Four-Eyed Fatshion: Hand-Me-Down

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Daily Style: Thursday, 4/4

jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)

cashmere short-sleeved sweater (hand-me-down, $free)
camo scarf (eBay, $13)

black booties (Dollhouse, Clothes Mentor, $15)

I just watched this Lookbook.nu Web Series video and all I can say is, that's 9 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Terrible. Just terrible. I wouldn't even hate-watch more of this.

Daily Style: Friday, 2/22

jeggings (Levi's via JCP, $35)

pink blazer (Worthington @ JCP, $20)

stripe peplum top (Gap, hand-me-down, $free)

black pashmina ($gift)

black boots (Big Buddha "Casi", $gift)

Half my outfit was free. That's pretty cool.

These boots have seen better days, and I want to replace them with these

so just pretend that I'm wearing them instead.

In other news, this is my new favorite blazer. These jeggings are also new and a replacement for a pair I've had for years that are beginning to shred. When I looked at these in the store, I didn't think I would be able to get my foot through the ankle hole, much less pull them up over my calves, but I guess they had more stretch than I anticipated, and it worked out. Let that be a lesson to you to TRY THINGS ON! Seriously. You never know.

Daily Style: Tuesday, 2/12

corduroy dress (Old Navy, hand-me-down, $free)

mock turtleneck knit top (Eddie Bauer, thrifted, $1.75)

boots (Big Buddha "Lana" via Amazon.com, $80)

Inspired by this pin.

I have a question. WTF is with these jeans?

These are from the Margiela for H&M line that I somehow completely missed. They look like oversized jeans pinned at the waist so they don't fall down. Does anyone else think that sometimes the shit designers come up with is so freakin' ridiculous and just-plain-ugly, and the only reason people are buying it and wearing it, is because it's "designer" and they think that automatically makes it stylish?

Seriously.

WTF is with these jeans?!

Daily Style: Wednesday, 2/6

corduroy dress (Old Navy, hand-me-down, $free)

bow-tie neck blouse (Allen B. @ JCP, $25)

knee-high socks (Betseyville, JCP, $8/2)

maroon lace-up booties (Vince Camuto via Clothes Mentor, $30)

This dress. Sick of it yet? I'm actually surprised; I'm getting there... but not quite.

Sometimes (OK, all the time), I wish I had a way to clone my clothes. You know when you own something that fits you so well- fit, personal style, function, etc. - you want 10 of them in all colors and patterns? I have several items like that. Does that make me lucky? That I have found my clothes-mate (like soul mate) in more than one item? Some people probably go their whole lives without ever finding their clothes-mate. Maybe they should try internet shopping. (Hehe, am I the only one that finds this amusing? Probably.)

I have a semi-solution for this - eBay! I've been doing a lot of shopping on eBay lately. It's sort-of like thrifting, only you can search for specific items and all from the comfort of you home (or office). Recently I've purchased a larger size top to replace an old one that doesn't fit anymore, a jacket that was sold out on JCP.com and in JCP stores, and a 2nd pair of jeans in a lighter wash than the perfect ones I recently bought at a resale shop.

(SHAMELESS SELF-PLUG)

I'm currently selling a bunch of clothes that no longer fit on eBay. Check my Shop page if you're interested. I'm adding new stuff all the time, so check back if you don't see anything that piques your interest. I sell mostly clothes, but I'm starting to sell some shoes. No accessories at this time.

Daily Style: Tuesday, 1/15

black/white tie-neck blouse (east5th @ JCP, $15)

corduroy dress (Old Navy, hand-me-down, $free)

black leather booties (Steve Madden via Filene's Basement, $45)

This was inspired by this pin.

I love this dress, but I don't wear it enough. You may remember the last time I wore it, I paired it with brown, to match the buttons. I felt the buttons were limiting my options, so I swapped them out. I replaced the brown leather-like buttons with white/clear. This way I could wear it with brown or black, gold or silver. I hope I made the right decision, but if not, I will just spend another $2.50 or so and get a different set of buttons. This is an easy way to change the look of a piece of clothing... as long as it has buttons.

Daily Style: Thursday, 12/20

cashmere short-sleeved sweater (hand-me-down, $free)

faux leather skirt (F21, $16)

"zig dot" scarf (JCP, $9)

"Dempsey" boots (DV by Dolce Vita via Akira, $45)

This short-sleeved sweater was another piece I received from my swap club (of 2). I almost love it as much as the corduroy dress.

Patti @ Not Dead Yet Style recently talked about fashion "rules" as they pertain to age and I'd like to start the conversation here. I felt super cute in this outfit, but I worried that I'm too old to wear short skirts like this. Then I think "f*ck that! I'll wear what I want!". It's a constant battle in my head. (Very noisy, you don't want to be there. Trust me.)

What do you think? Do you live by these fashion "rules" or do you ignore them? Do you have your own set of "rules" you follow or expect others to follow?

Daily Style: Monday, 11/5

corduroy dress (Old Navy, hand-me-down, $free)

white oxford (Merona @ Target, Mom's, $free)

nude open work tights (Kmart, $13)

brown oxford pumps (Vince Camuto via Amazon.com, $39)

This dress is one of my favorite pieces I didn't spend any money on. I mean, I love corduroy and I love pockets, so what can go wrong?

A friend and I have a little club we started (currently only 2 members, open to more), where we swap clothes with each other. Like most women, we have a wide range of sizes in our closets, and like most women, we fluctuate weight frequently. So when I started gaining weight and she started losing, it worked perfectly, as she got the clothes that were too tight on me and I got the clothes that were too loose on her.

She made away like a bandit, ('cause my closet is ridiculous) but I get the pleasure of knowing some of my most amazing thrift finds aren't going to waste (sitting in my closet, waiting for the weight loss that may never happen). And if there ever comes a day that I fit into said clothes again, they will be there for me.

I suggest you get some friends, in the same size-range, and start your own swap club. You just might get a dress as awesome as this one.

Daily Style: Friday, 8/10

pink/coral dress (H&M, hand-me-down, $free)

pink espadrilles (Betsey Johnson, hand-me-down, $free)

It's a pretty neat coincidence that 2 hand-me-downs, from 2 different pair of hands, match perfectly.

Daily Style: Friday, 8/3

dress (hand-me-down, $free)

denim bolero (MNG by Mango @ JCP, $45)

jelly platforms (Call It Spring "Stubson" via JCP, $24)

I've worn this outfit 2 Fridays in a row. It is my go to "it's too hot to think about what to wear, but I still want to look sort-of cute" look. Thankfully, I think this is the last Friday I will have to wear this. It's FINALLY starting to cool down. Yay for Fall!