I put together a very European ensemble all within one swoop of a thrift store.  I found this ultra luxurious Rayure white blouse made in France size 44 or USA size 14, which isn’t a true 14 by any means, this blouse is more like a size 6.  It is made from spandex and nylon so it could possible stretch to a size 14 but that would be stretching it!  Sometimes I don’t know where these European designers come up with their measurements, really I don’t.  I LOVE my Italian and French designers but you just have to try everything on and never go by what the tag says.  Ok getting back to the white Rayure blouse RAYURE is based on a timeless fashion design concept of black and white colour, which took influence from “stripes” It is also realization of a young French designer’s dream and the unification of a couple’s love in 1993.  Fascinated by the wonderful world of fashion since young, Cindy BENHAMOU became a fashion designer through the influence of her seamstress grandmother.  After pursuing her fashion studies at the ESMOD Fashion School, Cindy went on to enrich her experience and hone her design skills with well-known French Haute Couture designers, Franck Sorbier and Jerome L’huillier.  With the support of her husband who has a wealth of experience in fashion retail, RAYURE has grown to be an international and luxury niche brand over the years under the strong teamwork of the couple.  I found these gorgeous Calvin Klein made in Italy wool slacks size 6 that I think look terrific with the Rayure blouse, talk about black / white.  Francisco Costa is creative director for Calvin Klein collection for woman and was named Womenwear Designer of the Year 2006 by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.  Assured the role of creative director of the CK Collection for women after working directly with Calvin Klein and other top design houses such as Gucci, Balmain Couture and Oscar de la Renta.  The simplicity of the construction of these black slacks are timeless and elegant so when you put that Rayure blouse on, you know you’re walking, breathing & being in total European style.  It’s all yummy like Godiva chocolates….Check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy and share my YouTube videos on thrifting.   Toodles for now.  Daniel

It’s the artist in me that is such a sucker for pop art and modern graphics on shirts and blouses, that’s why I fell all over myself when I saw this Rene Derhy cotton blouse.  This French company was established in 1969 and was one of the first companies to import fabrics to design Indian inspired tunics and colorful decorations that were inspired by the hippie movement of the 1960′s.  Think Hendrix at Woodstock !  I found these gorgeous elegant black velvet 7 for All Mankind slacks that I believe are brand new.  7 for All Mankind launched in Los Angeles in the Fall of 2000 and was the first company to truly bring premium denim to scale, marking Los Angeles as denim’s venerable center for research and development worldwide changing the landscape of denim forever.  The label exploded onto the scene, quickly earning critical acclaim and an immediate following for its innovative use of fits, fabrics, and finishes in denim.  The brand’s offerings continue to expand through innovative collaborations with highly regarded designers such as The Great China Wall, Zac Posen, Azzedine Alaia, Evan Yurman and Pucci.  I personally would love to get my hands on a pair of Pucci designed denim!  This ensemble is fun, sexy and extremely modern as if there is anything else you would need in life…..  Stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

How many little black dresses does one need in ones wardrobe?  Why count is what I say.  Having a great simple black dress hanging in your closet is as a necessity as having food in your frig, gas in your car or toilet paper in your bathroom….are you getting this???  Having a great simple black dress in your closet is most important.  I found this really fancy Cynthia Rowley long formal dress size 10 in pristine condition.  Cynthia Rowley is an American fashion designer and native Chicagoan.  Known for what The New York Times has called “flirty, vibrantly colored dresses and tops in wispy materials” that have “a whiff of the carefree spirit” of Claire McCardell.  Cynthia Rowley launched her business in the early 1980′s with $3,000 from her grandmother.  You’ll love this but several months into her business she held a fashion show in her apartment, invited every major fashion editor in NYC, Andy Warhol and other famous movie stars —none of whom she knew and none of whom attended !!  I love her gumption and gusto – in fact I admire the hell out that.  The second dress is Laundry by Shelli Segal size 6 and is a bit on the fun side of life,  carefree yet elegant and simple.  Both of these black dresses can drive you to the party with the STYLE volume cranked way up and that’s how you should roll…….  Check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy and share my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

Just the fact that you can actually get 3 outfits out of this 2 piece Laundry by Shelli Segal, with a little help from JS Collections, is beyond words.  The button down belted coat size 4 can be worn sole and I would recommend wearing a Michael Stars tee or even this Stella McCartney top underneath, that would be the first outfit.  The second outfit would be the matching capri pants with zippers on both legs worn with this gorgeous pink JS Collections top.  JS Collections is for every woman, it’s evening wear defines elegance, it is timeless and modern.  The JS Collections is comprised of diverse separates, cocktail dresses, suiting and mother of the bride styles that range from classic to funky.  The third outfit would be the complete 2 piece Laundry with the JS Collections top and if you want to talk about the WOW factor, lets talk.  This is why woman in need of suiting options have turned to the always thoughtful designs of Laundry by Shelli Segal.  The garments which comprise the Laundry line are reasonably priced and absolutely full of style and uniqueness.  Shelli Segal designs for the woman who favors a sophisticated look, but doesn’t want to sacrifice looking CURRENT.  I love squeezing out 3 completely gorgeous outfits from one thrift store, that’s a high I can’t seem to shake.  Shop at The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter and Facebook, also please enjoy and share my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.   Daniel

