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beingjellybeans · 7 months

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Dressing Old Money Style on a Budget: Embracing Timeless Elegance

In the world of fashion, certain styles never fade. One such enduring aesthetic is the “old money” style, characterized by timeless elegance, sophistication, and understated luxury. This look has gained considerable popularity in recent times, largely because of its refined appeal and the desire to embrace a more classic and enduring approach to fashion. Achieving this style doesn’t have to break…

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jacquelinetravels · 1 year

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Shop My Layover Looks

I joined Like To Know It and I am so excited to share my favorite layover looks, along with looks that inspire my style. I am lucky that I get to fly around the world on luxurious private jets, and I want to look the part. I am more lucky that I have an eye for fashion and can look the part on a budget! I have also dedicated a look board to Kate Middleton. The way she mixes high end designer…

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fuckyeahchinesefashion · 2 years

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#china #fun #fashion #cosplay of guzhuang with limited budget😂？#miscellaneous #chinese fashion

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ciyapaofficial · 1 year

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Fashion on a Budget: Thrift Store Hauls and DIY Clothing Ideas

Fashion is often associated with high price tags, making it difficult for many to keep up with the latest trends. However, there are numerous ways to stay stylish without breaking the bank. Thrift store shopping and DIY clothing projects are great options for those looking to save money while still looking fabulous.

Thrift stores offer a treasure trove of hidden gems, from vintage designer pieces to unique finds that can be tailored to fit your style. DIY projects allow you to create unique custom pieces that reflect your individuality. In this blog, we'll explore the world of budget fashion, sharing our favorite thrift store hauls and DIY ideas to help you look your best without spending a fortune.

Thrift Store Styles

Classic Designer Haul

Classic designer hauls from thrift stores are a fantastic option for fashion-conscious individuals looking for unique, high-quality clothing at affordable prices. Thrift stores often stock pre-owned garments from luxury brands that are no longer available, such as Chanel and Gucci.

With a little searching, it's possible to find timeless pieces like blazers, trench coats, and silk scarves that can elevate any outfit. Moreover, purchasing from thrift stores helps reduce textile waste and promotes sustainable fashion.

Classic designer hauls are a perfect way to indulge in high-end fashion without breaking the bank while being environmentally conscious. These designer products will enhance your wardrobe and your style.

Traditional Clothing Haul

Thrift stores offer an excellent option for finding traditional clothing items, which are often expensive to buy new. You can score unique pieces that add character to your wardrobe with patience and searching.

From embroidered blouses to handmade shawls, thrift stores carry a variety of traditional clothing options from different cultures. Moreover, buying secondhand clothes is an eco-friendly and sustainable way of shopping, as it reduces textile waste and carbon footprint.

So, next time you want to update your wardrobe, consider visiting your local thrift store to see what hidden gems you can find. These traditional outfits will make you stand out from the monotonous designs and dresses.

Retro Athleisure Haul

Retro athleisure is a popular trend that blends vintage sportswear with modern style. It's comfortable, trendy and perfect for a casual look. Thrift stores are an excellent place to find retro athleisure pieces at pocket-friendly rates.

You can find sweatshirts, tracksuits, and sneakers from Adidas, Nike, and Reebok brands. You can create a unique, sustainable, affordable, fashionable style by shopping at thrift stores. So, if you're looking for a new style, go for a retro athleisure haul at your local thrift store.

Vintage Haul

A vintage haul is a great option for those who love thrift shopping. These treasures from the past offer unique and one-of-a-kind fashion finds that are often more affordable and sustainable than buying new clothing.

Vintage hauls can include anything from retro dresses, denim jackets, and band t-shirts to quirky accessories and statement jewelry. The appeal of vintage clothing is that it allows you to express your style while also contributing to reducing the industry's environmental impact.

So, next time you browse the thrift store, consider a vintage haul for a fun and sustainable shopping experience. Your vintage collection will outperform and offer you an aesthetic look wherever you want.

DIY Clothing Ideas

Embroidered Jeans

Embroidered jeans are a fun and creative DIY idea that can give new life to old denim. Choose a pair of jeans and gather embroidery floss in various colors to get started. Then, sketch your design onto the jeans with a washable marker or pencil.

Use embroidery stitches like the backstitch, French knot, and satin stitch to fill the design with your chosen colors. Once you're finished embroidering, gently wash the jeans to remove any markings and secure the embroidery.

The result will be a unique and personalized pair of jeans that show off your style and creativity. You can even go for a skilled embroidery artist if you want more specific designs. It will offer a luxurious look to the dress.

Fringed Tank Top

A fringed tank top is a trendy DIY clothing ideal for warmer months. To make one start with a plain tank top in a color of your choice. Cut the bottom hem off and then make a series of cuts up to the desired length of the fringe. You can use scissors or a rotary cutter for this step.

Once the cuts are made, pull each strip of fabric to create the fringe. To finish the look, add embellishments such as beads or sequins. This easy project can be completed in just a few hours and is a great way to update your summer wardrobe.

Upcycled Sweater

Transforming an old sweater into a stylish and unique garment is a great option for upcycled clothing and reducing waste. Choose a sweater you no longer wear, or find one at a thrift store. Cut off the sleeves and collar to create a vest, or turn it into a cardigan by adding buttons.

Use fabric scraps/patches to add embellishments, such as pockets or patches. If the sweater is too large, take it at the sides to create a more flattering shape. With a little creativity and DIY spirit, you can give new life to an old sweater and create a one-of-a-kind wardrobe piece.

Tie-dye T-shirt

Tie-dye t-shirts are an awesome way to transform plain white tees into colorful works of art. You'll need a white cotton t-shirt, dye, rubber bands, and gloves to create your tie-dye shirt. Start by twisting and tying the shirt in various places using rubber bands.

You can create different patterns and designs. Then, mix the dye according to the package instructions and apply it to the shirt using a squeeze or spray bottle. Let the dye set for several hours or overnight, then rinse the shirt in cold water until the water runs clear.

Finally, wash the shirt in the washing machine and enjoy your one-of-a-kind DIY creation! Youngsters readily use this DIY idea to look stylish. Startup businesses are also trying this idea in creating different types of comfortable and stylish clothing.

Conclusion

In conclusion, fashion doesn't have to come at a high price. Thrift store hauls and DIY clothing ideas are a great way to express yourself and stay on a budget. By learning how to style thrift store clothes, you can find unique and vintage pieces that make a statement in your wardrobe.

DIY projects allow you to transform old clothing into something new and personalized. Not only do thrifting and DIY save money, but it's also environmentally friendly. So next time you need a wardrobe refresh, consider checking out your local thrift store or trying out a DIY project.

You may be surprised at the amazing thrift store finds and creative possibilities that await you!

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wonnieaura · 2 months

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financial knowledge for the girlies 🤍🍓💸

Develop a budget: Creating and sticking to a budget can help you better understand your income and expenses, and learn how to prioritize your spending.

Save regularly: Saving money is crucial for achieving financial stability. You can set up automatic transfers to a savings account so you won't be tempted to spend the money.

Pay off debt: High-interest debt can hinder your financial progress. Make a plan to pay off your debts and focus on high-interest debts first.

Invest wisely: Investing can help your money grow over time. Look for low-cost index funds, which can give you broad exposure to the market at a low cost.

Understand compound interest: Compound interest is the interest you earn on interest. By investing consistently, the power of compound interest can help you build wealth over time.

Research before making big financial decisions: Before making a major decision, such as buying a house or car, research different options and weigh the costs and benefits.

Learn from your mistakes: Every failure or setback can teach you something valuable. Use these experiences to inform your future financial decisions.

Get professional advice: Seek advice from a financial advisor if you're unsure about your financial decisions. They can provide guidance on investments, retirement planning, and tax strategies.

Be aware of scams: Scammers can take advantage of financial illiteracy. Be cautious when someone offers an investment that's too good to be true.

Continuous learning: Financial knowledge is constantly changing, so stay informed by regularly reading financial news, books, and attending classes or webinars.

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darlenefblog · 2 years

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Fashion on a budget. Round rattan purses have been a hot item this year. I certainly can't afford Madewell’s Folk Fortune Bali Rattan Roundie Bag, hundreds of dollars for one of theirs.

I saw a white one in a Hallmark movie, I liked it better than the natural color. I started searching & found several budget friendly look-alikes. I found this one on Amazon. Clearence price was &8.80, down from $36.99. Compared to the $30 to $40 range I'd seen this was a steal.

#fashion on a budget #Clearence sale #happyday #letsgobrandon

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jarrows · 2 months

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Ah, Lestrade. I've always had a bit of a soft spot for him, and it only got bigger with the recent reread.

#his bitchfests with holmes are just always so entertaining lol #sherlock holmes #lestrade #got a couple requests to see lestrade's office so i went back and cleaned up my sketch a little bit #not totally happy with it since it didn't end up looking as cramped as i really envision it #i mean hes a neat guy so i imagine he takes care of his space its just that (in my mind) hes dealing with an awkward layout and no budget #also he gets a nice fashion forward cut to his suits bc watson so consistently describes him as dapper #which is just about the only nice descriptor watson throws his way lol

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lisamaethrifted · 2 years

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Coat: Banan Republic from Goodwill

Top: Ralph Lauren from Goodwill

Pants: Calvin Klein from Goodwill

Shoes: Ralph Lauren from Ebay

Bag: Coach (Gift from my dad.)

#Thrifted fashion #thrift #thrift store fashion #thrifted #Thrift store finds #fashion #high fashion #Street Fashion #goodwill #goodwill fashion #goodwill clothes #Northern Michigan Fashion #Northern Michigan #Charlevoix #ralph lauren #Coach #calvin klein #banana republic #fashion on a budget

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20dollarlolita · 7 months

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If anyone is wondering, this tutorial to make this skirt is still a method that works. Both those links are from wayback machine captures from a time before Photobucket betraying us all and deleting pictures.

Yes, I'm still mad about that.

Anyway, in the spirit of seeing if budget lolita was still doable in 2023, here we go with a cost breakdown:

>Main skirt fabric was a $10 walmart 4-yard precut; enough fabric to make waist ties not pictured here >Skirt is fully lined with a polyester bedsheet I got for $1 at a surplus store >The bow lace was part of a bulk purchase, ended up costing 21cents a yard. Skirt probably has 6-8 yards of lace on it. The little vertical strips were scraps from another project. Back shirring on skirt is 1/4" elastic, which covid conveniently made super cheap. >I didn't have the zipper on hand, so I had to buy one for $1 at walmart. As anyone who has been on Wawak knows, that's massively overpaying for zippers.

This skirt is 3" longer and a few sizes larger than the one in the post. I had to make a new cutting layout for the skirt, and it took a fair bit of additional fabric. In addition, to save on fabric width, the "side seams" on this are actually a little bit farther back than the side of the skirt. I cut the back of the skirt to full fabric width, and then added the adjustment for the fullness into the side front pieces. Clarice, who wrote the original tutorial, mentions that the person she made it for was very small, so I sized it up a little bit.

I make sketches like this as I go for personal reference, but maybe it'll be helpful.

In the spirit of livejournal, I "clarified" my sketch by making it more confusing in GIMP. (Your pieces you need to cut will be back: 44"x19.5", cut 1. Side Front, 22"x19.5", cut 2. Center Front, 15"x25.5", cut 1. Frills, 5.5"x44", cut 9 or 10).

So, when we get into it, yeah, if you have a good design (or can copy a good design) and you're willing to put some time into it, you can still do a budget lolita skirt for under $20 of materials, if you're careful. I'm mostly making this post to save which archive.org captures are the ones with working pictures.

(It also helps if you don't mess up on the waistband so many times that it slowly shrinks into a 1" waistband.)

Fun fact: the trim on the ends of the waist ties may or may not be because I hemmed them sloppily and the hem came up bubbly, and zigzagging some lace onto the bottom handily covered up the bubbling. One of the advantages about knowing a decent amount about lolita fashion is that you can look at things and go, "Yeah, if I added x here, it'd be fine," and knowing enough about sewing to go, "yeah, if I do x cheat here, it'll look better" and being able to put the two together and go, "hey, if I cheat here, it'll still look lolita!" It's a good feeling.

Anyway, if anyone else has ever used Clarice's tutorial to make a skirt, I'd love to see it! This is my second time using it, but the last time was almost a decade ago at this point, and I think I've improved a lot since then.

#20dollarlolita #lolita fashion #budget lolita #diy lolita #handmade lolita

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perseruna · 1 year

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Mirren Mack as Empress Merwyn wearing Iris Van Herpen haute couture in The Witcher Blood Origin

#the witcher #the witcher blood origin #WHAT THE FUCK #WHERE DID THE BUDGET COME FROM #LUCINDA LET ME TAKE A LOOK I SIDE YOUR BRAIN #costume design #haute couture #iris van herpen #high fashion

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sleepboysummer · 1 month

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how id wouldve costumed mean girls 2024

(+ hairstyles) as a costumer myself!

disclaimer this is not taking into account the actors (renee not comfortable in skirts, avantika and bebe's hair, etc) this is just my ideas :3 im doin this cause i dont see a lot of ppl actually taking into account how they dressed in the original movie+ musical. soo :3 feel free to ask me abt them and tell ur thoughts!!

(every outfit is shown together- tops on top bottoms underneath. obviously. theyre also relatively chronological)

daily outfits

early cady

plastic cady

regina

gretchen

karen

janis

spring fling dresses + 2 regular hairstyles, 1 spring fling hairstyle

regina (straight with face framing layers; curly updo)

gretchen (80's style big curls; curly half-up)

karen (layered blowout w/ curtain bangs; more sleek for spring fling)

janis (giving janis a dress because nobody can stop me. first dress is the color, second is the style. damian would still be wearing a purple suit, now with black lace accents so they still match. i am a curly haired janis truther- imagine a combination of the first two hairdos, with wispy bangs; side braid with curls)

plastics halloween costumes

(karen, gretchen, regina)

#my only credits are that i study fashion and ive costumed mean girls before. our budget was shitty but i still did ok i think #mean girls #mean girls costumes #mean girls 2024 #mean girls musical #mean girls broadway #cady heron #regina george #gretchen wieners #karen smith #karen shetty #janis ian #janis sarkisian #janis imi'ike #musical theatre #musicals #broadway #costume design

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whatudottu · 10 months

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When you have 6 5 different people to dress but only one body to style-

Thinking about a Mike Squad redesign... at least for ROTI specifically haha

Their asses are not fashion designers-

In order we have Mike (the two-tone 3/4 sleeve shirt), Chester (old man sweater tied around waist), Svetlana (gymnastics leotard under everything), Manitoba Smith (outback pants which apparently exist), and of course Vito (large button up shirt and cornicello).

