Sunday, February 13, 2011

~it's a LOVE thang!


Sweater:  Vintage Thrifted; Pants:  JCrew; Boots: had a long time, can't remember where I got them.
Before I started blogging; I really was not in to vintage clothing.  I didn't dislike it; I just never really thought about it.  When I was in HS, I wore a couple of sweaters that my stepmother had; but that was more out of necessity.  When my kids were much smaller, thrifting was done out of necessity and then of course, I was looking for things that looked new. I found, after I started blogging about my personal style that I gravitate toward vintage clothes.  The blogs that I seem to peruse and keep going back to feature alot of vintage wear.  I've mentioned before that I enjoy the quality of vintage clothes and the history.....that I'm sharing something that someone enjoyed before I owned it. 

This sweater is one of my most recent vintage finds.  Naturally, I was drawn to the black and white aspect of it; but when I tried it on, it was the graphic design that made me refuse to leave the store without it!  I've worn in about 3 times in the past couple of weeks!
Posted by Unknown at 3:46 PM

17 comments:

  1. WobiSobiFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    You look beautiful!!!

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  2. Pam @ over50feeling40February 13, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    You do look beautiful! This sweater reminds me of some B& W graphic design spring fashion spreads I have seen lately..it is very close to a current trend look!!
    Hey if you have any vintage decoration ideas for centerpieces at a wedding reception...please send them my way!!

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  3. ShybikerFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Great sweater. And vintage are my favorite clothes. Our tastes are similar.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Interesting sweater! Yesterday, I watched a young woman walk out of Goodwill with a tea length hot pink lace...all vintage and I knew it would be her Valentine's dress. I've found I've purchased a couple of vintage items I wouldn't have looked twice at before blogging.

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  5. LeiaFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    That is one very cool sweater! I never got into thrifting because there are no facilities where I live, but I do love hand-me-downs from past generations :)

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  6. the Citizen RosebudFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    That sweater is so freakin' rad. I can see why you've been wearing it so much!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Wobi...Thanks!

    Pam....I'll have to think on the vintage decorations..the biggest thing that comes to mind is Victorian ephemera...I love just about anything Victorian.

    Shy....I agree...I think we share similar tastes! Great minds and all that! LOL

    Terri...looking at other blogs is so inspiring...makes me look at some things a little differently and I am so glad! I don't just have what everyone else is wearing to choose from!

    Leia....I definitely enjoy some wonderful hand me downs. Your clothes, however, with their drapiness and feminine aura...they're FABULOUS!

    Bella.....You are the QUEEN of vintage!

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  8. mispapelicosFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Wowwwwwwwwwwww talking about beautiful jumpers...Don´t you look stunning?????
    You Spanish is coming along really well my dear frien.
    Mil gracias y muchos besos, GUAPA!!!
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  9. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Aye, gracias Sacramento! Mi espanol no es perfecto; pero no tengo mucho opportunidad a habla espanol aqui. Me gustas leando su blog en espanol porque me ayuda a appreder! Brazos mi amiga!

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  10. VanessaFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Looks so cozy and fun! I now equate you with sleek black and white and cool combinations of those colors!

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  11. ColleenFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I think you look lovely Serene! It is a very striking sweater, I love how bold it is!

    Happy Valentine's day my dear! Hope it's filled with love and laughter for you!

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  12. Lise MarieFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I love this sweater so much and the color is lovely on you. I also enjoyed reading about how you found vintage again.

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  13. AngieFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Thrifting is sort of ethical because you give a cloth a second chance and not just throw away!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Love the dolman sleeves! Reminds me of a dress I had back in the 70's.
    Second hand/vintage/re-thrifted; its all works for me~
    love paula

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  15. Pull Your Socks Up!February 15, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    You look incredibly beautiful Serene - your name describes you perfectly and I'm so happy that you've discovered and embraced the joys of thrifting to extend your own closet:). xo

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  16. Fabienne JachFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I found your blog through The Citizen Rosebud and I couldn't agree with you more. These days I don't look for "new" when thrifting, I look for unique and original pieces!

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  17. WendyBFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Nice find! It looks very cuddly.

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Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! ~Serene

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