Sunburst | Noelle x Kristina

As promised, here is my colorful, retro inspired interpretation of the famous horse print dress! Last time I wore the dress (which you can see here), I brought this crazy print into our century and toned it down with some edgy, black accessories to show how wearable the dress actually was. This time around I’m embracing all it’s nutso, retro vibes and crazy colors because…just look at it’s awesomeness!

Using the dress as a jumper layered over these billowy sheer sleeves harkens back the era the dress was born in. I feel like a secretary on the later seasons of Mad Men that just decided to go hang out in a field for the fun of it. Obviously, a true to era interpretation and a sunburst color palate isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but it sure as heck is mine!

And now I have to say farewell to the most amazing dress ever so Kristina can be reunited with it. I can’t wait to see what it’s next adventure is going to be.

Long Sleeved Dress: Thrifted | Horse Print Dress: Kristina | Shoes: Thrifted | Brooch: Antique Store | Lips: Colourpop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick in Beeper as a base and LA Girl Matte Flat Velvet Lipstick in Oh, La, La on top

Perfect Purple Punch | Justine x Emily

There is nothing like a patterned cardigan to spice up an otherwise plain outfit!

I was lucky enough to have the chance to try out Emily’s adorable purple Coldwater Creek cardigan. It added the perfect patterned punch to my lace top, navy pleated skirt and booties.

Finding cardigans that a) are long enough for my arms and b) don’t hit my waist at an awkward place are more difficult to find than I’d like to admit. But I love the way this cardi fits! I’ll definitely be keeping my eye out for Coldwater Creek clothing when I’m thrift shopping!

Outfit Details:
Coldwater Creek Cardigan via Emily
Land’s End Lace Top from Savers
No-brand Navy Pleated Skirt from Savers
Clarks Avant Riddle Boots from Bergner’s

Thanks again, Emily, for letting me borrow this gorgeous sweater!

Teal dress + ruffle top | Emily

Why am I wearing pastels in December? I promise, I’ve got a good reason — two of them, actually.

Reason No. 1: It’s not winter yet in upstate New York.

Let the record show that I am NOT complaining. I am a summer-lover; there is not much I like about cold, snowy weather (and typically we get plenty of that here in NY). But it is a tad weird. I didn’t wear a jacket today. In December. In the Northeast. Just sayin’.

Reason No. 2: I just kicked off a fashion challenge I am co-hosting with a friend, and our first prompt was pastels.

This was a great challenge for me, because I don’t usually gravitate toward lighter colors, so it was fun to see what I could put together.

For my first pastel outfit, I chose this mint dress, which is one of my swap items for this group, paired with a blush top with ruffled shoulders. And I couldn’t resist getting all matchy-matchy with a collar necklace I picked up recently at the Salvation Army thrift store. I added dark tights and neutral shoes to bring the whole thing together. I love adding a long-sleeved top under sleeveless dresses to give them new life during the winter (which, usually, in my neck of the woods is like half the year). What are some of your tricks for styling “summery” clothes in colder weather?

I’m looking forward to sharing this pretty and feminine dress with someone else in this group to see how they style it! If you want to play along with my fashion challenge, check out my Instagram at @breadandrosesvintage.

 

Thrifted Giveaway: Win these vintage accessories! [Giveaway closed]

It’s not Halloween yet, but we’ve got a little treat for you all the same. We’re giving away a fun and eclectic selection of accessories, thrifted by the ladies of Shaped by Style! If you enter, you’ll win the whole shebang.

Here’s what’s on offer:

Vintage earrings

Lyndsey offered up these two gorgeous pairs of (pierced) vintage gold-toned earrings. Both are about the size of a quarter. The leaf-shaped ones are glittery, with a subtle jade tone.

Vintage locket necklace

Also from Lyndsey is this pretty and ornate necklace with a few special features. “The front of the locket (where the chain circles the front) spins like a top. So awesome!,” Lyndsey wrote. “The locket itself is almost the size of a half dollar with an 18″-20″ heavy duty chain.” Here’s a closeup of the inside of the locket:

Rose stud earrings and cocktail ring

If roses are your thing, you’ll love this jewelry set Kristina has put up. You’ll get these cute little stud earrings in five different colors, plus an awesome oversized rose cocktail ring.

Pair of vintage brooches

These two vintage brooches offered by Emily are just the thing to give your winter jacket, hat or scarf a little glamorous flair. The circle pin above is about the size of a half-dollar piece; the bow brooch below is about the size of a “fun size” candy bar (Halloween-related analogy fully intended).

Pink and orange floral scarf

Up for grabs from Hannah is “a pink scarf that can rival my hair color,” Hannah writes. It’s lightweight and measures 36″ by 12″, “which is the perfect size to use a headscarf or just as a cute accessory to complete your outfit.” Here’s a closeup of the print:

To enter our giveaway, click here (giveaway hosted by Rafflecopter). Good luck! This giveaway closes at midnight Friday, so don’t delay!

**This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Laurie and thanks to all who entered!**