Things are going well for him--so far so good as the saying goes. It's incredibly exciting to watch it all play out from the sidelines. The crazy start-up hours have left me with a lot of time on my hands and even though there are plenty of things I could be doing *ahem cleaning* somehow I'm just taking a moment to do nothing much. It feels nice to pause and regroup for the first time in over a year. Last Sunday I woke up with hours of free time and instead of racing off on an errand rolled down to the flea market to take a gander. More like a jackpot. There were so many treasures to be found that day. What was supposed to be a simple jaunt turned into a 3 hour marathon. I left with bag filled with 70's vintage gems--amongst them these $8 pants. Yes I said EIGHT DOLLAR PANTS. My own little dream come true.
~Outfit details: Hat-Hat Attack, Vest-H&M, Chambray Blouse-Gap, Belt-Anthropologie,
Pants-Vintage, Sunnies-Target, Bracelet-Brooklyn Thread~
Who ever let these go? WHO?? I spotted them after pilfering through racks and racks of
crazy ol' 70's dresses and skirts. Unable to believe my eyes I screamed out, 'HOW MUCH?!?'
while a young Hispanic guy laughed hysterically and said the word 'eight'.
Unable to contain myself I screamed incredulously, 'EIGHT? EIGHT DOLLARS?,'
as he nodded wildly. He had a live one.
'SOLD!!!,' is the final thing I remember hollering while rooting for my wallet.
Somewhere in flea market land the word loco was used a lot that day.
They're the perfect pants for spotting shed snail shells in the dirt.
Eye of the Tiger.
For some reason I feel like saying, 'Ahoy Matey' every time I look at this picture.
Land ahead?
Off to continue resting my wrist and staring at the eight dollar pants. Let's see how long this can go on for.
79 comments:
Why aren't there good flea markets around me? I'm missing out on...things I don't even know that I'm missing out on because I'm missing them.
On that note I think I should go to bed.
I also had a little problem with my wrist this weekend, it felt like a sharp pain inside the bone, and shot up to my elbow. Not sure whether itd carpal tunnel though. I've never seen a doctor about it.
I love those pants, they are brilliantly awesome!
Those pants are lovely. So is the whole outfit!
Glad to hear the restaurant goes well. Still too bad I cant try out! :-S
Have a lovely week!
xx
M.
They're incredible. And you styled your look to perfection. Which flea market?
Those pants are insane - in a good way. No-one else could look good in them, you totally own them.
Love how boho-chic this look is...those trousers are fabulous!
Eda ♥
You are too funny ~ those pants take me back to my childhood and feeling groovy! Rest that wrist ~ sending you a big hug from the north. xo
Love your $8 pants, they are so you girl!
I love your enthusiasm, and those pants are a treasure and a half.
Carrie, you are too cute. Only you could totally rock these pants. So glad to hear that the Chef's new venture is a success. Next time I make it to Cali I'm eating there and not only can you seat me, we can dine together! xo
better rest your wrist up for the bachelorette! ;)
those pants are insanely cool and something only you could pull off with such finesse and style. I wish Boston had a flea market!!
WOW! Those pants are sooo cool!!!!!! I think you are the only person who could pull those off, I would look like a clown...but you look PERFECT!!! AHHH!!! :D
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You are the queen of the find!!
You look like you've just been torn from the pages of vogue in this outfit!
Your $8 pants are such a little gem of a find - forget about contemporary clothes witt 70's inspiration - you've got the real deal!
Those pants are goin to give me sleepless nights!!! I love the last shot too ... Seems symbolic in some way, just don't know which way! :)
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I love the whole outfit. But it makes me want to say "Peace out". Brings back memories.
haha, you are all kinds of fabulous. :) and those pants were made for you, a gift from the universe!
Rock star!
'Nuff said.
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
wouah....une tenue qui te vas vraiment très très bien, j'adore.
Ton pantalon est superbe, tout me plait
Oh EM GEE this is the most fantastic pair of pants I have ever laid eyes on. Seriously, love them!
I think ONLY YOU could pull these fab pants off! LOVE!
AMAZING. I have no other words.
Ok, i NEED to borrow those STAT!!! I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CARRRRIEEEEEE
i LOVE LOVE LOVE these - i got Taka pants sorta' like these - but these $8 find and fit u PERFECTLY - sooooo good!
*kiss kiss*
Erika @ ~Tiptoe Butterfly~
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Can I just say that I think you make a totally badass FBI agent? Seriously, I fully support this career aspiration. And I'm not just saying that because I'm in the process of re-watching the X Files and so think the FBI is crazy awesome. Oh and $8 pants? Are you freaking kidding me? They're so you - love them!!!!
xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com
FANTASTIC!!! I tell you something, when I get to find such a bargain with such a good price I get to feel something inside myself that I don't know how to describe, is like a grand satisfaction...anyways you look awesome and the whole outfit AGAIN is FANTASTIC!!!
oh. my. goodness! These pants are absolutely amazing! Such a great find! Sounds like a productive weekend to me!
Great find and great outfit!
There's nothing better than a post title that reads "Eight Dollar Pants" to get my attention ; ) They're gorgeous! Paired with your platforms, they are perfect!
I am so excited for the restaurant! That must be incredibly exciting to see it from the start.
You look gorgeous!
I think I actually gasped a little when I scrolled down and saw the pants. They are perfect - and so perfectly you! Even better is picturing you chasing bad guys in that outfit.
Jenn
Those pants are SO you! And I can't believe they were only $8!!!! I am glad to hear the restaurant is getting busy, keep us posted!
Stop it. WHO would let those go for sure?! Oh well, lucky you - you're rocking the hell out of them!!
