Saturday, April 2, 2011

people are strange


F21 dress, thrifted Dooney & Bourke bag, DIY necklace,  

I've been feeling crafty lately so I've been collecting little pretty things and turning them into something new that I can use. For example, I found this little sun gold sun hat at a thrift store and it was actually an earring that was missing it's pair. I decided to turn it into a necklace (yes, I mixed a silver chain with gold but who cares--work with what you have!)

For those who asked for photos of my new apartment, I decided to show a quick snapshot of my room (it looks more cute in person). If you haven't noticed, blue is my favorite color. I actually didn't realize it until now that I had a theme going on, blue is actually very calming. Everything in my room was under $30 ( individually and not including the tv). I love being thrifty because it really challenges your creativity and it's so nice to make something completely your own--even if all it takes is a fresh coat of paint.  

I also watched The Lost Boys last night, hence the title. Childhood favorite. I loved the Frog brothers. And the clothes ...ahh so so great!
Have a beautiful and inspiring weekend!
♥

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36 comments:

  1. kate louise.April 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Yay Lost Boys is one of my fave films! <3

    I've started to collect pretty things too. We get loads of broken jewellery handed in at work and after a few months, we're supposed to throw them out but I pull off all the cute charms and collect them. Hoping to make something pretty soon. :)

    Adore the dress - you look lovely. x

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  2. MarijkeApril 2, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Very cute dress, bag and room! Maybe blue is my favorite color too. If I'm thinking about it, I have a lot of blue going on in my wardrobe/room.

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  3. LuciaApril 2, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I love being a thrifter too :) and love your dress, so cute!

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  4. Fashionable RoseApril 2, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    i love it that you made the earring into a necklace!! so creative!!

    the outfit is gorgeous as always!! i love the dress and the bag as well!!

    ur room is so cool! :) xx and unique

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  5. color showsApril 2, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love the dress and the necklace! Your room is adorable too.

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  6. VictoriaApril 2, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I think I might have said this before (and if not I've thought it), but you're beautiful! And I really wish that I could make myself smile in photos and make it look as natural as you do. And I really love your style very much.

    I really love the quilt on your bed and the bag is beautiful, very nice find :)

    Have a nice day!

    (Sorry to have been a little creepy with all the compliments, haha)

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  7. Tanja AdenApril 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Obsessed with this dress.
    also love your room. Soooo cute.

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  8. LeaApril 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    That is such a pretty dress. I'm surprised it's actually a decent lenth. hah. I feel like every time I try on one of their dresses or skirts, you can see my cheeks hanging out. There are always such pretty little things in thrift stores that just need some love. I can't believe someone put that on their ear... It's so large. haha.

    - Lea

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  9. GoodFrameofMindApril 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I adore that little dress, it looks like it would have been thrifted. Cute, cute bedroom!

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  10. Iulia RomanaApril 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    You are looking so cute :) I adore your neclakce !

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  11. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Gorgeous dress, I love the polka dots with the roses.
    Your room does look very calming, I love the blue unit in the corner.

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  12. SMDApril 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    What a lovely room! Can't believe everything individually was under $30, being thrifty is certainly fun (it's so empowering when you get a good bargain) and the result is amazing. I love the color blue too. Gorgeous dress! http://thearcenciel.blogspot.com/

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  13. geeApril 2, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    oh man..the lost boys is a classic. i watch it every halloween! :)
    i love the first picture..you are beautiful brittany.
    have a wonderful weekend love.
    happy april.
    xoox

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  14. RebeccaApril 2, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Gorgeous dress and I love your bag!

    rebeccawithanR

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  15. chingApril 2, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    awwww i adore your room, it looks cozy. and i love that dress on you.

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  16. jamesApril 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    youre just way too cute! i love the dress dear! and omg i am obsessed with turning things into jewelry!! that is my main project right now for the Pay It Forward 2011 blog challenge :) i love what you did with the earring, so cute. you know what else you should do that i LOVE doing? use buttons! turn them into rings ;) they turn out soo cute and unique. what i did was went to the craft store and bought a big ol tub of buttons (and some individual ones which are a little pricier) and then i take a knife and carefully chopped off the loop thingy.. then what I do next is file it down to make it smooth, then glue gun it to a plain ring/band (also found at craft stores). lemme know what you think and show me if you try ;) muah!

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  17. LoApril 2, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I found you through Flashes of Style, I love your style and very cute haircut! I'm officially following you and can't wait to continue to check in at your adorable blog :)

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  18. out of orderApril 2, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    cute room, and that's too funny you watched lost boys! A lot of it was filmed in my hometown ;)

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  19. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I love how you always find such amazing things at thrift stores. I can NEVER find anything I like!

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  20. ElanorApril 2, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    such a darling dress! i recently bought a f21 dress - i really love the styles they've got.

    also, so jealous of your bag and that you thrifted it!

    X

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  21. Green Tea and CupcakesApril 2, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    What a gorgeous dress and your room is gorgeous I am jealous.

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  22. Nettie S.April 2, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Your dress is gorgeous!

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  23. Ashley/ MILK TEETHSApril 3, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Hey lady--I like that polka dot number on you and your crafty jewelry ways! Also that DB is a dream, I have the bigger version but it doesnt have a strap to it so I never use it :/

    xo, Ashley MILK TEETHS

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  24. NnennaApril 3, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    The sun hat charm is so pretty- what a great idea to turn it into a necklace! :) Also, your room looks great and I love the blue!

    star-crossed smile

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  25. Meg!April 3, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I love your room, it looks so pretty and personalized! It makes me want to put more effort into my room -- it's shared with my boyfriend, and he puts no effort into making things look nice, which means it's all up to me -- and I'm just so lazy.

    I'm also really loving your dress and that thrifted bag, so cute. <3

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  26. PKelly's SiteApril 4, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    you look so pretty!!! love the dress :)))

    http://imjustmefashionblog.blogspot.com

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  27. ediotApril 4, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    absolutely LOVE that dress you've got there. i want it so bad..
    and your blog is so cute.
    xx

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  28. bridget anneApril 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Just stumbled upon your blog, and seriously, it's pure love! I am ABSOLUTELY following : ] please peruse mine too & we can follow one another if you fancy, dear.

    Cheers!

    http://bridgetfossedal.blogspot.com

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  29. JennyApril 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful! I can't believe that dress is from F21. I thought it was vintage for sure. I love how you styled the outfit, especially with the Dooney and Bourke bag. xoxo

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  30. JerricaApril 4, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I like your bag and yor room is just adorable.

    dearest,
    Fashion Nostalgia

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  31. AlexApril 4, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Your room is really awesome :) Love the blue... God, you should see mine. It's a clash of colors! Scary stuff. Anyway, I love your dress and the purse! And I never ever get tired of saying how pretty I think you are! Actually, you look like a girl that's in my classes! So now every time I look at her I imagine it's you!

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  32. islabellApril 4, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    the most amazing thrifted dooney and bourke bag! that colour!
    Also that is the sweetest dress. Ive been noticing lots of people wearing awesome forever 21 things. i have to get down to a store.
    x

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  33. Off Label MamaApril 5, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What a lovely dress! The cut and color of it have that beautiful 1940's feel to it. And the D&B bag is great -- I love them so much!

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  34. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesApril 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    ooh, I love your dress :) the detailing is so lovely! and the necklace you made is beautiful too! x

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  35. oonaApril 5, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Love your dress but oh, that night stand! Adore (:

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  36. LisaApril 5, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    i love the dress!

    xoxo,
    lisa

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