I went shopping in KristenKP's basement!

Kristen has obviously lost tons of weight and she has boxes full of clothes that are too big for her. She invited me to look through the boxes and see if there was anything I'd like. I took her up on her offer. Here's what I came away with:

1) Maroon & grey boyfriend cardi. MOTG look #1:
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2) Black curved hem cardi. Also MOTG look #1:
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3) Cream wool cropped cardi. I added a flower pin:
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4) Mini floral print cardi. I thought this might be cute for work at Anthro:
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5) Awesome Ann Taylor tweed jacket that I know I will wear a ton:
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Kristen is awesome and she was so kind to let me rummage through her boxes. She let me try on anything I wanted, including some interview suits, but we had no luck there. I also tried on a few coats but nothing worked out either. I am very happy with what I found and the cardigans and jacket definitely fill a gap in my fall wardrobe! Kristen, thank you SO much.

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Patience

Veteran

Completely awesome! Marianna, you look beautiful in everything.

RoseandJoan

How fantastic, you look beautiful in all of the items and Kristen's generosity is truly fab!

Queen Mum

You found some great pieces there! You look great

Louise

Fantastic i love the jacket too x

cciele

Great finds, Marianna! I can't pick a favorite. The floral cardi is particular sassy and perfect for Anthro. Yay for Kristen and YLF for enabling such sharing

Kristen

(website)

Oh my GOSH look at how great those pieces look on you! I am particulary wowed by the cream cropped sweater; the pin was a brilliant stroke, and it looks SO GOOD ON YOU. I never, ever got that one to work for me. Just goes to show how different body types we all have even if we are the same size and weight.

Oh, my lovely first long cardigan, and the sweet floral print, and the coolly graceful curved hem cardi...oh, SIGH. I am so happy all the other sweaters -- and the awesome jacket! -- have found a good home with you; those were some of my favorite pieces of all time, and I was sad when I had to put them away. Enjoy them as much as I did!

Maya

I love reading about these YLF meetups (and am terribly envious of all of you who get to participate in them). Everything looks wonderful Marianna. Love the cream cardi and pin especially. Kudos to Kristen for her generosity!

Christie

Active Member

The tweed jacket looks so pretty with the black polka-dot blouse. Everything you selected flatters you so beautifully!

Anonymous

You look great and it is very sweet of Kristen to invite you to choose what ever you wanted! How fun is that?!

Debbie

Ypu look great! I love the cardigan with the flower pin. That pin is a great find!

Boof

You look beautiful in everything! How great of Kristen, and how fun for you!

medusa

Marianna, all the sweaters/jackets look so good on you! That is so fantastic.

Kristen, you are so kind to do this, and I'm so glad that we get to see pictures and vicariously enjoy the kindness. Cool!

marianna

Thanks everyone!

Kristen, your items have found a warm home in my closet. I'll take good care of them.

Mac

Wow. Once again, I'm touched by how generous YLFers are with each other. Not just with advice and encouragement but also with actual clothes. What a remarkable community...

Oh, and not only do Kristen's passed-along-items rock my world, but the jeans you're wearing in photo #1 and #2 make we want to weep with envy. Who makes them, pretty please?

bigi

Lucky you! I especially like the cream cardigan, and the floral one (with the pearls, just like that). The tweed jacket looks fabulous, too.

rute

You are so lucky!!!

Loved everything!

Mac, those are my Torrid skinnies! You should order them when you're in the States!

kimlee

Everything looks fantastic. It was so sweet that KristenKP let you browse thru her unused items.

Sarah

You look so pretty in everything, Marianna. I love the AT jacket. Like, a lot. And Kristen, you're a peach.

Michelle

You guys all make me smile. This is fabulous! Glad you got such a great hawl, Marianna...and Kristen, your geneerosity is truly amazing!

chewyspaghetti

You lucky dog! Those pieces look great

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Wow! Kristen, you ROCK. Marianna, you ROCK in Kristen’s loot! You’re both KILLER. Adore it all – from top to toe.

Marianna, you have a good eye and know how to look fab. Love the outfits you put together – especially the last one. Wooohooo!!

Kari

Oh my goodness, what a haul. Lucky you, Marianna! I love the AT tweed jacket best of all. It's fun to see Kristen's former items smoothly transition to your style & on your body.

Edited: I am not sure whether I was able to log in after you posted your announcement about the Anthropologie job, but congratulations - I am so thrilled for you.

Ana

How exciting, Marianna! Swapping/giveaway is one of my favorite ways to get and give clothing!

I love how you put these new items together in outfits. I can't wait to see more! I hope you post them here. You look beautiful--enjoy your new things.

cyan45

wow!!! marianna, you look GREAT!!! love all of your outfits, especially the last one with the mixed patterns. you look fantastic in bold colors...

yublocka

Wow Marianna you look great. How lovely of Kristen to help you with a little instant wardrobe boost. Those pieces look so you though too!!

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