Being a product of the 80s, let’s face it, I have a love of pretty much all things 80s. And while the 80s trend has kind-of “passed” and now we are onto the 90s, I still can’t let 80s fashion love go (except for shoulder pads. I can let those go). Anywho, I found these white vintage 80s pumps and it was love at first sight, readers. I knew with a little love (alcohol swabs and sanitizer), they would be looking brand new. Well, 80s brand new. You know what’s weird? When I styled them, they looked surprisingly fresh to me. I’m not sure how that really works, but I guess what’s old is new, sometimes, and that many loved pieces can be loved indefinitely…I find that thought very comforting. Thanks, shoes, for the reminder.
Top: Peter Pilotto for Target ($6 marked down from approx $35)
Pants: Banana Republic ($20 marked down from $90)
Shoes: vintage via thrift ($2, they were $4, but 50% off sale)
Necklace: gift
Bag: Peter Pilotto for Target ($3 marked down from $40)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) There’s still a bit of the Peter Pilotto for Target on the Target website (including the bag featured here). If you go to the Target website, you can find many of the pieces on clearance, if you didn’t get a chance to get them when the collection came out!
2) Resale shops have sales? Yes, they sure do. It’s kind-of surprising, right? The sales vary by store, though a lot of resale shops (especially chains such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc) have email alerts, which allows you to track the sales. You can also ask at the store if there is a schedule for sales, many of which take place on “holiday weekends.” Given that resale prices are often already quite low, you don’t really need to hunt down the sales, but if you are so inclined, I say go for it!
I know I should have probably cleaned these shoes with something less harsh than alcohol (on the exterior), but I just went for it. The white leather cleaned up really well with the rubbing alcohol. You can always use leather softener after, if you want to make sure the leather doesn’t turn too brittle/get too dry. For the interior, don’t forget to use antibacterial wipes and/or an alcohol based sanitizer. I’ve read that a lot of people also use an anti-fungal spray as well, so that’s an option too. Best to over clean than under!
Anyone else have resale sale tips? Thank you so much for stopping by, readers! Happy Wednesday!
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Love the look, I love the shirt 🙂
WHY are you standing by the oxygen fence! You are so smoking hot in this outfit, you will set it on fire!! You are a fire hazard!! LOL.. 😀 Love the cutout details of the pumps and the prints of the PP top 🙂
Hahahahahaa girl!! You crack me up! I was like, “oh no, why??? Oh hahaha!” Thank you for the smile!! Xo
On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, The Fashion Huntress wrote:
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Those perforated heels!!!! Gosh I remember them !!! Good old days !!!! Gosh are we old already ????????
Looking lovely as usual 😘
I love your outfit and your brand new (new to you!) shoes! =) I have only found one good pair of shoes from the local thrift store, but I always check just in case. ❤ I agree, it's better to over clean than under!!
I love your outfit and your brand new (new to you!) shoes! =) I have only found one good pair of shoes from the local thrift store, but I always check just in case. ❤ I agree, it's better to over clean than under!!
Yes! Sometimes I find nothing at all, and then other times, I come across a lucky find!! 🙂
I love that outfit especially those shoes. I hate heels so a good pair of flats that aren’t toms are something I’m always looking for.
I just found your blog. The shoes are so fun -I love them!
Thank you so much :)!!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who loves the 80s (probably because that is the decade I was born – Dirty dancing was my fave movie when I was about 5. Not even joking)! Way to rock some fab 80s pumps. 😀
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Oh, those shoes! Super-cute!!
The shoes do indeed look fabulous and fresh!
Surely, the necklace was the inspiration for the outfit, right? An amazing piece! What a great gift!
Yes! Necklace definitely was! It is a great piece and a wonderful gift!! Thanks!
On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, The Fashion Huntress wrote:
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Aaah, the 80’s. I do remember them fondly…especially jelly shoes in the summertime. Those are great shoes! I love the bag too.
Absolutely love the mix of print! That bag is gorgeous and so are you!! 🙂
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I like that style, the shirt and the bag are gorgeous !
great look, love the heels! xx
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those shoes are awesome – so fun, they make me feel like turning on lauper or houston and dancing 🙂
80s fashion rocked! Yes, except for the shoulder pads lol.
Love those shoes. I have a pair of Steve Madden kitten heels from the 80s which are my fave pair of pumps.
Fun and fabulous!
Just chanced upon your blog. Loved the pumps and the necklace! 😀
Nice nice nice. Love it from head to toe especially the top and the bag.
Cute heels!! 🙂 Happy weekend! xx
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Sigh. I remember my eighties shoes..white..with bows on! xxx
Those are fab! Great post.
Ok, you do not even know how much more I love you for this post. I just called my mom the other day to see if she had saved any of her 80’s pumps and earrings… sadly she did not! You definitely rock this look!
xx Cara
We love this mix-of-prints ‘fit! Way to work it, girl.
Lovely shirt!!!
You never cease to amaze me with the sales you come across!! I can’t get over the discount on the Peter Pilotto pieces, Target U.S. deals are ten times better than here in Canada. Jealous!
Nice job on the heels, you would never have know they were from the 80’s…the cut out detail, kitten heels all on trend!! Love it!
Xo, Jackie
I’ve heard that before!! That’s too bad! You gotta come shopping here :)!!!
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On Sunday, June 15, 2014, The Fashion Huntress wrote:
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Great deals! I love this Peter Pilotto top! I was so excited to find some Peter Pilotto marked down at my Target. I love the sales at my favorite resale shop. I always find the best deals then!
Nicole
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I love everyone sharing their 80s memories!! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing all of them! xo
nice look!
The top is very graceful 🙂
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Loooove that location of this photo shoot. I’ve never heard of Peter, I’ll have to rush off to target then! That design is so lovely. Thanks for the leather cleaning tips! I have a pair of shoes that could definitely use a good cleaning. xo
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