Monday, May 19, 2014

ThriftersAnonymous Link Up! Goodwill #blueparty Edition!How do you BLUE?

Thrifters Anonymous Member of the  Week is Heather of
Thrift Stories
White Birkenstocks
 Dress: Thrifted    Belt: Thrifted (Sash from another dress)    Sunglasses: Thrifted    Shoes: Birkenstock (Purchased on Ebay)

Heather...first of all is stunning and when I read Bikenstock I was making a face..you know...THE FACE. But when I saw how she styled them I had a whole new outlook...If you guys didn't see my last poston VIONIC Shoes then check it out and it will explain everything! Thank you Heather for sharing your thrifty style and opening up our eyes to the comfort and style of the Birkenstock. You rock and I hope to see more of your thrifty styles love!Thank you for sharing! If you missed last weeks Thrifters Anonymous you can check it our HERE! Don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel where you can go thrifting withe me...I will be updating videos soon!Don't forget to follow me on INSTAGRAM!!! I always try to post some finds out and about when I can...@colorblindblog

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So today's post is dedicated to one of my first Thrifting obsessions and love here in Las Vegas... GOODWILL! 
I am so excited and honored to be a part of this first annual Blue Party! I will be walking the runway wearing a re-imagined design by Wanda Potter Merritt, a local fashion designer!! She is absolutely incredible and designed the gown I wore for the Dress for Success Fashion Show here a couple of weeks ago!! SO, if you are here in Vegas GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! I can't imagine a better way to spend my evening.... Fashion, Food, Live Entertainment, Vendor Booths, Auction Items and so much more! 
Sneak Peek at her design!


When I first started this Blog I was inspired by my mom... who loved fashion and loved to express herself through all things vintage. When she passed I immediately began sharing all of her beautiful things...and found my love for thrifting once again. While thrifting at a young age was for necessity I am blessed today to be able to give back to my community and volunteer on behalf of all who are in need. Goodwill is a perfect combination offering jobs to those in our community and allowing the community to give back to them. 

Thank you to Aldo Mencatto, Las Vegas fashion designer, for gathering some of the best designers in town and getting our models ready to rock the runway, as well as Jessica Milazzo and Walter Lescano for making what I think will be a party we will be celebrating for many years to come! 

SO.. Let's take a trip down memory lane shall we... my love for vintage and fashion certainly hasn't changed! Some of these pics are recent and some are over 2 years old! Enjoy my travels to Goodwill! and I will see you this Thursday at the #Blueparty 



MY Goodwill FAVORITES

HERE is one of my ALL TIME favorite GOODWILL finds. $4.99 Vintage Green Leather skirt... I KNOW!!! Now on to some of my Goodwill Finds I styled!
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I found these shorts for $6 I think and DIY them for a Fourth of July Photoshoot with Haute Shots!!! One of my favorite DIY! Here is the video if you wanna see!
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Photo by Stacie Frazier of Haute Shots Boudoir Photography!

Vintage Fur $49.99
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One of my favorite blazers! $4.99


Vintage Mirror for our Fireplace! $15.00
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I love traveling to the Goodwill stores across the country!
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From the store to my closet!
These are all items I have found at Goodwill and styled to make my own!!! 
this dress was $2!!!! Now let's take it back.. ALLLL THE WAY BACK! 
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Have you gone to your local Goodwill recently? Would love to see your finds below!!! 
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Some of my best friends and Goodwill Lovers!!!  You can check our our Goodwill Trip from a couple of years HERE!DSC02220


Thanks for Linking Up!
 Now it is you turn!
 If you have a thrifted item, a sale item, or something you can help others save money or time on from this past week, Link up to Thrifters Anonymous every MONDAY and you will have a chance to be featured! Let's be real folks...who doesn't want to see what others are doing to save money, or even how they are letting their creativity amaze us. Oh and not to mention that it's just a cool club and there are no rules, so I won't punish you if you don't want to post my button...I mean it is anonymous right? Thank you and see you every Monday!

