Black cropped blazer and black belt, thrifted at ARC’s Value VillageBlack quilted circle skirt, eBay
Heather gray tights, Banana Republic
Gray boots, Born Tessa
Nameplate necklace, My Name Necklace
Over the summer, I tried on a black quilted circle skirt at a thrift store and fell in love with it. Since it was both too small and overpriced, I passed … but kept my eyes peeled, and even enlisted the help of vintage goddess Couture Allure Vintage Fashion. Eventually, this gem popped up on eBay and I snagged it.
And since circle skirts are MADE for spinning:
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We would’ve made a video, but the tiny camera’s battery was dead. Plus it’s kinda fun to have a photo flip book of this bout of spinning.
Long black hoody, thrifted at ARC’s Value VillageBlue tank dress, Express
Black rayon tank, had it since high school
Black leggings, Target
Black boots, Tsubo Kison
Studded cuff, from an art fair
Chain drop earrings, self-made
Crown motif sunnies, Miu Miu
I might as well have been wearing pajamas, I was so comfy in this outfit. I wore it to Art Attack to visit Husband Mike in his studio, which he shares with our dear friend and neighbor, Megan Bell Honigman, whose paintings are behind me in this shot. She does commissions, people!
Peacock long-sleeved tee, TargetBlack obi, Spiegel
Flared leather skirt, eBay
Heather gray tights, Banana Republic
Black Tsubo Acreas
Zipper necklace, self-made
Wow, that peacock tee hasn’t seen the light of day since last winter, and now two wearings in a week? But, of course, the real star of this outfit is the insane necklace.
I asked my gifted seamstress mom to wrangle me a few zippers over the summer, wanting to DIY up a few rosettes for various purposes. But then I stumbled across this piece on Etsy, and my plans changed. I made this necklace in an afternoon, totally freeform, with some thread and superglue, and I’m durned pleased with the results, if I do say so myself. I’ve got a tutorial video coming up soon!
Big thanks to Trinknitty for taking these last two photos. You know someone is a good friend when she agrees to take several close-up photos of your rack. In public.
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Sally, that necklace is bananas. I love it. You are lookin' killer, lady!
I love that color on you! I also am a big fan of a skirt that twirls with you!
That necklace is fantastic! So clever!
And I LOVE a skirt that twirls. Wearing one makes me feel like Ginger Rogers.
I LOVE a good twirl. I just got a new dress last night and it is perhaps the most twirl-rific dress I've owned so far! Trying it on my my bedroom led to a good 5 minutes of twirling before putting it away
Also, I think your zipper necklace looks even better than the original!
WOW that necklace! I can't believe you made that, it's amazing!
Love the outfits! Especially the great way you style those flat books.
Also, your photos make me miss Minnesota, especially seeing the U's alumni center, which is such a distinct building. Aw… land of the 10,000 lakes.
I LOOOOOOOVE that necklace and then the leather skirt?! Love at first sight for sure!
It's so satisfying to track down something on eBay like that!
Great job with the necklace. I love that leather skirt!
The necklace is GREAT! What a talent. And those paintings are also great…
LOVE the second outfit with that beautiful pop of blue!
Awesome work on the necklace!! Love the twirls
You were in your "blue" period that week! It suits you. Love all these looks. I can't choose a favorite.
Love the swirling skirt photos and what a great DIY effort xx
Love the silhouette of that circle skirt outfit on you (and the skirt's texture in general).
Actually, this was a very texture-riffic post overall–fun!
that teal looks great on you. And what a neat necklace!
Can't wait for the tutorial!
same here–that necklace rocks!
That necklace is amazing! I can't wait for a tutorial!
The necklace is great Sally!
And I love the twirl shots.
What a fabulous necklace! I, too, can't wait for the tutorial.
Your vintage skirt looks great! Glad you found one that fits. And I love that necklace. You are one talented gal!
the pictures of you twirling- priceless. Love!!
I am sooooo impressed with that necklace!!! I love all the outfits, too. The blue/teal color looks fab with black or charcoal. It looks so good against your skin, too.
Dude. Your zipper necklace is genius. And very sellable! I think you definitely have a talent for jewelry making! I'm recalling that equally awesome broach necklace you made…
The circle skirt is amazing – as is your "flip book" presentation of it!
So strange to see you in such dark clothes. It's an interesting contrast to your usual pops of color. Love what you did with the necklace! Aren't you super duper miss creative lady!
That is one fabulous necklace!!
SAL. oh my goodness. must. buy. quilted circle skirt. STAT! Absolutely love the look (and I've already got the well-worn and much-loved motorcycle boots).
I am DYING to make myself a zipper necklace. soon, soon … Thanksgiving break IS a'comin – though I may be embroidering my friend's wedding veil the whole time…
The necklace is amazing, and oh, that leather skirt!!
Love how perfectly fall those first photos are!
i so love that necklace. It fits you so nice
That necklace is BEYOND awesome! Oooohh!! I love it so!! I specially love that you added several colors!! THANK you for posting the tutorial! I am definitely going to make this one!!
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