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Kelly: Olive is one of my favorite pseudo-neutrals. Pseudo-neutrals are colors that can stand in for neutrals in any outfit, adding more visual interest.  Khaki, black, and white are expected and do no favors for the skin tone. It’s more interesting to use olive, burgundy, camel, nude, or rust.

Nicole: If this skirt were black it would be soo boring! This is a work outfit.  On Wednesdays I host.  I don’t get paid as much, but the fact that I can wear whatever I want makes up for it!  This week I wore a vintage pleated skirt with sheer, flower printed blouse.  

K: I shortened this skirt by 12 inches. While I love it, I wonder if I would love it more longer. Thoughts?

N: When I wear full skirts and knits to work, the other host calls them  “Jane Eyre outfits.”

N:  Ms. Friday Bethany gave me these gorgeous vintage earrings as a going away present!  Thanks, Armor Bijoux! Also, look at the adorable embroidery on the collar of my cardi.

K: Vintage Middle-Eastern jewelry goes with EVERYTHING.

N: Vintage clothing has such great details.  Pleats for days, buttons, and an interesting waist-line.  Woven belt ties it all together.

N: Purple tights and purple boots to go with my purple cardigan.  These boots are Born, and were a prezie from my lovely Mama a couple birthdays ago.

N: My skirt, sweater and belt were all purchased second hand.  The shirt is an Urban Outfitters brand, but I actually found it in a free backpack…shh, don’t judge me.

K: A free backpack that someone left at the yoga studio. Okay, now judge her.

K: Same color skirt, totally different silhouette: vintage tie-waist jacket and olive pencil skirt.

K: Bethany Walter, our Friday contributor, found this union-made 70s polyester jacket at a thrift store for $4.00. I love the 70s. I swear clothes from that decade fit me better than any other. Runner up: 90s. I love the colors and pattern. It reminds me of linoleum.

N: Clothes from the 50’s definitely fit my figure best, with the 90’s being my second as well.  Who doesn’t love a good crop top?

K: I almost gave these department store shoes away in September, because I didn’t wear them all summer. They just felt too heavy with all of my girly, hippie summer frocks. But then I discovered them with socks. Socks have the power to make or break an outfit, and these chunky platforms with chunky socks make the perfect fall-outfit anchor.

K: I wear this wool wrap my grandmother made almost everyday. It is as warm as a winter coat and can wrap three times around my head in case of freak blizzard.

All clothing was purchased second-hand or rescued from the yoga studio.

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Kelly:  I am in a sick suit. I am sick. This is the most enthusiasm I could muster to show you this navy two-piece I got second-hand for $6.00. The fabric is a stiff silk/wool blend and is tailored like death. When I bought it, I thought it looked like a Hillary Clinton power-suit. When I tried it on at home, Jason told me I looked like a martial artist.

K: Martial artist turns to old lady fortune-teller when I pair the long suit coat with a silk turban and tulip-print dress.

K: Remember when we used to go to the Banana Republic in the mall and hunt through the sale jewelry? That’s where I got these earrings five years ago. I probably thought they were a bargain at $10.00-15.00. Now I buy a whole outfit for that much.

N: Yes, yes. Not that these aren’t a great pair of earrings, but we get better treasures for better prices these days!

K: A belt is essential to define the waistline, even under a jacket.

K: The union label in this dress tells me it was made between 1974 and 1995. I’m guessing early 90s. I love the two-tier ruffled hem.

K: I traded some dresses that didn’t fit anymore for these vintage purple suede heels at Lux Fashion Lounge.

N: These pumps make me pee my pants a little.  Your freakishly tiny feet mean you always get the best vintage shoes!

K: The blue coat, green bag, and purple heels all work together as dark jewel tones. A pop of orange is always a good idea.

Nicole: I picked this suit up on our very first thrift store fashion expedition!  It’s orange tweed, satin lined, and oh-so perfectly tailored.  While absolutely beautiful, it’s a little costume-y when worn all together.

K: Ah, yes. The thrifting trip that revolutionized the way we dressed and shopped. No big deal, you guys, it was just the beginning of a whole new perspective on fashion for us.

N: Pair the suit jacket with high-waisted cropped pants and silk shell for the Equestrian in the City look

K: Looking at this picture, one would never know what a reluctant model you were at first. You are working the shit out of that outfit!

N: This jacket has awesome jewel buttons.  And like Kelly mentioned earlier, a belt is a must for tying any outfit together, especially if you’re wearing anything high-waisted.

N: My entire outfit was thrifted, except the suede riding boots.  Another throwback from our days when we worshiped Banana Republic.

K: We repent our misplaced praise.

N: I chose this silk Liz Claiborne scarf (birthday gift from my boo!) because the blue/grey hues matched my pants.  These vintage slacks from Koret of California are cropped, but when tucked into boots they look just like riding breeches, dontcha think?

N: My earrings are little glass studs that look just like the buttons on my coat.  Details, details, details!

Thrifting changes everything.

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Color combination is the simplest way to add interest to an outfit. “I love your color palette,” is my favorite complement to give.

Color can tie completely contrasting patterns together which equals more visual interest.

The more colorful you are usually means the more approachable you are. It gives people something to comment on and make conversation, such as, ” You are wearing turquoise tights.” To which I sometimes ignore or just smile. Conversation can get pretty deep.

Color is usually interpreted as meaning the person is happy. This day I am traveling home to visit my family. My mother likes to worry. Wearing lots of color is a way for me to reassure her that I am doing well.

Shoes: Report (Price:$40 3+ years ago from Dillards) Tights that make any outfit awesome: $20 Urban Outfitters 3 years ago

Leopard dress before I discovered how awesome thrift store shopping is and can buy a wardrobe for the same price: $60 Urban Outfitters

Belt: thrift store (Price: $1.99) Sweater: Urban Outfitters 3 years ago (Price: $40)

Turkmenistan Ring: Armor Bijoux (Price:$100) Hat that makes people want to say hi: Dillards (Price: $25)

Why color? Color is a good way to disarm people.

 

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