Hi, My Name is {Your Name HERE} I am addicted to Thrifting!
Thrifters Anonymous
Here is how it works...

  • In the "Link it to" section, leave a link to one specific Thrifters Anonymous post from the past week or week prior...doesn't matter...

  • In the "Title" section, tell me what was thrifted cuz you were super excited about your outfit or new couch . An example would be "Thrifted Belt, handmade skirt, & shoes on sale!

  • That's all...and there is no judgement here...everything is worthy...and believe me once you link up you are officially a Thrifters Anonymous Member...FOR EVA..ha ha ok..or as long as I am doing this madness..

  • If you miss the link up or do not have a blog Link up to my facebook and share! I would love to see your finds and meet you!
  • You can also check out my Youtube channel for Hauls, stylings, and more!
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Saturday, May 17, 2014

I am going Vionic

Outfit Details
Free People Crochet Maxi: Buffalo Exchange Las Vegas (Here is the Youtube Video!Where I found this dress!)
Sandals: c/o Vionic Shoes
Hoop Earrings: Target

I know. I am wearing flats and they are NOT converse or nikes haha It is in fact rare to see me in flat shoes...but recently I am finding myself on the hunt for pairs that I can wear longer than an hour. The reality is high heels are super sexy, and make me feel good...but after 15 minutes, I never thought I would say this...but it just hurts too much..I know I know..I have become that women...but lets be real here...I workout daily, I dance twice a week, and I am a business women...which means..I am on my feet A LOT...and I need to take care of them...not only that...getting bikini competitor ready I need my back in good health too...and my heels are NOT helping in that matter... the funny thing is..and I don't know if you guys are the same way...but most FLAT shoes are just NOT comfortable...I am actually more comfortable in wedges...and I think it's because most flat shoes are made for style not comfort...

I was recently contacted by Vionic Shoes to try out their new ORTHAHEEL Technology... I told my hubby and well he laughed.. ORTHAHEEL...what are you 80...I know he was joking but he was looking at my heels I had laying on the ground and referencing the many times I buy heels that are so high I end up towering over him!  I quickly said...no they are actually really quite cute...I mean you guys know me..I go to Marshalls for a lot of my shoes and I pay more attention on the color and style then the actual support factor of the shoe, unless they were for working out... but when I went on to Vionic Shoes I started to read a little bit more about the technology and what it really means. I am pretty sure none of my heels I buy offer "stability, relief, and support" haha can you imagine? A shoe that isn't a pair of tennis shoes doing that?

I suffer from lower back pain every once in a while and while I am deadlifting and squatting, and dancing, I quickly realized that how I was walking and standing had to do a lot with the shoes I was choosing to wear. My feet pronate thus forcing my leg to rotate internally, which causes me to curve my back... Hard to believe that these cute sandals can actually control over-pronation...and I don't have to wear a tennis shoe! I won't bore you with my aches and ailments...but bottom line is..I am completely shocked with the results and quite frankly a little embarrassed for even making fun of these types of shoes... I guess you realize that in order to reach your goals you gotta take care of your body... There are many styles to choose from and I am loving some of the wedges, like THIS pair. of coarse the name Vionic is WAAY cooler than Orthaheel...but no matter what the name...my body is waaay more important and I hoping to keep moving well past 80 ;O)

So, take a moment to check them out...they are an investment...much like your heels...but for me an investment in my well being seems to be on my top priority list as of late, and I honestly can't wait to get me another pair...no more walking hunched over with my heels in my hand...I will save my heels for a sit down dinner party or photos..haha I will keep the Vionic for walking.
I will be entering the #solestory Contest on their site for a chance to win and you can to! Just CLICK HERE for more information on how you can share your #SOLESTORY! 
Hope you enjoyed mine...I will share my ENTRY soon with you guys so stay tuned!!! 
P.S. You can disregard the dog hair...I walked them in the shoes ;O)
Keep a look out for my #solestory on both of my channels.

Thank you to Vionic shoes for sending me this pair for review. Sometimes we discover things we never would have ever looked at to begin with and I am grateful I can share it with my friends and followers. 
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