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VINTAGE FINDS: JOURNEY TO MAKETTO

August 22, 2021August 29, 2021by Skylar ReaLeave a Comment

Photo Cred: Antonio Diggs @80shots; Hair: Natasha Love @hairnlove

I love getting dressed up to go to new places! This weekend, I ventured out to Maketto to indulge in authentic Cambodian/Taiwanese cuisine. This place is unique; it has a lovely Jungle Bungalow aesthetic outside on the upper level that reminds me of an old Vietnam war movie scene where the soldiers are getting drinks at a local bar. My vintage silk Bedford fair skirt paired with an oversized white shirt that I decided to tie up to add spunk to the outfit perfectly matched the scenery. This fabric was breathable and light; I couldn’t help but doing a couple of twirls in this vintage masterpiece. On a hot, humid day, this outfit was extremely cool and fun to wear.

Skirt came from:
The Cottage Shop
811 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006

Blouse came from:
Goodwill of Greater Washington Retail Store
8228 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309

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CONSIGNMENT FINDS: A PERFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON

August 4, 2021August 12, 2021by Skylar ReaLeave a Comment

Sometimes after church, I like to link up with my friends for brunch, so finding a suitable transition attire for both church and brunch can be tricky. Although I want to look appropriate for church, I don’t want to look too conservative for brunch afterward. This long light blue pleated skirt with a simple white tie-hem tank top was perfect for both occasions on a Sunday afternoon.

Pleated Skirt came from:
Current Boutique
1009 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22134

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THRIFT STORE FIND: A DAY AT THE HARBOR

July 14, 2021July 27, 2021by Skylar ReaLeave a Comment

Sometimes, I feel like putting on a cute outfit just to go the Harbor and look at the beautiful scenery. On my outing this past weekend, I wore a simple white button-up shirt with a navy blue mini skirt, a multi-color belt, and a vintage Liz Claiborne purse.

Skirt, Belt, and Purse came from:
Goodwill of Greater Washington Retail Store
6136 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22044

Goodwill of Greater Washington – Transforming Lives and Communities (dcgoodwill.org)

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THRIFT STORE FINDS: GROOVY BABY

May 25, 2021August 21, 2021by Skylar Rea1 Comment

The weather is getting warmer, but not warm enough for me to wear shorts. So on my way to brunch on an 88-degree day, I wore a spaghetti strap cami top with wide-leg jeans, tan suede wedges, and a cream color bookbag purse to carry my belongings. This 70’s inspired outfit was a show stopper and a great transition from a hot day to a cozy night in late spring.

Sidenote: You notice that I tend to go to brunch a lot, but that is all it is to do during a pandemic.

Cami Top, Wide-Leg Jean, and Purse came from:
Goodwill of Greater Washington Retail Store
6136 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22044

Goodwill of Greater Washington – Transforming Lives and Communities (dcgoodwill.org)

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THRIFT STORE FINDS: 80’s Baby

May 17, 2021August 3, 2021by Skylar ReaLeave a Comment

On Friday, we celebrated an 80’s baby birthday. While the rest of us were trying to find loopholes in hanging out during the pandemic, this 80’s baby has safely been quarantining with her family all year long. So when she said that she wanted to have a Birthday dinner, none of us hesitated to come out to celebrate her born day. In honor of this great 80’s baby prodigy’s Birthday, I wore baggy yellow high-waisted harem pants with a multicolor mock-neck crop top and block heels and added a red purse to finish the look.

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Harem Pants and Crop Top came from:
Prime Thrift Georgia Avenue
6101 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011

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THRIFT STORE FINDS: OVERSIZE BLOUSE

April 28, 2021July 14, 2021by Skylar ReaLeave a Comment

You want that blouse, but it’s too BIG! No Problem! I refuse to put a blouse back on the rack because it’s too big. There’s so much you can do with an oversize blouse, like, make it a dress, skirt, or an off-the-shoulder shirt (follow @goodgirlthrift on Instagram for suggestions). As for me, I turned this oversized top into a tie-up shirt and paired it with my ripped boyfriend jeans and tan wedges I found at the DSW clearance rack two years ago.

Blouse came from:
Prime Thrift
3115 Sherwood Hall Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306

Jeans came from:
Goodwill of Greater Washington Retail Store
8228 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309

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THRIFT STORE FINDS: 80’S VINTAGE BLOUSE

April 19, 2021June 13, 2021by Skylar Rea2 Comments

Sometimes a nice blouse is all you need for an effortless outfit. On a day out with friends at Busboys and Poets, I wore a Sara Stephen’s 80’s Vintage Blouse with dark blue denim jeans and tan mules. It was a simple yet cute outfit.

Blouse came from:
Goodwill of Greater Washington Retail Store
8228 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309

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THRIFT STORE FINDS: Beginning of Spring Edge

April 8, 2021August 22, 2021by Skylar ReaLeave a Comment

The weather is starting to get warmer, with the temperature being at a steady average of 70-degrees; this is the perfect weather to get away with wearing a nice leather jacket and black booties with no stockings. For a mid-week link-up with friends at happy hour, I will be wearing a black leather jacket, white oversized short sleeve collar blouse, and a blue knee-length skirt with black booties.

Leather, Jacket, and Blouse came from:
Goodwill of Greater Washington Retail Store
8228 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309

Skirt came from:
Prime Thrift
3115 Sherwood Hall Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306

Purse came from:
B-Thrifty
4917 Allentown Road
Camp Springs, MD 20746

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THRIFT STORE FINDS: Transitioning from Winter to Spring Attire

March 30, 2021May 4, 2021by Skylar ReaLeave a Comment

Transitioning from winter to spring can be a little tricky because I cannot fully transition my closet to my spring/summer outfits due to the weather fluctuating from 62 to 75 degrees. It’s still on the cool side of spring, which means it is not time to start placing my spring/summer clothes into my closet. I always go through this dilemma this time of the year, which is why I invested in a couple of transitional outfits to help get me through this unpredictable weather. One of my go-to outfits for this seasonal transition is a checked Bermuda short, with a pinkish-red blouse, denim jean jacket, and tan booties. Based on how cold it is, I can opt-in or out of wearing nude stockings.

Bermuda Shorts and Blouse came from:
Goodwill of Greater Washington Retail Store
8228 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309

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THRIFT STORE FINDS: That ’70s Show

March 23, 2021April 28, 2021by Skylar ReaLeave a Comment

If I were a schoolgirl back in the ’70s, I would wear a suede vest, white high-waisted corduroy pants, and a white tie-neck blouse on a casual 60-degree day out with friends. What would you wear during this decade?

Suede Vest came from:
Prime Thrift Virginia
3115 Sherwood Hall Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306

Corduroy Pants came from:
Prime Thrift Georgia Avenue
6101 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011

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