thrift star of the day: cartoon chic



, originally uploaded by La Meow.

The exaggerated proportions (bow, bubble, shades), creative layering, classic girly bits (peterpan collar, simple black pumps) and bright pops of color make this seem like a hybrid of the peerless Susie Bubble and Minnie Mouse. FUN.

Lord. La Meow could pull off a moldy burlap sack, I swear.

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thrift star of the day: just kill me



6-20-08, originally uploaded by Sally Jane Vintage.

HOW does Sally Jane always find vintage perfection?? Its like she’s reached thrift shopping nirvana.
Here’s the front.

LL Hip Pick of the week: Oh blah dee, oh blah dah, LBD

Life cannot go on without the perfect LBD (pictured)…

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$25.60 with HIP20 Discount Code

I’ve worn this dress out dancing a few times already and it totally wins. Its comfy, sexy, unique, universally flattering and easily dressed up or down:

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I loooove the ruching detail at the bust and the boning is super-secure and stays put, even when I’m pogoing to MGMT.

And just so you know, Eve is wearing this adorable pleated knit dress with brass buttons…

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Only $21.60 with PAINFULLYHIP discount code!

… which is incomprehensibly cozy and as soft as an unclubbed baby seal.

photos by Nick Avey
hair by Joshua Michael of Article Salon
clothes provided by LadyLanguage
makeup and styling by me

thrift star of the day: betty boots



Robe topshop, originally uploaded by bettyjack.

I was going through wardrobe remix today with a friend looking on, when photo of a cute barefooted lass popped up. Being that I do this almost EVERY FUCKING DAY, little things have started to bother me. I was in a bit of a mood and I said, “It ain’t an outfit if you’re not wearing shoes, bitch!” and angrily clicked the next button. Sorry, oh barefooted one, I’m sure you’re a very nice person, but I feel the same way about flip flops. Its like where the climax of the outfit should be, a total letdown lies in wait.

Anyway, this is why I was so peeved… as Betty here beautifully demonstrates, sometimes the shoes ARE the outfit.

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thrift star of the day: dress yourself in talent and taste



Japanese way, originally uploaded by Aurelia__.

I wish my crippling laziness didn’t prevent me from whipping up a stunning skirt confection out of thin air and a bit of amazing japanese fabric. She made the top too! Damn you, laziness!

A little more salt for my wound is that I didn’t find that to-DIE-for bag in a thrift store. Blast it all.