Tue, May 22 2012

Simple Summer Staples

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It's Time for Do-It-Yourself Summer Fashion

If you haven't noticed 90s fashion encroaching on the short-lived 80's revival, I'm not sure you've looked outside lately. I can't say I'm sad to see 80s go, but I do love batwing arms and some of the silhouettes from that speck in fashion history.

90s is bringing us back to a simpler time; a time of blue jeans, white Ts, converse, and really strappy platform sandals; thankfully, the square heel has only made it's debut on the catwalk and hasn't fully caught on in Toronto. I just hate that square heel.

Two items I'm desperately trying to track down for this season are a good pair of warn in jeans and a droopy, thin, oh-so-loved T (any colour will do, however, white would be ideal). Since our summers get far too hot for full length pants, the jeans will be turned into some sweet, pocket-bearing, cut off shorts.

The T, well, that's to cover my top area and complete the comfortable, cool look. I've been rummaging through thrift stores, Value Village, and Goodwill since the winter trying to find these two items, to no avail obviously. But, I have not surrendered and will continue to hunt until I find the two staples imperative to my being cool (yes, that's ambiguous; I'm so clever) for the next 4 months.

So go rummage your old clothes, your mom's clothes, or someone else's clothes and find your jean shorts and comfy, plain T. It's summa time.

By Kendel Doyle


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Rawkgrrl
Also I get crazy compliments on my Gap long sleeve shirt. It's thin like a tee and sooo comfy. When I was in Erie, PA, I bought an Elle long sleeve shirt (feels like a tee) and get immense compliments on that too. I had no idea Elle had a clothing line. I thought they only made the 'chic' lunchbags...which I think are silly.
Rawkgrrl , May 29, 2009
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Rawkgrrl
Oh, womens. And I was in there picking up ladies products and thought to hav ea peek int he 'fashions' dept. I only go to Walmart when I'm seriously strapped for cash, otherwise it's Shoppers all the way!~
Rawkgrrl , May 29, 2009
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k_squared
even though walmart goes against my heart, i might go in and search for those. men's or women's?
Kendel , May 28, 2009
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Rawkgrrl
I got some awesome tees at WalMart for 12 bucks. Soundsl ike a cop out, but I have been getting crazy compliments on them. One also looks like a Buffalo brand tee. So I look fabulous for less!
Rawkgrrl , May 28, 2009 | url
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k_squared
*worn. twice. my bad.
Kendel , May 23, 2009
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Jess Muhlbier
oo I'll have to check out H&M, haven't been there in a while. Thanks Kendel ;)
Jessica Muhlbier , May 20, 2009
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k_squared
yeah AA does have a great selection. I actually found a super v-neck at H&M too. nice and cheap. I think I'm on an on-going hunt for the perfect white t-shirt.
Kendel , May 19, 2009
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leighmess
I own at least 4 white T's. American Apparel has some great v-necks.
Leigh , May 19, 2009
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Jess Muhlbier
acid wash jeans + baggy/comfy white T's, yyyes please! Add some flip flops and I am good to go ;)
Jessica Muhlbier , May 19, 2009

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