Going back to the 60's X Retro Flare

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I sometimes wish I could go back in time to pick some awesome selection of fabrics, textile, colors, shoes, glasses, accessories oooh name it. You’ll find me go through most of my thrift shopping with a fine tooth comb, the best buys and selections in other words.

Have you been into grandpa’s, grandma’s or even mom and dad’s closet just yet? Sometimes they have no use for some of their old school collection anymore. It’s pretty amazing the rad amount of treasures you’ll find in there. O those old clothes I tell you you can turn into some goody goodies.

I’m not an expert on retro-styling at all, but this post and the next will help you have more choices in working out your wardrobe or incorporating your retro pieces

Tip: With Vintage or Thrift shopping
One thing I remember and always say is don’t judge vintage clothing by how it looks on a hanger, try it on. Hundreds of customers may have tried it but it didn’t work out them for some reason. Then comes the moment you try it on, and you go ‘A-ha’ I didn’t think it’ll look good on me. Also you don’t have to look like the next person, be comfortable mixing your own pieces together, you carry it better that way.
More tips and details on retro styling in my next post! I’m sure you’ll learn something new

Photocredit : +Johnny Liu

Outfit Deets

Vintage Shirt || House Of Vintage

High Waist Skirt || ZARA Rings+ Gold Purse || ALDO

Shoes || SEARS (old, similar here)

Okay I was wondering guys,

Has anyone done some retro shopping lately or in the past?

P.S- Guys if you’ve done a retro look or seen some rad ones, please please tag me or leave your links.

Finally what are your thoughts on this look? What would you switch up?

All your comments, thoughts, and feedback are always awesome to read and I’d love to interact, throw them at the bottom of the post(s)

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49 comments

Fifolu Adebakin January 19, 2015 at 10:34 pm

Youre all sorts of amazing.
And Yes Retro sounds somewhat modern too
Cant wait for your Goody bag postt.
Amazing Pictures.
Keep Going Girl 🙂

Sarah Enuwa Audu January 19, 2015 at 11:16 pm

I feel you on going back in time. I always tell people that I wish I grew up in the 90's so I could rock all those cool clothes, lol the older ones always laugh though. This look is perfect, I love that you went with a simple skirt for the colourful shirt and your purse is amazing. I'm looking forward to the part two of this post as well as the goody bag post.

Princess Audu

The Cocopolitan January 20, 2015 at 12:37 am

Fifoluwa! Thank you!
Yes! wait for it! 🙂 lol

Estee Mana January 20, 2015 at 12:52 am

you look so cute. The pop of colour with that top is so 90s. I also love the mohair skirt.
Es x x
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Anonymous January 20, 2015 at 2:35 am

Love! Love! Love! Agreeing with everyone else! Perfect Styling, I'd throw on some dope glasses on it. i too find that you gotta be comfortable with the items you thrift. it expresses me, just as you pointed

🙂 🙂

Zoe, NYC

Remi Taiwo January 20, 2015 at 2:42 am

This post is giving me so much life now! The outfit is so gorgeous! What camera lens do you use for your pictures? 🙂 xx

Olakunmi January 20, 2015 at 7:56 am

Amazing!
Simply amazing
Your photos are giving me so much life
xx

ann usman January 20, 2015 at 8:38 am

love the look!!

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En_kay January 20, 2015 at 2:43 pm

Amazingggggg… girl I love your shoes and the shirt
Great look
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Anonymous January 20, 2015 at 4:20 pm

Fierce! Fierce! Fierce! Talking about carrying retro clothes well, girl you slayed! Very inspired by this look, I'm not sure why I've got excited now 😀

Where are your legs from? 🙂 Great!

dimple khadi January 20, 2015 at 8:46 pm

You look gorgeous dear!
I'm following you, kindly follow back.
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larisa gbubemi Ejuts January 20, 2015 at 10:14 pm

in love with this outfit!!! you look amazing.

Nerline Germain January 20, 2015 at 10:45 pm

You look chic babe!

Tomilola Escada January 21, 2015 at 11:32 am

Love it. Very grow woman-esque. You are definitely right. I tried doing some vintage shopping recently. When I saw the prices, I used sharply left the store. Lol. And I'm excited for the collaboration xx

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The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 9:49 pm

Thank you Es! I do too

The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 9:53 pm

Heyy loove!! Thanks! It's a mix, but my day-to- day camera is Nikon 5100 🙂

The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 9:53 pm

haha thanks Kum!

