Trends come and go. And then come again.. One of my favorite things to look for while thrifting is current trends. I keep my ear to the ground by flipping through whatever catalogs & magazines pass my hands and following magazines & designers on Instagram. I’m no mind reader when it comes to trends, I just keep an eye on what’s to come. And most trends I won’t bother with, but when I see a trend I’m excited for..I go for it!
And the thing about trends, I’m never sure if I can “pull it off”. I don’t want to look back & shake my head at how I was just throwing anything on to follow trend. I want to feel comfortable & confident in what I wear.
Culottes…these pants are straight from the 90s. I can see some mom wearing them with her fanny pack while screaming at her kids to take a picture in front of an amusement park sign. But with a fresh white tank & some fun chunky heels. It’s updated & is completely on trend. While costing a fraction of the price of similar culottes. I absolutely love the inspiration I got from Show Me Your Mumu for this outfit!
If you are unsure about a trend, maybe check out a local thrift store & see if you can find something you can make new again there! Or even try your hand at some DIY when it comes to some trends…like the time I DIY’ed some Pom Pom Sandals…or that other time I DIY’ed some more sandals.
Fall 2016 Trends I’m currently thrifting for are velvet, silk, booties, prairie dresses & dark florals.
And I might be scouring the thrift racks weekly, but when I find something that catches my eye & I can’t live without. I’ll just throw some cash down on it, like my Kate Spade Parrot sandals!
Have you thrifted anything fun lately? Let me know in the comments
Thanks for sharing this post! Great bargain!
Good idea to buy from a thrift store instead of wasting money on trendy clothes retail!
Such a fun post! I think I’ll be headed to my local thrift store tonight to see what fun fall finds I can score 🙂 xo, sharon
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OMG! Thrifting is my absolute favorite thing to do. I have never thought of actually looking for current trends, that’s brilliant!
I love the resurgence of culottes because they’re just so incredibly chic!! Love that you’ve found a pair with such an amazing print!!
Helen xx
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wow, you replicated the outfit so well! I love thrifting as well, great post!
What an amazing find!!! Those pants are so fun! Love the print!!
xo Abby
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This is great! Thanks for sharing, love the prints!
What a great idea!
I’m always for Kate Spade 🙂 Great post!
I LOVED this post. I actually jut got a velvet jacket from my thrift store and I’m obsessed. Loved your advice! xo
I haven’t been to a thrift store in ages but you’ve inspired me that I might find some amazing stuff if I do!
Kyla
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Would love to see more of your thrifting trends! Maybe some for Fall? : )
Cute!!