Another F21 Thrift-spiration Weekend!

First of all, let me say this: I am sick. I have a sniffly, yucky, had-to-go-to-the-doctor-which-I-HATE cold. Yuck.

However, I'm hoping that the fact that I slept most of today and am about to sleep the rest of the night makes me mostly better by tomorrow. (Fingers crossed!)

After waking up from my sleepy haze, I wondered back onto the Forever 21 Web site to check out the new arrivals.

And I decided it's time for another weekend thrift-spiration!

Here's what I'm looking for this time:

All items, Forever21.com. Total price: $154.00

Group one: Cute blackish-grey cardies and a knit moto jacket

Group two: Goes-with-anything vest, tough-as-nails bangle, and plaid jacket

Here's to feeling better when I wake up in the morning, and better luck finding these items than last time!

Always,

Amanda

Thrift-spiration: Beyonce's Style

Beyonce photo via: Instyle.com

Jacket, Love of Jesus Thrift ($1); Cumberbund/obi belt, Goodwill ($4)

I am an avid fashion magazine reader, and I have been for years. Although I'm not what I (or anyone!) would call a fashionista, I've always admired Beyonce's everyday style.

Not only is she a curvy, beautiful woman, but given this year's MTV VMA's, she seems like a really good person, too.

Anyway. (Man, I keep getting off track! It must be how easy it is to type on my new Goodwill Outlet USB-computer keyboard...no more scrunched hands!)

So lately, I keep seeing these pictures of her in larger-shouldered jackets. It totally works for her, and I wanted it to totally work for me. So this past weekend, at the Love of Jesus Thrift Store, I found a perfect grey blazer- brand new- for $1!

I think it has a very Beyonce-inspired look.
What do you all think?

Always,
Amanda

Thrift-spiration: Forever 21

So, I am looking to the Forever 21 Web site for inspiration this weekend. I figure, 1: they always are up-to-date on current trends (which happen to be fairly vintage-inspired at the moment) and 2: if I don't find like items in my thrift search, I can afford to buy the real deal! Awesome. So, here's what I'm aiming to find this weekend:










Items, all Forever21.com

1) Crotchet-type scarf, the softer the better!
2) Cute, slightly Navajo-print short-sleeve sweater
3) Obi-style belt
4) Slightly fancy bangle (Plastic! I can wear it! Hate being allergic to metal.)
5) Vintagey sunnies (Sooo 70s, right? Love it!)
6) Slightly fancy teardrop necklace
7) Cool printed bag
8) Plaid button-down


I think I may have a shot at at least a couple of these! I'll let you know what I find :)

Always,
Amanda