The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm

Thanks Ann

The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm

Thank you

The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 9:56 pm

Thank you Khadija, I tried to find you, left you a message however 🙂

The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 9:57 pm

Thank you bebe!

The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 9:57 pm

Thanks Nerlie!

The Cocopolitan January 21, 2015 at 10:00 pm

I agree, I'm not rushing though, still a very youngg gal! at least in my mind 😛

Lmao, right?!?! Can be quite on the high side

And Yess II'm as excited too, thanks Tomi!
X

Toluwalade Toyin-Kehinde January 22, 2015 at 12:34 am

Ohh how I love the print on that shirt!!! And the gold purse! You look beautiful.
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Anonymous January 22, 2015 at 12:41 am

Will you marry me? Funke might be offended, but she will survive.
Slayary! (See what I did there, Slay plus Mary) I know, I'm amazing, you don't have to tell me.

Slaying in every way boo!

Ebu xx

Made in Mauve January 22, 2015 at 3:01 am

Beautiful look. Love the bag!

Made in Mauve

Cultured Misprint January 22, 2015 at 3:06 am

Your outfit is everything! And that lip color is too perfect. I've been trying to find a color like that, but usually they're a different shade or a little too bright. And I agree, when I go thrifting I end up buying a lot of things that look ugly on the rack, but I see potential in it and try it on and find that it looks great. I'm following you now…I can't wait to see what posts you have planned for the future. – culturedmisprint.blogspot.com

Ashanté Edwards January 22, 2015 at 4:14 am

I love how the shirt and heel come together in the end, this look is absolutely gorgeous !

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Aniekeme Umoh January 22, 2015 at 5:14 am

These photos are amazing! You look wonderful x

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 8:06 am

Right?!!
What we find cool, they now find old school. We're making it look cool and appealing to them again.

Thanks Sara!

Yass!

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 8:07 am

Ahh thank you Zoe. I totally agree with you on that one. I have another post where I throw on some retro shades, stay close 🙂

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 8:09 am

Hahaha, that sure isn't a question. Haha it's okay to be excited though. I mean I don't want the opposite happening 🙂 Thank you

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 5:02 pm

Thank you Tolu! So are you

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 5:07 pm

Hahahaha, Funke where are you though?? Cc: Funks I've to tread carefully now lol. You are amazing, your are uber cool! You are everything awesome

Thank you Buba!

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 5:10 pm

Thank you

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 5:14 pm

This is one of my best lipsticks actually so far since in the MAC collection. Oh really, there are couple of alternatives, depending on where you are. Sephora is one place that carries lots of unending options. I hope that helps wit your search.

Right!?!? I used to be like that with thrift shopping too, it was a matter of time, patience and knowing what I wanted to give a try 🙂

Yes girl wait for it.Thank you

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 5:18 pm

Thank you!

The Cocopolitan January 22, 2015 at 5:19 pm

Thank you

The Indie January 22, 2015 at 8:16 pm

Gosh girl, you are so beautiful. As per usual, I am loving the boldness of color. Forever an inspiration 🙂

Ogunyemi Bukola January 23, 2015 at 7:53 pm

That shirt is giving me life 🙂 nice outfit
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Camilla De Cesare January 23, 2015 at 8:31 pm

Love the colours! You look lovely 😀

xxx
Camilla
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The Cocopolitan January 25, 2015 at 12:11 am

Thanks Sheri! 😉

The Cocopolitan January 25, 2015 at 12:11 am

Thanks Bukola!

The Cocopolitan January 25, 2015 at 12:12 am

Heey Camilla!, Thanks!

Kaley Beery January 26, 2015 at 2:19 am

Girl!!! This is absolutely awesome! The skirt, the top, the nails, the clutch! Love, love love this!!

xoxo

Kaley

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Blvck Nautical January 27, 2015 at 10:21 am

Retro Baby??

Lucy Mitchell January 29, 2015 at 1:15 am

The print of that shirt is gorgeous!

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Busola Coutts January 31, 2015 at 4:16 pm

So classy! Totally a huge fan of vintage and this look!

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Anonymous February 3, 2015 at 9:00 am

Which kind life? I can see why she'd want to leave me. You look all kinds of amazing baby girl! Love love it And you!

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