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the thrift exchange: striped outfit

sophsthings
22 February 2011
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Hello there! You may remember that a few months ago Jaharn from iamvintagelover.com and I embarked on an inter-continental thrifting challenge we dubbed The Thrift Exchange. Well, after a few delays, you can now see the fruits of our labour. The first challenge we set ourselves was ‘stripes’ and Jaharn picked out this lovely pleated skirt for me. Pleats and stripes: she got me down to a tee! Largely influenced by Karen Walker’s SS2011 collection (which I’m still in awe of) I decided to pair this skirt with a bright orange top. Be sure to pop on over to Jaharn’s blog to see how she styled her stripey outfit! I think she’s done a stellar job. We’ve given ourselves an extra month to complete the second theme which is ‘florals’. It’s proving a bit harder than expected, on both ends, but hopefully a last minute thrifting expedition will bring the goods!

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  1. Rachel and Kortney Fabiano

    22 February 2011 7:16 am

    this, dream. karen walker, dream. yum.

    haaay.

  2. Vivienne Kongvongsa

    22 February 2011 7:26 am

    WOW the vibrancy of that fluro orange is such a great contrast against that pattern. Perfect thirfted items!

  3. whitney

    22 February 2011 7:28 am

    Wow, gorgeous! Love the combination of that orange and the stripes.

    http://understarlitskies.blogspot.com

  4. Girl Friday

    22 February 2011 7:39 am

    What a beautiful suprise, that skirt is so lovely! I'm definitely going to set up a thrifting exchange with a vintage-loving friend, this is such a good idea.

    xx

  5. Ally,The Vintage Valley

    22 February 2011 7:42 am

    so gorgeous..stripes and pleats are pretty perfect eek!!!!

  6. Miranda

    22 February 2011 8:02 am

    You did a pretty good job! Love the fluo orange with the blue strips

  7. I am Vintage Lover

    22 February 2011 8:12 am

    Eeeeep! You paired the skirt so well with that stunning top! So happy it fits you perfectly. Stripes and Brights – great minds think alike. You look gorgeous xo

  8. Pink Penguin

    22 February 2011 8:31 am

    I love the idea of the thrift exchange! I can't wait to see what you come up with for the floral theme, I am floral obsessed!! <3 xoxoxo

  9. Ayesha

    22 February 2011 9:00 am

    Hey there! Thank you so much for your concern, it is very sweet of you!
    Sadly it is the same Cathedral, it is ruined now 🙁
    I am fine! I was on my bike at the the time and thought I was fainting! but no the earth was shaking!!!!

    Ayesha x

  10. TEE&FAME

    22 February 2011 9:06 am

    A thrift exchange sounds AWESOME.
    You rock, you pretty thing 🙂
    Perfection in the way you paired the skirt with an orange top 🙂

    x Stace

  11. Carys

    22 February 2011 9:54 am

    What a great idea, and I love that skirt!
    From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

  12. Danielle

    22 February 2011 9:58 am

    I love the vibrancy and brightness of the top in contrast to the beautiful skirt. Love this outfit so much! 😀
    xoxo

  13. Romance Is Boring

    22 February 2011 10:09 am

    This outfit is beautiful! Can't wait to see your floral ensemble 🙂 x

  14. liza

    22 February 2011 10:33 am

    Oh wow, I love your skirt! This sounds like an awesome idea, I'm looking forward to following it!

    xx

  15. Rachelous

    22 February 2011 10:54 am

    Love this bright top with the stripes.. the skirt is beautiful, pleats and length are gorgeous! xx

  16. Merowyn

    22 February 2011 11:12 am

    I adore the herringbone pattern on this skirt. Beautiful!

  17. Jessica

    22 February 2011 12:30 pm

    i am in love with your skirt seriously!
    love the way you paired it up with orange top!

    http://eclecticraccoon.blogspot.com/

  18. Just a lazy morning

    22 February 2011 12:55 pm

    the skirt is so gorgeous!looks great on you!
    xoxo

  19. danielle and dinosaur toes

    22 February 2011 2:05 pm

    i really love the chic look of this outfit, and i'm a huge fan of bright colors with simple stripes. i love your rings, too!

    a thrift exchange seems so fun! i've always been interested in doing one because it seems like people get some amazing pieces!

  20. Amie

    22 February 2011 4:39 pm

    i love that the stripes make up a herringbone pattern, it goes well with the bold red! 🙂

    xo

    amie

  21. Tasha

    22 February 2011 5:30 pm

    That skirt is amazing! I love how you paired it with a bold orange! Adds a great pop of color!

