https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 21:22:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws#post-279999 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:00:20 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 279999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I *just now* noticed that the dates on my original post should read January rather than December. It's too late to edit it, so could everyone else ignore it too? *facepalm*</p> <p>Thanks, all. Should I admit that I already went to another thrift store yesterday and picked up some other things? (I'll take pics soon, promise.) I think maybe everyone did a post-Christmas cleanout and donated a lot and those things are now showing up on the shelves. </p> <p>Sveta, I am growing my hair out a bit at the moment - I'm glad it looked good that day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws#post-278524 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:05:30 +0000 JulieinMI 278524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although it is time-consuming, thrifting is a great deal of fun. You did very well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws#post-278492 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:06:24 +0000 wilson 278492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will be looking for your WIW's with the two summer skirts; the plaid skirt is perfect for turtlenecks and I love the layering in your easy, casual jeans and jacket outfit. I thrift a lot so I know how it feels to find things you love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws#post-278393 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:27:10 +0000 taylor 278393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thriftapalooza....I LOVE that word!!</p> <p>You did great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws#post-278382 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:14:01 +0000 Sveta 278382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the blazer and the plaid skirt - nice pieces.<br /> I do thrift sometimes: over the holidays I got 3 waistcoats - black sleeveless jacket, short tweed waistcoat and a cropped denim in medium wash.<br /> Do you have a new haircut - you look wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws#post-278289 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:26:10 +0000 Tricia 278289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice! I love skirts like that one, and the blazer looks great. I'm a new convert to thrifting, myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws#post-278285 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:04:19 +0000 kellygirl 278285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not much of a thrifter but it looks like you did well! Love your outfitsl. The skirt outfit is gorgeous on you--I could see it with a long scarf too. Great layering in the jeans ensemble! I love that easy, casual style on you. It's fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thriftapalooza-and-the-resulting-wiws#post-278280 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:47:35 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 278280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last week I was having an urge to go shop (spend some time browsing, really) and given my post-Christmas budget, that meant thrifting. I had good luck, too - you thrift fiends know that it can always be hit or miss. Here's some of what I picked up, from two different shops:</p> <p>two summer skirts - <a href="http://www.friendsofpr.com/laurats/bluewhiteskirt.JPG">blue/white striped linen with adorable kickpleats</a> (that's the back), and <a href="http://www.friendsofpr.com/laurats/brownskirt.JPG">embroidered brown linen</a> - and a <a href="http://www.friendsofpr.com/laurats/blacktank1.JPG">black summer top</a> with an <a href="http://www.friendsofpr.com/laurats/blacktank2.JPG">interesting neck detail</a></p> <p>then I managed two pieces that I can wear now:</p> <p><a href="http://www.friendsofpr.com/laurats/5jan11.JPG">5 Dec</a> - the skirt is thrifted and gray/purple plaid on the bias (ignore the lining showing in the pic, sigh). This one I think has a definite 70s vibe to it, but maybe it's just all those photos I've seen of my mom wearing a turtleneck and a bias-cut skirt. [turtleneck, Gap; shoes, Bandolino/Marshalls]</p> <p><a href="http://www.friendsofpr.com/laurats/10jan11.JPG">10 Dec</a> - today I happily broke out the new thrifted chocolate brown cord blazer, which can now replace my old one, also thrifted (always a bit too big, and now just ludicrously so). [pink top, Coldwater Creek; jeans, Eddie Bauer; heels, Mudd/Kohl's]</p> <p>For all 5 pieces it was less than $30 - not bad, I thought. Oh yeah, I also picked up a basic knit crewneck in charcoal gray, didn't even bother photographing that one. </p> <p>Has anyone else picked up something fun from their recent thrift store shopping? </p>