Faux fur accent

During my trip to Brussels last month, I came across a great thrift store chain called Episode with stores in several European cities. They sell pieces brought in as is, but also craft their own items using castoffs. Think leather jackets into miniskirts, scarves into wired hair wraps and faux fur coats into collars like the one seen here. I spent an hour perusing the racks, equally entertained by the clothing selection and the giddy gay couple beside me belting out Madonna tunes as they tried on everything from bow ties to mesh vests. I also bought a hair wrap and a dressy scarf for B, bringing my clothing expenditure on moi to a total of $28 since Christmas. (I'm not including replacement of my 2-year-old running shoes - you're all with me on this, right?!)

Speaking of footwear, I tried two shoes with this outfit. I think I'm partial to the heels but the flats are certainly more practical. After this post, these pants made their way into N's closet. Sadly, the cut gives me baggy bum syndrome despite efforts to conceal it in the photos. We both agreed they had to go, and and were both happy to discover they suit N. But the heels are hers from a clothes swap, so we came up even!

xx

 

Shirt - Swapped (Club Monaco)

Cardigan (Veronika Maine) (last seen here)

Pants - Mexx (last seen here)

Faux fur collar - Thrifted in Brussels

Brown flats- Elie Tahari via Winners

 Grey pumps - Swapped (Forever 21)

Bracelet - Le Chateau

Earrings - Walmart

Brooch (in hair) - Thrifted

Glasses - Marc O'Polo