Cabochon print blouse and pink pencil skirt, both from Savers Thrift Store Thrifted blouse & skirt, DIY altered, BR swing jacket, Christian Louboutin pumps I headed to the thrift store for inspiration recently – my visits there are hit or miss, but this time I skipped out with two pieces to experiment with. This blouse caught my attention right away, despite the dowdy silhouette and oversized fit. I like the vintage flair given off by the pink cabochon stones with antique gold backing, and…

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