Sunday, December 6, 2009

Fuzzy Flavita:

First and foremost: I am so sorry for the recent lack of updates! School has just become so hectic and now that finals are coming up I'm frantically preparing my color-coded index cards and highlighters for a week of studying. However, today was an absolutely fabulous Saturday, mainly because my boyfriend surprised me with a day of thrifting in Ocala, so I couldn't help but update about a few of my finds. Here's what I wore today:

Target ruffled cardigan, thrifted gold belt, Betsey Johnson heart tights, and DIY prepster shorts

Last night I was feeling crafty. I took a pair of vintage Levi's trousers that I thrifted a while back and decided to crop, hem, and cuff them into cute little prepster shorties. I have a feeling that shorts will be a key piece for winter layering. I love that they are part pin-up girl, part geek-chic, plus they're pleated! Let me know if you want any details on this fun make-over project. I would have posted a tutorial, but I pretty much improvised throughout.

As for today, I found a few amazing pieces while on my thrifting adventures, including a top reminiscent of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" days, a beautiful 1950's turban cap, and a great pair of vintage frames that I'll be turning into sunglasses. But those things will have their own posts. I wanted to post about my favorite find of the day, an amazing black, fuzzy, faux-fur coat! Please excuse the silly photos, I couldn't help but twirl around in this beauty.





What do you think? I absolutely love it! Faux-fur is my latest obsession. A while back I posted about my brown faux-fur coat from Urban Thread. Over the Thanksgiving vaca, I also acquired this adorable leopard printed cropped jacket. This black coat is so glamorous though, I think it stands out on its own among the collection. It makes me feel like an old Hollywood movie star! I cant wait to pair it with sequin tops and dresses. Like I said, expect quite a few more posts before my cramming frenzy begins!

P.S. Leah would be proud, I'm wearing all black!

Love,
Flavia

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love the new shorts and the new coat! You look fabulous! :) And, those Betsey Johnson tights, I just picked up a set with black ones with roses and pink ones with bows! :) Awesome tights are in for sure. Great post girl and great look! Can't wait to see more!

Gretchen said...

I will pay you for a pair of these shorts. Teach me your thrifting ways!

Flavia said...

Elizabeth,
Girl, thank you so much! I think I have the same Betsey tights as you, was it a three pack? Great minds think alike...

Gretchen,
I'll do it! Guess what, if all goes well I should be in NY this summer! but I'll be heading up there beforehand for interviews and job-hunting, so we can thrift and make prepster shorts all day!

I'm so glad you guys enjoyed the post!

ashley lara @vivalafashoin.blogspot.com said...

LOVE the shorts! Ever thought about selling your stuff on Etsy? Or at least teaching a class so us locals can make a pair of our own?!

Anonymous said...

i love your shorts! pls tell show me how u did it! thanks!

Gretchen said...

Flavs- that is so exciting, and if you need an apt to crash come summer, I got a futon with your name on it. wahoo!