I watched waaaaaaaay to much Sex and the City when I was in college, and I still watch it on Style to this day. It never gets old to me and I have nearly every episode memorized. On a daily basis, something happens, or somebody says something, or I see something that reminds me of a situation from the show. Today was no different. I had a business meeting this morning, so I was dressed for work. Unfortunately, I also had my annual OBGYN appointment in the afternoon, so I showed up to the gyno looking fab in my Louby's and my Kate Spade skirt. I was literally on the table, and the episode where the girls are talking about having their times of the month, Samantha being left out, of course, popped into my head.
Charlotte: Do you have another?
Carrie: Ladies, I am not Tampax central. Put on list: buy tampons.
Charlotte: Well, I have them at home but they won't fit in my Kate Spade purse.
Miranda: Wow—Kate must have a tiny vagina.
Seriously, it never gets old.
So, on to the outfit. I completely died when my mom picked this up at Goodwill on a trip there last fall. I screamed. LOUD. I knew it was Kate Spade because I had tried this exact skirt on at Nordstrom the year before, but couldn't justify spending the $199. This was my lucky day and I even had help digging through the racks that day. It was meant to be. $2.99 friends. I will have to say that the tweed had been completely frizzed out. I don't know how else to put it. Kind of like when a sweater pills, ya know? It looks like a beautiful chia pet. I put mom to work on it and she made it good as new. She was also sweet enough to let me babysit her Tory clutch for a few weeks.
Skirt: Kate Spade Kylie Tweed Skirt, thrifted, great option from Ann Taylor
Top: New York & Co, very similar at Urban Outfitters
Bag: Tory Burch Ainsley Logo Clutch (no longer avail, but I love this color for fall!)
Heels: Christian Louboutin
Necklaces: J.Crew, West Avenue via Max & Chloe
Ring: F21 (old, but love these for $4.80)
Bracelets: vintage Hermes, J.Crew, F21
Can you tell I've committed to fall with the dark nails?
xoxo,
sarah
You know what I find at thrift stores? Cat sweaters. Not like kitschy fun sweaters with cats on them, sweaters that smell like cats. It's like I'm living in the seventh circle of thrifting hell. But you look amazing and that skirt is BEYOND and for some weird reason it makes me feel a little better. Vicariously :)
ReplyDeleteOMG I just busted out laughing at your comment! Where do you live? My mother lives in Columbus, OH and I swear there is a thrift store on every corner. My kind of town. I'll definitely think of you every time I see a sweater with yellow stains :)
DeleteIndiana! That 3 hour gap makes all the thrifting difference, apparently. I'll definitely have to make a road trip.
DeleteYour family is full of thrifting pros!! Lovely outfit and the skirt is too fabulous! I'm headed up to the goodwill in plano this weekend to see what I can find!
ReplyDeleteMeredith
www.createthatoutfit.com
I'm really the only one that enjoys it. My mom says that she goes with me only to see how excited I get to find something. Whatever it takes! Good luck this weekend. There is a Salvation Army on the other side of 75 on Spring Creek that sometimes has good stuff. Let me know what you find :)
DeleteWHAT?!?!?! $2.99???? I'm so jealous of your find! Looks great even if it's a little more used looking than you want! Perfect addition for fall! xx, Allie
ReplyDeleteI think the fuzzes are worth a $195 discount. Whoop!
DeleteExcuse me?? What Goodwill are YOU going to??! I need to tag along.
ReplyDeleteLove SATC. I'm the same...something reminds me of an episode every day.
Let's do it! I am on a weekly circular, so jump in any time!
DeleteI love that episode! Thanks, you made me crack up. And what a killer find with that skirt!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorites, too! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis outfit is to die for!! Love the skirt and yellow top. Plus, I'm so with you... I'm so SATC obsessed, watched every episode and relate it to my everyday life too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tori!
DeleteOh.my.goodness!!!! What an amazing thrift find!! I have been looking for a great tweed something (skirt, jacket, etc.). So jealous!
ReplyDeleteTracy
therightshoesblog.com
I see tweed stuff all the time in thrift stores, its just hard to find in smaller sizes. I feel like I'm keeping the lights on at my tailors!
DeleteThat blouse looks great on you!
ReplyDeletexo, tasha
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