Thrifting Queen

WIW: Casual for a Day Off Work (ETA new pic for Angie)

September 7, 2012

I have the day off today (my boss owes me some time back) so am doing a bunch of running around. It's a bit cool today (so glad fall is arriving) so I can wear some of my favourite casual items. I started the outfit with these recently thrifted jeans. They won't be everyone's cuppa 'cause they're light wash, some distressing, and flared. But I love them and they are my wee nod to retro-boho. In fact they kind of remind me of Aida's jeans, which I really like. And it doesn't hurt that hubby really likes the "back view" in these :)

I then added my Gap striped yellow/oatmeal sweater, semi tucked with my snakeskin belt showing. I could walk miles in my Docs and the jeans are just long enough to accommodate the heel height so popped on my animal print Doc Danielle's and am wearing my vintage re-issue Fossil handbag. I feel comfortable, appropriate, stylish and happy. I guess it doesn't get much better than that.

What do you think? Proportions, fit and colours work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Jeans: American Eagle (thrifted)
Sweater: Gap
Belt: Olson Europe (thrifted)
Shoes: Doc Martens Danielle
Handbag: Fossil

BTW - I'm noticing my two new handbags (Fossil and Elliot Lucca) really make every outfit feel special and somewhat "elevated" in style. Loving them!

ETA - Angie, I've added a new picture showing more of my shoes - sorry it's not the greatest shot!

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11 Comments

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    Aiyee! I love this! You are really on a roll lately!

  • Sara L. replied 11 years ago

    Cute! I like blue and yellow together so love this outfit. The jeans look great on you and the striped top is so chic.

  • sarah replied 11 years ago

    You're cute as a bug in this outfit, Shannon : )

  • Sona replied 11 years ago

    *sorry for caps. wrote the message hurriedly in between seeing patients not realizing caps lock was on*

    LOVE THE SHIRT ON YOU.ESPECIALLY TUCKED AS YOU HAVE IT. I BOUGHT IT, TOOK THE TAGS OFF AND THRIFTED IT ASAP BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT MADE ME LOOK SUPER WIDE. BUT I DO REGRET THAT DECISION.I JUST NEED TO WAIT FOR A ts POST TO LEARN HOW TO WEAR IT RIGHT!!

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 11 years ago

    To me those jeans have the relaxed lived in look of BF jeans and they look awesome on you. perhaps the key to the BF jeans for a petite is to not roll them. Is it a requirement to roll BF jeans??

    I also love the yellow in combination with soft blue. This is a total winner for me. LOVE.

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    KILLER

    Try and get a better shot that includes your shoes? Must be pinned!

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    Definitely pinnable, Shannon! Love the silhouette and wash of the jeans -- they do, indeed, remind me of Aida!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Thanks ladies - this outfit today has led me to a bit of an epiphany, which I'll reveal in a separate post.

    Angie - have added a pic with shoes for you. Hope it's ok!

  • MNsara replied 11 years ago

    You DO look totally fab in this - and I think it even shows in your smile today!

    I get the boho node to the 70s(?) with those jeans and I love it! You really rock that yellow stripe sweater too :-)

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    Thanks! Check yourself out on my board:

    http://pinterest.com/youlookfab/

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    :)

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.