Simply Studded

October 25, 2010






{Thrifted Studded Suede Jacket / Black T-shirt ~ Target / Trousers ~ Style & Co via Macy's / Vintage Gold Earrings and Chain Belt / 
Suede Booties ~ Steve Madden}


I picked up this gorgeous purple suede jacket at my favorite thrift store in July.  As soon as I saw the the color and the studs, my heart skipped a beat; I was IN LOVE. And the price tag?  $6.00.  SOLD! 

...but there was one problem.  After seeing the size on the tag, disappointment set in.  There was no way in HELL I was fitting into an XS!  But I knew I had to try. You just never know.



... I said a silent prayer and slid my arms in.  They went in!  And I loved it so much, it didn't even matter that I couldn't zip it.  I knew I would be wearing it open, cardigan style, lol. :) 

Bottom line, and my motto while shopping: Give it a try, it might work! 

I rocked it on Saturday {with leggings and a tunic} while on a road trip to DC with my girlfriends and I got so many compliments.  This color is so vibrant and rich; it's just stunning!

Popping it on today with this {all black everything} ensemble made my Monday just a little better. Just a little.  Oh, how I despise a Monday.  

Thanks for reading! xoxoxo!

20 comments

  1. Ooooooh! Wee. That jacket is mega . I'm fidna kidnap you so we can play hooky and go thriftin' when we s'posed to be at work, lol.

    I love it. The studs are so surprising and that color is LUSH and looks marvelous with the warm and rich tones of the leaves. Such a pretty pairing, and you ... radiant as always.

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  2. ♥♥♥ I just love this so much. I probably would never find a jacket like that at the thrift store lol!

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  3. Lovely jacket, I would have not thought about wearing it like you did. It looks really nice the way you hooked it all up!

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  4. This color look great on you and I love how you added the gold belt to go with the jacket. Looks great! What a fun thrift store find!

    http://www.frugalfatshionfrenzy.blogspot.com

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  5. What a vibrant color!! I love how you wore all black to let the jacket shine.

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  6. simply GORG!! I love your pics and the background, they look so pretty.

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  7. OMG that jacket was $6?!?!?!?!? WOOOOOW! You look great hon! :-)

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  8. I have a crush on this studded beauty, I can see how your heart skipped a beat mine did too!!

    I went thrfiting this weekend with my baby and did not have any luck, maybe next time.

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  9. That jacket is gorg, that color. Excellent find. I'm a firm believer too in just trying it on, because like you said, you just never know.

    http://singaturestyle.blogspot.com/

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  10. I love everything about this jacket...fyi it retails for $197 new and $50 - $90 used...lucky girl :) You look fabulous!!!

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  11. Love the jacket! You have an amazing sense of style!!!

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  12. BOLD! I love it

    missdeeplyrooted.blogspot.com

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  13. Gorgeous girl! I absolutely love the jacket. IT looks great with all black too! Can't wait to see what else you rock it with!

    http://iwannaknowbelle.blogspot.com

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  14. That is the perfect rich shade of purple and with the gold, I love. gorgeous! ;-)

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  15. YESSSS! So glad I found this blog!!! One of my top 3 for sure.

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  16. I love seeing your outfits, because it always open my mind to things I would never even think of. Having much love for that jacket!!

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  17. Girl I love the look, and I am glad that I am not the only one that opts to wear a blazer or jacket open if it will not zip or button LOL!!! Sometimes you have to be creative:-)

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  18. i love that jacket! and the price...woo child! i also try on an and everything no matter the size on that pesky lil tag.

    ~L~
    my latest post: Print Mixing

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  19. Thanks everyone!! I am so glad you guys don't think I'm crazy for trying on an XS!!! In this case, it was totally worth it! :) xoxo

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  20. omg omg beautiful!! you MUST take me to the vintage shop you go to!!

    - Nogah

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