Its only right that I do this long-time coming post as April just arrived! This month, a year ago, I wrote my first blog post about festival attire. As that time has come again, this post will not only be about festival attire but how you can achieve a cute and unique look through THRIFTING!
Last year's post:
As discussed in my very first blog, many of the go-to festival looks include things like mid-drift tops, dresses, shorts, jewelry, hats, sandals.....pretty much anything Bohemian, I think you get the point. But the real point here is that although there are so many new cute trends and styles currently in stores, so many of these styles can be found for half the price or more in local thrift stores. Thrift stores have some real gems. Particularly for those people who want more unique looks.
Part of the trick is finding the right thrift store, true. I would use yelp for this in addition to being open about having to try a few before you find the perfect item. Thrifting can sometimes be frustrating when you go to the store looking for something in particular. 9 times out of 10 they won't have EXACTLY what you're looking for. However, if you start with an open mind, you will find some amazing pieces!
Thrift stores have so many Bohemian styled clothing. In addition, these stores can be used to find items which you can use for DIY projects, making them even more unique. Finally, some of these stores have the best jewelry. You can find unique but bold items that will constantly have people asking you where you got them.
This first look was a lucky find when I stopped in my 3rd thrift store of the day...yes third. Keep trying. I found this at ASSISTANCELEAGUETHRIFTSHOP in Long Beach, Ca. On this particular occasion I wasn't looking for anything in specific, allowing me to happen upon this by chance.
The color and beading detail immediately grabbed my attention. I really liked the fact that NOTHING in my closet looks like this and though there is a traditional quality to the style, the cut of the top looks quite modern. Due to the slits on the side and the short length, this top required something underneath. I didn't want to wear pants because I felt that they would take away from the top. I had these tan shorts in my closet that I rarely wear but happened to be perfect under this top. The mustard color of the top steered me towards brown accents, leading me to go with these brown booties. I needed a light jacket to go with it and felt that this rugged, over-sized, looking jean-styled button down I had would add perfectly to the unique look. An example of how pairing certain different styled items can add to a great original look.
The next look has been a long time coming in that I actually bought this long white dress during the same trip in which I bought the previous item and at the same store. Again, this piece was not something that I went in looking for. But the possibilities... it was love at first sight.
I had this dress for about 8 months before I wore it simply because I could never come up with an outfit I liked enough to wear it. It wasn't until I took a recent trip to Santa Barbara that I thought enough is enough! I packed the dress, unsure if I would actually be able to wear it. I happened to be in a WORLDHOUSEMARKET shopping with my mom when I happened upon this beautiful robe! Yes, I said robe. Obviously I have no issue with wearing items as unintended. It isn't the first time and won't be the last! The unique print and colors were the perfect match to add to this long white dress. The cool tones in the robe brought out the more angelic quality of this dress. These types of robes/moomoos/jackets can be found EVERYWHERE, but certainly at thrift stores. Thrift stores would most likely have some very unique ones too. This necklace, similar to the dress, I've had for months but never knew what was best to wear it with. I found this amazing piece in a little Turkish shop in Columbus, Ohio called KARAVAN on vacation this past summer. The detail and turquoise in the chocker went amazingly with this Bohemian look and definitely made this look stand out all the more. One of the best ways to create a unique look is through unique accessories. You can even start here. Find a bold or different looking piece and use that to build a look.
Lastly, I wanted to show how you can find a shirt you love at a thrift store and utilize it to make a trendy look. The triangle cutout in the front of shirts is a very popular trend right now. In my last look, I took this Jurassic Park shirt I bought from UNIVERSALSTUDIOS, and cut it in this same way. I started with a black felt marker and decided how much of the shirt I wanted to cut out. I drew a triangle starting from the neckline of the shirt, meeting at a point near my stomach. Then I carefully cut this out. The next step is deciding how to wear the shirt. Depending on where you are headed, you may choose different things to wear under this shirt. Anything will work, from a cami, to a bandeau, to a bathing suit or cute bra (This could be a great option for a festival look). As shown, I chose to wear a mid drift halter top that I had already. I liked how the lace detail looked with the shirt's design. I wanted a more striking color bottom to go with the top and found this maroon skirt way way way in the back of my closet. Along with a matching bold lip and this gold choker from ALDO, it pulled everything together. Point is, don't underestimate the things you can put together yourself, for a lot less money!
Stand out! Create your own unique look for the festivals this summer!
XOXO,
PoeSoPosh
