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Monday, December 23, 2013

Friend Fashion: Melanie

Hey everyone!

Remember my friend Melanie - she modeled this lovely checkerboard shirt for me. 

Well, we did another photo shoot that weekend and I am in love with these photos. Melanie has some of the best vintage items, like this dress. 

Enjoy getting to know Miss Melanie. 


Name: Melanie Margaret 

Age: 21

What are you studying in school? Sociology with a Women's Studies minor 

Hobbies: Crafting, altering clothes, beekeeping, traveling, collecting parasols and typewriters, throwing themed parties








Favorite quote: "Little Blossom there is the shiniest soul, just behind those eyes." ~Elbow, "The Stops" lyrics
Favorite movie: Brideshead Revisited; Love Actually
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?: Hopefully promoting travel, world views, and cultural tourism


Describe your style: vintage darling... with a touch of hippie traveler
Favorite places to shop?: Re-Threads Boutique (Setauket, NY), yard sales and estate sales
Favorite thrift store finds?: Vintage Italian, yellow floral print skirt and top combo (dress with same print in green); Black leather boots, fur trim in Amsterdam; 1960s red, faux fur trim coat
Biggest fashion mistake?: ... that people make in general? Telling others the flaw in their outfit which totally gives it away...



 Whose style do you most admire?: Chuck from Pushing Daisies!
Favorite memory involving me (Laura)?: Chocolate facials, Kimbra, Karaoke... do I have to pick just one?



Dress: Vintage: Re-Threads Boutique
Necklace: "It was my great aunt's from Austria!"
Key Earrings: Made my a friend from junior high
Shoes: Clothing swap 


Thanks for letting me get these lovely shots of you, Miss Melanie when you were visiting me! I miss you bunches! 

I hope everyone enjoyed getting to know my gorgeous pal! 

Other Friend Fashion posts: 







xoxo, 

Laura 

18 comments:

  1. I love Chuck from Pushing Daisies' style too. Always gorgeous! This dress definitely reminds me of something she'd wear. It's amazing! What a pretty color too.

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  2. Simple yet pretty in thet dress. Love the back detail!!

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  3. What a pretty dress, and adorable pictures! http://tobebeautifulingodseyes.blogspot.com/

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  4. Aww, Melanie is a doll! Her vintage styled dress is beautiful - love the color and print.

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  5. That dress is truly adorable!
    Merry Christmas!

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  6. This is great. I love the series and she has such a pretty dress on!
    xx Abby | a geek tragedy

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  7. Wow awesome color..

    Fab frock..

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  8. hello dear I am nana from the philippines merry christmas.i hope you could check my blog we could follow each other too just let me know =) I also have an international giveaway feel free to join... hugs http://anotsosecretlife2011.blogspot.com/

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  9. I'm absolutely obsessed with your blog! It's so lovely :)
    These "friend fashion" posts are a wonderful idea!
    Followed!
    x
    Alona

    stylewanders.blogspot.com

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  10. Gorgeous dress. Love the concept of your blog--looking great and saving money doing it. We're all about that too. We're a shaving company called Dorco and our quality razors cost up to 70% less than leading brands. Read what others think about our products and our prices at DorcoUSA.com. Thanks for sharing this lovely dress with us, and have a Happy New Year!

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  11. Awww how cute is Melanie? I love her dress too, it's wonderful!

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  12. i've nominated for a Liebster Award. you can find it on my blog!

    xoxo
    Lauren Taylor

    www.crinanwoods.blogspot.com

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  13. Thanks for your lovely words on my last post!
    Shie is so gorgeous and her dress sooo absolutely stunning! Love the print!

    Have a great day,
    -Kati

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  14. wow I totally just fell in love with her the moment I saw that stunning perfect gorgeous dress. It is so my style. The colour print and shape are amazing. She is adorable. Thanks for an amazing post. Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year.

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  15. preciosa que bonito blog tienes me encanta
    me haria mucha ilusion te pasaras por el mio haber si te gusta
    y siquieres podemos seguirnos mutuamente besosss guapa
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Thank you for your comment! Seeing them always put a smile on my face.
Be sure to link your blog and I'll be sure to check it out!

If you have any questions, you can always email me at laurasthriftingthroughlife@gmail.com

xoxo,
Laura