Secondhand Fashion - Day 7: Easter Parade

..Easter Parade..

What I've donned:

• yellow ruffle top - Ann Taylor - Ann Taylor Store
• tweed skirt with pockets - To The Max - thrift store (I was so excited when I found this at my favorite thrift shop! It was only about $3!)
• black flats - Crocs (Yes, I live in Crocs!=) - new from eBay
• green gem ring - yard sale (I've had this since I was little.)
• Petal Pusher bag - created by me =)

To create your own Petal Pusher bag click on the link below! http://bessbag.blogspot.com/2010/03/tuesday-tutorial-petal-pusher-bag.html

Yep, I wore a secondhand ensemble for my church's Easter service! Secondhand does not have to mean grungy, rough, or worn. It can actually mean cute & smart! If you've never given secondhand a try, I challenge you to visit a local thrift store, yard sale, etc. You just might like it! P.S.: If you unearth some amazing finds, it's hard to go back to buying full price/brand new!

Thanks AmandaBeth for hosting this great challenge!

"'He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.'"

-Matthew 28:6

..Happy Easter 2010..

In Christian Love,

-Bess-

Secondhand Fashion - Day 6: Little Maid

..Little Maid..

What I've donned:

• white camisole (worn underneath top) - Gap - Gap Outlet
• floral tunic top - Eddie Bauer - consignment sale ($3!)
• jean capris - Riders/Copper - Walmart?
• necklace - made it myself (Wait till you see out of what!)
• red maryjanes - Crocs (Alice Style) - crocs.com

Click here to view the necklace tutorial!
http://bessbag.blogspot.com/2010/03/tuesday-tutorial-countertop-culture.html

"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, & do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'"

-Matthew 19:14

Secondhand Fashion - Day 5: The Witness Protection Program

..The Witness Protection Program..
Matthew 28:19 & 20

We have protection from our sins through Jesus' blood, & our called to tell others how to receive the same free gift of salvation & hope.

What I've donned:

• witness tee ("The Savior: Don't leave Earth without Him." - "Salvation Express" credit card / "member since: saved; valid dates: now thru eternity; name: I.M. Christian"=) - Visual Aide - yard sale (This tee is getting a little worn, but I still love it & thought it was just right for Good Friday.)
• yellow sweater - Gap - Gap Outlet
• purple pocket skirt - Lady La Mode - Passed down from one of my sisters? I'm not sure, but I know it's secondhand. =)
• canvas/leather oxfords - Timberland's - thrift store
• Chanel white bracelet - Nope, I'm not wearing the uber-expensive double C's! I made this bracelet myself using - ready? - one of those things that a watch is laying on when you buy a new timepiece. Know what I'm talking about? A watch display thingamajig! Then I cut out a Chanel heart logo from a magazine, glued it in the center, & wrapped a piece of transparent clear tape over it for protection. Yep, I know, I'm weird! Today, I like to think those two C's stand for "Christ's Child" (I like to think it everyday). =) I hope & pray you are His, too, so you may know the embrace of a perfect Father, as well.
  

"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God."

-2 Corinthians 5:20

Secondhand Fashion - Day 4: Color Block Trapeze Artist

..Color Block
Trapeze Artist..

What did you think? I'd be wearing a sequined Cirque du Soleil worthy leotard? Gottcha! April Fool's! Well, it wasn't my intention to trick you (much), cause I'm wearing a trapeze dress. =)

What I've donned:

• white tee - Xhilaration - Target (Girls' Dept.)
• vintage color block trapeze dress - Page Boy - thrift store
• leggings - Miley Cyrus / Max Azria - Walmart (Hey, I think the clothes are cute!=)
• vintage wedges - Hi There - passed down from mom
• "sandwich bag" coin purse - American Greetings - yard sale (Just wacky enough for April Fool's day (or any day if you're me=).)

"Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way."

-Romans 14:13

Secondhand Fashion - Day 3: Madame Butterfly Was A Hippie

..Madame Butterfly Was A Hippie..

What I've donned:

• white butterfly embroidered tunic (vintage?) - Daisy's Creations - thrift store (couple dollars, or so)
• vintage shell belt - thrift store or yard sale or my mom's (can't remember=)
• vintage cropped jacket - The Strawberry Plant - yard sale ($1! - Do you see the cute little compass? Wearing this jacket I can't be lost!=)
• jeans (rolled at cuff) - Old Navy - consignment sale ($2.50)
• flats - L.J. Simone - yard sale ($1! - These remind me of Anthropologie or Modcloth!)

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"

- 2 Corinthians 5:17

Secondhand Fashion - Day 2: Peachy Keen

..Peachy Keen..

What I've donned:

• thermal shirt - The Limited - thrift store ($1 or $2?)
• lacey vest - Pierre Cardin - thrift store (less than $3)
• skinny khakis - Old Navy - Old Navy Store (These aren't secondhand, but they were only $1.99! I got 3 pairs that day in khaki, navy, & black (it's been a long while ago))!
• canvas/leather oxfords - Timberland's - thrift store (about $7)
• bag - Liz Claiborne - consignment sale ($1!)
• doilie bib necklace - made by me (see below for more=)
  

I made this super sweet & easy bib necklace from a tutorial created by the incredible Disney ("Ruffles & Stuff")! Click the link below to view the tutorial. Get your craft on! =)
http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/11/cheaters-guide-to-bib-necklace.html

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self-control."

-Galatians 5:22-23

Secondhand Fashion - Day 1: Eclectic Dreamer

..Eclectic Dreamer..

What I've donned:

• gray short-sleeved sweater top - First Issue (Liz Claiborne Company) - thrift store (this was $3 or less; I can't remember the exact cost)
• denim cropped jacket - Mossimo - consignment sale (for $2!)
• pants - Tommy Hilfiger - thrift store (a couple dollars or so; can't recall)
• canvas/leather oxfords - Timberland's - thrift store (I got these very recently for about $7, which to me is a bit pricey for thrift shopping, but I had been searching for a cute pair of oxfords, so I got em')
• beaded vintage Alaskan necklace - no brand name just a sticker on the back that reads, "Souvenir of Alaska" - yard sale ($1 or less?) (I love this because Rhoda from the Mary Tyler Moore Show has a very similar necklace in 1 episdoe! =)
• vintage canvas/leather clutch - La Rella - yard sale ($1 or less?) (This reminds me of the tribal trend - love it!)

This entire ensemble is secondhand! =) And it cost less than $20 for the whole look (maybe even less than $15 if I could remember right)! I do so love frugal life!

"But ye are a chosen generation...a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness..."

-1 Peter 2:9