It’s a rare occurrence to even find Pringle of Scotland in the thrift store more or less the perfect Summer white color in excellent condition, I’m batting a touch down here!  Pringle of Scotland has a unique place in British culture and the international world of luxury fashion knitwear.  It is one of the oldest names in the Scottish borders, the birthplace of the British knitwear industry.  Founded in 1815 by Robert Pringle it became one of the first luxury knitwear brands in the world.  Pringle has been knitting cashmere since the 1870′s and created the term knitwear when a knitted garment was worn as outerwear.  This became an instant success and a trend that has lasted to this day.  Pringle has been a favorite of the stars and high society since the 1940′s.  Original champions of the brand include Jean Simmons, Deborah Kerr, Grace Kelly & Brigitte Bardot.  After three centuries of knitwear and GLAMOUR Pringle started a new chapter in 2000 with a new brand vision dedicated to restoring the luxury fashion heritage.  Testament to this was the appointment of Clare Waight Keller in 2005 as Pringle’s first creative director.  Her collections are now presented during Milan fashion week.  Academy award winner Tilda Swinton is the new face for the house.  I put this gorgeous pink striped cotton Piazza Sempione sleeveless button up blouse size USA 12 with the white denim capri pants by Pringle of Scotland for a one two Summer punch.  These Jean Paul Gaultier flats with a bow made in Italy would look STELLAR with this ensemble.  Don’t forget to shop at The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos and share with your friends.  Toodles for now.   Daniel

Ok here are the facts: I got 3 Theory white cotton skirts, all different sizes and all within the same thrift store.  The first skirt is size 4, second is size 6, and third is size 8.  Those are just the facts so what I’ve decided because I’m the DECIDER here is that 3 different women decided to hand over their Theory skirts to the same thrift store because it was some sorority initiation in which the girls had to donate their favorite white skirt to a thrift store.  So each of the girls had to give up their favorite white Theory skirt in order to be inducted into the sorority sisterhood.  If that’s not the real reason then I have no Earthly idea what was the rational behind this bizarre phenomenon.  Theory was founded in 1997 on the principle that men and women want to feel comfortable and sexy in modern clothing.  Theory continues to evolve and grow its global presence while remaining grounded in its founding principle: a simple design philosophy, clean silhouettes, quality, craftsmanship and fit.  These Burberry wedge sandals are just the ticket for any of these Theory skirts.  Don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

This ensemble looks like you could waltz right into the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris and act like you own the damn joint.  Doesn’t this pink Bebe blouse size small and made of lycra look regal as well as on the Summer side of life?  The skirt is a vintage inspired long cotton size 10 Ellen Tracy skirt that is reminiscent of something Audrey Hepburn wore in the movie ‘Roman Holiday’.   To me this entire outfit just reeks of class, sophistication, and good old fashion elegance.  These little Emilo Pucci flats would be just the ticket in town especially if you were in Paris for the Summer and who doesn’t want to spend the Summer in Paris????  Sign me up honey I would go over there and rape and pillage every damn thrift store in my sight.  Well not rape but gently make love to every thrift stores in Paris.   I really love putting together clothes that are so simple by design and yet when combined with something really spectacular it just POPS.  You don’t need to spend a fortune creating that old Hollywood glamorous look you just need eyes that can edit.  Stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube thrifting videos.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I’ve been seriously looking for mens Summer shirts lately and when my eyes spotted this Versace classic V2 mens knit shirt I knew instantly that I had just picked out my favorite Summer 2010 shirt.  At first glance my eyes saw the collar and initially thought I had discovered a Missoni shirt, needless to say I am just as happy with finding a Versace as I would a Missoni.  The shirt has a little wear on the waist band but nothing my Alessi clothing shaver can’t solve.  Never let a little pilling stand in the way between you and Versace.  With one big smile on my face I headed over to the womens section and found these 2 dresses.  First one was the James Perse khaki ultra soft cotton tank dress size 4.  In 1996, James founded his first namesake collection of women’s knits, which soon developed into two distinctly wearable collections: Standards James Perse for high quality basics and James Perse Los Angeles ready to wear items.  I love JP minimal architectural influenced clothing, sophistication with simplicity.  What more does anyone need?  The second dress is a bit on the fancy cocktail side, it’s a spaghetti string ABS by Allen Schwartz black size medium,which says ‘step aside let me through please’.  Both dresses live on the opposite side of the spectrum, one is more casual and comfortable while the other is more regal and upper crust with a twist of pizzazz on the side.  Both dress have their function in life, just like my new favorite Versace shirt.  Don’t forget to stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel