So long "The Look" and Thrift Store Safari

All these smashing looks were found at the Salvation Army. Do be afraid to thrift shop, but remember to wash, wash your clothes when you get them. And go with someone who can spends hours with you looking through the mass of clothes they have. If you don’t already have a theatre or fashion merchandising friend, you better get one before you go.


Later kids,


Cha’ves
(La Roux, “Bulletproof”)

Thrift Store Safari 14

Look 14. This may be my second favorite look of the day. You know how I feel about 90’s grunge and Eurotrash-this guy is totally on board. With a man’s oversized flannel and a children’s denim jacket, this look has an end of the world feel. Very artsy, very The Brawny Man meets Michael Alig (Party Monster).

Thrift Store Safari 13

Look 13. Totally Pochohantas meets Corduroy. The color makes this jacket. Super warm, pumpkin color that will work with, and flatter, many skin tones.

Thrift Store Safari 12

Look 12. This is not a new look, dually noted, in the Valley Girl scene and Cyndi Lauper’s closet. But it is something to dig up from the grave and give a breath of fresh air. It’s super simple: an oversized, hot pink button up with a simple belt to accessorize. Another H.O.T. look to wear without pants. Guys, don’t be afraid, you can tweak this look and have a runaway artist look. Pants are advised though.

Thrift Store Safari Look 11

Look 11. Simple peacoat. Don’t get so far gone trying to look original. Remember the classics; they are classics for a reason. Add a kick ass scarf and or some really cool broaches and you’re back on track.

Thrift Store Safari, Look 9 and 10

Looks 9 and 10. This next look has class and sophistication. I like
to call it, the ho and pimp motif. Look 9 is a solid, silver cheetah
print jacket. Absolutely rock star for those willing to bring “The
Lion King” to their mobile home. Look 10 is a black, knee length
robed jacket with a dash of silver cheetah print. This isn’t Hugh
Hefner’s, but definitely something you’d slip into after a dip in the
grotto.

Thrift Store Safari, Look 8

Look 8. This red jacket with structural black lines was one of my
favorites of the day. A women’s jacket with shoulder pads gave me a
very clean sleek look. I like to think a little Michael Jackson
(R.I.P. King of Pop) and a sprinkle GaGa makes for let’s have fun,
this look is sick.