Tuesday, January 1, 2013

{outfit post} Plaid & Fur

Confession: I am not a big fan of plaid. Well... I used to not be. I don't know what has come over me. All of a sudden I am drawn to everything plaid! In the past the only plaid I was a fan of was Burberry, but now everything has changed. Even though I have a new affinity for plaid, I still feel I needed a shot gun or a blue ox to go with this look today! I found this awesome button down at the Goodwill, in the men's section! I recently read that a couple of bloggers find some good stuff in the men's department, so I thought I'd give it a shot. At the thrift store, it's always a good idea to scour every department, because so often times they mix up every gender and size. I can't tell you how many times I've seen women's jeans and blouses in the men's section. But this top today is a man's shirt, and I am more than happy to sport it!


Total Outfit Cost: $98.99

(I think that's a record high)

Estimated Retail:$242.29


{shirt}
brand: Chaps-Ralph Lauren
purchase price: $5.99
purchased from: The Goodwill
estimated retail: $89.50

{fur vest}
brand: Forever 21
purchase price: $28.00
purchased from: Forever 21
estimated retail: $28.00
Also Styled here

{accessories}
brand: various
purchase price: $20.00
purchased from: ebay, thrift, Charlotte Russe, Target
estimated retail: $45.00

{boots}
brand: Brash
purchase price:$35.00
purchased from: Payless Shoes
estimated retail: $59.99
Similar pair here

{jeans}
brand: Forever 21
purchase price:$10.00
purchased from: Forever 21
estimated retail: $19.80
Similar pair here



Just for Laughs....
My photoshop skills could use some refining, but I couldn't resist this collage.

{Link Ups}

pleated poppy




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33 comments:

  1. Haha, this post is so amazing on so many different levels! First, I love the thrifted shirt... And I love even more that I'm not the only one who spends too much time scouring all sections in the thrift store, including the men's wear!! You just never know where a gem might be hiding :)

    Carly

    www.theislandsecret.com

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  2. hahahahaha! That last photo is perfection!
    I love plaid, and this shirt is awesome! I guess I need to start checking the mens section! (at thrift stores)

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  3. New follower from the Transatlantic What I Wore Link Up. I like your sense of humor about the blue ox, and I have to admit I have not looked in the men's section at Goodwill and am soooo excited to start (I feel I really must be missing out, because that shirt is awesome!). Oh, and I want that stag ring! Where did you find it?

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  4. Haha, love the last photo! I also used to not like plaid, but finding myself obsessed with flannel plaid shirts now. More specifically from Old Navy. Found you though the What I Wore Wednesday blog hop, also your newest follower :)

    Lindsay @
    LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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  5. I like the shirt too. You're so right, clothes are not always in the right places so taking a look is good! I bought a woman's coat at the Burlington coat factory yesterday that I found in the men's section, beautiful wool Calvin Klein marked down to 59.00. There weren't any in the women's section so I lucked out.

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  6. Super cute look! I love the fur and plaid together. I shop the mens department a lot! Always good to walk through quickly!

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  7. SUCH a good find from Goodwill. Loving this outfit.

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  8. Hahaha, that's so funny.im loving the plaid though! Super cute outfit!

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  9. I LOVE this outfit. I've been looking for a fur vest like that for a while. So Cute! (stopping by from WIW Wednesday)

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  10. YES! i was looking for a paul-bunyon-esque outfit!

    but in all seriousness, i love the plaid + faux fur!

    -natalie-
    www.thesecondbestblog.com

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  11. Love the boots! Love the outfit too!

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  12. Your outfit is too cute, I just adore faux fur! I have that same watch from Target; you have great taste, lol! Visiting from WIWW.

    xx
    Serena
    www.theserenasaga.com

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  13. Love this outfit!!! The faux fur with the plaid is perfect! I love your boots too!

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  14. Had to stop by when I saw your pic on Transatlantic Blonde - I LOVE the masculine plaid with the feminine furry vest!! Such a cute look!! Definitely going to be your newest follower :)

    Bri @ Work Clothes, I Suppose

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  15. Love the fur vest! It makes the plaid look so chic :-) Great winter outfit!

    -Mia
    www.msmiamaree.com

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  16. Loving the look, the plaid, the fur and your arm candy! I'm addicted to plaid too, especially in the winter...I'm in need of a plaid shirt and I need to go check out the boys/mens section like you suggested!


    -shopfreak

    Stop by my blog for a chance to win a customized bracelet ($100+ value)!
    http://shopfreak14.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-new-years-giveaway.html

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  17. LOVE plaid & fur together!!! & you're bracelets are so fun!

    ps. I don't know why I wasn't following you before! But I am now <3

    Happy New Year!
    xo Jackie
    ...livingaftermidnite

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  18. loving the buffalo plaid paired with your fur vest!

    Chioma
    C's Evolution of Style

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  19. I have that same pair of boots and a similar plaid shirt. If only I had a fur vest I would copy you today!

    Aubree
    lookfeelbebest.blogspot.com

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  20. Ha! That last pic caught me by surprise and made me laugh out loud :) LOVE the outfit - great thrifted find!!

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  21. Blog Hopping - great outfit - I wore my son's flannel shirt last week, he wanted me to donate it to Goodwill - NOT!

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  22. Oooh never thought to do plaid AND fur. Love it!
    ✰Transatlantic Blonde✰

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  23. Super cute! Plaid and fur are one of my new favorite combos!
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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  24. CUTE! Love plaid and fur!! Mens shirt is perfect length for leggings!!

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  25. Very cute! Hubby still has a couple of plaid flannel shirts leftover from the 90's, I may have to steal one! ;)

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  26. We have almost the same outfit today!! Great minds think alike, haha!

    xo Ashley
    luckylittlebird.blogspot.com

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  27. You look so great in this outfit. That plaid is a steal :)
    Have an awesome year ahead.
    Love,

    Bong's Belleza

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  28. Bahaha! You're too cute! I never would have looked at this outfit and gotten a Davy Crocket type vibe. You have all those fabulous touches of bling and the fit is figure flattering. Love it all!!! ~Sarah

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  29. Hello, fellow IT Lister! Just dropping by to say hi and that I love your blog. Also, this outfit is adorable; I'm thinking I need to get a faux fur vest...

    xo,
    Shay

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  30. Cute outfit! I used to not love plaid either (although I wore it growing up) and now I am loving all the plaid I see everywhere. Cute boots too, I like boots that have the zipper on the outside.
    Tiffany
    www.fabulessinheels.com

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  31. Love the last photo! the faux fur vest is something i've been meaning to try!

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  32. Very cute outfit. I love the plaid top with the boots.

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