"Cheri" Red Blazer

I'm not big on blazers, but I've worn my share. And red it my favorite color. So finding this at the thrift store was awesome!

 It's such a vibrant red!

 And it was literally like $2 at the thrift store. That's it! So it simply had to become part of my vintage collection.

 Personal Petites is an 80s brand specializing in career clothes for petite ladies. That's probably why the sleeves are a little short for me...haha. But they look cute rolled up :)

"Blush" Skirt

I really like this skirt:

 I think the style is great--love the buttons, love the high waist. It's just asking to have a cute shirt tucked into it with a nice belt.

 I found it at the thrift store in pretty good condition. As you can see, there's a little spot on it but it's not noticeable (...unless you, ya know, draw a bright green circle around it).

This skirt screams late 80s/early 90s to me.

Here's how I'd wear it:

Blush Skirt by princesszandra featuring a braided belt

Tropical Beauty

I LOVE this dress:

If I were maybe three or four sizes smaller, I would wear this beauty regularly. But sometimes, you pick up a vintage find because you just LOVE it, even if it doesn't fit.

This tropical leaf pattern dress is Joni Blair, a clothing company that started in the 1970s. I'd guess this dress is from the 80s. I adore the bodice on this--fitted in a most flattering way. The sweetheart neck is icing on the cake. The thrift-store cake. Okay, that doesn't sound appetizing at all. But I do like it.

The price tag on this lovely dress? $4!

Try it With:

Suggestions for Tropical Beauty Dress by princesszandra featuring strappy sandals

Jimmy Choo strappy sandals
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Strappy sandals
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Star Trek Dress: Part 2

So I tried to find more info about the purple/black dress I just posted about. The brand is Bugardi, and I'm like 99.9% positive it's from the 80s. It's a 12. I found it sold for $10 elsewhere, so it doesn't appear to be a super valuable gem, so I don't feel so bad about washing it regularly when the tag says "dry clean only."

Here's the thing. I can't bring myself to dry clean something I buy for a few bucks at the thrift store. It just seems crazy.

I'm still considering shortening the sleeves. I had pushed them up a bit here. They are full sleeves. I think it would be nice if they were short, though. If I alter them, I'll be sure to post about it. Also, this dress is rockin' with a leather jacket.

Star Trek Dress: Part 1

I picked this rad dress up a few months back. I saw it and thought this was so unique and totally weird looking, and I cant help but think of Star Trek when I see it.

So honesty, this dress emphasizes my butt and stomach in ways that confuse me, but I still love it. 

As far as renovations on this beauty go, I haven't touched it. I'm considering shortening the sleeves somewhat--to make it a little more versatile. However, if I do that, I might lose some of the cool contrast. 

I plan to post images of me wearing this dress soon, and if I make and alterations to it, I'll post all about that as well. 

Meanwhile, what a fun find, and for only $4.

P.S. Don't you love the cat toys in the background?