Monday, March 22, 2010

The Silver Lining

Jacket: Vintage via Goodwill, $5 // Scarf: Courtesy of LOFT // Jeans: Guess via TJMaxx, S28 // Hat: Target, $5 // Boots: Goodwill, $4

The bright side to the wintry turn of events this weekend? I got to try out a couple of cold-weather items I thrifted at Goodwill on Friday: this little vintage jacket and these practical yet (sort of) stylish boots. 


The jacket has a couple of stains, and it's made for a child, but it was too sweet to pass up. Besides, lifting one's arms is overrated. The boots are 100% waterproof and fully-lined but are "disguised" to look like textured brown leather boots. They're less ugly than the average snow boot and are probably (sadly) the most practical shoes I've owned as an adult. I'm sure I had proper footwear as a kid, but I remember distinctly schlepping around in the snow in high school wearing Converse Chuck Taylors. And, more recently, ruining all my leather boots by getting them wet.


The snow was actually pretty fun. It gave me the perfect reason to enjoy some of my favorite hot beverages and TV shows.


Besides, who could frown when there's polka dot slush on the ground?
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39 comments:

  1. amandaMarch 22, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    love that coat!! such a great find.

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  2. anne charlotteMarch 22, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    polka dot slush!! how!?!
    love the coat.

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  3. ChauceeMarch 22, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Wow I can't believe you guys are still getting snow! I'm kind of glad it's all over. I'm reading for some bare feet.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    You look so cute having fun in the snow. And that cat is gorgeous. I would not have believed it was thrifted and was made for a child had you not said so.


    Trishna

    http://tashrin.blogspot.com

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  5. Fabulocity in Amish CountryMarch 22, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    That jacket is really cute! :) And polka dot slush? Who can hate that?

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  6. Sarah K.March 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    you look so freakin' cute!
    I totally know what you mean about practical footwear. I too wore chucks through all types of weather till last year!

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  7. ChristinaMarch 22, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Haha polka dot slush! I love the little jacket!

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  8. Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY!March 22, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Love it, I always look in the kids section ;) xoxo

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  9. Kathryn from Schoolmarm StyleMarch 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    I love that coat! How did the ground get polka dotted?

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  10. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Hahaha! I love the pictures! Looks like you were having fun. That coat is adorable even though its made for a kid, who can tell?

    www.ohlalababy.tumblr.com

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  11. Kansas CoutureMarch 22, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    No clue why the slush was polka-dotted! It was cute though. :)

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  12. JuliaMarch 22, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I can't believe the snow! You look lovely in that bell-shaped coat!

    xx

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  13. jenloveskevMarch 22, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    These pictures are adorable! I love your new thrifted finds!
    -jenloveskev

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  14. heatherMarch 22, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    you look adorable. I've been living in fl since i was in high school. your post made me miss the snow! and you always find such amazing pieces. how do you do it!?

    becauseicantgonaked

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  15. KatieMarch 22, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Woww I love the jacket! How adorable. :)

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  16. MMarch 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    i love your photos and your style...
    kisses
    maru

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  17. KimberellieMarch 22, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I love this jacket! I so would have got it too, despite the child size! And you are right: lifting your arms is so overrated!

    These pics are awesome. So much fun. Oh, and the hat! LOVE it!

    heart:

    purplestinkindogtoy.blogspot.com

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  18. MilaMarch 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    I love the pictures! You look so cute and besides, lifting one's arms is indeed overrated:)

    xoxo,
    meme-stylenewbie.blogspot.com

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  19. JolieMarch 22, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Those are polka dots... how cool! Way to enjoy the snow...wonderful photos! I like the fit of the coat on you!

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  20. Le JardinMarch 22, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Great pics.

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  21. Nora FrancesMarch 22, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    I big heart your jacket! There's nothing quite like fresh snow... Looks like fun!

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  22. Orchid GreyMarch 22, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    wow, the difference in your weather from one day to the next is so dramatic! I love this outfit and your photos! you manage to remain so cheerful when the rest of us are thinking spring!

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  23. KylaMarch 22, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    You look adorable! I love these photos, too - totally magazine-worthy!

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  24. Looks and BooksMarch 22, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    So adorable! You really look like you're having fun in the snow--an admirable feat for late March.

    http://www.looksandbooks.com

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  25. The Jazzy BelleMarch 22, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Ah! I love this post.. So, cute!! You look very adorable!!! I have a coat that I refuse to give up and just don't lift my arms in too :)
    Great outlook on the wintry weather my friend!

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  26. Sea BirdMarch 22, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    You look like a princess.

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  27. Francesca RobertsonMarch 22, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    this is by far my favorite set of pictures of yours. you look so gorgeous and fun!! that jacket is amazing by the way...and 5 bucks, lucky girl.

    lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- Texas gal bloggin fashion from NYC!

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  28. UnknownMarch 22, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    I gave you the Sunshine Award.. check out my blog for the details!

    www.fashionofmysoul.blogspot.com

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  29. Madeline VeenstraMarch 22, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Love these photos! They're so fun :)

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  30. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    That first picture is so awesome! These pics remind me of a children's book.. And I love the coat! I think I'm too tall to pull it off :)
    ~ megan

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  31. CMarch 22, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Aw, I love your cute jumping in the snow pictures! And that coat is beyond adorable!!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    that first picture of you is so great! you look so cute and happy!!!

    thanks for responding to my email about the thrift store stuff, i didn't get a chance to go because the snow was so bad last weekend we just tried to get back to the midwest asap.

    your outfit is full of great finds, esp your coat!

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  33. myeditMarch 23, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Polka dot slush! Awesome!
    I have to say... I've been away from my beloved internet for a while and I get back and see you've put up some amzing outfits. I'm loving your looks lately...

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  34. AnonymousMarch 23, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    This entire look is so adorable and perfect for the snowy weather!!

    xoxo,
    MamieGirls

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  35. Gaby de ModacapitalMarch 23, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Hi!!! i loved your Photos, i like your style , kisses from México! http://modacapital.blogpsot.com

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  36. MELISSA Z.March 23, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Amazing pics! Love your coat so much!

    www.abitoffashion.com

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  37. The SnakecharmerMarch 24, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    "Lifting one's arms is overrated" hahaha that must be the funniest thing I've heard this week. You made my day :)

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  38. NishantMarch 31, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    it's all over. I'm reading for some bare feet.
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  39. Nashe'April 1, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    i would have never thought to rock the child's jacket ..love the look here !

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