I admit it – I’m a total 80’s Girl! :)  I used to wear those tight jean shorts covered with distressed holes (strategically placed, of course), neon tie-dyed T’s, and inconceivably coiffed hair, courtesy of my highly toxic can of Aqua Net.  But one of my favorite embellishments was metal!

When I saw this leopard printed mini skirt for $9.00, as well as the black International Concepts shirt, I immediately loved the blend of old school metal with the current style.  I had originally seen the INC shirt at Macy’s for around $70.00, so finding both of these deals at 1/2 of 1/2 just made complete $en$e. 🙂

I wore the skirt to a Christian Women’s meeting and the shirt to a North Texas Chamber event.  If you had a few rad metal pieces in your wardrobe, OMG, where would you wear them?

MsMona

Oooh, shiny!  I just love patent leather accessories – check out this new beauty!

Arcadia is an Italian patent leather brand you can often find on Ebay, as well as some discount stores around town for around $200.00-$250.00.  It’s not easy to find a large inexpensive tote with feet, let alone an Arcadia, so I was thrilled to spy this gorgeous bag at one of my new favorite stores, Clothes Mentor in Plano.  Did I mention it was only $18.00?!  OMG! 🙂

What makes this shop unique is that they pay for gently used clothes and accessories on-the-spot, instead of waiting as the consignment stores do.  It’s also geared toward women, not teenage girls, which makes their inventory a little more desirable for some of us gals! 🙂

What type of resale/consignment stores do you have in your area?

MsMona

Name:  Marlene Dreyer

Title:   Owner, “Past Treasurers”

MM:  What was your inspiration in creating these beautiful accessories?
MD:  “I love to create and design new things that I know people will love.”

MM:  How do you market your brand?
MD:  “I mainly sell my items by wearing them.  I will also be doing a boutique show with several other gals this fall.”

MM:  When you’re not hard at work, what would we find Marlene doing?
MD:  “My husband and I are active in our senior group at church and we take many travel trips with our group as well as serve in the community.  We especially enjoy our 7 grandchildren and interact with them.”

MM:  If you could have any “job” in the world, what would it be? 🙂
MD:  “I feel I already have the most perfect job in the world spending time with our grandchildren and being of service to others.”

MM:  What Nugget of Fashion Wisdom could you share with MsMona’s fans?
MD:  “Our God Reigns.”

What’s better than finding fun, whimsical jewelry on clearance?  How about attending an amazing “Buy One/Get One” V.I.P. shopping event at Betsey Johnson’s NorthPark boutique!  My sweet friend, Cara, helped me find adorable matching baubles that I can wear with my basic clothing pieces – in addition to the accessories, visit the store through this holiday weekend for lots of great deals on clothes and shoes, too!

Keep checking back to see what I wear with my new BJ jewels…

MsMona

Spent a few minutes out of my hectic weekend to glam up this picture frame for my sweet babies, MOCHI (lab mix) and MISO (dachshund).

$3.30 frame on clearance at Nordstrom Rack + $3.00 scrapbooking rhinestones = a priceless memory of my Girls. 🙂

Hmm…how much do you think this frame would sell for in a department or boutique store?

MsMona