Nifty Thrifty

I spent my spring break at home last week. I was determined to get some RR and catch up on a few things that were pushed to the back burner during the quarter. Well, thrifting was a part of my "relaxation" agenda, I suppose. I decided to hit up one of my fav local consignment shops and two local Goodwills. I found a lot of great things (i.e. that Dior jacket I mentioned!). It wasn't until my last afternoon home that I was driving downtown and found a hidden treasure. It's a new consignment store that opened in September called "Celebrity Consignment." I was in total shock when I walked in to find awesome designer duds...in my little hometown! Seriously, we don't have places like this is Shelby! I scouted out the place and came out with a cute embroidered dress.
The owner told me about a special rack of clothes at the front. The clothes were from the singer/rapper Estelle and fresh in from London. A few H&M and Topshop garments were mixed in with custom things and designer pieces. The clothes are going to be apart of a fashion show this weekend (which sadly I'm missing). I took a few photos of the boutique to share with you below:

The photo is the owner's aunt, a former model.

Because some of the garments are from celebrities, I found some performance worthy pieces (sequins, cropped tops, etc.). There were also lots of great suits and daywear pieces from designers like Armani, Chloe, and Missoni.

The setting was tres classy!

Fancy that: night @ the strings concert

My roommates, a couple of friends, and I got intellectual last night by attending a string quartet concert. This required a little extra "snazziness" than our usually college ensembles (we were nearly the youngest folks in the audience--we couldn't stick out too much).

I wanted to look extra classy for my fellow string musicians, so added a few extra "notes" to my new LBD:

Dress: PLAY by C. Ronson @ Urban Outfitters, Tights: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Payless, Necklace: (1 of 3 set) Forever 21, Earrings: Forever 21, Minaudiere: Thrifted from Serendipity in Asheville, NC.

*Creds for my pictures goes to the fab Vicky J! As Well as Kaitlin & Kathryn for "support!" Thanks Loves!

Turning another leaf

Today's photo: Earrings made by a friend of mine (Cat Lowery). A Christmas/Birthday present to myself. Symbol of another step of change.

The beginning of the new year approaches. I've obtained every January issue of the best fashion magazines, scoured them for the upcoming trends, dismissed what I found completely absurd, did a little shopping, and got really excited about what's to come in 2009.

I love leafs and leaf motifs in clothing and accessories, but these earrings are my symbol for turning over that new leaf (I know, how "last year!").

For me, that "leaf" is more than the stuff I failed at this year, but more serious efforts toward living more eco-consciously. Eco fashion is out there and I'm determined to spread the word. I'm no where near the poster child for living the most green, but I do TRY.

The most fun and easy way to start: consignment and thrift shopping. Seriously, there's no better feeling than coming home with a treasure that, with or without a few alterations, can be your next great look. I have consignment shop finds that I would have paid store price for but got away with a $2.50 price tag!

Be good! Be green!