Monday, October 29, 2012

Suede in full! Or Don't be Suede by imitators!

And my love affair with all things suede and leather continues!  I thrifted this vintage suede skirt at a little shop that I found not long after moving here last year.  The color is so vibrant (shown better in the second picture).  And it really can be worn all year long!
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Top : Hand me down from my aunt.  It has a white leather panel on the front.  Previously worn here.  

Skirt:  Thrifted & Vintage

Boots:  New!!  My birthday gift from my sweet husband!    These* boots, from Nine West, were a really big splurge!  My husband told me to go get them, and was prepared to pay $200 for them.    When we got to the mall, they had a sale!!!! and we got them for just under $150 including tax.  For us, that's a HUGE splurge.  HOWEVER, we justify this cost by the fact that about 98% of my wardrobe is thrifted at usually no more than $4 a piece.  So to invest in a FABULOUS pair of shoes or boots that will last and look great for YEARS, just makes sense to me!  What you can't see from the picture is that these have about a 5" heel on them.  So 70s chic!!
BTW, take a look at these.  Oh be still my heart, I would love to own these!  But $250?  Yeahhhhh, I just can't.  But I WILL be watching them for a sale!

Purse:  Thrited.  No brand label, but the strap is genuine leather and it's actually lined with the softest black leather you can imagine!  I washed it via my leather washing method (which I learned from a customer of my store)  and BAM!   FABULOUS!!


See?  It wears great in the summer as well!  Here's the original post.

I'm hooking up (FINALLY) with Patti and Visible Monday!  To be sure, I felt very visible today!

*No affiliate link or commission here, I just happen to love me some Nine West!  They always have gorgeous shoes and boots at a price point where buying groceries is still viable!

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18 comments:

  1. Wonderful skirt & a truly vibrant color!

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  2. Love this skirt, Serene! And I am still dazzled by the machine-wash method for leather bags. I am going to try it with an old thrifted bag. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your fab look with Visible Monday.

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    1. Patti! Thanks so much! Sorry I never seem to make VM!

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  3. I love the color of this skirt and you look amazing in it, Serene!! Your boots were totally worth it, but how much fun to find them on sale. This skirt is such a great flattering fit...good job!

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  4. I'm so into leather this year, and pleather too!
    I'm dying to try the leather wash method--your bags looked great!
    Jealous of your nice weather--we are suffering through Sandy right now.
    I think I'm back--I have a new format that i am trying out tomorrow and we'll see how it goes!
    Love me

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  5. Serene,
    What a gorgeous skirt! I love the color so much!
    A fantastic pair of boots! Hope you enjoy them for years to come!
    Glad to see your pretty face again!

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  6. Fabulous outfit :) I love your new boots! Your husband did good :) My biggest splurge has been my boots and I have gotten more than my money's worth. I wear them a ton and I love them so much. Enjoy!!!!

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  7. I know what you mean about boots feeling like such a splurge, but they look great and yowza--this suede is MARVELOUS on you!

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  8. Well, I thought your blue suede skirt was my favorite of all, but this one is even better! And what a sweetie your husband is to get you those terrific boots. It's so cute how they will spend more on us than we would.

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  9. Oh wow! That skirt is gorgeous! It looks fab both in summer and winter. Love it with the boots!

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  10. The skirt is gorgeous. Seeing all the beautiful leather and suede skirts posted around the blogs lately makes me crave one!

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  11. Serene, you look super fab in this outfit. Love the boots. Nine West makes nice boots. I have several pair of their flat boots that I wear a lot.

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  12. "These Boots Are Made for Walking" started up in my head the second I saw that first pic... I love this outfit on you. Casual 60's vibe, but still neat.

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  13. You look beautiful as always! I love how you take a stunning piece and use it in each season, that is a skill I could benefit from as I love dressing for summer but then get all discouraged in the winter and give up!! (Well, please don't misunderstand me, I don't give up dressing altogether but give up wearing my skirts and dresses!!:) Maybe you could do a post about how to work dresses and skirts into a winter wardrobe?:)

    I do miss you on Facebook...sigh...

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  14. Love the skirt Serene great transition piece...fab look!! And great deal on the boots, dont'cha just love it when you're prepared to dig a little deeper in the pockets and you get to the register and it's cheaper than ya thought....ahhh priceless!;)
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  15. That is one gorgeous skirt!! GORGEOUS Boots!! And of course you look stunning in them!

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  16. The color of your skirt is amazing. Such a vibrant color.

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Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! ~Serene