This is our third Thrifted Sister Challenge where my sister and I unite our thrifting powers, from two different states, and each create 2 looks with only $20 in our pockets.
This week’s 2 styles: A 9-5 look and a follow-up one for a post-work happy hour.
Also known as the one where we ironically thrifted the exact same shoes, 1388 miles apart.
9 to 5
Carin’s look: Express Turtleneck, $1, paired with my own jeans, Leather boots (made in Italy!), $3.99. Total: $4.99
Kelle: Damn, girl. You have that look-off-to-the-side look down. You look like a Blair model from the Sunday Value-Pak.
Carin: Now that you say that, all I can see is Blair model. I hate that turtleneck now. My girls would say it looks like crust. And, it looks like you used some app on my chest. You’re right – this photo reeks of Blair.
Kelle: Hi, Blair.
Carin: This is a great example of thrifting too far. Your standard changes. I would have never bought this had it been at some retail store.
Kelle: I know. I’ve done the same thing. Unless it’s something awesome and crazy like a faux fur vest or studded leather. I wouldn’t pay full price for a fashion experiment, but I might jump down the rabbit hole if it was a thrift steal. And just to clarify, Blair turtlenecks don’t qualify as a fashion experiment. See, we learned an important thrifting lesson today.
Kelle’s Look: Sweater (no tags, but it’s not acrylic, it feels nice and heavy and I love the little sleeve gathers that give it an itty bitty poof at the shoulder), $5 paired with my own pencil skirt; Black leather heels, $5 (these heels are one of my favorite thrift buys now–they go with everything, perfect height), Total: $10
Carin: Can you imagine where you’d be without your morning planning time? Without your new planner? You should teach some classes on Planning and Organization.
Kelle: Oh, and I’d like to see yours, Miss Apple-Who-Fell-From-the-Same-Tree. I’ll have you know that I showed up to two appointments this week with five minutes to spare.
Happy Hour
Carin’s Look: Mint Cotton Express Tank, 25 Cents; J Crew Cardigan, $2.99; H&M pants: $2.99; Black Leather Bandolino Heels, $3.99; Neon Target Belt, 99 Cents; and finally, (drumroll), Black Leather Hobo Purse, $2.99. Total: $14.20
Kelle: I think it’s so nice that your airport opens up a runway for happy hour. Also, yellow belt pop of color for the win. This outfit is awesome. And you look totally confident wearing it.
Carin: Airport…that just made me laugh.
Teenage daughters capture great moments:
Kelle: Nice stance. So Lady Di of you.
Carin: I was rushing to meet important clients.
Kelle: Does your business card say Blair?
Kelle’s Happy Hour Look: Striped Silk Blouse, $2.99; Mint Green Gap Skinny Jeans, $5 (I wanted these jeans when I saw them at Gap!)
Carin: I think it’s so nice that Heidi opens up her lanai for happy hour. You should seriously wear these pants every day. J Crew trumps Prairie.
Kelle: I should tell you that I almost didn’t buy this shirt because it smelled old and funky, but I washed it by hand with lavender soap, and now it smells like flowers. Also, this isn’t really a happy hour and I’m sipping straight olive juice from that glass.
Great job, but I have to say your thrift stores are infinitely better than any I have ever seen.
Kelle….
This is totally off-topic. But did you see the story about this mean “troll” who called a Beautifully Unique little boy with Down syndrome “ugly”? Then Mama Megan shot his comment down? 😉
Love you later, Raelyn
Absolutely my favorite thing, ever! You two are just “all that!”
These TSC’s are such a hoot to read! They don’t come soon enough 🙂 Thanks for another great challenge and inspiring me to add more color to my gettups’
So fun! You two are so good at the thrifting game… I haven’t gone in a while… My 22 month old is the Worst Shopper Ever. Which is unfortunate, because my first two kiddos shop like champs!! 🙂
Seems like you find a lot of perfect sizes at your thrift stores. The chances of you finding the mint jeans at your store in FL, amazing.
Love these outfits (as always)! You always provide me with tons of thrifting inspiration. Thank you!
You two are adorable! I love these as well. So fun!
Alright,WHERE do y’all thrift?! I have goodwill and it’s not as abundant or gracious with prices.
i don’t know what i love more: the commentary or the finds.
Carin wins with the hobo bag. hands down. you are runner up with the silk shirt.
and now for my conquests: j brand dark brown skinny jeans ($5 / retail $198) and lace up justin boots ($9/ retail $170) (meant to be worn a la the free people jobs on their site that are $6billion)
really do love these posts and the elevator pic is funny/sister’s got a nice chin.
xo
These are my favorite posts!! You guys make me laugh. The clothes are sweeet
This is so good! I love that sweater!! Ok, and the commentary. 🙂
You two are so awesome!
You’ve both got great style. : )
Also, you are hilarious!!!
And here I was at a consignment shop today, battling dresses to stay on their hangers; looking for the new “must have”. And I thought after picking up the same dress for a third time “I wonder when the next installment of thrifted sisters will post?”
Oh the banter. Hysterical. And Karin’s second outfit completely nails what I love. Color, texture, sleek.
I love seeing what you guys come up with. Bravo. Even if all you’re drinking is olive juice to boot!
You girls are too cute!!! Love all the outfits. 🙂
Love these posts! So hilarious and y’all are both adorable!
So fun. I love the way you both style the photos. In my other life, I woulda been a set designer/prop girl! I love all the attention to detail!!! 👏
I love your finds, but love the banter back and forth just as much 🙂
Sisters AND thrifting!!! I’m woozy!!! You’re both beautiful and you have GREAT eyes to pick out the gems in the thrift stores. Thanks for sharing the fun!!
the commentary and photography is awesome!! Love Heidi’s house. you look awesome in those skinny jeans!
Ha!! You guys are awesome!! Love the finds … and the sister banter!
Can you share what stores you visit? It seems like a lot of us don’t have any luck at our stores in quality or price!
Your sisterly banter totally makes this great. I laughed out loud several times. And I needed that.
The outfits are great, but the back and forth with your sister is the bomb and makes me chuckle every time. 🙂
So fun! I totally want to go to the thrift store this weekend, but with a 5 month baby at home I don’t think I have the patience to sort through junk in hopes of a gem.
OMG!! You guys are too funny! And too cute! LOve this! Maybe you guys should write a book with photos of your thrift store finds along with the hilarious comments! I would buy it and pay full price too! Been reading your blog for years and have been totally inspired by it,you are quite amazing!Also adore your family!Have a great day! Jodi
How cool to see the relationship between you and your sister, and that you’ve found a way to keep shopping together though states apart! I love it. And that last outfit. Ugh. Those jeans!!
Awesome! Love seeing your style, but may love the comments back and forth even more.
bhahhah the conversation is so so so funny. the same thing my sister bestie and i would say. lord. you two are hilarious. im also impressed with the finds. super cute.
THOSE JEANS! Lucky lady for scoring them at only $5. Seriously, that’s amazing. I love your last outfit! A colored jean with a black/white patterned top is one of my favorite go-to outfits ever. Also, you and your sister are funny. 🙂
While I love these posts because thrifting is wonderful, my favorite part about them is the sister talk. Because sisters talk to each other like no one else can 🙂
I love this series so, so, so much! Fun finds, sisterly love, clever banter… 😉
I’m more than jealous of your thrift store pricing though! I shop the “chains” (GoodWill, Salvation Army), and the little local stores (the kind that usually support a hospital or church), and I’ve never seen pants for less than $6, or shoes less than $10 – especially elegant, Italian leather boots!
Love these posts, and I’m always a little jealous of your finds. We just don’t seem to have those bargains around here.
These are my most favorite posts!!!! Keep them coming 🙂
These are my most favorite posts!!!! Keep them coming 🙂
Kelle, I LOVE THOSE MINT JEANS! I so totally want a pair now…SO jealous! 🙂
My absolute favorite post!!!
Absolutely love love these posts! xo
I love the Thrifted Sister Challenge!
I love this!
Kelle those Gap pants are a steal! Love the looks! This is such a fun little series. I scored some great thrifted deals last week!
SO awesome!! Please make this a “regular” feature. Loved it and am AMAZED at both of your thrift-shop finds. (and couldn’t help but sing the song a bit while I was admiring!)
Ok that’s it!! I. Must. Thrift. More. I know that’s the trick to finding awesome things: regular thrifting. You both have totally different style, but both so chic. My sis and me are the same way. Y’all have inspired me. 😍
Funny! Love it.
Love, love this. All though I would nev in a million years be able to pull off that turtleneck sweater, I’m inspired to use the rest as guides the next time I’m thrifting!
Really awesome outfits. I feel inspired!
If only I could find pieces so stylish in the thrift stores that are in my city!! I think the secret to shopping in thrift stores is to just look for simple staples that can be paired with other items in your closet instead of trying to search for complete outfits! (which is probably why I don’t do well in thrift stores) Side note: Because I’m all about bargains and get excited when I see “Clearance” signs, I usually do well at Old Navy.