Zack X Carlton

Zack X Carlton

I'm taking on yet another alias this summer. You can call me, "The Fresh Prince of Bayside." As I mentioned a few posts ago, my summer style is being completely influenced by the early 90s. It might be a result of my complete and utter obsession with Nick at Nite for the past few months. Reruns of Family Matters and California Dreams have me in a trance, salivating over pieces in the wardrobe.

Since I tend be a little more "Preppy" in my personal style, I wanted to pull in elements of Zack Morris' closet and combine it with the Carlton Banks-esque articles of clothing I have in mine.

THIS is one of my first photographed attempts at meshing the 2 styles. I'm wearing a Ralph Lauren oxford ($5, thrift), black Levi's ($35, Macy's), grey wool limited edition Sperry Top-Siders ($85, Zappos.com), and an amazing, vintage graphic cardigan I found at Goodwill for $2.

Thoughts? Opinions? All are welcome. I'm loving how this whole thing is coming together. It's forcing me to stretch the limits of my creativity.

To further compliment the pairing, I purchased these retro looking pair of Air Flights from a Nike Outlet in somewhere in Florida after my trips to Miami for $40. They are some of the most comfortable shoes I've owned in my life. Every time I put them on, someone thinks I fished them out of some sneaker-head auction or something. LOVE them!

Weekend Finds 3.14.10

Weekend Finds 3.14.10

This past week is no more special than any other. You know I hit a few thrift stores and as always, I came up some great stuff! I had lunch with a friend in Lakewood, CA yesterday and afterward decided to Google a few of the closest thrift stores as I'm not in that area very often. I hit the freakin' jackpot! This place was like secondhand heaven! It is one of the largest, cleanest, most organized spots I've come across in a while. So much so that all the clothing is even color-coded. Seriously, where they do that at?

After gainging my composure and catching my breathe from the anxiety attack I had initially walking in, I spent the next 2 hours exploring the racks and racks of inventory. Now, this place is a little more expensive than I'm used to, but the extra dollar or 2 is definitely worth it given the selection and organization. Here are a few of my favorite finds in the past week...

$5 Ralph Lauren weekend bag

$3 80s vintage sweater

$9 Ralph Lauren sweater

$1 Yves Saint Laurent vintage linen tie

$7 Ralph Lauren shirt

$7 Ralph Lauren shirt

$3 shirt (no label)

$8 Bass vintage kiltie tassel loafers

$20 Armani vintage workboots

Weekend Finds

Weekend Finds

I want to start including my weekend (and weekday) finds from the thrift and other random stores I visit. This weekend was a complete success! I snagged everything you see below. And of course...I got it for cheap!

I LOVE visiting Urban Outfitters every now and again because I'm almost guaranteed to find a great pair of shoes or two. However, I only purchase shoes and accessories from UO. My thrifting skills are superior so I feel like I can find just about any article of clothing they're selling at one of my favorite second hand stores. Just a personal thing of mine. No diss to anyone who shops there.

I don't know if its the recession, but they've been having a lot of great sales on all their inventory. Saturday night I found a pair of one of my favorite emerging brands, Generic Surplus for $9.99! Ultimate score!

I'm fortunate enough to always be able to find great designer pieces at my favorite (and very secret) thrift store. I was able to get all the shirts you see above, including the 3 Ralph Lauren, for $3 - 5 each! I really heart oxfords so I was really pleased with these purchases.

All these ties were an unbelievable .95¢ each! I love the different colors, textures and patterns. It's called diversity gentlemen. Please get rid of that polyester printed "Dad" tie and select something a little more unconventional. It'll definitely make you stand out.

Vintage camping vest (thrift), $2.50

$10 Black Wool Blazer (thrift), $4 Tweet Sportscoat (thrift)