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A Cute & Affordable Christmas Outfit That Sleighs

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Every fashionista wants to dress cool but not break the bank, especially at Christmas when you want to save money and spend it on the special people on your gift list! Here’s how I sleigh my holiday outfits and navigate multiple gatherings as an outfit repeater!

Christmas Time Again

The holidays are truly our time to shine. There are so many fun occasions to dress up for that you might get swept up in the idea that you have to buy something new to wear to all of them.

Not only is this silly because most people won’t notice that you re-wore your favorite red pants (you’d actually probably get a ton of compliments), but it can also get costly!

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One Outfit, Multiple Parties

I only buy new clothes for events every once in a while. After years of being an outfit repeater, my first instinct is to always shop my own closet after I get a party invite. (And let’s be honest, those aren’t flooding my inbox!)

But if I was the type of person who had a big social life, I could see this outfit fitting in at a friend gathering, a festive Zoom Christmas party, or watching a lights display from the warmth of my vehicle.

Plus each piece can be mixed and matched on its own. I just wore this green turtleneck for Thanksgiving last month and I plan to wear the heck of these red pants for Valentine’s Day!

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Thrifted red pants + green turtleneck + purse, approx. $10 total | thredUP moto jacket + red hat, paid with store credit | Outlet store booties, $10 | Colourpop lippie stix in Trust Me (buy exact lip color)

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Treat Your’elf

Because my entire outfit was sourced secondhand for a steal; that means I have enough money left over to buy some awesome (and thrifty) gifts for my family & friends this year.

Buying online from thredUP also meant I got exactly what I wanted without having to compromise my personal style this holiday season. I just typed in what I wanted in the search bar, like “white moto jacket”, and found several options!

I love that thrifting is a fun and affordable way to treat yourself and others!

What kind of secondhand gifts did you buy for others this year? My go-to is always books and games! (ignore that if you’re someone in my family lol)

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December 20, 2021
3 Ways To Wear a Turtleneck This Winter

Sweater Weather

One of my favorite cold weather clothing must-haves is a turtleneck. If you tend to shy away from turtlenecks because you’re not sure how to style them, I’m here to share with you 3 unique looks that will spark your creativity!

Feelin’ Festive

This is the exact look I wore for Thanksgiving.. and then a few times after because I loved the combination.

A turtleneck looks just as chic with a skirt as it does a pair of pants! Keeping that in mind really expands your styling options.

Outer Shell

Look, another skirt! This time, I played with the juxtaposition of a “dowdy” turtleneck and edgy pieces like a moto jacket and flat black boots. I think the mix is really cool!

Covered Up

A great way to keep your spirits up in the winter is to wear lots of color. I dressed up my thrifted plain white turtleneck and jeans with a pink coat and green scarf. It’s an easy way to add some interest to an otherwise simple outfit!

🛍 SHOP MY LOOKS 🛍

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Are you pro-turtlenecks or do they drive you crazy?

If this inspired you to try one, be sure to Pin this post for future reference and share it with a friend who could use some styling help. 🙂

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December 26, 2018
A Summer Dress in the Winter

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Dressing out-of-season is what I do best!

So Clothes, Yet So Far Away

This outfit is very foreshadowing of two things. First, this turtleneck will be featured in my monthly thrift haul video on Friday and you’re among the first people to see it. (Aside from my newsletter subscribers who already saw a sneak peek!)

Second, I’m wearing a dress meant for summer in the middle of winter. Why not? Read on to find out my inspiration!

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Vintage hat, gift from Hollis Eve Vintage (shop all Hollis Eve Vintage) | Thrifted turtleneck and dress, $2 total (shop similar dress, shop similar shirt) | Walmart tights and shoes, $10 total (shop similar tights, shop similar flats) | Colourpop lippie stix in Contempo (shop similar lipstick) | Homemade ring

🛍️ SHOP MY LOOK 🛍️

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The Outfit

Obviously you have to do a lot of layering to wear such a delicate dress in the midst of dreary weather. I went with a turtleneck because it’s one of the ultimate cold weather essentials (probably second to sweaters) and I liked the way it looked with the sleeveless dress.

The outfit was taking on a very mod appearance so I went with that and added bright white tights and a vintage beret.

This look wouldn’t pass as true vintage or ’60s in the least, but I like that we live in a time with so much creative freedom that we can wear looks with a nod to the past.

Curious to see how this dress looks in the summer? Click here.

Looking Forward

As I said earlier, this turtleneck is something I thrifted this month and will be in my January thrift haul coming out on Friday. I’m excited to share my finds with you once again! Be sure to follow along so you don’t miss it.

