2011-03-28

Seams like a Big Deal

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Skirt? Donna Karan Collection, thrifted

Clutch? Thrifted

Blouse? I.D. by Marquis (?), Winners

Shoes? I.D. Browns

Earrings? Gift from my ladyfriend Linda


Sometimes I feel like I need to stop bragging about my thrift finds. But then I find something stellar and I just can't. shut. up. That's OK, you may brag about your delicious home made cupcakes and about JR's perfect spelling test and I shall brag about thrifting and Stella's (the cat) fetching skills.


I found this skirt in the 2 minutes I had to scan the rack at the thrift store. I saw that the colour was saturated and even, so I grabbed it to take a second look. That's when I saw that the skirt was wool with silk trim and had some crazy seam work. Having lost far too many hours in pattern making class at school, I knew that the exposed and silk lined darts and the perfectly curved seams were the work of someone who paid a lot more attention in class than I ever did. I tried to take some good pictures of the seaming because that is genius work. Turns out the skirt is Donna Karan... Donna Karan Collection. You can link through and check out comparable prices. Make sure you are sitting down and your beverage is resting... Don't want to cause any accidents. The best part is that the skirt fits perfectly. No big deal. I get my custom fit designer clothing from a thrift store.


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(Ok, I realize there are some spacing issues, which, when I fix them just get worse. And I am running late... so sorry about that awkwardness.)

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57 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Feel free to brag away. That skirt is awesome!

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  2. amber lynnMarch 28, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    that skirt is an amazing find!! it is gorgeous and i love the blouse too!!

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  3. amandaMarch 28, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    this. skirt. is. AMAZING. and can i just say that your ass looks phenomenal in it???? yeah, well i just did. great find. makes me seriously consider vacationing in canada this summer :)

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  4. BethanyMarch 28, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    oh my gosh. you are fabulous. as soon as i saw that blouse i was like woah

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  5. StellaMarch 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    That skirt is gorgeous. You look amazing in it! I love the yellow details!

    And, I always forget that your cat and I share a name. Hehehe.

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  6. Siena in StyleMarch 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    you look stunning!!kiss from prague

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  7. KellyMarch 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I was going to say, the skirt is gorgeous! AND thrifted? Amazing find. It must have been meant for you to fit so perfectly :P

    Kelly
    Enterkelly.blogspot.com

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  8. kelseyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    great find! i love that skirt.

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  9. The Blissful AcademicMarch 28, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I love that shirt! Such an amazing look! I can't believe you got that skirt from a thrift store. Great find!

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  10. EmilyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Holy fuckbeans... a G for a skirt? I thought it was gorgeous BEFORE I actually saw 4 digits and a dollar sign. YOWSA. Good find and you are one HOT mama in it. (cat mama that is)
    Holy crap. Also, I have to know if Matt brings you to the opera every second evening cuz where the heck are you wearing these amazing outfits? I mean if it's to walmart then AWESOME but I'm really curious because I swear I have all these amazing vintage items that I NEVER have a reason to wear them to. Matt thinks it's weird when I wear lipstick to go to the dog park (there was a party right after the dog park, ok!??)
    He would flat out refuse to go out in public with me if I was dressed up for day to day stuff. I get it tho, u don't wear this stuff to work so you take advantage. I guess for me I wear a lot of my fancy(er) stuff to work so i wanna wear sweats every evening and weekend. ok now that I've told you my life story, I'm gonna go back to work. and daydream about that skirt and try to not have your great tush invade my dreams. It's your own fault, you stare at my cleavage, i stare and your bum. we're even.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    You're the Queen. As always. Can't stop ogling that waistline detail!

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  12. ColMarch 28, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Whenever I see what you find thrifting, I want to kill u ;) and u find stuff for like 3$!!!! So jealous of your thrifting skills....

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  13. KylaMarch 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Nothing makes me happier than butt shots in the morning. Especially then said butt is covered in such fancy-ness.

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  14. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesMarch 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I'm becoming a thrift store junkie myself! :D I love to read about your finds, so please, by all means, keep them coming! :D
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com

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  15. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Love this outfit! That top is wild!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Jealous...I wish people brought designer clothing to my thrift store!! Beautiful skirt and Great outfit!!

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  17. JameilMarch 28, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    A find like that is worth all of our hurt feelings. *don't mind me... just wheezing over here*

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  18. Dylana SuarezMarch 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    That blouse is amazing on your!


    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  19. ElaineMarch 28, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    You're hot. That is all.

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  20. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    you definitely have bragging rights on that baby...it's awesome! i need to go thrifting more, dammit.

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  21. blogbytinaMarch 28, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I just want to say that that shirt is amazing.
    <3 tina

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  22. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    yep. you are officially the queen of thrift! brag on girl!

    ~selina

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  23. Nana ErinMarch 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I'm sure someone else finds it perfectly reasonable to spend a grand on a skirt but I CAN'T EVEN.

    But thrifting it? Supafly.

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  24. The Suburb ExperimentMarch 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    It looks like it was made for you!

    I love the heart-pounding thrill of locating a treasure at the thrift-store, the look around to make sure no one's going to snatch it out of your hands because REALLY how do other people miss this stuff? Their loss, our gain!

    Jenn

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  25. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    That skirt looks perfect on you! It definitely shows the good work on it, love the printed top too!

    <3 Cess O.
    The Outfit Diaries

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  26. FutureLintMarch 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Brag on, lady! That is an amazing thrift find!

