This top is one of my new desert pieces. I managed to snag it for $3 at a thrift shop. Fully lined and 100% silk! It has subtle ruching down the sides and a drapey almost cowl neckline that flatters the figure.
Oh, and the tattered strips of silk: Instant love. Any occasion to bust out the fire hazard label! I feel they hang around my shoulders like the fluttering ribbons of fantasy wings. Or ribbons of homelessness, according to my mom. Agree to disagree.
Shredded silk shirt: unknown (thrifted)
Denim mermaid skirt: Bebe (thrifted)
Sandals: Clark's (gift from Cathy)
Necklace: Old Navy
Bangles: gifted x2, DIY, thrifted, and Paris
I feel kind of slouchy and feminine and classy-sexy all at once in it. Which is great, because I've also been totally slacking about cutting and styling my hair. And makeup. Meh. It's 90 degrees.
Am I the only one who carries a mental price tag with items and lets that influence their use? I shouldn't, but high prices for things intimidate me. How much more freeing a $3 price tag can be. :D
I agree on the mental price tag! And this shirt is a great find, you wear it very well too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous top! Beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right about a low price giving us mental freedom. Thrift-clothes do that for me. I can play, experiment and even alter them like Frankenstein's monster without any concern for money. On the flip-side, I was once given an expensive tie (over $100) and was nervous every time I wore it, especially during lunch.
I LOVE this look, I think it is my favorite one of yours. I totally agree on the mental price tag, it is nice to buy something for ourselves and not have to worry about spending too much. I am hoping to go thrifting with Kyle soon,
ReplyDeleteFantastic outfit. The shirt is perfectly romantic with just the right edge. Knowing I only spent a few dollars on an item definitely makes me feel more comfortable wearing and possibly damaging it. The first scuff on a brand new pair of $$$ shoes is heartbreaking but a scuff or two on a pair that I only paid a few bucks for and maybe even came with a couple of scuffs already is just no big deal.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I have a silk shirt I got at Goodwill for $2 (normally $4--gasp! so expensive!--but back in the spring they had a half-price sale on long-sleeved items) and have no compunction about throwing it in the washer with my workout clothes. If in some parallel universe I'd paid $60 for it, I'd be tediously hand-washing it with special detergent that cost way more than $2, squeezing out the extra water in a towel, and worrying that I shouldn't be eating a burrito while wearing it.
ReplyDeleteI'm another one who totally gets the mental price tag thing. If you pay next to nothing for a piece of clothing, you don't stress about ruining it as much (and when you're as messy and clumsy as I am, that's highly likely...)
ReplyDeleteLove the tattered silky angel wings - angel above, mermaid below, all round lovely! xxx
Silk is one of my favorite things to thrift - what a gorgeous top! I love the fringe.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the mental price tag! I'd hesitate to wear something pretty and expensive to work because I know I'll end up sweating all over it (no A/C), or a kid with sticky hands will give me a hug ... but something from the thrift store can be worn without fear.
So gorgeous!! Great finds and a gorgeous woman! I am pretty sure you would look hot in a paper sac though. You could totally kick butt like The Paper Bag Princess. I do have the mental price tag issue but I also have that hangup about fancier clothes no matter what I spent on them. I have to fight the urge to safe my favourite clothes for some far off and unknown special occasion fearing that a great outfit will be wasted on an ordinary day at home where nobody sees it.
ReplyDeleteNow I have serious shoulder dangly things envy and I want some too.
xoxo
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ReplyDeleteAlso, have I mentioned yet how glad I am you are back to blogging?! I love your outfits. They are always so beautiful, stylish, fun, and well put-together. (I wish I could dress like you!)
Am I jelly. I would wear that top anytime and 3 bucks... way cool :) ! Long time no see and you look great with your new hairstyle and those glasses :)
ReplyDeleteI like the shirt. And I can't quite put my finger on why, because ordinarily I'm so much more conservative in my preferences. But there you have it!
ReplyDeleteWow, you look gorgeous, Aya!
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