2012-06-11

Sheer Effort

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Skirt? Thrifted Shoes? DvF (here, can only find expensive link) Tank? VS (here) Clutch? Thrifted
Necklaces? J. Crew and thrifted Bracelets? All over

It was my intention to go garage saling this weekend. I had a free morning and I was ready to go.
I grew up going every second Saturday. One week, my oldest brother and I would go with our parents (in the big brown station wagon of classiness...) and the next Saturday, we would stay home and babysit our little brother.  Years later I discovered that sleeping in on a Saturday morning is the most wonderful thing of life and the garage sales took a backseat to not setting an alarm.
But I know full well how much good stuff is out there and how cheaply it can be had when people don't want to schlep the contents of their garage sale back into the house at noon. Lately I've been feeling the twinge of missing out on all kinds of good stuff and so, it was with determination, that I set my alarm.
When I woke up Saturday morning, it was pouring rain. I went back to bed. I made an honest effort but the weather obviously knew I needed my sleep. There's always next Saturday. And as long as thrift store are selling silk sequin skirts with beaded hems, I'm pretty preoccupied...
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26 comments:

  1. Tinacious MeJune 11, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    really cute lacy skirt!
    www.Tinacious.Me

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  2. Natasha FatahJune 11, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    That skirt is incredible!
    Just love it!!

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  3. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesJune 11, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    This skirts detailing is absolutely amazing and it looks stunning on you! x

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  4. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    In my country we have a saying, don't act against the spirit of mother nature. When it rains, it's better go back to sleep :)
    Anw, love the skirt. It looks great on you.
    www.taramani.wordpress.com

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  5. DJune 11, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    That is an amazing skirt. Your thrift store fills me with jealousy.

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  6. KastlesJune 11, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Umm gorgeous finds! You look amazing! And I hear Saturday mornings are perfect for sleeping in! I'll give you an "A" for effort :)
    <3 Kastles

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  7. amandaJune 11, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    i can't tell you just how much i'm diggin this. but it's a lot. and i loved the story :)

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  8. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Love the skirt and the shoes!

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  9. AprilJune 11, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Such a beautiful skirt!!! I do enjoy garage sales, too...but compared to the thrift store, they're so much more work! Next weekend I'm planning on going to the flea market...at least lots of vendors will be in the same spot.

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  10. Please may I?June 11, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    That skirt is amazing hun.

    X x

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  11. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    That skirt is ridiculously amazing!!

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  12. Frannie PantzJune 11, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Sleep on sister. Sleep on. It'll be at their next driveway schlepping. And in the mean time, this skirt is FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC.

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  13. ElissaJune 11, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    That skirt is fricking amazing. And I love how you styled it. Leave the garage sales to the crazies who someone manager to drag themselves out of bed early on the weekend. Thrift stores clearly love you.

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  14. StellaJune 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Love that fourth slightly overhead shot! I always go garage sale/fleamarketing with mom on the weekends I'm visiting my parents. Even if I don't buy anything, I just like hanging out with her.

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  15. Secondhand StellaJune 11, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    OMG, I hate you ;) That skirt is amazing!!!!

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  16. Hannah NelsonJune 11, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    SO good lookin'
    Love the way you styled this skirt. (& everyone else seems to love it too)

    xo myrunawaystyle.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    This outfit is SO amazing! Those shoes are probably my favorite!

    Oh garage saling; it is probably the only thing that I will wake up early for on a Saturday morning. My mom and older brother go with me; it is so much fun! I got an AMAZING sequined sweater in a free box. It was a good Saturday morning.

    Good luck on your yardsaling adventures!
    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  18. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I adore your outfit here! Stunning skirt! http://www.natalyascloset.com

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  19. Jessica BroylesJune 12, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Seriously, that skirt was thrifted?! I need your help! ;)

    You look so pretty, and I love the necklaces!

    www.highheelstosneakers.com

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  20. Hannah @ Tattoos and PearlsJune 12, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    This outfit just killed me. I can't even. The slouchy tank with the sheer skirt is so perfect. On fire, Jentine!

    Hannah Tattoos and Pearls

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  21. SaraJune 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    thanks for the tank top link, it´s the perect top I was looking for my leather skirt, it will be really cool.

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  22. VangJune 14, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the sequin skirt! The sun light is very pretty in these photos.

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  23. compradora anonimaJune 16, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    great skirt

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  24. Leslie aka "MissusSmartyPants"June 18, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Totally jealous! That skirt is awesome!

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  25. Urban Jungle FashionJune 20, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    You did a fantastic job pairing a heavily embellished skirt with simple strappy shoes.

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  26. SarahJuly 3, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful skirt!!

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