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So it turns out that I’ve had my head so far up my ass this month that I completely spaced on the fact that Painfully Hip had its one year anniversary along with its 400,000th visitor this month! Yay us! I can’t thank you all enough for visiting us and checking out our […]
Hey kids!
Here are your super-amazing wardrobe remix thrift stars this week.
This shoe/tights combo could be worn with a really bad bridesmaid dress and still be screaming chic.
So serene. I want her to make me tea and offer me an afghan.
That wee jacket is exactly what i’ve been questing for, I just didn’t know it till […]
“j” reminded me that i was going to alter some 70’s bell-bottom cords ($2.50) into cigarette pants to wear with my delish electric blue thrifted pumps ($4). so i did. and they’re my new favorite pants.
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I’m actually leaving to go camping in Joshua Tree National Park in about an hour, but i just had […]
Our closest readers surely remember this DIY Knitting Guy from a previous post:
My friend, Lil Higg shared this link and pattern with me:
And although knitting is so frustrating for me that it makes using those giant needles to gouge out my eyes seem like a preferable experience, how HOT is it to see a guy […]
remember when leather skirts were SO out? those days are SO over.
Quite the feat: pairing a leather jacket with a polka dot circle skirt and managing to look hip and not like a Pink Lady from Grease. I love this outfit and it’s whimsical little details.
GalaDarling is a 40’s femme fatale with blue hair. An […]
My most favorite spring collection so far must be the indispensable Matthew Williamson. A joyous mix of MIA-licious tribal prints and splashy, feminine, citrus colours making me totally weak in the knees (images courtesy of Style.com).
So now, of course, i’m completely obsessed with smothering myself in a lovely, clashing mess of batik, chiffon and scarves. […]
If you know me at all (or can read the site description), you know that I’m mad about color, prints and audaciousness in general. But now that bright colors have been a trend for so long, classic black is seeming downright fresh. Here are a few international streetstyle picks demonstrating the impact of black and […]
Hello lovelies,
I’m starting to feel vaguely human again, so here are your Wardrobe_Remix Thrift Stars. This week I’m giving them book/song titles. Why? Because this is my blog, that’s why. Enjoy!
How to Make a Sundress Look Downright Cozy 101
Judy Dreams of Horses and Masters Sultry Geek Chic
A Staggering Display of Heartbreaking Hipness
The Princess and the […]
Hey everybody! Thanks very much for your well-wishings this week. My fever finally broke so I am definitely on the up and up and should be back to posting regularly by tomorrow. In the meantime, Sarah will end the hip famine with this inspiring little gem of a post. Thanks so much, Sarah!
-Amber
What is it […]
hi guys,
i’m really sorry i haven’t been up for posting very much this week, i don’t think i’ve ever been sicker than i am now. it hurts to type! i’ve been in solitary confinement in my bed with the plague, coughing up all types of critters since monday. but i ended up being able to […]
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