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Thrifted Treasure: Red Snakeskin, Velvet, and Leopard

Last weekend I attended the Makeup and Martinis Chicago. I wore the red snakeskin print blouse I thrifted in Ohio for about $.65. I love animal print but this is my first snakeskin print. It's also nipped in the waist peplum style which I lovecg.

I paired it with my thrifted velvet Banana Republic pants. They're wide legged and extremely long. My goal is to shorten and make them more of a straight leg.

The belt is an old thrifted item that I adore. I wear it all the time. I brought it out because I was feeling a bit Christmas-y with just the red and black. Coincidently, there was a vendor at the event who was going and on about people wearing too much animal print. Is there such a thing?

Just look at all that excitement on my face.
Me with Cj of Love Your Naps.
I won the ticket for the event via a contest on her blog.
What is the cheapest item you have ever thrifted? Double animal print? Have you? Would you?
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15 comments

  1. Fashion PadDecember 8, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I can't believe that top was only 65 cent!!! Aweome purchase! You looked fab too :-)

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  2. Cherrie J.December 9, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Umm that vendor is so wrong lol! You can never wear enough leopard print lol! Your blouse is so gorgeous! And for $0.65 thats my kind of deal! I love the accent of the belt...the whole outfit is superb! I thrifted a whole bunch of items for $0.26 each once! It was amazing to say the least.

    -Cherrie
    CherrieAmore.com

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  3. Mama VioletDecember 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    @Cherrie J. *thriftgasm* .26? I need to to journey to road trip it to your city.

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  4. Mama VioletDecember 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks, Ladies!

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  5. Mama VioletDecember 9, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    @Fashion Pad It was 75% off at a goodwill. There weren't a lot of goodies left when I got there but I'm glad I got something.

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  6. JennyDecember 9, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    You should link up with What I Wore Wednesday at The Pleated Poppy (http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/)... if you want some extra blog traffic, and who doesn't? Cute outfit, and GREAT price!

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  7. Style4CurvesDecember 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    That top is GORCHESS!!!!!!!!!!! the cheapest thing I ever thrifted was 3.00 :( U guys deals are making me want to go thrifting now!! lolll
    www.style4cuves.blogspot.com

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  8. Ellen Stewart (aka Ellie/El/e/Mrs. Seaman)December 10, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Is it wrong of me to say that with your exotic great looks you can get away with a lot of stuff that on other women would look disco-y or old lady like?

    I marvel at your great style!

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  9. Mama VioletDecember 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    @Jenny thanks! I'll check it out.

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  10. Mama VioletDecember 10, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    @Style4Curves thanks! $3 is my normal max price for a thrifted item. Following your style now.

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  11. Mama VioletDecember 10, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    @Ellen Stewart (aka Ellie/El/e/Mrs. Seaman) Exotic? thanks, I think. :)

    I think confidence is all that's really needed to pull off any look.

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  12. jeanofalltradesDecember 12, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Love the look! The top reminds me of a black and red Marc Jacobs snakeskin blouse I wanted. I couldn't justifiy the price tag, but sixty-five cents? Wow!

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  13. ~ DaishaDecember 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Now that, my girl, is my kind of shopping!!! 65 cents!!!! Wow!! I love, love, love this top & the pants! Red and black looks awesome on you!

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  14. Mama VioletDecember 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    @jeanofalltrades it was practically free. I love it!

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  15. Mama VioletDecember 13, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    @~ Daisha thank you!

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