Tuesday, October 27, 2009

SUPER KYLA!

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My husband said that I looked like a superhero today.  But he's in the comic book biz, so I think he sees superheroes in everything .  I wonder what my super power would be...

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I picked up this dress last week at Goodwill for $6.  I couldn't let that pretty gray snakeskin just sit there all by itself.  I had to bring it home to unlock its full potential.

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Yesterday, I finally got around to altering it.  I whacked 15" off the hem and took in the top a little - it was quite "blousen" in it's original state.  And I also removed some serious shoulder pads!

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I bought these tights last year, but have yet to wear them.  The gray was perfect for this dress!  I love the monochromatic look set off with my bright red super boots.

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Today's weather was still beautiful for fall, but a little nip in the air required a light topper.  This little brocade number was the perfect weight.

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Dress: Thrifted, $6 - Tights: Hue, $5ish - Boots: Payless, courtesy of the Weardrobe Conference

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25 comments:

  1. ReaOctober 27, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    You can barely see the snakeskin print in these pics, although it does look quite lovely. The length is perfect on you, oh la la!

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  2. KarenOctober 27, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Great Vision!!!!! Looks Fab.....

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  3. Fashion TherapistOctober 27, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Great dress for an even better price!

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  4. Healthy and HomemadeOctober 27, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Ohhhh that dress is great! And, are those pockets too? Even better!

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  5. DOctober 27, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    i picture your power in these boots to be able to thrift in a single bound. you look so cute. i love all three pieces and how they work together.

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  6. AmyOctober 27, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Funny story: i went to add your blog to my blog list and saw that you had become a "follower" lol. So cool! I love belted dress like this one: sounds like you did a lot of work on it. Looks awesome :)

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  7. ClareOctober 27, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Yay superhero Kyla! That dress is adorable, and I love the jacket.

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  8. MaryOctober 27, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    You have such a great eye for clothing with possibility-- does that make sense? I don't know if I could ever see that dress 15" longer & plus shoulder pads and think "Man, I could make this look fabulous!" I only WISH I had your fabulous goodwill-ing skills :)

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  9. BiancaOctober 27, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Ha! I second Marys comment above. You have "the eye"...

    I just so love those boots.

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  10. PennyOctober 27, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    You look AMAZING in grey and those boots...Gotta love how they pop!!

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  11. ErnieOctober 27, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Ooh, the colors here are seriously great! I always pair my grey with other neutrals, but I never thought of red. Looks good!

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  12. Zhcsyra hpOctober 27, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    super ur red boots and nice dress :))

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  13. bisou-joueOctober 27, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    cute outfit ! love the color of your boots !

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  14. Dr M.October 28, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Hawt boots!

    They look fabulous!

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  15. KendraOctober 28, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    You know if you wear those boots one more day in a row, they might never come off!! Kidding... I love them so I don't blame you!

    That second to last picture of you is gorgeous, would make a great sketch by they lady that makes sketches for bloggers.

    Its good to see your hair down, I love your bangs.

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  16. AmyOctober 28, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    You are the CUTEST and most STYLISH Superhero I know! This dress is awesome and I am so glad you brought it home. It looks perfect with your red boots too!

    xoxo
    Amy
    thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com

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  17. God Made Me fuNkyOctober 28, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    you snapped of 15 inches!!!,... you sure have the eye to see the potential in things, the dress looks super cute in its present state. hard to imagine it ultra long with shoulder pads and all, you did a great job of altering it.

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  18. eednicOctober 28, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    i LOVE that dress!!! i could totally see myself in something like that. it's chic, but looks comfortable too!

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  19. myeditOctober 28, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Great thrifty find.
    you know what happened today? Your boots called and said they wanted a vacation over here in Canada... they'll send postcards. Great. Thanks.

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  20. EyeliahOctober 28, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    what a cute dress - i need to go shopping (read thrifting) one of these days again!

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  21. Orchid GreyOctober 28, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    what a great find! love the dress. also, I'm wearing my black suede skirt today and inadvertantly chaneled your style from "friendly skies", ha!

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  22. WickedThriftyOctober 28, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    is the brocade coat from target with the faux-fur collar removed? if so i have the same one! love the red boots. nice alteration. i have seen the light regarding grey tights recently!

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  23. pigletOctober 29, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Gorgeous, love the gray dress!

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  24. MegOctober 29, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Oh girlfriend! Those boots are insane! If I had them I'd be wearing them all the time! I love this whole outfit.

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  25. LuOctober 30, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    This outfit is to die for! I especially love the beautiful silver thrifted dress paired with the red boots!

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