Carina Artista

Sunday, August 18, 2013

B&W

I think this top and skirt both cost me $6 each. The skirt is Merona. The top is from TJMaxx.

Jeans Weather

Shirt and shoes: Goodwill

It got a little cool this week! Time to bust out my favorite AE jeans.

necklace: $5 at Tatiana's Fashions

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Have second hand shirt prices been on the rise? Some of you may laugh, but buying all my shirts at $12 is way to expensive for me. Hence a Goodwill shopping spree. Three dollars and forty cents a shirt.

The top pictured here is Lauren Michelle. Her tops seem to be selling for $25 on Ebay. The details on this shirt are refreshingly original and the color is gorgeous to me.

On the other hand, I feel like an old rich lady when I wear it. Would you wear this type of top?

necklace: $5 at Tatiana's Fashions

a similar shirt from Lauren Michelle

Friday, August 9, 2013

Menswear Inspired

I'm *trying* to expand my personal style bubble. But I'm going to need some help with it, because I'm outside of my comfort zone. Help me out by taking the poll below!

Which look is your favorite?

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I ended up wearing this outfit with the heels and brown shorts (the middle outfit). Here is where I got each piece and how much I paid for each:

- I bought these Mossimo (Target) shoes for $12 at Plato's Closet. I love that they have a zipper, which allows the shoe to fit even closer to the heel.

- This August brand hat I got at a local thrift shop for $5. I was a little freaked out about wearing a used hat so I soaked it in piping hot water with antibacterial soap and detergent.
- The shorts are Refuge (Charlotte Russe). I got them for about $10 at Plato's Closet.
- The shirt is from the Gap and cost me $6 at Plato's Closet.

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Here are some similar looks:

(So you can see how much I really look like a man!)

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Southern Inspired

I feel like I've been posting a lot of free clothes lately! Here is another dress I got for free when one of my friends was cleaning out her closet and I invited myself over to scavenge. It is J.Crew.

The belt was from Goodwill ($1 - $3?), the bracelets were a gift, and the earrings came as a set with a necklace for $8. The boots were $12 from Uptown Cheapskate.

I'd like to share with you my process of creating this outfit. I first started with the dress. I then found 3 coordinating pieces that would add accents of color. This baby blue / aquamarine color happened to be the only color that worked. Then, this Northern-born girl added a touch of Southern: cowboy-esque boots.

How do you usually create an outfit? What do you start with?