I was browsing the racks at Coco's, my favorite secondhand store, last week when I spotted this orange ruffled blouse, one I immediately recognized, as I spent the latter half of 2009 lusting over it and wishing for a reduction of it's $88 price tag.
Even though it really is a size too small (I always have to size up with button downs because the top button pulls) for $18 I wasn't about to let it pass me by.
I also picked up a cute black and white printed mini skirt for $22... can't wait for the weather to warm up a little!
And I must say that Coco's on the Green is probably the best store to happen to the center of Branford in a long time. All the other shops and boutiques that line these brick sidewalks are not very friendly to the girl on a budget. But I've struck gold at Coco's numerous times; I should probably go check out the owners two other stores sometime.
The Rundown
Orange Ruffled Blouse J.Crew - Striped Blazer H&M - Jeans TJ Maxx - Boots Madden Girl - Earrings TJ Maxx - Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box, Handmade - Rings Home D'Jour Consignment, Avon -
Nail Color OPI Mod-ern Girl
Nail Color OPI Mod-ern Girl
42 comments:
Haha, Jcrew knows how to do it! You look great. I love the stripes
i remember that shirt
you are right it was and still is swoon worthy
great look
brett
I am loving your blouse! looking gorgeous, girl!
www.Tinacious.Me
Love the mix of the stripes w/the ruffled top!!
Christine
http://www.delachic.blogspot.com
Well, maybe you were just meant to be !
You know this gets me thinking... if this shirt is fall 2009 - then what is the average time/years an item spends in a wardrobe before it moves on ?
Oh and I heard on tv that Ryan Reynolds bought a place in Branford so maybe you will run into him.
I want that blazer kid. ;)
xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
I so want to go shopping at that store with you sometime - you find the best stuff there...and the blouse is gorgeous!
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
that top is so cool..the color is so beautiful and the ruffles are so nice!!!
gud pick girl!!
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Ooh that's so exciting!! I love when I find things I've been searching for for forever, haha :) It looks great on you! (and I have the same problem with button downs, haha)
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This look is awesome. Definitely very J Crew. Love your photos!
-Ellie
so pretty! I love the rust color paired with black&white! I just stumbled across your blog and can't wait to read more!
xx
Go girl! Thrifting for the win! Love the orange with these b/w stripes! We have a ton of consignment stores in town where I'm like "um, if I wanted to pay $45 for a shirt I would just assume get it new." What's the deal with that?
ruffled top with the striped sweater - LOVE it!
you look good in the classic stripes and the ruffle top is VERY cute too!!
A deal is a deal - love the ruffles!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
what a great find! I'm still looking for the perfect thrift store around here..
I love this look!
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That striped blazer is such a great piece, it can go with everything!
What a gorgeous blouse! I am so glad you found it at a consignment store and the colour is beautiful! Nicely done and I can see the inspiration!
really feeling that blazer! LOVE it.
~nic
www.nics-picks.com
Lyddie this is so cute! Long live the item that burns in our hearts!
love your look!
kisses from prague
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I love the combination of the stripes with that top. Very cute!
what a great find! You always have the best luck. I have to go shopping with you and hopefully some of that good deal luck will rub off on me :)
wow, a great find! I also would have worn the blouse instantly, and I don't think at all the outfit looks "too much like fall" ;-)
xxx Anita
I like the blouse. You were lucky to find it at such a good price.
Such pretty blouse, the other day I saw someone try that color with aqua/mint and it looked great! =D
What a fun top, I love the ruffly details...and it's so perfect with the stripes!!
Oh gosh, that's awesome that you got it! :D Who caaares if it's out of season? Pshh. Fashion will always come back anyway. ;D Looks totally stylish to me! I do like you in that mustard color. And against that bold black and white striped blazer, you are seriously lookin' sharp. Work it, girl.
I really dig these pictures, too. I like how the lights are so nice and blurry in the first picture. And that last one is totally Beatles worthy. :D
JACKPOT! Great top and love the stripes with it!
Whoa 2009? I thought it was fall 2011 for sure. I wish there was a store like Coco's in New York. Okay I'm sure there are a lot, but not at great price points. Some of the places are just ridiculous!
It's like striking gold when you find something you wanted so badly years before in a secondhand store. I'm a huge fan of one of our local secondhand stores, and have scored lots of brands I love at way less than retail.
That blouse looks terrific on you.
Nothing beats J.Crew on sale! This is a great look, your coat, blouse, jeans, everything looks so good together.
Stay in the Lines
So here's what I've decided about my beloved J. Crew: it's so pretty and timeless that I can be inspired by ANY season of it! Your interpretation is absolutely darling, doll.
xo Josie
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LOVE that blouse with the blazer!
i love ruffles! and i love your take on the look! :D
<3, Mimi
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I'm in love w/ this easy look. You look so cute. Wide leg jeans are really so flattering.
xx
The Fashionable ESQ
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You look totally stunning, sweetie!!! I love the blouse and blazer combination - super snazzy! Muah
You look really gorgeous. I am in love with this sort of look at the moment and fall outfits suit me fine as it is Autumn down here in Australia and we're freezing our butts off!
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