25 February 2012

Shopping

I haven't been clothing shopping in a while but a job interview on Tuesday and nothing to wear meant I had to go shopping. I tried on a few pairs of trousers in a local clothing store but nothing really fit right (and they were $20 - $60 a pair).

So today I went opp shopping (thrift store shopping), determined to find something to wear. I totally cleaned up! Here's what I bought:

These trousers fit so well and are flattering and I plan to wear them to my interview. Please ignore the pins, I need to take the hems up a little:

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A fully lined, good quality basic black skirt that fits like a dream and is exactly the right length:

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Ditto this purple skirt:

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This skirt has really nice fabric and I already have an outfit featuring it planned for winter:

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A cute chiffon top to layer:

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A chiffon blouse that perfectly matches a certain favourite pair of shoes:

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Love the paisley print of this chiffon blouse. I plan to take it in slightly on the sides and shorten the sleeves:

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Cute tunic to layer over black top and jeggings / leggings in winter:

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Love the pop of yellow for summer:

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Good quality white blouse:

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This top is a little big but it was 50c and perfect for practising refashioning on - I'll take it in a little for a better fit:

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Super cute and comfy pair of boots:

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Guess the total cost of all of these items - the closest guesser will win either my Photoshop actions or my Sweet Things e-book (see sidebar on the right). Or, you know, a warm happy feeling if you already have them or don't want them :)

18 wonderful readers have commented:

  1. Wow! you did well to get so many nice things to wear. No idea what these sort of things cost in NZ ... in fact I don't really know what they would cost in the UK either. I'm guessing that you got them for a really low cost so I'm going to say £25 (you'll have to do the conversion).

    Lynn x

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    1. Your guess converts to $47.23 :)

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    2. Lynn, you win! Please email me.

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  2. $54.50..... Actually, like Liz, I have no idea, but I love that deep peach/orange (what do you call that colour?) skirt. And the black flowery and yellow tops. And those trousers will be perfect for an interview. And how exciting? An interview! :-) What is it for? All the very best of luck for it. Jude.x

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    1. The interview is for a part time (2 day a week) job at ... wait for it ... A SHOE SHOP! Ha ha! So perfect for me.

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    2. :-D How can they not give that to you!!! LOL Hope you get discount...... Good Luck.. Jude.x

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  3. Nice selection... My guess is $26

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  4. Nice selection... My guess is $26

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  5. I don't have any idea of what to guess you spent, but if you were to buy those things new at a department store you would have had to spend at least a few hundred. Can't wait to see the transformations, and the "what I wore" photos!

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  6. I think you spent £45 not sure of the conversion to NZ Dollars. Can't wait to see the what I wore photo's.

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  7. I'm going to guess $30 in your New Zealand dollars. What great finds! Looking forward to seeing the outfits you make out of these new pieces.

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  8. I'd guess $15 New Zealand dollars. I've been thrifting lately and have found great deals on purses. Great finds!
    http://headedforjoy.blogspot.com/

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  9. I'm guessing $35. Can you take me shopping!!!! X

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    1. Sure, come on over!

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    2. I do plan to, So shopping it will be! X

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  10. it would be great if you had the time/desire to post a tutorial when you take in the shirts-something i've been wanting to try to give a more feminine shape to some tops but no idea where to start!

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  11. Just found your blog via pinterest and started lurking around :)

    Great shopping! My guess is $22

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  12. $29. Enjoy your blog!

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