October 25, 2010

Simply Studded






{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:

nitadee said...

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.

Nikki-Beauty said...

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

Claudia J said...

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

Case said...

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!

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M. Clarion said...

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

Reese Hampton said...

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

Ardin Fashion said...

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

Toya said...

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.

Sing said...

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.

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Allie said...

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

www.majormusthaves.com said...

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

BreukelensFinest said...

BOLD! I love it

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strivingbelle said...

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!

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Royal Highness said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

I BLEED PINK said...

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!!

Naturally Fashionable said...

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:-)

L ~DIY Diva~ said...

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~
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Lexy of BeautyFash said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

- Nogah

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