Thrifty Thursday

Cute summer button ups and a little bit of sparkle; I immediately had outfits in mind when I found these pieces!

This cute tied gingham crop top has a retro vibe and is going to go great with my higher waisted skirts. It'll leave just a slight bit of midriff but not enough that it looks sleazy. The idea is to make sure whatever you're wearing on the bottom isn't low-rise. Picture with some cherry red lipstick and you've got a super cute retro-inspired look!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: IDEO

Section: Blouses

What I Paid: $3.99

What it's Worth: ???

Sometimes your outfit is just missing a little bit of sparkle. When I bought this vest, I was trying it over top of this Zara Mr and Mrs t-shirt which seemed to go with it perfectly! So I decided it would be a good match for a basic T to spice things up.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: W.Dress Room

Section: Vests

What I Paid: $7.99

What it's Worth: ???

I have a ton of blazers now, thanks to the thrift store, but up until now they were all black or grey! So here's one that will be better suited to summer fashions:

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: H&M Conscious Collection

Section: Blazers

What I Paid: $6.99

What it's Worth: ~ $60

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: Poolside

Aaah the sun is finally out on my days off, so it's time to hit the pool! I celebrated my 23rd birthday lying by the pool, VOGUE magazine in hand, soaking up some rays: all the while feeling like Hollywood glamour. I showed you in my Summer Colour Inspiration post that I am loving the combination of black and white with mint or coral, so when I looked for accessories to match my newly thrifted D&G dress, I used some of that inspiration. The maxi dress is a great poolside choice that you can throw over your bathing suit and get an instant-glam look that also keeps you safe from burning those gams in the sun!

This dress is by far my most prized thrifted find: a 100% silk Dolce & Gabbana maxi dress...and you'll never guess how much I paid for it! Check out Thrifty Thursday next week to find out.

Dress-Dolce&Gabbana(thrifted), Necklace-Etsy(Ocean Blue Jewelry), Sunglasses-(via Hudson News)

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~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

On days like today, where it's an on-and-off monsoon outside...you can't help but start to look for cozier options...

Embellishments are a key feature to look for when I'm thrifting. This one is interesting because of the chains along the neckline: no necklace necessary here!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: California Bloom

Section: Shirts

What I Paid: $7.99

What it's Worth: ?

Capes became a huge hit in the last couple years. I love the Burberry-style pattern that makes it look classic rather than boho.

Store: Salvation Army
Brand: Unknown
Section: Sweaters
What I Paid: $3.99
What it's Worth: ?


Aaaah my comfiest new sweater! I'm personally quite proud of this 100% cashmere find. It's pretty big, so it definitely as the 'boyfriend' sweater feel, which means more cashmere to cozy up in!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: theory

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it's Worth: ~ $380

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: Modern Vintage

I often get so carried away with all the modern brands I find while thrifting that I forget to search for those precious vintage pieces. It's probably because they're also harder to shop for; sizing isn't always right, it may need to be altered (time to get rid of those shoulder pads!), and it can be hard to define between 'vintage' and 'junk' when it's on the hanger. If you find yourself with a piece you're not sure about, try it on anyway! Sometimes they really do look horrid on the hanger, but they can become beautifully fitted and feminine once you try it on. This dress looked pretty blah on the hanger, but I loved the colour and the length and I had a sneaking suspicion that it would have a slim fit. I'm so glad I tried it on! I loved it...as soon as I got rid of those pesky shoulder pads...yuck.

For fear of looking like I came out of a time machine, I used modern accessories in solid colours to keep the look fresh. I love wearing nude heels with calf-length dresses and skirts because you look super tall and gives an overall elegant vibe. With a dress that is completely monochrome (even the belt!). It's a good idea to add a dose of colour and some detail in there, and a statement necklace works perfect for that!

Dress-Braemar Petites by Jeremy Scott(thrifted), Purse-my mom's, Necklace-Olivia Bib(Stella&Dot), Ring-Camilla Ring(Stella&Dot), Heels-Jessica Simpson(via Vince Camuto)

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~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

Apparently it's sweater season in the thrift store lately, because I just keep finding awesome cardigans and sweaters that I just have to bring home! Too bad it's summer...ah well, sometimes you have to buy out of season!

This cardigan is a cool colour; it's easy to have lots of blacks and whites, but it's great to have some unique hues like this to give your plain outfits some buzz.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Unknown

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it's Worth: ?

Who doesn't love bows? This H&M sweater has the cutest little bows on the pockets that make it that little bit special.

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: H&M

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it's Worth: ?

There are sweaters, and then there are COMFY sweaters. The blend of lamb's wool and cashmere is awesome- if it weren't for thrifting, I'd never have sweaters this cozy. And can you seen that adorable ruffle on the neckline too??

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Banana Republic - Heritage

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $7.99

What it's Worth: 

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Fairmont Afternoon Tea: Crisp White and Blue

We headed to the airport today for afternoon tea at the Fairmont Hotel. There are not enough excuses in this city to dress up, so one needs things like this to come along and offer an occasion! It was a bit of a gloomy day, too gloomy for a bright sundress, so instead I opted for crisp white and cobalt blue to brighten my look. I was excited to pair the outfit with my new Stella & Dot accessories, which added some detail to the otherwise solid colour scheme. When going to tea, I love to wear statement rings and bracelets, since you spend so much of your time with your hands daintily wrapped around a cup of tea: a photo-op waiting to happen! And as you have seen on my Summer Colours Inspiration Board, cobalt and tangerine are one of my new favourite colour combinations, so I added a touch of the orange hue to my nails to enhance the look. And voila! A fresh look for a classy afternoon of tea and deliciously fashionable eats!

Coat-Kensie(via Winners), Shirt-BCBG MaxAzria(thrifted), Skirt-my mom's,altered, Shoes-G:21(via Walmart), Necklace-Juniper Necklace(via Stella&Dot), Ring-Camilla Ring(via Stella&Dot)

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~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

One thing you are always sure to find in the thrift store is great variety! This week: a sweater, a dress, AND a super unique top are on my list of finds.

Cardigans are always great to have an assortment of. Don't you ever find that you're looking for one to put over a top and you just can't seem to find one that's the right colour? Thrifting cardigans is a great way to stock up on a whole assortment of colours- like this one!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Banana Republic

Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it's Worth: ~ $79

Every girl needs a LBD...but how about adding a little pop of colour to it makes it that much hotter!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Zara Trafaluc

Section: Dresses

What I Paid: $12.99

What it's Worth: ~$59.90

I still haven't decided what I can wear this with...but I love it! With all that 1920's gatsby style everywhere, sequins are all the rage!

Store: Value Village

Brand: Mark & John by Gopal

Section: Sleeveless Shirts

What I Paid: $9.99

What it's Worth: ?

What have you thrifted lately?

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta