We were raised super thrifty... and I mean REALLY thrifty. In high school we practiced the art of thrifting and altering clothing to fit the current trends. Even though we're older now and don't have to live on a super tight budget we still enjoy saving money whenever we can. We like to think our mom would be proud that the penny-pinching habits she taught us stuck with us. Today we want to share a special budget friendly edition of Sister Style. Here are a few outfits we wore this past week that won't break the bank...
Emma's Wearing: A thrifted top originally from Gap ($3), DIY Shorts (learn to make 'em here), a hand-me-down turquoise ring from our great aunt Virgina and $15 shoes from Target.
Elsie's Wearing: A vintage dress (stolen from our shop, of course! it has a stain so it probably would have ended up on the $5 or $10 rack...), a family hand-me-down I ♥ NY bracelet from our great aunt Virgina and Dr. Martens from highschool (circa 1998).
Do you shop on a budget? We love thrifting and garage sales. What are your shopping secrets + challenges? XO. emma + elsie
I love the cute top and the colorful dress! Just lovely!
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Posted by: Tina @ Tinacious Me | July 28, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Elsie, I'm obsessing over your dress! This is so so so gorgeous! http://www.lostinthehaze.com
Posted by: Jo - Lost in the Haze | July 28, 2012 at 04:03 PM
I love thrifting! Loads of my favorite items are from second-hand stores. I usually just go down to my local thriftstore and browse. Usually I end up with a thing or two - and then I do it again a week later, since they get new stuff ALL THE TIME. It's really amazing!
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Posted by: Viveca Johansen | July 28, 2012 at 04:09 PM
I shop on a budget! I am always on the sale racks :) I was raised the same way! I hate to pay full price for ANYTHING when I know I can wait for it to go on sale haha! :)
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Posted by: Rory | July 28, 2012 at 04:10 PM
I recently got into thrifting and it's really addicting!
There's a Goodwill nearby that's right outside a super nice neighborhood, so they get incredible awesome designer clothes in on a fairly regular basis and you can get some awesome deals. I recently got an Ann Taylor Blazer, Express white button-up, an adorable printed skirt, and a fabulous black leather purse for under $20. Can't beat that! It's an entire outfit!
Posted by: Kate @ Cross My Heart | July 28, 2012 at 04:22 PM
These are such cute looks, I especially love the top in the first outfit x
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Posted by: Amy | July 28, 2012 at 04:23 PM
I love it! That and ASOS is where my wardrobe is from! I can't justify spending large amount of money on clothes! Id rather amazing food!
Posted by: The Life of Clare | July 28, 2012 at 04:31 PM
There's a thrift shop in my town that sells all clothes for a dollar or less. My friends and I will go there and find great stuff to DIY with so that even if we mess up and botch the skirt or dress or whatever, we still only spent a dollar and it was good sewing practice anyway.
Posted by: Rose | July 28, 2012 at 04:32 PM
Love how dr.martens can last a lifetime if you take good care of it.
Posted by: CHICKYTHING | July 28, 2012 at 04:35 PM
I love your docs! I wore mine almost everyday in high school and they are falling to the wayside now. :(
Posted by: Molly Clark | July 28, 2012 at 04:49 PM
I really never been great at being on a budget. I always did love to go to thrift stores for baskets and stuff but I was never really into those style of clothing they had there. I love Emmas ring :)
Posted by: Noor | July 28, 2012 at 04:59 PM
I'm seriously a thriftaholic! I super love getting into thrift stores to hunt down the cutest skirts or prettiest dresses. Sometimes, even whilst thrifting, the price can get overwhelming. I usually just compromise or reserve the piece beforehand -- thank God, my local thrift store does that. Aside from that, I try to be on the lookout for sales and special prices :)
Posted by: Bivisyani | July 28, 2012 at 05:13 PM
I'm doing a challenge for the year where all I buy is thrifted (except presents for others) so I'm learning to love the thrift stores.I love your budget outfits, they're great. I think the key is only buying clothes you really like when thrifting - because otherwise you end up with lots of clothes you don't really wear, don't just buy lots because it's cheap and I think you need to wear the thrifted clothes soon after you buy them so you get comfortable in them and confident enough in your new look.
Love your dress Elsie and your ring Emma!
Posted by: the thrifty challenge | July 28, 2012 at 05:15 PM
Im wearing my DIY laced up shorts right now :]]]] Love the look!
Posted by: amelia | July 28, 2012 at 05:20 PM
I absolutely do shop on the budget. My new job pays me nothing so I have to. I've lately gotten more into thrift shopping and always go straight to the sale section at regular stores. With vintage shopping my problem has been the sizes. They always seem to be too big for size 4 gal like me.
Posted by: Kat | July 28, 2012 at 05:29 PM
oh, i love emma's teal ring against the thrifted top!
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Posted by: Georgia | July 28, 2012 at 05:30 PM
I love shopping and realized I can shop so much more when my items cost $1 instead of $20. I've recently started refashioning the items I find at thrift stores and garage sales giving me even more options and a chance to get creative.
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Posted by: Photosarah Crafts | July 28, 2012 at 05:36 PM
My mom and I shop thrift stores regularly, because she found a love for that while being in high school. But we both lie the fact it's budget friendly.
Posted by: Jess Dynarski | July 28, 2012 at 05:39 PM
That dress is divine elsie!! Sometimes I buy pieces with stains or rips in them anyways and do my best to fix them up :)
Posted by: Kelsey | July 28, 2012 at 05:43 PM
I love thrifting. Thanks to my mon and both y grandmothers, sewing is in my blood. I like to spend the least amount of money whenever possible. I also like to have pieces in my Wardrobe that no one else has :) but I also like the notion of thrifting because it's more friendly to the environment and it helps me stay away from supporting bigger companies who use slave labour to make their clothes.
Posted by: Brittany | July 28, 2012 at 05:58 PM