Beauty School Drop Out

Outfit Details

Lilli Diamond Vintage Dress: Thrifted Deseret Industries WATCH HERE 

Pink Wig: Thrifted Deseret Industries

Glasses: Thrifted Deseret Industries

Vintage Gold Gloves: Thrifted Deseret Industries

Heels: Nordstrom Rack

Pearl Bracelets: Thrifted 

Good Morning friends and Happy almost Halloween! If you have been following me on Instagram or on my other youtube channel Thrifters Anonymous then you know I have been dressing up all month! But I wanted to share one of my favorite outfits with you on the blog! When we were searching for kids costumes Edwina came across this gorgeous piece by Lilli Diamond only later to find out it is quite the unique piece!! One of our subscribers sent me a link to her site and WOW!! This women was incredible! 

THIS is why I love thrifting...WHY I love having pieces in my home that have a story! I mean That couch is from WEST ELM is great...but that couch is from my grandma who cherished it so just makes me feel a whole lot better...and while it may be a little eclectic it just makes me feel good! You can reach about Lilli's story on her site link above but here is a quick blurb from the site!

"Born in Brooklyn New York, Lilli left school at 16 to become a dancer on the vaudeville stage, before setting her sights on Hollywood. Back then, movie magazines were full of stories about young hopefuls being discovered on the street and propelled to instant stardom. “I thought all I had to do was show up!” Lilli recalls. After a five-day bus ride, Lilli arrived in California. But before she could even think about going to auditions or finding an agent, fate found her. "

I KNOW RIGHT??? It's almost like Lilli is my kindred spirit!!!!!!!!!!I still think of myself as a young hopeful and following our dreams and passions will continue! NOW I can wear this dress and remember the creator! If you guys have not been to Deseret Industries you are missing out...it is a secret place I go to for pieces of furniture that are mid century and clothing that I fall in love with. The prices are spot on and the people there are like family to us now!

I wore this on my recent news segment if you missed it you can read all about it HERE!  The kids kept saying I was the female Dr. Seuss, others were saying Beauty School Drop out, or even Hairspray! I guess I was a re incarnation of all of them and channeling Lilli Diamond!!! 

Whatever you may be dressed up as have a wonderful Halloween and don't forget to share your treasures with us on Twitter @TAAPPROVEDTWEET Or you can find me on Instagram @ShanaEmily_ and Facebook @ShanaEmily 

Till next time!

xoxo,

Shana

HOW TO Re-Fresh Your Spring Wardrobe at Deseret Industries In Las Vegas

Do you know what time it is? It's about that time to rearrange your closets to make way for Spring fashions. So, Edwina and I decided after going through our own closets, we needed a couple "new" items to spruce up our our current gear- Thrifters Anonymous Style.

So we decided to head over to one of our favorite thrift stores, Deseret Industries (located on Craig & Allen), to find some new pieces for the low low. But before we can walk in, we have a routine that keeps us on track.  We have to get inspired! Trust us when we say it is so necessary before you walk in, especially if you are new to thrifting. 

Check out Part 1, 2, 3 and Part 4 of our trip! Make sure you are subscribed for more styling of our latest pieces, a special announcement and Giveaway Winners!

So what we did this particular trip was check out photos from recent high end designer Spring Runways  released just in the parking lot on our smart phones. You can check out our Pinterest Board HERE! Surprisingly we find that this technique works well to quickly inspire and keep you focused. The best part is that most of the looks and colors stay fresh on the brain. And it helps to inspire ideas with your current wardrobe and possible DIY ideas as well!
So, here is a break down of how we handle each thrift store hunt, in this particular order:

STEP 1: Scour fashion and beauty magazines (new or old), social media, and Pinterest for anything that inspires you right away. Whether it is from 2016 spring runways or 2010....the good news is it doesn't matter! The key is  just finding anything that inspires you! Look at it before you go, tear it out of the magazine, take a picture of it, or pin it.

• Here is an idea of what we stuck out to us when checking out fashions for 2016:A twist on our favorite spring colors: expanding of the bold shades typical of spring 
•  The huge color palette of tangerine, thick stripes, cut outs on different areas of sweaters, nautical vibes, and lingerie inspired "pajama chic", and new twists on our favorite trend- athleisure wear.
• We also were drawn to:exposed backs, shoulders, fringe on everything! Chokers, chunky jewelry non-traditional necklines

STEP 2: Next, if you see something that inspires you, GRAB it! You have to get in the habit of simply throwing everything you love initially into the cart and analyze it later! Because it will not be there if you circle back for it. 

• Deseret Industries is COLOR CODED...so you have no excuses to step outside your box. Even though it's easy to be drawn to  black, white, and grey pieces, try to grab those colors you never thought you can wear! 
• The thrift store has no judgement! Be a little adventurous! And remember no one will know and you are bound to find a great deal. 

STEP 3: Lastly, you must try on ALL the items you have thrown in the cart.  The key is to try and visualize how you can add this to your current staples you already own. 

Here are some tips we found on this trip:

• Light layers- whether it is a light vintage blazer or a fun button down you can wear with jeans and a t-shirt, or thrown it over a vintage dress
• You can even DIY to create that runway inspired looks ( some alterations are very affordable or check YouTube for DIY ideas
• Belts around the neck is a fun twist on the choker trend 
• Sequin vests are the easiest way to wake up an outfit
• And don't forget about bold colors with neutrals!
• SO many vintage items as well!

The most important thing to remember is it is about being inspired and wearing what you love and feel good in. Don't pay attention to the size or even the brand! Try to step outside your norm, and go for fun colors, fun shapes, different textiles or, simply something unique. Desert Industries is filled with treasures. And vintage goodies.  All you need your best friend, a cart, and an open mind!

Here is a quick snapshot of all the pieces that we each found and tried on! We had so much fun make sure you check out the video to see how we feel about each piece!!! 

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