this line ~ refugee chic ~ grew out of need and inspiration.
having evacuated new orleans with only two days worth of clothes, i actually had a legitimate excuse to thrift.
but no sewing machine!
the result, as andrea perkins, names it, is "refugee chic."
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found at a great thrift on hwy 319, this oversized slinky number quickly lost its waggin sleeves, its round neck, and its wide body.
the pinstriped pants were a treasure in the "free" box outside the church's thrift store in Eastpoint, FL.
with a quick clip of the scissors, these highwaist old mama pants became hip huggers.
i don't even remember where i got this top, it's so old. i want to say that great thrift in lexington, ky that organizes the clothes by color.
nonetheless, the long sleeves and round neck had to go to make it usable again.
it works well with the shell jewelry i've been busy crafting during my refugee e-vac(u)ation.
combined with a wrap-around skirt (unmodified) that i picked up in olomouc, cz republica this summer and the pin-striped pants (of course!), this piece challanges all fashion rules regarding print and color combination.
come back soon to see the piggly wiggle t-shirt and the wrap-around caftan.