Arrogantly Shabby

Everyone is always searching for the most vintage, yet cheap, outfits. They are posting where they got certain accessories, and how much of a steal all aspects of it really were...Well, this takes it to eleven (cause there really is no other way.) I present to you, kind public: Arrogantly Shabby. Every piece of clothing featured, every accessory, all shoes--it ALL comes straight from the local transfer stations (also known as the dump). We model all clothing on the day we find it, at the specific transfer station in which it was found. Get ready to be trashy. Now how much more thrifty could one get?

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Things Are Happening...

Fall is coming. People are moving. Things are happening. You know what's important though? Layers. Scarves. Disgruntled-prep looks. Not shorts. Or shoes without socks. Unless you're into hookworms and blisters. No idea what the shit happened there.

Cossack Wool-blend Jumper; Men's oxford shirt with button cuff detail; Bremuda shorts; Leather Dandy loafers

Woman's two tone Oxford shirt; Cotton duck vest; DIY Gap Jorts; Sorrell Leather hunting boot

Cotton tunic-length Mulberry cardigan; Jute and leather skinny belt; IvoryAccordion-pleated strapless dress; Emerald satin T-strap peeptoe sandals THIS combination is so lovely for fall--warm, berry or wine, leather and green. Paired with white, it's girly, summery, almost. Paired with neutrals, it's more posh, but still punchy. Love it.

Essential LBD, esp. since it has pockets; Knee high patent leather boots; Silk Scarf.  This would be perfect with a cardigan for fall. or wrap shawl.

Poka dotted one piece romper; Chiffon skirt worn over romper; Black leather ankle motorcycle boots; Burnt Orange wide belt.  Mixing prints always looks pretty badass in my book. The secret? When mixing bold prints stick to the same color grouping, or family of colors.

Striped men's button down; Skinny navy trousers (actually shorts, but you can't see it...) Silk striped burgundy tie.  Our men's outfits constantly prove that you don't have to spend the cash to look fancy as fuck. ...And come'on. Can't a stylist hold onto the thought of summer a bit longer by pairing shorts with wool sweaters and closed to shoes with no socks? AMEN.

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On The Road Again

I feel like ever since I started having to clear away most of my household goods, and start packing up for my move to Minneapolis, that I have been overwhelmed with large, AWESOME goods at the transfer sites. All these goods in which I cannot take. The transfer site is an evil, evil temptress, I tell you. 

Stripped thin zip-up cardigan; Cotton GAP T-shirt; Suede Ralph Lauren pants

o, This guy right here got recognized the other day for helping out with our blog. He was VERY flattered....and wont stop talking about it now. So if you see him, make his day, tell him GQ is next.Light wash jean shirt; Men's Wool Sweater; Relaxed Fit Jeans; Leather Loafers

Men's club Soccer Jersey; Gray wool Suit jacket; Brown tint Suit Pants

Oh to find Converse at the transfer site! That is when Converse are at their best!Oversized Men's stripped Sweater; Grey Suit Pants (that went with the grey jacket above...); High top Converse

Blue Silk Ribbon Tie Blouse; White with lace hem Slip; White Strappy women's Sandals; Vibrant colored handkerchief Scarf Sorry for not as much verbage this time everyone! the move is in 2 days, and Computer time is vvveerrrryyyy limited! 

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Make that House Shine Bitch!

So, Not only do we find badass clothing at the dump, we also come across lots of other ridiculously beautiful things for the house. Above are a variety of blue glass my friend Gina found for me at the dump. They were just sitting in a box, ready to be brought home.

Displays of blue glass always look good. ALWAYS. As with any kind of display, the varying of size and shape makes it more complex and pleasing to the eye.

This was my OH SO BRILLIANT find of the past two weeks. This is just a section of the print of two extremely large swaths of fabric I found. All clean. I believe they were drapes for someone else, I have yet to decide how they shall be used in my new place in Minneapolis. They are def. a grandma print, but if that is what you dig (and It IS what I dig...A LOT) you will score free shit ALL THE TIME at the dump. Keep DEM EYES OPEN.****UPDATE* Can we talk about how this EXACT fabric is used for a dress at this awesome shop?**** 

This last find i did not take with me, and I DO hope someone came across it minutes after I took these pictures and brought it home where it should be. The is GORGEOUS and the possibilities are ENDLESS. Chandelier lighting is a prize to find at the dump, and figuring out the wiring to make them working again can easily be Done. Just ask Ruckus. 

ude, seriously, wiring is SO DAMN EASY.

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Everyone Say 'Prune'

  Why go to a dump, when you can just go to the backyard for a dump-like fashion shoot? Now, don't fret, all the clothing is still VERY MUCH from the transfer sites, I just had a few friends over this tie to my house and decided that the comfort of my own trash infested back yard would work juuust fine.

