What's Your Trashsure? Vintage vs Thrift

 The old saying goes..."One man's trash is another man's treasure".  Generally speaking, this old saying is true in everyday relationships, in your career and even when shopping.  Yes! Even when shopping! I know everyone is not into vintage/thrift shopping like me, but what do you think the clearance racks are at your major department stores? Well, they are indeed the fashion rejects!!! They have been repeatedly looked over, replaced by what some may consider the more fashionable items. Eventually these items are left labeled at a cheap price, hoping the shopper will pity it and take it home! lol...Okay maybe im giving clothing just a tad bit too much personality...But really...Don't we see that happen in  real life?

How many times have the "not so popular" person been looked over for love, a job or any opportunity because they weren't favored by the crowd? Or maybe because they just didnt fit in?  Or maybe some thought of them as being too old? It happens! With clothes this should never be the case! Clearance or thrift clothes save you TONS of money. Vintage and antiques clothing are old, but has increased value because of its unique design or structure.  Not to mention, you probably wont see another fashionista rocking your fit!

 I took it a little further and did research to find what the differences are between an antique, vintage or thrift find.  Thanks to wikipedia and google, I learned a few interesting things!  I also discovered that I havent got one antique item! (future goal to achieve) and I learned I have a ton of vintage items! Yay me!

What I Learned? Thrift Shopping 101 ;-)
First, any item created/manufactered/made prior to the 1920's is considered an antique. Second, a vintage piece is anything made/created in between the years of 1920 to 1980. Third, a thrift find is anything made/created after 1980, 2nd hand of course. My mother once said that "nothing stays out of fashion long".  So hang on to your treasures for a while, they may be worthy of being called an antique or vintage piece one day.

While thrifting, I am amazed at my finds! Whether a dress, purse, belt or top, I call them all my TRASHSURES! Trashsures are other people's trash that I (or you) may find treasure in!

Take a look at my latest TRASHSURE...Its a 100% Italian Leather clutch bag!  I would label this piece a vintage piece because it appears as though in was manufactered in the mid to late 70s! Well I picked it up for a whopping $2! It was regularly priced at $3.99 but because it was a yellow tag item and I was thrifting on yellow tag day, I got the bag 1/2 off! Yippie!!! I love TRASHSURE SHOPPING!!!!!

                                          $2 Clutch Bag bought @ Thrift store in Sandy Springs GA

OOTD-Black & Yellow

Black and Yellow Outfit of the Day

Some things mesh well with each other without trying...Whether its a great friend, a good man or a successful business partner, it feels good when we mesh well with someone or something. Black and Yellow are two colors that mesh well together..they always compliment each other without trying...The chemistry between these two colors flow effortlessly.

You can make a bold conservative statement by adding a punch of yellow to any black suit or by adding a pop of yellow to your staple black dress. If you really want to broaden your horizon, try rocking a pair of bad yellow shoes! Now that's what I call SweetFunke...Turning the unpredictable into a stunning classic!

The Black and Yellow Outfit of the Day was inspired by a beautiful statement neckalce that's...black and yellow, black and yellow, black and yellow....Huge, bulky statement pieces are especially trendy this year! This statement piece inspired a variation of the colors black and yellow. After arranging these looks, I am convinced that black and yellow is here to stay!

What's Sweet About this Look

What's sweet about this look is the skirt! Its an a-line two-pocket skirt that can be worn casually or dressy. I purchased this skirt from a Boutique in New Orleans LA called So Chic in Clearview Mall (Metairie LA). The price was also amazingly sweet! The skirt only cost $24! Who doesn't appreciate a sweet deal on a sweet skirt!;-)

What's Funke About this Look

And the Funke award for this Outfit of the Day goes toooooo....... the trendy statement Necklace!!! I spotted the unusual statement piece while shopping for hair products. Yes! You guessed it! I found this gorgeous statement necklace at my local beauty supply store(Angie's in Sandy Springs Ga). It's simply made, yet bulky enought to make a BOLD statement. Not only that, the necklace has an attached brooch that can be removed and added to any part of your outfit. So I definitely scored this necklace for only $19!

What's SweetFunke About this Look

This look has a frock style full of feminine flare. This look is so versatile it could be worn to a cocktail party, a fancy restaurant for a date or an outing with the girls . This look makes a effortless statement. No matter your age bracket, you can rock this look and feel confidently SweetFunke!

I was able to create two looks for under $50 each!

Additional Info About OOTD:

-Yellow 100 % Silk blouse- $2 @ Goodwill in New Orleans La

-White Cotton Tank Top-$12 @ Rio Boutique in New Orleans LA

-Leopard Stilettos by Jessica Simpson-$24 @Marshalls

-Yellow Sandals by Bakers Soes-$44@ Bakers Shoes

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Welcome to SweetFunke

Welcome to SweetFunke Blog!

Some are know for wearing their feelings on their shoulders. Well, I wear my feelings on my feet and I dress exactly HOW I FEEL! If I feel girlie, then you will catch me in a flouncing skirt or dress. Or if I feel conservative, I may rock a crop blazer with a pair of wide legged jeans or pants, paired with purple stilettos! Whateva the case, my style can best be described as simply Sweet with a twist of Funke. Hence, the name Sweetfunke!

Sweetfunke represents MY style and who I am at core as a self-proclaimed fashionista. My style can’t be placed in a box. Some days, i'm frock while other days, i'm trendy.. When I’m focused... expect a trendy-conservative appeal. Either way, I strive to wear my clothes and NOT let them wear me. I love every piece of clothing I own, whether boutique, discounted store bought, thrift/vintage or consignment….. I love that each piece of clothing I own will look and make me feel like I want to feel that day.

Sweetfunke is also how I accessorize. Im a huge believer in accessorizing and I believe to accessorize is to personalize. Every look should say something about who you are and your overall fashion sense! Take time to invest in quality accessories that will guarantee a splash of flare to any outfit. A quality accessory can be jewlry of course, outerwear or a nice fitting belt! Accessorizing is what I like to call "SweetFunke"!

Enough about me! Lol You may be wondering why I started this blog. Well I wanted to be able to share, document and discuss fashion in a forum discussion. I don’t know about you, but Im disappointed every time I leave the mall! I can never find something that is truly me or unique. Once a certain style or fashion catches on, people take on a cookie cutter approach to fashion. Malls have variations of the same ole thing! BORING!!! I challenge myself to create a difference in my wardrobe and yours too! Its my hope to pass on fashion inspiration while giving fashion tips…I will keep the fashion tips coming!

I decided to show the world how I keep my fashion options fresh and interesting. I frequent vintage, consignment and thrift stores in search of my next outfit. What’s even better about shopping second hand is the price! I have yet to spend 1/3 of what a garment would typically sell for. Awesome right?!?! I will show you how I take cheap clothing and turn them into head-turning outfits! I will blog about my fashion, including shoes. I will give you honest reviews about shoes. And of course, I will blog about my personal views, daily challenges and accomplishments. I look forward to having you become apart of my world!

Whatever you wear, dont forget to Sweetfunke it out and thank you checking me ou