tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post339468899905377368..comments2024-01-06T05:44:45.740-08:00Comments on The Secondhand Years: From top to toeCurtisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-86366564126154812842012-10-12T09:12:14.403-07:002012-10-12T09:12:14.403-07:00Madeline! I loved those books as a kid. Fabulous s...Madeline! I loved those books as a kid. Fabulous skirt of strip-y-ness! Love it. Black and white and red is one of my favourite combinations.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897288223542292003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-73172616807633012202012-10-09T06:55:13.062-07:002012-10-09T06:55:13.062-07:00Curtise that skirt is fantastic. What a find, I l...Curtise that skirt is fantastic. What a find, I love stripes. I will check out the links. Your waist looks so tiny and the red belt is a perfect complement. dawn suitcase vignettes xo. Stop saying pussy bow...it makes me giggle. Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278810042259663607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-68077441314156920782012-10-06T02:34:51.412-07:002012-10-06T02:34:51.412-07:00This outfit is incredible! And it's made even ...This outfit is incredible! And it's made even better by the fact that it's all op-shopped. You rock so much!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395668352640656250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-14017665957627415052012-10-04T10:47:40.065-07:002012-10-04T10:47:40.065-07:00Bonjour ma joile jeune fille!! This is a fantastic...Bonjour ma joile jeune fille!! This is a fantastic look, chic, bold, and feminine all at the same time. It's one of my favourites. And the petticoat, well, the perfect way to to say, squeeze me!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-24466377055791710412012-10-04T09:27:39.569-07:002012-10-04T09:27:39.569-07:00Great outfit - I'd love a skirt like that and ...Great outfit - I'd love a skirt like that and you've accesorised it perfectlyKestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984301306389767638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-57677084311414488872012-10-04T09:07:55.303-07:002012-10-04T09:07:55.303-07:00I love this outfit - tres chic, ma cherie! I do lo...I love this outfit - tres chic, ma cherie! I do love stripes... and berets. I'm also impressed at getting your unmentionables in a charity shop. I'm a Freya wearer myself (their Deco bra is the *only* bra that fits me properly) and I would love to pay only £1.25 for one - well done!<br /><br />Nikki xNikki @ Penelope Cat Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992545805931855188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-3404992909887221472012-10-04T08:25:49.996-07:002012-10-04T08:25:49.996-07:00I LOve it! Especially the glimpse of red petticoat...I LOve it! Especially the glimpse of red petticoat. I wanted to participate in this, but honestly, I'm lucky to have been able to get dressed at all this week, so I had to pass, and I'm trying to plan for a trip next week, so I've been neglecting my blog.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-41550873765019979362012-10-04T02:11:04.722-07:002012-10-04T02:11:04.722-07:00Can't belive you even managed to op shop your ...Can't belive you even managed to op shop your undies, that is both awesome and hilarious (in a good way!). Superb outfits, I esp. love the red petticoat.xx.Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565814556356447975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-29283221773659415082012-10-03T20:43:17.158-07:002012-10-03T20:43:17.158-07:00You look fabulous. I love that everything includin...You look fabulous. I love that everything including the underwear was charity shopped. The chevron skirt is amazing.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-33996558108910482612012-10-03T20:42:46.102-07:002012-10-03T20:42:46.102-07:00Ooooooo, I love Madeline! We studied it over and ...Ooooooo, I love Madeline! We studied it over and over in my homeschool, whereupon my four babies came up knowing about a house in Paris that was covered in vines. I love your outfit! Clever, darling, a bit on the sassy side! I love it!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Lynn Lynn Hastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367660287680792496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-5897251982514315992012-10-03T17:32:38.434-07:002012-10-03T17:32:38.434-07:00Bloody arsebiscuit - you are more beautiful every ...Bloody arsebiscuit - you are more beautiful every single day! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this outfit - LOOOOOVE it to bits! The pussy bow and the skirt and the red accents - the SKIRT! Did I mention how much I love this outfit? Love YOU! Sarah xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235255775524330362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-72217325947029024452012-10-03T12:35:59.774-07:002012-10-03T12:35:59.774-07:00Lovely Parisian outfit - very chic. It's not ...Lovely Parisian outfit - very chic. It's not often you find undies in their packets at charity shops. You were very lucky - or maybe much more diligent than me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-47235201392524321732012-10-03T09:43:33.355-07:002012-10-03T09:43:33.355-07:00Brilliant, Curtise. You are such an artist with yo...Brilliant, Curtise. You are such an artist with your outfits. I am always blown away by your stylish creativity.