The Vintage Blazer

Coucou,

I hope y'all are doing O.K. it has been a while since I blogged and I missed it and I have missed you guys too... While I do love blogging,  I only do it when  I can and when I want to because I do not want it to become a chore otherwise I won't be able to enjoy it as much as I do now...

My outfit is pretty simple, I wanted to be comfortable yet chic and edgy in a semi casual sort of way if you know what I mean :). I wore this outfit to go out with mommy and sis... It was a bit chilly so I opted for these pleather pants and this amazing vintage burgundy blazer that I found at Goodwill...

This blazer is a new purchase and ever since I bought it I have been waiting for the perfect time to wear it and when I finally did I wanted it to be the focal point of the outfit so that's why I wore this all black ensemble with a Calvin Klein snakeskin beige belt for texture and an Anne Klein black and beige purse to accentuate the outfit.

Blazer | Goodwill

Buttoned up | Forever21

Pants | True Rock

Belt | Calvin Klein

Purse | Anne Klein

Wedge Sneakers | Liliana 

I hope you guys like the outfit.

Have a good week.

BISOUX.

Thrift Shopping | Goodwill Edition

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love thrift shopping. Why you ask? It's because thrift shops are the best places to find one of a kind items that will make you stand out from the general population :)...

Thrift shopping can be either fun or overwhelming depending on who you are, so in this post I will give you a few tips on how I make thrift shopping fun and easy for myself and maybe for you too:

1. Always have a specific idea of what you need to buy in order to save you time, (for example when I went to Goodwill last night I knew that I needed high waist-ed pants/shorts so I went directly to the pants and shorts section which saved me so much time.)

2. Remember that if you find something that is a bit too big, you can always use the money that you saved by shopping at a thrift store to tailor that garment.

3.  We all know that thrift stores' clothing are a mixture of garments from different years and fashion eras so it's important to choose your clothes wisely, pick garments that are timeless, versatile and practical, especially if you are a fashionista on a budget. When it comes to prints be careful. Stick to prints that are always in vogue, such as animals prints;  or choose prints that are unique and trendy or something that you love and fit your style. If you are not into prints, monochromatic garments are always a good choice.

I hope this will be of use to you and I hope that the next time you go shopping you won't let the clothes intimidate you :)

Have a good week

Bisoux :)