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Drummer Girl

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target-go-international-vest4Go International vest via Target. UO boots and dress

Here’s THE Go International vest, which is now sold out on Target.com, but you can find several on eBay (for a heck of a lot more).  So with this vest, I now currently own three sleeveless jackets.  I’ll admit, I’ve had a tumultuous relationship with vests.  I was a fan back in the day circa 7th and 8th grades, and distinctly remember my first day of school outfits consisting of the full matchy-matchy outfits from the plaid vest down to the corresponding skirt and trim of the blouse.  Then I began to hate vests around the late 90’s.  Or maybe I was just over them.  And now I’ve come full circle, and have decided I like vests again.  I had planned to get rid of these old sweaters that have faux fur, but decided to turn them into vests.  I’m going to just hack off the sleeves of both — have them in black and off-white.

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Excuse this old picture, but it was the only one I could find of me wearing said sweater and I happened to have gone bowling the last time I wore it.  Three years ago.  Love recycling old clothes and breathing new life into them.  Hope you had a fab weekend!


36 Responses to “Drummer Girl”


  1. 2 Mel
    May 4, 2009 at 6:39 am

    Cute outfit- glad you did not wear the red dress under the vest!!! I like how you paired the headband with it too!

    http://www.wreckedstellar.wordpress.com

  2. May 4, 2009 at 7:25 am

    Okay girly. You are one very stylish chicka. I have so many vest its ridiculous. Seriously a girl does not need 16, yes you read that right 16. sigh

    Wishing you a stellar tue! Or is it mon there?

    xx

  3. 4 ary
    May 4, 2009 at 7:52 am

    That’s a really cute vest!! I just ordered grey/black peep toe Target dress shoes to go with my BCBG dress for the rehearsal dinner.

  4. 5 tisgloaming
    May 4, 2009 at 7:56 am

    your red boots are PERFECT.

    xx love!!

  5. May 4, 2009 at 8:10 am

    Hi Becs, thanks for your comment!
    I’ve seen this vest a couple of times online – but couldn’t imagine how it looks… I love how you wear it with that sweet poufy skirt and also the pictures at all! The one on the stages looks like a take-out of a fashion magazine! 😀 Awesome!
    xoxo, Sofie

  6. May 4, 2009 at 8:11 am

    What a great vest and I loved the way you styled it with the dress and boots! I’ve always had a weakness for anything military-themed. I remember having this love-hate relationship with vests as well – I used to have quite a few in high-shool too, then stopped alltogether. Lately I’ve found myself been drawn to them again…

  7. May 4, 2009 at 8:11 am

    I like the boots even more than the vest

  8. May 4, 2009 at 8:20 am

    such a cool vest and your shoes are ace. the colours in your photographs are very pretty- do you alter them on the computer?

  9. May 4, 2009 at 9:05 am

    That vest looks amazing on you!!

    xoxox,
    CC

  10. May 4, 2009 at 11:41 am

    wooooooooooow i love all your look.
    the boot, the shirt… really perfect!
    thanks for the coment.
    return more often!!

    xx
    Clara

  11. May 4, 2009 at 11:47 am

    the bandleader vest is AMAZING! i love it!

  12. May 4, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    I love the vest and skirt! =) The headband is pretty cute too! Haha, I’m redeveloping a love for vests too.. hmmm!

  13. May 4, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    gorgeous!!! i ♥ the red flowers in the background!!!

    joelyne
    xxx
    http://www.thesydneygirl.blogspot.com

  14. May 4, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    i was in marching band for 4 years and you totally remind me of the nasty outfits we had to wear. either that, or you remind me of michael jackson 🙂

  15. May 4, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    Another well done outfit! That vest I am seriously lusting over. Dear gosh

    http://lefashionconnection.blogspot.com/

  16. May 4, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    i love vests, and that one is no exception. i have abut 3 vests in that mens suit style… yeah… its a problem. i won’t let myself buy anymor

  17. 19 Tamara
    May 4, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    The vest’s amazing! Nice pics, too 🙂

  18. May 5, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Ohhh, it’s wonderful! Love it paired with the bubble skirt.

    I just stumbled across your blog and I love it, I’m going to link you on mine. Check it out if you have time?

    Allyson
    http://radio-clash.net

  19. May 5, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Cath and I passed on this vest because we didn’t like the way it draped- but it looks gorgeous and expensive on you. I especially love it paired with the bubble hem ofthe dress and the red boots- parfait!

  20. May 5, 2009 at 11:58 am

    now i need that vest – and i can afford it! plus it looks amazing with a long-sleeve black tee!
    xox

  21. May 5, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    okay…i absolutely love the vest….And I had an addiction to them too in the 6th to 8th grade…hated them in the 90’s…and now I would seriously wear them everyday if i had enough!
    great idea to alter your sweaters with fur into vests!

  22. May 5, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    The skirt is really cute.
    I was scrolling down your blog, and when I got to the cat with sneakers I almost fell of my chair. Cats and dogs are hilarious sometimes.

  23. May 6, 2009 at 2:05 am

    AND you delightfully look like such a Radiant “Vintage Officer” !!! I really like the contrast between the “military mood” AND the “sleeveless shape”, truly mesmerizing . . .
    ps: Thanks INFINITELY for your comment on “stilettosteticooooooooooooo” !!!!

    à Bientôt, antoine

  24. May 6, 2009 at 10:11 am

    One word: FABULOUS!
    xoxo
    aline

  25. May 6, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    I love that vest. Is it online? Everything is styled to perfection! 🙂

    xo!!

  26. May 6, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    WOOW that vest is amazing and from Target, wish we get stuff like that here in Aus 😦

    camille x

  27. 30 letslivefast
    May 7, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    OMG LOVE THIS OUTFIT 🙂

  28. May 8, 2009 at 6:28 am

    Ahh so jealous of your vest! Love your outfit x Sushi

  29. 33 Ragil Mega
    May 14, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Whoa you’re so lucky. I’ve been drooling that vest for months now. Can’t find it anywhere here..
    and it’s great how you layer it with the dress.
    Love the shoes too.. =)

  30. May 30, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    Simply gorgeous! I love ur blog, very informative n adore ur great styles! ❤

    xoxo,
    Maggie

    http://head-over-heelz.blogspot.com


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