All Ruffled

Pure Runway Fashion Blog

What I wore today.

Cardigan, Thrifted; Jeans, Old Navy; 3/4 length top, Coldwater Creek, Thrifted; Shoes, Target; Purse, Coach, Gifted

What's more fun, flirty and feminine for spring than ruffles?

Outfit Details:

Cardigan, Thrifted
Jeans, Old Navy
Vneck, Coldwater Creek, Thrifted
Shoes, Target
Purse, Coach, Gifted
Jewelry, Cookie Lee



Ironically, my copy of the current Victoria's Secret Catalog arrived in the mail today and I'm in love with the cardigan featured below! It reminds me of the simple ruffle cardigan I already have. The soft lavendar color is lovely, but a more vibrant corally-bubbleyum color looks so much more yummy. Yes, I said yummy.





Cotton Ruffle Cardigan Sweater, $38.

Ruffle Cardigan, JCrew



Eve Ballet Flat, American Eagle for Payless

Ruffle Clutch, Lela Rose for Payless

How do you wear your ruffles?

Thrifty Tuesdays

Gone thrifting this afternoon. I loaded up a cart full and tried them all on. How great is retail therapy. I came out with some real winners. Two of my faves are below.

Front Tied Sweater, $2 (regular $4)

The unsewn hem of the dress has beautiful lace peeking out from beneath. This was my winning purchase for $2.25 (regular $4.50).

Outfit Details:
Sweater: Thrifted, 3/1
Skirt: Thrifted, 3/1
Belt: Thrifted, Feb
Shoes: Target Clearance, already had 2007

Total cost of outfit including belt: $9.50

Also scored...

Houndstooth Skirt $2.50 and Blue Turtleneck Sweater $2

And basic black pants $2 and a navy blue Grey's Anatomy brand scrub top, $1.75! It was a great day to go thrifting.

Orange You Glad...

I don't know if it's the cabin fever or the lack of beautiful sunny weather that's done it. But I had fun playing around with color today. To be honest, I feel like a fruit salad. All in all, I like how it turned out. You can get more inspiring color combos by heading over to Kileen's Color Brigade over at Cute and Little. Below is my attempt at incorporating contrasting color into an outfit. The goal was to coordinate 3 separate colors into the same outfit. I think, goal achieved! Here I am rockin' the peach, purple and musturd all together.

I know, terrible job with the tripod. We have super limited space in our room. I figured I'd mix it up and do something a little different than the white bedroom door.

Fun jewelry trick. Here, I connected two short necklaces clasp to link and vice versa to make one long necklace. Put it on, then adjust the length to your liking.

Top: Coral button down, Thrifted ($1)
Skirt: Purple Wool Skirt, United Colors of Benetton, Thrifted ($2)
Belt: Thrifted, ($0.75)
Shoes: Xhilaration, Target Clearance ($5)
Jewelry: Cookie Lee (Gold hammered bangles, copper rose pendant, 2 short necklaces attached to make one, hoop earrings)

Color Blocking

Stylejacking.com

Candy of My Childhood: Anyone remember these tasty little guys?



The title of today's post certainly made me think of one of my fave knock knock jokes from my childhood. And let me tell ya, boy, did I wear it out.

Boy: Knock, Knock
Girl: Who's there?
Boy: Banana.
Girl: Banana who?
Boy: Knock, Knock
Girl: Who's there?
Boy: Banana.
Girl: Banana who?
Boy: Knock, Knock
Girl: Who's there?
Boy: Orange.
Girl: Orange who?

Boy: Orange you glad I didn't say banana?*

*Here's your chuckle for the day



Greatest Day Ever: Coach Purse

I'd like to introduce you to my "new to me" Coach purse and matching wallet. First of all, I am very fortunate to have a super sweet and thoughtful friend. In conversation she had asked if I had seen her new purse yet. My eyes light up, of course, at the mere mention of accessories. "You got a new purse?!", I exclaimed, "Show me, show me!" At the moment, it didn't dawn on me that it was pink and a bit more fashion vs function for her practical style. She held it up, extending her hand to me, purse dangling from it. I gave it an all over looksie... "I loved it! It's super cute and pink." Well I guess those are just the words she wanted to hear. And then came the words, "It's yours." OMG! "Are you joking?" I must have hugged her like 10 times! She told me that a client of hers was way into purses, had maybe used it twice, and in doing some spring cleaning thought my friend could use it- in reality she wouldn't. And that ends up being awesome for me.

The purse even goes lovely with my lilac, pink and blue Eeyore Scrubs.