#mike td #td mike #chester td #td chester #svetlana td #td svetlana #manitoba smith #vito td #td vito #total drama #tdroti #fanart #and specifically tdroti because this is a ‘fashion disaster’ aka ‘everyone is compromising their designs to make one defined outfit’#mike struggles with being a control freak and kinda really just wants to be mike at least a little #(perhaps some insecurity thanks to coming out of dormancy stealing from thecuteimp’s navigating the system yeet)#if td weren’t a tv show with limited budget i’d say that mike might just add more and more clothes the more the audience mets the others #and maybe when vito comes around and rips the already ripped shirt mike was wearing mike just stops wearing the shirt he picked #and opts for the button up since fixing buttons is a lot easier than fixing a shirt #since svetlana would’ve shown up before vito doesn’t particularly have to worry about the body going completely shirtless on national tv #but rather vito fronts because of that sudden removal of clothing the first ripped shirt and comes back when his button up is yanked off #a few busted buttons means he just wears the shirt open and shows off svetlana’s leotard #manitoba being manitoba (the alter headcanoned by a lot of fans to be a gatekeeper) is always in the background #so manitoba just recommended mike wear the outback pants (with many covert pockets) to keep in handy #and less of a clothing trigger manitoba (who loves exploring) would front when mike goes into the mine or gets lost #fun fact: did you know that akubras (australian ‘cowboy’ hats) can be folded up and stored away?#instead of a random trillby in a mine- manitoba retrieves a hat from one of the pockets of the outback pants #i think if mike still insists he wants to front as host again despite the total drama bs he faces #it might awaken mal from dormancy to be on the lookout for the real bad shit mike might be in over his head for #come tdas mike dresses the body as mike and the others front when interest come up even if they itch a little for mike’s protection #but mal’s here and adds a long sleaved shirt under mike’s preferred outfit- ready to front not only as mal but as ‘mike’ to the uninitiated

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kaiserin-erzsebet · 3 months

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Girl help, the post I made venting a bit of frustration at fashion content on the internet with the assumption that few people would take notice on a gradblr/literature blog has almost a thousand notes and I can now think of so many ways I could have worded it more carefully to make my point.

#mostly I don't think I made my own position clear #as someone who really doesn't buy fast fashion #but who also has a limited budget on account of being a grad student #and the pressure to build a long lasting semi-professional looking wardrobe #again on account of being a grad student and a person in the latter half of my 20s more generally

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theblvcksupreme · 2 years

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STILLS FROM “I’M THAT GIRL” by BEYONCÉ

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captinryker · 2 years

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The basics of the old money aesthetic

So, you need a guide to the old money aesthetic? Whether you see it as your soon-to-be lifestyle or just the way you want to dress? Well, I can totally help you with that but you should understand the basics.

The old money aesthetic is characterized with ideas of prestige families that have had money for decades. when you think of old money you have to take it quite literally, old. Money. Think of the oil tycoons are people who made weaponry in wars or people who have had government connections their whole life and lineage. That is old money .

There are multiple ways of showing old money through specific aesthetics. Each built to showcase a different type of family in a different type of wealth.

Academia

Think of private school, boarding school, etiquette class, coffee early in the morning, straight A’s, library dates, afterschool cafés, School in London, working to please your family. But in the fashion aspect of it all it is truly beautiful but also quite warm. When you think of Old Money academia fashion you will see sweaters, plaid, hounds tooth fabric and Chanel but most important, a bunch of uniforms.

Glamour

Yes, the glitz, glam, silk, satin, purses, dior and gold of it all. The glam look is for the dainty folk. Men included! Clean silhouettes, fresh off the run way clothes and NEVER a sneaker in sight. Glam old money is almost new money in terms of dressing. Switch out slutty for seductive and neons for royal colors.

Old Money Abroad

This is one for the traveling folks! Also kinda for the lazy ones. The old money abroad look is a little more relaxed yet still ready for anything. The cafe life, trying new things, looking around at the scenery and also conveniently renting out a gorgeous house on The countryside with two of your closest friends for 4k a night.

#black girls who blog #black women in femininity #feminine #moodboard #black femininity #high fashion #hypergamous #hypergamous lifestyle #hypergamy #fashion inspo #old money #old money aesthetic #fashion guide #styleinspiration #style guide #how to look expensive on a budget

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pienhime · 6 months

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this is like the 5th yuimisu clothes collab omg 😭

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