  22. Jazzy E (hivennn)

    22 February 2011 6:12 pm

    So brilliant. Love your skirt! x hivennn

  23. Elegantesque

    22 February 2011 6:53 pm

    I love how your blog is so delicate and everything you post there is delicate
    LOVE LOVE

    kisses
    hannah
    http://elegantesque.blogspot.com

  24. vickileestyle

    22 February 2011 7:46 pm

    the skirt is amazing! love it <3

    Vintage Stop at http://www.vickileestyle.blogspot.com

  25. Nico

    22 February 2011 8:51 pm

    beautiful look! you're so pretty.

    xx

  26. Chloe Trayner

    22 February 2011 9:26 pm

    head over heels for this skirt and looks great with the pop of orange!

  27. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION

    22 February 2011 9:40 pm

    that skirt is TDF! Loved how you paired it with the pop of red too. xo

  28. The Many Colours of Happiness

    22 February 2011 11:14 pm

    A thrift exchange is such a good idea! And that skirt is lovely 🙂

  29. Thu

    23 February 2011 6:54 am

    I love the colour of your top, it really suits your skin tone!

  30. islabell

    23 February 2011 6:57 am

    ahh! that skirt is amazing.

  31. FALCO VERONICA

    23 February 2011 12:46 pm

    cute blog! I’ll follow you!
    I have a fashion blog too, I hope u'll be one of my followers on bloglovin:-)
    thanks:-)
    VERONICA
    http://lifegivemefashion.blogspot.com

  32. Becca Jane

    23 February 2011 2:11 pm

    That skirt is a beauty! Love it.

  33. Ria :)

    23 February 2011 5:43 pm

    love the outfit 🙂

    http://haveapeekinsidemywardrobe.blogspot.com/

    x

  34. chichichic

    23 February 2011 9:27 pm

    your skirt is so pretty and dreamy! love the chevron patterns!

  35. rebecca

    23 February 2011 11:07 pm

    i can see the karen walker influences, so lovely! the pleated skirt is beautiful

    http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

  36. Joy and Amore

    24 February 2011 12:02 am

    love the vintage outfit like this,:)love the skirt

  37. muchlove

    24 February 2011 1:14 am

    that pleated skirt is amazing! I'm loving pleats right now, and that's such a great length too.

  38. Jaztee

    24 February 2011 3:17 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! The colours suit you so well too.

  39. Janelle Burger

    24 February 2011 9:34 pm

    nice skirt. and how did you get tags in your photos?

  40. julie iliana

    24 February 2011 9:48 pm

    thrift exchanges sound FUN! loving how you've paired this skirt with such a bright top.

    X

  41. amalie

    25 February 2011 2:44 pm

    gorgeous! love the skirt – and how well the red top goes with it.
    x

  42. lil_budoy

    25 February 2011 9:42 pm

    I LIKE THE PLEATED SKIRT….THE STRIPES IS SOO COO AND BOLD!

  43. Betsey

    25 February 2011 10:30 pm

    really lovely job!

  44. fashioneggpplant

    26 February 2011 5:07 am

    that is a beautiful skirt! looks so well made! 🙂

    join my STila giveaway!
    http://fashioneggplant.blogspot.com

  45. ModeKarussell

    26 February 2011 5:05 pm

    Just came across your blog and wanted to invite you to take part at my giveaway 😉
    Click here to take part

  46. claire (jazzpad.)

    26 February 2011 7:21 pm

    It's a really interesting print, very Briget Riley! jazzy ♥

  47. Bijou's Style

    27 February 2011 8:19 am

    love the contrast!

    xx

    http://www.bijousstyle.com

  48. sojourned in style

    27 February 2011 5:49 pm

    amazing. the skirt is amzing. the pop of colour with the orange is amazing. and i know i've overused amaizng but it just is.

  49. Callie Marie

    28 February 2011 1:29 am

    Absolutely fantastic blog! I am following!!!

    -Callie
    http://thosebluebirdskies.blogspot.com

  50. Erin and Caroline

    2 March 2011 5:55 pm

    This is such a fun outfit! 😀

    – Caroline (http://keepcalmandstyleon.blogspot.com)

  51. gaby

    5 March 2011 5:08 am

    i love it! you look great, the orange top is fab for this spring and summer.
    love your blog you have great ideas!
    http://www.morenafashion-gaby.blogspot.com

  52. kit and nancy.

    5 March 2011 6:27 am

    just divine. that orange just pops! thank you for your lovely comments. your blog is deeelicious.

  53. ana b.

    5 March 2011 8:56 am

    This thrift exchange is a really really great idea. I love how punchy and graphic this outfit is but still really feminine. Love love love your style.

  54. appl3pie

    13 March 2011 9:54 am

    This out fit is just perfect and suits you muchly!

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