Oh. My. Goodness. You look so great!!! $8?? Why can't I ever find great stuff like that?!?! Love it. Thanks for visiting my blog and following. Good luck on the contest and I just followed back because your blog is full of awesomeness! :)
xoxo
-linh
http://la-lalinh.blogspot.com
Ooo, lucky you! Those are fabulous. And $8 - double-fabulous!
ha I love them. I recently was cleaning out my mothers old closet and found some very similar orange flowered pants my mom use to wear all the time. Of course I had to snag them from my sisters. Too bad I am about 7 inches taller than she was. Makes me miss my mom.
Ugh, I'm so sorry. My mama had that...It's brutal! LOVE the pants and...can I borrow your tan? hahaha
Those pants are fabulous!! I can't believe they were eight dollars, what a find. Your blog is great, you have amazing style!
Xo Chelle
discoveringelegance.com
These photos are so perfect!
Hope your wrist feels better soon.
$8 pants!! so awesome, and loving your style.
Ahh I love those pants! I completely understand your screaming when you found them - I'd have done the same! You look faaaabulous in them! :)
-Ashley
http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com
You are KILLING ME with these pants. I am so in love.
Hope the wrist is feeling better, and when you doubt, you know a surefire remedy-margaritas and the Bachelorette! Can't wait to hear what you have to say tomorrow!
xox, Lena
Um yeah this might be my favorite outfit of yours ever...those pants are TO DIE FOR!!
Um yeah this might be my favorite outfit of yours ever...those pants are TO DIE FOR!!
8 dollars for those groovy pants! Now thats a score for the record books
holy balls you and this outfit belong in a free people catalog...those pants are pure amazingness! xo
coolest pants ever.
Love it! I've been wanting to make some cool, wide leg pants like this after seeing the gold Michael Kors diy on style scrapbook a while ago. I love it in a fabric like that... you find the best stuff!
Those are freakin' amazing!! you wear them well. and good for you for relaxing a bit...must take time for yourself :) xo
Carrie, no one does boho chic quite like you. You're WORKING your $8 pants! And I love them with the thick belt and that darling little vest.
xo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com
Wowza!! Those pants are crazy wild, but you somehow make them work, lol.
Have an awesome week, babe :)
That's some divine shopping karma, miss!
And if it makes you feel any better, I'm nursing a sore arm from a tetanus shot. Blech.
Those pants were made for you! The print, and cut are so Bohemian it's almost too much (I kid, I kid).
You are wearing the hell out of those pants, wow...great find!
Wow!
Stunning images. Love the first photo.
those are some amazing $8 pants! awesome find!
Cannot get over your Eight Dollar pants. Yep - I even had to use capitals right there. So chic and right for summer.
What a great find!
Can I just say- I freakin' LOVE Katie's comment?? Is there a "professional commenter" positions around??
Okay- now for *my comment. These pictures belong IN A CATALOGUE Carrie. Seriously. I love everything about them.
I don't even need to leave this comment, because you must already know it. But I will anyway. Everything about this outfit is amazing! And those pants!!! You seriously make me want to attack the flea markets... One of these days I will!
ummmmm, you look AMAZING, are you kidding me?? I could never rock those like that. I heart you Carrie!!! Amazing in every way.
Those pants are incredible! And you, of course, put an amazing outfit together that all works so well together.
That is great you've been having more free time lately. That is important to have (and to rest your wrists!).
Since it's Bachelorette night, I thought I'd mention I saw the Bentley part, but my throbbing headache couldn't take the rest of the show, so I look forward to your update.
Haute Haute Haute! Love this look on you!!
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supreme perfection C!
xo Carlina
DYING. love it. those pants are so legit.
Those pants are awesome!! Love your outfit.
http://blog.badjoan.com/
i L-O-V-E your pants! too cool, you can so rock that vintage vibe, and i love it!
xoxo,
tara
www.thewondergirl.com
You are so darn fabulous. Period.
Eight dollar pants?! It's like a Christmas miracle. And you totally rock them.
ps. apologies for being worst blog-friend ever lately, busy summer...think I have a billion posts starred in my poor Reader (including those awesome red pants you wore last week).
omg they are sooooooo fun! they look awesome on you!! and $8?!!? wow. I love all of this free time you've been having and so glad you're using it to just chill outtt. and so happy to hear things are going well for the Chef!! xo
omg they are sooooooo fun! they look awesome on you!! and $8?!!? wow. I love all of this free time you've been having and so glad you're using it to just chill outtt. and so happy to hear things are going well for the Chef!! xo
omg they are sooooooo fun! they look awesome on you!! and $8?!!? wow. I love all of this free time you've been having and so glad you're using it to just chill outtt. and so happy to hear things are going well for the Chef!! xo
omg they are sooooooo fun! they look awesome on you!! and $8?!!? wow. I love all of this free time you've been having and so glad you're using it to just chill outtt. and so happy to hear things are going well for the Chef!! xo
this carpal tunnel business needs to skedaddle!
and those pants are so you and i don't know you. how is this possible? i swear you're actually the head of design for free people!
$8!!!!
i love how you've teamed them with the outfit! perfection
I can´t love more this pictures!! The pants are amazing!!! so 70s chic..
Following for sure!!
amintasfashion
OHMYGOD THOSE PANTS!!!! I am so in love with them! What an amazing flea market find.
OMG your outfit is awesome!!!! I love your blog.
Thanks so much for stopping by mine! Hope you'll be back again
xo Jackie
http://livingaftermidnite.blogspot.com
Oh my gosh! We are absolutely IN love with this entire ensemble! The pants! The hat! We love it all. It looks fierce on you too! The print is so fun and so chic!
xx,
-davie+erica
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