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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
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?
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49 comments
Youre all sorts of amazing.
And Yes Retro sounds somewhat modern too
Cant wait for your Goody bag postt.
Amazing Pictures.
Keep Going Girl 🙂
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
Fifoluwa! Thank you!
Yes! wait for it! 🙂 lol
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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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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
This post is giving me so much life now! The outfit is so gorgeous! What camera lens do you use for your pictures? 🙂 xx
Amazing!
Simply amazing
Your photos are giving me so much life
xx
love the look!!
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Amazingggggg… girl I love your shoes and the shirt
Great look
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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!
You look gorgeous dear!
I'm following you, kindly follow back.
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in love with this outfit!!! you look amazing.
You look chic babe!
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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Thank you Es! I do too
Heyy loove!! Thanks! It's a mix, but my day-to- day camera is Nikon 5100 🙂
haha thanks Kum!
Thanks Ann
Thank you
Thank you Khadija, I tried to find you, left you a message however 🙂
Thank you bebe!
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Thanks Nerlie!
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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
Ohh how I love the print on that shirt!!! And the gold purse! You look beautiful.
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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
Beautiful look. Love the bag!
Made in Mauve
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
I love how the shirt and heel come together in the end, this look is absolutely gorgeous !
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These photos are amazing! You look wonderful x
Right?!!
What we find cool, they now find old school. We're making it look cool and appealing to them again.
Thanks Sara!
Yass!
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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 🙂
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
Thank you Tolu! So are you
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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!
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Thank you
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
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Thank you!
Thank you
Gosh girl, you are so beautiful. As per usual, I am loving the boldness of color. Forever an inspiration 🙂
That shirt is giving me life 🙂 nice outfit
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Love the colours! You look lovely 😀
xxx
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Thanks Sheri! 😉
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Thanks Bukola!
Heey Camilla!, Thanks!
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Girl!!! This is absolutely awesome! The skirt, the top, the nails, the clutch! Love, love love this!!
xoxo
Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
Retro Baby??
The print of that shirt is gorgeous!
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So classy! Totally a huge fan of vintage and this look!
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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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