Did you like this outfit? Then go ahead and Pin it or share it with your friends on social media! 🙂

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January 31, 2018
How To Wear Your New Years Eve Dress Now & Later

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Sequins are great to wear for New Years Eve so you can reflect on the year. This is how I styled a sequin dress for the big night and beyond!

Wearing Sequins to Celebrate

Happy new year, friends!

I kicked off my festivities in this sequined number that I bought from the online secondhand retailer Swap.com. Layered with a black turtleneck, black We Love Colors tights, and comfy heels, this outfit served me well as I played board games and sipped from a disco ball shaped tumbler.

As I’m not one to let my fancy clothes collect dust in the back of my closet, scroll down to see how (& why!) I plan to rewear this dress for daytime events.

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Thrifted/Guess dress, paid with gift card from Swap.com (shop similar dress) | We Love Colors black tights, gifted (shop exact tights) | Thrifted black turtleneck, free (shop similar turtleneck) | Vintage earrings, gift (shop similar earrings) | Outlet store high heels, $10 (shop similar shoes) | L’Oreal lipstick in Saucy Mauve (shop exact lipstick)

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🛍️ SHOP MY LOOK 🛍️

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Wearing Sequins for Everyday

Besides the obvious of not wanting my clothes to go unworn (I love all my clothes!), there are a few other benefits to rewearing sequins for everyday. One is that is just makes the day more fun! Every outing feels a little fancier because you’re shining like the star you are. 🌟

More specifically to this dress, I wore it for New Years Eve so it holds memories of that night and the optimism that I had going into the new year. While that optimism fades with time as the year unveils some crappy traits, I’d like to think that wearing this dress in the future will remind me of that hope & positive life I wished for myself.

I wore it with a white tee underneath, a cool looking moto jacket on top, and jeans to make it extra casual. I’m ready to rock in the new year!

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Thrifted/Guess dress, paid with gift card from Swap.com (shop similar dress) | Thrifted jeans and white tee, $2 (shop similar jeans, shop similar tee) | Thrifted/thredUP H&M moto jacket, paid using shop credit (shop similar moto jackets on thredUP.com) | Vintage purse, gift from Redbird Vintage Box (shop similar purse) | Poshmark nude ballet flats, $10 (shop similar shoes) | L’Oreal lipstick in Saucy Mauve (shop exact lipstick)

🛍️ SHOP MY LOOK 🛍️

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Beyond Sequins

I hope that you also carry a little bit of that confidence from your celebrations into this year. Life’s not all rainbows and sunshine but we can make it sequins and sparkly jewelry if that’s what we choose to wear! When you dress good, you feel good.

If you liked this outfit, be sure to Pin it or share it with a friend to toss the outfit inspiration around like a hand full of glitter. (Cheesy? Yes. Deal with it! 😎)

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January 1, 2018
Back To Basics: Turtleneck Sweater & Utility Jacket

Basics don’t have to be boring. Case in point? Everything that I’m wearing. This is how I put them all together to make one awesome outfit!

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November 29, 2016
My Autumn Outfit

If the season of fall had a human form, this is what it would wear.

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October 4, 2016
A Trendy Turtleneck For Summer

If you had told me five years ago that I could wear a turtleneck for summer, I would have thought you were crazy. Though, to be fair, I would still think you were crazy even if you told me that a month ago.

Trends are always changing thanks to designers, celebrities, bloggers, and even the cool people on your campus. I am not exempt from these fleeting fashions. I just usually avoid them because shelling out big bucks for something is not in my nature.

But thanks to trends constantly rotating and my love for thrift stores, I’ve found a way to work around my budget problem and still try out trends that I think are interesting.

I was inspired by an old image of Miley Cyrus (yes thee Miley Cyrus) wearing a black cropped mock turtleneck, silver skirt, and a killer Moschino belt. The most captivating part of her outfit was her crop top. I had never seen a mock turtleneck look so chic!

It would have been simple to run out to any fast fashion store and buy the exact piece but where’s the creativity in that?

I patiently searched through thrift stores for a year until I found the perfect top. It was a black mock turtleneck in a frumpy shape but I saw potential in it and took it home with me.. for free. (Thank you, thrift gods!)

I modified the fit to be tighter by literally doing the laziest sewing of my life. I just put a straight stitch up both sides of the top and it instantly became molded to my body.

To put my own spin on Miley’s original look I wore my favorite black and white striped skirt, a necklace to emulate her shiny pieces, and some flats to make it everyday appropriate.

If you’re like me and you think you’re not a trend person because of this or that, think again. Always try something once, work within your budget and make a style your own.

Mock turtleneck – free (garage sale)
Striped skirt – paid w/ gift card (Asos.com, old)
Flats – $6 (Wal-Mart)
Necklace – gift
Red lipstick – Stoplight Red by Wet’n’Wild

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September 8, 2015