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  27. NicoleMarch 28, 2011 at 1:04 PM

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  28. Nicole MartinMarch 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Great thrift find!!! Definitely not at the same level, but I got a little thrill out of finding a Tucker for Target dress for $8 this weekend... one of the designs that was just re-launched for $40 :)

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  29. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    That skirt is totally awesome...and the exposed silk lining is such a great detail! Id totally brag too!!

    Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired

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  30. lindaMarch 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I want to know where the heck you go thrifting that you find things like this! And it does fit you like a glove. You jerk! :)

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  31. those tricksMarch 28, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    that skirt is NICE.
    Love finding high end at thrift prices.
    I seem to across them NEARLY every week here.
    So crazy. So wonderful.
    My last post was a $3 pair of Escada Pants.
    oh yes.

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  32. Lindsey P.March 28, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    That is an AMAZING find! Your finds are the main reason I troll Value Village and the Salvation Army. I'm hoping for some thrifting karma like yours!
    I also love the nylons you're wearing! So vintage and pretty. :)

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  33. The Purse-a-holicMarch 28, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    That skirt is the bees knees :-)

    Confessions of a Purse-a-holic

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  34. Veronika Novotny March 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Lucky, lucky girl. I adore Donna Karen collection, and I can't believe that you found that AWESOME skirt while thrifting. As for bragging? Please brag, brag away, this is an unbelievable score. It's gorgeous on you & you've styled it beautifully. xx veronika

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  35. NadineMarch 28, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Beautiful skirt, regardless of origin. I love this fierce, fierce look - I absolutely do not have a pencil-skirt-and-blouse kind of life. I used to rock pencil skirts like mad back in ye olden high-school-teaching days . .

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  36. my healthy twistMarch 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Soooo pretty! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

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  37. GoodFrameofMindMarch 28, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Needless to say, jelly! Looks great on you!

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  38. Emma at Daily Clothes FixMarch 28, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    That skirt is perfection. I love the touches of yellow. The shirt is pretty awesome too.

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  39. Hey There Carole!March 28, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Very impressive - The outfit is fantastic! I love the blouse. I just started thrifting and hope to one day find a gem or two.

    http://heytherecarole.blogspot.com/

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  40. SantinaMarch 28, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Go on...brag. I know I would. I'd tell anyone who listened! Not only is that skirt an amazing bargain, but it fits you like a glove...a really, really hot glove. Paired with that amazing top, and all I can say is: MEOW!

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  41. Amanda @ Life with A.CoMarch 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    OMG NO WAY. That skirt is siiiiiiiick, J. WOW. WHat a find.

    Look at you skinny minnie! Have you lost weight or were you always teeny tiny?! Lookin' good, mama.

    A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

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  42. Healthy and HomemadeMarch 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    WOW that skirt is a great find!!

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  43. archives vintageMarch 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    stop it, yen. that skirt was MADE for you! amazing thrift find!

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  44. SavannahMarch 28, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Your amazing thrift finds are a true blessing & my favorite thing to brag about!

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  45. TabithaMarch 28, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    If I had as much luck thrifting as you do I would DEFINITELY be bragging!

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  46. .March 28, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Jentine, maybe you have a super rich secret admirer of your blog who lives in your town, buys crazy expensive fancy clothes perfectly made for your body, and then donates them to your thrift spots knowing you'll snatch them up. I'm just going with that being the most logical scenario b/c otherwise I don't know how to deal with your ridiculously amazing finds.

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  47. FeeonaMarch 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    This outfit is so lovely! You wear it so well (-:

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  48. Morgan and LuaMarch 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Oh hey. Should we just call you "the body" now? All that sitting down driving a plow must really do a body good.


    Ok, done hitting on you, for today.

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  49. Rach is Ordinarily UrbaneMarch 29, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    No big deal... it's just completely amazing and fits you perfectly. Hot stuff, master thrifter. xo

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  50. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion)March 29, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    WAO! What a great find!! Good for you, it fits you AMAZING!

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  51. SarahMarch 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I will punch you...I will punch you now for finding that.

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  52. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Love hearing about your thrifting treasures! The whole look is just amazing. Well done!

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  53. Reston StyleMarch 30, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Now I feel like I should be going and spending more time at the thrift store! Though I did get 2 vintage coach bags for a total of $30 - black leather and to die for!

    Love this skirt, you wear it well and as always the colour combo is amazing!

    Lizzy
    http://restonstyle.blogspot.com

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  54. Jessie @ Style and PepperMarch 31, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    super jealous! (but simultaneously so excited for you... how is this possible? must be true love.)

    and also, your commentary on the bragging cracked me up. i could just hear you and your justification. :) oh, and for the record: the effortless thrifting of designer goods is WAYYYYY more brag worthy than johnny's growth chart or whatever the heck it was.

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  55. Petite JosetteApril 1, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Hi Jentine

    thanks for your comment. It's not an embarrassing question, Pinterest is a farily new site and I've only known about it for a couple months. It's pretty great actually (although another great way to waste tons of time on te web). It's a website that allows you to catalogue pictures that you see on the web - instead of saving them on your hardrvie and forgetting wherever they were from. You create boards and sort your pictures. I have one for stylei nspiration and have "pinned" a few of your looks in there as weel as other fashion bloggers I follow. You can use it for recipes, tutorials, etc...
    here's the link: http://pinterest.com/

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  56. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    But you wouldn't have found it if not for your insider knowledge of pattern making. Excellent skirt and a great fit.

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  57. Steven CastroOctober 26, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    WAO! What a great find!! Good for you, it fits you AMAZING! www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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