12.30.2008

trash bag blazers

As annoyingly overrated and overexposed Urban Outfitters is, it has some pretty fantastic stuff when you dig deep. I will admit that I love it. I stopped in today and picked up some marvelous sales. 

The first thing I found was this- I had no idea what it was made out of but it looked pretty freaking cool. I learned later it was 'linen with a clear finish'. It's so much cooler than all the blazers I have (which, given, is about 2) and doesn't break off the circulation of my arms like my other UO blazer (seriously, I got the larger size and it was as tight, if not tighter, than the smaller. But anyways.) This was $20 marked down from $78. Even if I hated the thing, that's a good deal.


The next thing is this denim vest, a pathetic attempt at being as cool as vintage Levi's ones like Tavi's. I don't really like it as it is right now, I plan on bleaching it and making it a little rougher with sandpaper (which is bringing back terrible memories of me as an 8 year old trying to "customize" my jeans) This was $10 from $58!


I'll probably be doing the bleach-and-shred to the vest in like, an hour. I'm anxious. So there will be an update soon.

Edit: For the one time in my life I need it, we don't even have bleach in the house. 

And keep asking questions. Thankyaverymuch.

21 comments:

  1. can't wait to see the vest completely changed!
    it will look great, no doubt!

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  2. I can't wait to see how the vest turns out. :]

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  3. Awesome finds, and I can't wait to see the finished product of the vest.

    Added you to my links (;

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  4. Agreed about the overpriced but amazing.

    Cant wait to see the finished vest.

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  5. urban does have some great finds if you search a bit.
    HAPPYYY NEW YEARR!
    hope you have a good one :)

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  6. thank you very much :)
    cool buys!!

    have an amazing new year honey!
    xx

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  7. Urban is greatt for simple or basic needs. You can also but alot with out spending too much cash. Would love to trade links (:

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  8. i cant wait to see what you do with them!
    molly x

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  9. goodness bleach and shred on the vest would look amazing, can't wait to see!! UO is overrated but their treasures lie deep and usually in sales :P

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  10. i love the blazer! it's so cool!

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  11. thank you very much!
    and happy 2009!
    xx

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  12. awh im so glad you remember me!
    i was suprised that people could even remember fashionyou..
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!
    i hope you had a great night!
    and i'd LOVE to exchange links
    molly x

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  13. You made some great picks! lovelovelove the blazer.

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  14. love that leather blazer!

    happy new year!

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  15. I totally agree about Urban outfitters. Anthropologie is much nicer but a bit more expensive

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  16. i totally agree with the whole overated urban outfitters thing.. but thats a great jacket!

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  17. fantastic finds!!! i love that leather blazer!!!!

    happy new year :D
    xoxo
    littlemissdressup.com

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  18. loveee the vest, and your blog! i'm adding you to my links!

    xoxo

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  19. can't wait to see the end results!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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