Also an update on my last thrifty finds:

Green Silk Scarf ($1.50) , Navy Purse ($2.50), Leather Belt ($1), Blue Printed Top ($2), Blue Silky Scarf ($1.50)



Biggest Little City: Part 2

Back from the trip and by golly did we have some fun :)  



Outfit Trial Run- wearing my new and recently thrifted shirt

Song of the Night: We'll Be Alright by Travie McCoy



We arrived, changed into our pretties and then off we went to dinner. Our ultimate destinations being Rum Bullions- Dueling Piano Bar for some laughs and sing-a-long fun and then later somewhere to go dancing. When the show died down, half of our group went to gamble, hopefully to double their paychecks... lol and the other half of us went to shake our groove thangs at the Aura Bar in Silver Legacy.



It was great fun. Before we had known it 3 hrs had passed by. We were drenched with sweat and feeling it was about time to call it a night. And a night it was, Whew! and what a workout! My friends and I re-hydrated then made a stop at the ladies room. Now this is where the fun begins... and I can't help but laugh at myself.





On the dancefloor!



 



Does anyone out there remember the hilarious Friends episode with Ross and his leather pants? That was me- I had a heck of a time peeling these skintight sweaty jeggins off (yeah I know gross, right?). One of my girlfriends was in the stall next to me and started laughing as I wiggled and danced about trying to peel myself out of them.. and nearly toppling through the closed stall door during the process. Then came the whole dreaded process in reverse- this time included hopping and wiggling. Man did I wish I had a bottle of lotion with me. I should have just worn a dress.

Lesson learned, don't ask a drunken stranger to take your picture.



How My Picture Should've Looked



3am: Back to the hotel room, and ready for a shower and some Z's.

All in all it was a fun trip in which we all needed. My husband got his needed boy time as well. I was so proud of myself, I only gambled 4 dollars worth and lost only 3.80 of it- it helps that we stayed so busy, I didn't have time to gamble. I got my cashout voucher for $0.20! lol I should frame it. All in all it was a fun trip in which we all needed.

Outfit Details:
Shirt: Thrifted $2
Tank: Charlotte Russe
Belt: Thrifted, $0.25
Jeans: Old Navy
Flats: Wanted Brand, Thrifted $1
Jewelry: Cookie Lee



Feeling Nauti-cal

I'm on a Boat! No, not really, but I should be. All I'm missing is my "nautical theme pashmina afghan".

Today is Blazer Day over at Everybody, Everywear , and I'm participating. This awesome navy blue blazer, striped shirt and red skinny belt was found during our last thrifting trip. I'm marking my calendar since I just discovered our 2 local thriftstores hold a 50% off sale the first weekend of every month. Yay! The picture above is my attempt at not smiling. C'mon guys, this is my serious face. :oP

 

I'm super proud of myself today. I reached into my closet and created a super cute outfit with something that I just thrifted. The amazing part is that it all came together, quite easily. Now I don't know much about vintage dress suits or ( vintage clothes for that matter)... so if anyone out there has any idea if the blazer really is vintage, let me know. All I could find online about the company points to maybe 40's/50's through the early 90's. It's in great shape, no real discoloration of the tag. I did find a "game of life- $50 bill in the pocket"  dated 1976... so maybe?

Blazer: Tailored by Handmacher-Vintage? (thrifted) $2.00

Shirt: Lands End (thrifted) $1.00

Belt: Liz Claiborne (thrifted) $0.25

Jeans: Old Navy Clearance (2010)

Shoes: Payless (Fall '09)
Jewelry: Leaf Pendant (local artist)
Jewelry: Gold Links Necklace (Vintage Cookie Lee)

To contact please email me at: bejeweledbabe@gmail.com

Feelin' Thrify

Saturday Feb 5, 2011

This past Saturday, I spent a lovely afternoon browsing the local thrift stores with my mom in law. The sun's a shining and it was in the low 70's. I can't believe how nice the weather was here while people across the US are experiencing one of the worst winter storms in decades. I hope this beautiful weather lasts.

Hey Guys! Check out my amazing new invisible lounge chair.

Above, I'm seen rocking my new 25cent belt and my old floral top. It's been sitting in my closet for nearly a year and *gasp!* I've worn it maybe 2 or 3 times. I figured today was a great day to bring it out, especially since I was feeling it was time to start looking at my existing wardrobe in a whole new light.

Close-up of Cookie Lee Necklace

Floral Shirt: Target (2010)

Cardigan: Old Navy (Clearance $6)

Belt: unsure of brand (Thrifted $0.25)

Jeans: Old Navy (Clearance $6-2011)

Necklace: Cookie Lee Jewelry (2010) for sale*



Best find of the day! It's got a lovely peach color and the rouching gives it fancy corset look.