What You Can Get for $1

Need a new wardrobe but low on cash?  For less than the cost of an iced coffee, you can have a new outfit in now time!  That's what Marisa from New Dress a Day did.  Using just her sewing machine and crafty prowess, Marisa has spent the past year turning $1 thrift store finds that no one could love into trendsetting clothing. 

Marisa's year long mission to create a new outfit every day may have ended last month, but she's still busy at the sewing machine. Head over to New Dress a Day to see all 365 days of amazing before and afters and read the story behind every piece.

Used Friday: Color Color Everywhere!

A few colorful vintage finds to brighten up your weekend!

Clockwise from top left: Gas Station "2" Sign, $18 (Lackluster Co.); Norleans Bowl, $6 (Granny's Thimble); Metal Button Collection, $20 (Orit Dotan); Red Purse, $6.50 (Cheeky Vintage Closet)

Toolbox, $20 (Ask Alice Vintage)

Rainbow Striped Bathing Suit, $22 (Dirty Birdie's Vintage)

 Clockwise from top left: 1980's Microdex, $8 (Half Pint Salvage); Olive Green Planter, $18 (Callooh Callay); Houndstooth Decanter Set, $32 (Vintage Zen); Pyrex Bowl Set, $39.95 (Lagelle); Eyeglass Case, $14 (Ephemera And More); Purple Pumps, $27 (go XO)

Etsy Shop of the Week: Ouma Clothing

If I could re-do my wedding, I'd wear a dress from Ouma.  And use their photographers. 

This coming from a girl who refused to wear a frilly wedding dress (I wore a vintage sundress) and didn't have a photographer (I hate getting my picture taken). 

For once, looking at a pastel-hued dress with layers of fluff doesn't make me want to vomit!  Instead, I want to run through a field of butterflies with singing birds everywhere, all the while listening to the whimsical lyrics of Mika, Sufjan Stevens, and Bryan Scary and the Shredding Tears.  These dresses are fabulous and beautiful in a quirky way: they'd be equally as wonderful if paired with tattered sneakers, ripped tights, a funky jacket, and clown makeup. It's all very Tim Burton.

If you don't have any events coming up that require one of these gorgeous creations, try one of Ouma's retro inspired playsuits and you'll look just as amazing!

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