HERS & HERS: a polkadot party

How to put together a great outfit — start with a piece you LOVE
and build the rest around it, balancing color, texture and pattern.

This week, Miss Olive’s must-wear piece was our “new” thrifted vintage silk scarf.
I say Our because it’s a piece she and I can both wear, which makes the $1.99
I spent doubly worth it.

The scarf color is one of my all-time favorites - the vintage orangey-red. To balance out the
red & large polka dots, I did a cool colored neutral top with a tiny pattern ($2.99).
To tie in the red, I threw on a coordinated diaper cover ($0.49) that peeked through
every once in awhile.

She was saying, “oh HIII!!” with the dramatic extended-arm wave.
Seriously. Like a big southern auntie you haven’t seen in years.

So, roll your eyes if you want, but when I’m getting the 2 of us dressed, the fact
that she will often be being held and carried by me (and her clothes and mine
up against each other) is completely a factor in what I choose. It’s not “Matchy”
per se, it’s coordinated / non-clashing. haha

I generally keep our clothes in the same color family, and this set is no exception.

This denim button-up isn’t your usual skirt outfit piece but that’s kinda why I love it.
Instead of wearing it full length, untucked, unbuttoned and sleeves down, I play with every
convertible aspect of it to change it into a girly topper for this sheer feminine maxi skirt.

Denim top: $4.99
Sheer skirt: $2.99
Red flats: $2.99

It’s all about balance. Buttoned up top means top knot. Thrifted sunglasses: $1.99

A little later in the day, it was time to go to a 2yr old bday party who’s theme was
Wonderland Tea Party. So we took her same outfit, and put a silky tutu
(Thrift Town: $1.99) over it, and added red shoes (gifted) to tie in the scarf color.

My girl & her bday bestie. It’s all just icing on the cake to have a cute outfit,
when you see your little one being sweet and loving to her friends. Momma WIN.
Til next week — Happy Thrifting, everyone!

XO Kari (& Olive)

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Kari Shipman is thrifty, eco-conscious, and knows the importance
of supporting local charities. She has been our featured blogger
since we started the blog in 2010, and has a serious passion for
fashion. Kari owns her own Fashion Consulting Business, Juniper
James and lives out her passions in Northern California with her
wonderful husband Charles, and their little girl Olive.