Fashion Challenge

Hola Chicas,
I found a fashion gem I just can’t keep quiet about. To think it all began as a challenge.

Like myself my younger cousin is a fashion enthusiast. As a high school student his budget is limited and so he is always on the hunt for quality clothes at bargain prices. If you haven’t caught on by now I am referring to thrift shops.

As much as I trust his judgment I was very hesitant about shopping at a thrift shop . I am an EXTREME germ freak making the idea of second-hand clothes gruesome.

My brother-in-law challenged me to visit a thrift shop and return with a complete outfit with a maximum budget of $50.00. I never turn down a challenge so off to the thrift shop I went.

My cousin took me to Buffalo Exchange, there are multiple locations but we went to the one in the village (NYC). (Doing research on the web I read that thrift shops in fancier neighborhoods have better quality items.)

I had a preconceived image of what a thrift shop would be like, kind of dungy but turns out I was totally off. The store is very inviting and trendy. I came across many good brands.

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I purchased five items for the grand total of $55.00.

Brand: Juicy Couture
Bargain: $22.00
Original Price Range: $50-70

Because these pants are high-waisted they slim down the waist line resulting in an ultra-flattering fit.

Brand: American Apparel
Bargain: $6.00
Original Price Range: $12 – 30

This crop top is a perfect match to the trousers. The combination of a turtle neck crop top and high-waisted pants elongate my torso making me appear taller. It also allows me to show a little skin in good taste. Who said fuller figure girls can’t show a little stomach?

Brand: H&M
Bargain: $12.00
Original Price Range: $24-35

I can never resist a pretty pencil skirt.

Brand: BedStu
Bargain: $20.00
Original Price: $119.00

I love these shoes because of its uniqueness and artsy qualities, besides I had nothing this fun in my shoe collection prior.

Brand: H&M
Bargain: $6.00
Original Price Range: $30-35

Seriously for $6.00 who would walk away from it?

At the end of my thrift shop adventure I was a happy camper or should I say bargain shopper. I was able to create three entirely different looks; Chic, Sexy and Relaxed (adding on some items I already owned).

Adding the red shoes and lips give the outfit pizzazz. Plus the colors work lovely together.

Integrating pastels softens and brightens up the outfit while complementing to the pastel on the skirt’s pattern.

These shoes can liven up any dull outfit as it did with this simple jean and t-shirt look. (Chunky heels are always a plus, easier to walk in.)

Moral: Don’t knock it till you try it.
You don’t have to spend big bucks to look good.

–“People will stare. Make it worth their while”- Harry Winston

Later Amores ❤