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Vintage Finds & 90s Vibes: The Look That Made Me Feel Like That Girl

Okay, diva, letโ€™s talk about this playful look I threw together on a day when I just wanted to feel bold, nostalgic, and just a lilโ€™ spicy. There were no fancy rules to this, just vibes. I found the Salt-N-Pepa tee on sale for $10 at Journeyโ€™s one day and knew I had to pair it with something fire. It needed something fun yet effortless because it simply speaks for itself. 

This was a mash-up of the things that I love dearly: vintage feels, leopard print, and a lilโ€™ comfy heel. 

The Look Breakdown:

  • Top: Journeyโ€™s โ€“ $10
  • Bottoms: Thrifted from City Thriftโ€“ (~$5)
  • Shoes: Shein โ€“ ($)

Why I Wore It:

Fashion is my favorite form of self-expression, and this outfit gave me the bold and 90s feel that I have been itching to feel for a minute. I didnโ€™t overthink this; I styled it based on how I wanted to feel. And truthfully, I felt like THAT girl.

The leopard gauchos were a thrift store win that I honestly almost passed up because they are 2 sizes too big, but I am SO glad I didnโ€™t. They are comfy, bold, and definitely give instant style points (also, leopard and red were trending for a lil minute earlier this year). Pairing them with the graphic tee created a look that just works. It gave attitude, nostalgia, and femininity all at once. Then, I kept searching for the perfect shoe and found the red kitten heels at the last minute in my shoe stash. Chefโ€™s kiss!

How You Can Recreate the Look:

If you are looking to put together a similar vibe, you donโ€™t need to spend a lot; just mix what you already have, girl. 

  • Donโ€™t be afraid to mix prints and bold graphics. This is what adds that personality to your outfit instantly. 
  • THRIFT. THRIFT. THRIFT. Hidden gems all throughout them stores, boo. And donโ€™t let too big sizes or even some rips throw you off. We improvise over hurrr!
  • Grab those graphic tees. They are perfect tied up, tucked, and oversized. You can do so much with them and without too much thought. 
  • If you are not a big heel girl but need something besides sneakers or flat sandals to bring a look together? Grab a kitten heel and stop thinking theyโ€™re just for mawmaw. The look without the pain!
  • And as always, finish with statement jewelry to elevate everything!

Final Thoughts:

You don’t need designer pieces to show your style. You just need a wardrobe that makes you feel something. For me, this look and all my other looks just remind me that fashion doesnโ€™t have to be perfect and doesnโ€™t have to look like everyone else. It just has to feel right to me. Once your outfit makes you feel confident and bold? Thatโ€™s what matters in the end, and mine did just that!

And sometimes thatโ€™s the point: dressing for who you are becomingโ€”not just where you are going.

Thatโ€™s my spiel for today.

I love you, Diva, and thereโ€™s nothing you can do about it.

Xoxo, LaKambria