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During the day Tuesday, Kelly and I were out scouting for office space. Our needs are pretty simple. We want a place with a window, historic architecture, a chalk board wall, sushi next door, a patio, a chihuahua pug mix puppy prancing around, and a space shared with other creatives. We are getting pretty close to finding exactly what we want.

 

 

After working for the rest of afternoon, Kelly spinning words and I designing a website, we headed downtown to the Boise River to shoot photos. I’m falling in love with Boise all over again. There is never a shortage of places to photograph. I spotted this rock bed a few days earlier and made a mental note to visit it later.

 

 

Excuse me as I stand here for 1.5 seconds with no pants. This purple silk Kimichi blouse, or to some a dress, is something I bought a couple of years ago at Urban Outfitters and used to wear with leggings. I’m obsessed with layering my clothes to get new outfits, dresses tucked into pants, skirts over dresses, and tops over jump suites.

 

 

These lovely thrifted silk Rena Rowan pants I inherited from Kelly. She has a rule that if something looks better on someone else, in this case has bigger hips and waist, they should have it. I try to be a generous person but this philosophy of Kelly’s stretches me. But I have learned that it feels good to let go, especially if it makes someone else happy.

 

 

 

This thick leather Banana Republic belt I also inherited from Kelly. It is perfect for hiding the awkward elastic waistband of my blouse and it does not dwarf my torso too bad. My jingling earrings are from Afghanistan and I purchased them on an Armor Bijoux buying trip. I like how the bits of white echo my blouse.

 

 

 

Since I paired silk with silk, it made sense to couple leather woven belt with leather woven wood sandals. Details, details, details. I got these sandals from the GAP 7 years ago. I like to think of the fact that I still have them not as being a pack rat but rather having timeless taste. Cough.

 


Do you have any photos of thrifted outfits you have layered? I’d love to see them and share in one of FU’s next posts. Email them to frivolousuniverse@gmail.com.

 

Photographer: Kelly Lynae Robinson

 

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Lucca Couture floral romper, The Lux Fashion Lounge

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Rena Rowan blue silk high-waisted pants, thrift store (hand-me-down from Kelly)
Guddi’s Fashion silk button-up collared shirt, thrift store

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Sacred Threads silk kimono, second hand (hand-me-down from mum)

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 The shoes, Worthington, second-hand

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Photographer: Kelly Lynae Robinson

 

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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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