Monday, February 21, 2011

~I'm a little simple....



Jacket and blouse:  Thrifted and jacket reworked, Trouser Jeans: Michael Kors via TJ Maxx, Belt:  Michael Kors

I've been wearing vintage so much lately, it almost feels boring to wear current styles!  I found this jacket in a Goodwill Outlet.  It was the funniest thing.  Friends and I were joking about not being able to get any cheaper than Goodwill and then lo and behold, Goodwill has an even CHEAPER version of itself!  You have to dig through PILES of stuff and it is absolutely the ultimate treasure hunt!

I really loved the jacket, but it really did feel a bit cumbersome with the long sleeves.  So I just took scissors to fabric and cut the sleeves off.  I like it sooooooo much better now!  I'm toying with the idea of now of adding some darts to the back of it to make it a tad more fitted.  Super busy at work these next couple of weeks.  The gym I work for is celebrating it's 23rd anniversary and we always throw a HUGE party and invite the whole community.  I also am really trying to find time to open up an etsy store.  I have some AMAZING vintage finds that I want to list....I really can't keep all the stuff I find, so I've been eager to open an online store.  Hope your week is starting well!!  Big love to all of you!
Posted by Unknown at 3:57 PM

9 comments:

  1. JessFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    LOOOOOOOOOOVE the pants! Goodwill Outlet is the best! :)

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  2. Pam @ over50feeling40February 21, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I have to second the above comment...the pants are fabulous!! You are always so creative...I do not think I would have thought to cut off the sleeves...but it looks great! I am really glad to here that you are opening an Etsy shop...you have the talent girl...work it!!

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  3. Artfully AwearFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    What a great find! I had no idea Goodwill had outlets--this might actually change my life! Also, the jeans fit you splendidly!

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  4. WobiSobiFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Love those Pants.. And with those shoes. Awesome.

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  5. the Citizen RosebudFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    With your eye for vintage, you and Etsy are a match made in heaven. when you get your etsy shop up, be sure to add mine to your circle! Citizen Rosebud’s Etsy

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Sweet--an Etsy store! For all the thrifting I've done, I have never happened upon one of these outlets...envious.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Great idea to cut off the sleeves, Serene--this looks great! Love the pants too.
    Have fun at the anniversary party and what are you wearing?

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  8. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I feel the same way !!!
    xXx
    Reva

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  9. VanessaFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    wow, goodluck with the etsy store! I hope you open it!
    And, wow. I Have never heard of a Goodwill OUTLET! crazytown.

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