky drape that prevents this sack dress from feeling like a sack of potatoes. 

#4 is just something I threw on for the flea market. Nothing new. 

#5 shows the top I wore on my airplane rides. Young Fabulous & Broke for $0.50. Paired with F21 mini. 

#6-7 center on this sheer, emerald plaid... blazer-ish... thing my friend Amanda convinced me to buy. I was unsure of the oversized look, but I came to like it. I really love the color and, at another $0.50, it's a fun experiment. Target brand. 

#8 I have not really debuted yet, but it's a fun photo inside a flea market tent. I have this soft, printed blazer slated for an outfit real soon. Also originally from Target, also $0.50. 

And that was my escapism... we are still in our apartment, still living with all our stuff packed in boxes, still waiting for a move date. Long story short, we are buying a unit in a co-op, and so the loan process is extra annoying. Sigh. I hope it will be over soon. :T

Trying to relax and escape from various stress factors today - clearly a ballgame is in order. :) I have noticed a lot of you keeping it real out there in your gear, & I thought I would join the bandwagon. I'm very selfishly hope things settle down soon so I can resume my usual YLF addiction!

James Perse tank - $1 at flea market
Karma pants - $1 at flea market
Lucky Moran sandals - Amazon??
KC cap - Royals tram store
Silver bangles - gifts
Kate Spade bag - ebay

Post and run off to the salt mines! But here is my other KC souvenir: this draped duster with zipper sleeves from the sale rack. I love how lightweight and airy it is. Plus, it hides the fact that my rear is currently a smidge too big for this dress. -_-

Worn with western booties, snake, and geodes for that mineshaft-in-the-desert effect. :-)