Thrifty Threads – Adventures in L.A.

Yesterday I gave you guys a sneak peek at the ruffled dress I wore to a taping of Oprah’s post Oscars show in Los Angeles. Well, here’s how I rocked a head to toe thrifted outfit.

It was unusually chilly in LA for the few days I was there so I layered a cardigan over the dress to keep the chill away while we were in the Kodak Theatre and I threw on an asymmetrical leather jacket as we were waiting outside {in the cold} for about an hour before heading to the theatre.

{i kept my accessories to a minimum and just dressed up the cardigan with the Miu Miu brooch I found during Thrift Wars with Sammy Davis Vintage}

{ruffles make me happy}

{love the pattern and gold heel}

No, Oprah didn’t give us a car or anything, but just being at her final post Oscars show was beyond awesome. I had such a great time in LA, I’m considering relocating…but time shall tell.

Breakdown:
Jacket: thrifted for $10 from the Salvation Army coat sale
Cardigan: Gap, thrifted for $1
Dress: thrifted for $7
Brooch: Miu Miu, thrifted for $6
Shoes: thrifted for $5

Week 26 of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge (a full year where I only buy second-hand clothing) is down. Only 26 more weeks to go!

{Kodak Theatre, patiently awaiting Lady O’s arrival}

{keepsake}

16 Comments
  • Vonnie
    Posted at 15:28h, 04 March Reply

    oh la la, love the skirt! lucky girl, got to go to that show!

    vonnie
    http://www.socialitedreams.com

  • Chai
    Posted at 16:32h, 04 March Reply

    nice find, the dress looks very flattering on you! (*and on that note, I am sooooooooooooo very envious you sat in an Oprah audience!)
    I might be making my first trip out to the west coast later this year, hope to have just as much fun;-)

    • Living Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 16:40h, 04 March Reply

      Thanks 🙂
      I’m sure you’ll have as much fun as I did!

  • Alex
    Posted at 16:40h, 04 March Reply

    So frickin’ cute, I love it! I can’t believe you got a Miu Miu brooch for $6…or that you were in the same room as Oprah 🙂

  • Nicole Poole
    Posted at 16:46h, 04 March Reply

    AGAIN with that beautiful dress! Love the way you layered it, and the jacket is fierce. I think I’d post photos of myself every day if I looked like you!

    • Living Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 17:09h, 04 March Reply

      Stop it, you’re too sweet and making me blush. No, keep the compliments coming 🙂

  • Primadonna
    Posted at 16:55h, 04 March Reply

    Love the skirt!! You look great, great find ma’am.

    • Living Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 17:09h, 04 March Reply

      thanks 🙂

  • Zakiya
    Posted at 19:24h, 04 March Reply

    the dress looks perfect on you! such a cute outfit. hope you enjoyed your time in la la land : )

  • Kizzy
    Posted at 22:33h, 04 March Reply

    The dress is pretty! Now I’m curious about the top part of it 😀

  • Danielle
    Posted at 01:21h, 05 March Reply

    You are so lucky for going to Oprah and this outfit is HOT!

  • ciaa
    Posted at 17:35h, 05 March Reply

    I can’t believe this beautiful dress only cost $7 . Glad I found your site .

  • Misha
    Posted at 00:30h, 07 March Reply

    Love how your wore this ruffle dress… 🙂

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    Posted at 06:01h, 11 March Reply

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  • Chandra
    Posted at 06:20h, 17 March Reply

    BAM! And just like that you reminded me how amazing you are. That ruffled look is tops. RELOCATE! 🙂 I’m just 2 hours away from the ever so lovely City of Angels!

    Chandra
    @ShiftC

    • Living Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 13:51h, 17 March Reply

      Thanks Chandra. Seriously, don’t be surprised if I’m in LA within the next year or so 🙂

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