Thrifty Twosday (LBD edition)

I wanted to showcase the "little black dress"/LBD in this edition of Thrifty Twosdays.

"Thrifting" or thrift store shopping, can change the entire concept of the LBD.  It can take you out of the normal confines of a standard look, and open your mind to an LBD with a little more personality.

A faux wrap around dress from the 80's paired with some sexy stilettos will have you turning heads while you reminisce.  Perfect for any night on the town!

Faux wrap around dress: vintage, thrifted ~$5.00

For a little more sophistication: tone it down with sling back pumps and a classic retro look that pairs pleats and ruffles.  

Belted dress with pleats: vintage: thrifted ~$3.00 50% off thrift store price! 

If "thrifting" just isn't for you, there are still good deals to be had on unconventional LBDs all over the place.  For instance this ruffled number paired with a pair of peep-toe pumps is perfect for a party or even a hot date:

Black and gold ruffled dress: $12.00 marked down from $120.00 Connected Apparel (Elder Beerman's) That's 90% off!

Do you have a favorite LBD?  Show us!  And show off!  

Finally a New LOTD

Summer is finally on it's way here in Washington!

It's been a while! So sorry about that but things have been hectic, and although I have lots of looks to show you, it's hard to do with just yourself, even with a tripod (I only have a small one), but my photographer (aka husband) will be coming home shortly (finally) so that will make things much easier.  They aren't the best pictures but I did the best I could.  Thanks for being patient (as always).  You guys and gals are fabulous!    This is the dress I wore to church today and I pretty much live in dresses in summertime so you'll be seeing more soon!  

Here is a better shot of the sandals I paired it with.  Cream colored like the dress with shell embellishments.  

Paired with a green sweater and crossbody bag....

And the perfect summertime accessory...sunnies!

Dress:  H&M $19.95

Sandals: Alloy $9.99 (Bamboo)

Sweater: Wal-Mart clearance $5.00 (George)

Shoulder bag: Thrifted $2.00

Oversized sunnies: Alloy $2.99

Sassy and sweet for under $40.00, and I will be living in this dress this summer.  It's SO lightweight and feminine!  It's perfect for picnics, walks, Sundays at church, and anything else you can dream up.  The umpire waist makes it flattering for all accentuating the smallest part of your torso.  

Question for the readers:  Do you like when we post the prices or do you want us to just post where we got it and what the brand is?  

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The Vest

The vest is often overlooked by a lot of people as a staple wardrobe accessory. Different vests can be used to change one outfit, or you can change your outfit to fit your vest. Don't forget that when paired with a dress it can become the perfect combination! When mixed with tights and some cute boots you can dress up any winter day-and still stay warm!
Switch your vest to match your mood:



*One of my faves this fall and winter: the faux-fur vest


Or switch your outfit to match your mood:


A bohemian dress can be used to hide any extra weight in the tummy area you may be concerned with while a snug fitting vest will draw attention to the thinnest part of your torso!


One of the great pluses of the vest is you can really hide a lot and still look great and it can be worn for almost any occasion-even paired with jeans and a tee! You'll look great and like you spent a lot of time perfecting your look!