<br /><br />Oh, I was so mad when the post looked awesome in Preview but some of the pics didn't show when officially published. I will be fixing this tonight, and sharing incredibly lovely pics, including yours, ASAP.The Goodwill Fangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845712888337339929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-34839117631875285032012-10-03T03:24:21.550-07:002012-10-03T03:24:21.550-07:00What a great outfit....I love how everything comes...What a great outfit....I love how everything comes together in a Parisian chic kind of way. And your hair looks utterly gorgeous too. XxVintage Bird Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391080285073918532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-33879469699651191552012-10-03T02:59:21.066-07:002012-10-03T02:59:21.066-07:00This looks perfect with your little French bob Cur...This looks perfect with your little French bob Curtise, I love black white and red together and the stripes really work with those colours, that little beret is so cute. I want to find a beret that suits me this winter, I've always felt a bit awkward in a hat but you ladies are encouraging me to be braver and it's weird, I'm trying on things I always thought didn't suit me and I'm seeing them differently now and feeling like I can wear them. xxCityScape Skybabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664705819999740018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-88361704973979173312012-10-02T23:53:57.048-07:002012-10-02T23:53:57.048-07:00What a fantabulous outfit. The red hat, shoes,AND ...What a fantabulous outfit. The red hat, shoes,AND you found a red petticoat-I'm turning red with envy.The colour co-ordinated cat--what a hoot!!bonsaimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684530085331629758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-29121585286306063492012-10-02T23:48:08.823-07:002012-10-02T23:48:08.823-07:00What a fabulous Parisian Chic outfit - I love ever...What a fabulous Parisian Chic outfit - I love everything about this. Also I LOVE your hat - you should totally wear hats more often. I do hope you're feeling much better now? Turns out I've now hurt my shoulder at the gym - I think I must have pissed the universe off somehow and it seems intent on kicking me in the butt at the moment. Hope you're having a fabulous week! Treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319274204951528344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-31081985030439202712012-10-02T22:34:59.015-07:002012-10-02T22:34:59.015-07:00You look stunning as usually. You're the queen...You look stunning as usually. You're the queen of accessorizing! <br />I don't think I'd know how to shop retail anymore. Thrift store shopping is all about serendipity and finding potential in things. The way you combine items is a great lesson in finding potential! I'll look out for the challenge link. Thanks for letting us know. joyatrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460272074875273228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-27034673884637043802012-10-02T19:04:42.980-07:002012-10-02T19:04:42.980-07:00Lookin good Lady. Have a great week.Lookin good Lady. Have a great week.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601459588027606984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-78138077824709747842012-10-02T18:45:11.351-07:002012-10-02T18:45:11.351-07:00you look lovely as always. I can't believe how...you look lovely as always. I can't believe how much clothes at department stores cost. Thank goodness people buy them and then we can buy them at charity shop when they "go out of style" like clothes ever go out of style!thorne garnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218549973143619062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-27329441156115241692012-10-02T16:59:46.318-07:002012-10-02T16:59:46.318-07:00Ever awesome, Curtise! I heartily second everythin...Ever awesome, Curtise! I heartily second everything you say about lovely Lynne! Also, I think you should preface every "inspired" outfit you do with "naughty" - last one librarian, this one Paris schoolgirl - you are that fantastic! Love the red slip! <br /><br />I'm sighing with envy over your access to wonderful thrifting. Though I very rarely buy new anymore, and my proportion of thrifted items is growing, locally I just don't have the selection or the amazing prices. Nicely done, you!<br /><br />P.S. Hi matching kitty! HI!!!Amber of Butane Anvilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17085975055424100573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-46005983582342255232012-10-02T16:26:57.333-07:002012-10-02T16:26:57.333-07:00Gorgeous Curtise, (absolutely) head to toe.Gorgeous Curtise, (absolutely) head to toe.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258543009688502584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-35030907869389736652012-10-02T16:19:58.585-07:002012-10-02T16:19:58.585-07:00Yet another gorgeous outfit, though I'm still ...Yet another gorgeous outfit, though I'm still reeling from the village librarian with the sexy double life look. I love that beret, it's perfect on youm, damn it, it all is!! Charity shopping is the best. You've encouraged me to buy second hand tights, well made it acceptable, if you do it, I can do it!Miss Simmonds Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655954003085670507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-60615742470026124242012-10-02T14:56:37.442-07:002012-10-02T14:56:37.442-07:00Madeline as inspiration! Parfait! Which is French...Madeline as inspiration! Parfait! Which is French for perfect but it is also French for a yummy glob of ice cream which you most definitely deserve. Thrifted underwear? You are indeed a brave woman. Thanks for the nice words chez moi. Enjoy your dance watching snuggle. Hugs!<br />Connie*Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938255518222756688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-34614089863266579152012-10-02T14:06:51.265-07:002012-10-02T14:06:51.265-07:00Lovely outfit, I'm glad that you explained the...Lovely outfit, I'm glad that you explained the underwear is unworn! Rose&Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743161506881664575noreply@blogger.com