Tuesday, May 22, 2012

What Goes Around Comes Around

Last week I got serious about getting rid of some stuff and started a pretty significant purge.  It's not entirely over, but is definitely underway.  As I was sorting through clothes I came across a few pieces saved from my early days at Gap in the 90's.  Man those were the days: leather pants, tencel-blend skirts and dresses, and the best basic jeans and t's. I wish I would have saved a few more things because I had quite the arsenal back in the day. Employee discount anyone?

This red tank dress has travelled with me from Canada for the past 15 years. It was one of my all-time favorites from a summer collection Gap did not long before I left, and I've never been able to part with it.  Sunday was super warm and we were heading to the flea market, so I took a chance and slipped the dress on over a little tank top. Holy mother of pearl this baby still fits! God bless the inventors of the Whole 30. And the hoarder in me.
~Dress: Old school Gap, Vest: M2F, Booties: Joie, 
Jewelry: Vanessa Mooney, Bag: Brandy & Melville~
Rifling through the fake LV's to get to the vintage crossbody bags. 
Eye of the Tiger after spotting the coolest vintage table for my kitchen or herb garden.
Woot! Will post some pics after I get it situated.
In the meantime, sweet dress right??
And why didn't I buy more than one pair of these boots last year?

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

I need to start another closet clean out. And at the same time, I should get better about holding on to things that I will still love in the future because I end up getting rid of WAY too much. Ugh.

Anonymous said...

Some things are just too good to get rid of. Perfect dress for strolling the markets. Love your bag by the way. xo

RosaLovesDC said...

Yes, that dress is perfect. How's your eye by the way?

Closet Fashionista said...

I love that dress! Gotta love when stuff still fits after a long time :)

I can't wait to see the new table!!

I always think I need to do a closet clean out but I really don't...my whole closet is always out, I never put anything away for the seasons, if I had too much I'd have to do that ;)
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

Polly said...

Oh yeah baby that was one great save!

little luxury list said...

There is nothing wrong with a classic dress! I have a crazy amount of stuff at my parent's place aka shrine to my random stuff!

Taylor said...

I swear i used to have that dress or something eerily similar! I hold onto stuff like that too - like this old striped tee nothing wrong with it, nothing special just a great little piece!

xo-T

Faith said...

i did a purge as well last weekend. and i found all these things that i completely forgot about. so much fun wearing clothes from years ago and seeing that it still fits, lol.

love the dress and the boots! yeah, def. should have bought more than one ... makes me wish i had bought one!

Courtney Erin said...

That dress is so worth hanging onto - it looks awesome...especially with the touch of fringe!

Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

Amber said...

I can see why you havent been able to part with this dress. Its very cute.

Tiffany Kadani said...

I'm purging, also, and realizing the classics of my life are just as awesome now as before. And, yes, that dress is rockin on you.

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

So, I purged this weekend and came across my 1990s Gap overalls...Your vest is a wee bit cooler. Ha!

this free bird said...

Except, um, the vest is M2F. It's the dress that's from Gap! HAHA! Pregnancy brain, mama!

A Crimson Kiss said...

I'm with Debby–you can't part with the good stuff! I had a lavender suede Gap jacket I wish I'd hung onto...

Josie said...

Shut the front door. You're adorable. And you KNOW how I feel about those booties, Carrie. Loooove.
xo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com

Test said...

that dress is one of those you can always get a good use out of...

LyddieGal said...

awesome dress indeed. I loved gap back in the day. We are kind of on the outs at the moment though.

good luck with the closet purge!
Chic on the Cheap

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

HOARDERS unite!! That dress is so perfect and the vest? Yes please! xo

Lisa Griffin said...

ehhh that tank dress is a gem! i would never get rid of it either.
in dramatic fashion

Unknown said...

Sweet dress! It's one of those pieces you have and can't take it off.

OneCraftyFox said...

Great dress, and I love when things come back!!

You look awesome, the weather is awesome, life is good ;)

Unknown said...

haha - u do love those boots! - but it makes them more special b/c u do only have 1 pair in the 1 color! - i sometimes have buyers remorse when i don't have "more" of something or i didn't snatch it up in time - but sometimes 'it's meant to be that way'

Marissa said...

It definitely is a sweet dress, the kind I'd live in all summer. Can't wait to see this table!

She Wore It Well said...

kindred spirits alright. i've been purging and throw out things like a mad woman. and i love it!!


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