  PS, notice how gorgeous and autumny it is? Time for layers, accessories that actually DO something (hell-o scarves, gloves, socks over tights and leggings!) and earthy, lovely fall colours. Oh, and gratuitous shots of hot male models.

Cashmere Bow tie Sweater in Rust (Which I totally kept); Plaid daydress; Nylon's model's own; Penny Loafers. My face naturally looks like that. Truth.

Mustard Retro-pattern scarf; Powder-blue vintage shift dress; Hand-tooled leather cowboy boots Can we all say this together: Scarf + dress + boots = timeless

First we have to address this: Don, you know you are a God among men, right? What the hell. Cotton Polka-Dot Oxford; Twill and Satin Vest; Vintage tie; Dress slacks Oh, and also: Men in vests. So. Hot.

Vintage Calico Dress with skinny leatherette belt; Vintage taupe peep-toe sandals; Straw hat

Yes, this is the same dress.  See how it works great on both lovely ladies!? Though,  I was the lucky lady that got to pose with the STONE COLD HOTTIE below. Vintage Calico Dress with White lattice belt; Goldenrod Canvas messenger bag; White ballet flats 

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veryCorduroy Blazer; Tartan Wool scarf; Grey flat-front trousers; Vintage leather dress shoes

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Be Kind, Re-wind

 #1 : How sad is it that VCRs don't really exist so much anymore? Or cassettes? The joy of re-winding things? Lost, FOREVER.   Sigh.

Watercolour Poplin sundress; 3/4 sleeve Cranberry Crew T; Frye Motorcycle boots

White cotton sleeveless T; Vintage men's tie; High-waisted pleated trousers; T-strap espadrilles; Vintage leather handbag

(GEM SWEATER MOTHER LICKERS!)Bedazzled cashmere cardigan; Rampage Stretch trousers; Slouch Pirate booties

Wool Beanie; Silk tailored top; Ikat Tribal print skirt; Canvas oxfords

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Dress a family of brothers for a funeral

As we've mentioned before, Men's clothing is a bit harder to come by at the dump. I (face) feel this is because men are a lot more unlikely to part with an item after only a few wears, and will instead wear an item of clothing until moths will no longer touch it. Either way, over time we have slowly acquired enough items from the various dumps to do another men's shoot.  I happened to stumble upon a treasure trove of men's suit items, and gathered them like I needed to dress a family of brothers for a funeral.

Men's seal gray suit pants (I found so many suit pieces I wanted to SCREAM. Vests, coats, suits, dress shirts, etc.); Sheer cotton pink plaid dress shirt; silk and wool stitched vest

Light blue linen shorts; Vintage live stock print sea foam  long sleeve t-shirt; gray Henley shirt refashioned into a cardigan; Beanie model's own. Shoe's came free with purchase of a vintage bowling bag at a local thrift store.

So can we talk about how he should have had a boombox sitting next to him. So Cusack itkills me. Olive green Trench with flannel lining; Men's stripped Suit Pants; Short Sleeved men's Grey pin stripped button up; Over-sized men's knit sweater vest; Shoes model's own

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Shit Leopard

I am NOT changing the title, Face. No way, no how.

So I found this. It's a leopard-print polyester chiffon dress. The cut was okay-it has a nipped waist, circle skirt and knotted bustline. The top was a bit..shouldery. I am almost positive this dress was worn by a man. It smelled like it. 

The easiest way to make a dress better is to add a belt. Face taught me this. The sleeves were big and baggy, so I tied them with some brown lace and voilà! A cute sweet-heart neckline. This is just a leather skinny belt with a brass dolphin buckle, from the dump. You can't tell, but I'm also wearing long peacock feather earrings that I made. Damn!

This look is so hot. It might look costume-y, and that's cause it IS--but screw it! Leave the house in jeans and a t-shirt everyday, blend in. Or drape a dead raccoon on your body and be remembered! This capelet is  vintage, from around the 1940's. I got it on Ebay in a lot of 6 vintage furs for $10.  I pinned the dress up with a brooch (the photos of it didn't make sense...) but love it so much I might sew it like that. The shoes are little satin kitten-heel peeptoes, from the dump, a few years ago. The headband is a cheapie beaded one from Forever21, and the beaded bag is an old 60's pouch from Value Village. It was crazy overpriced at $4, but I HAD to have it. 

 I wanted to include a more casual look, so I tucked that dress into my underwear and called it good. No, really...I totally dig bubble hems these days, and you can get that look from a circle skirt turned/tucked under. Okay, I suppose if you didn't want to tuck it into the old baggy whities, you could pin the hem to a garter belt. Yeah, you should probably do that....The sweater is a crystal and pearl detail GEM SWEATER, 100% cashmere wool, snatched from a clothing swap. The silk kerchief was one of about two dozen I pulled out of a dumpster a few months ago, and the boots were also a dump find- perfect condition too!  There it is: A shit leopard, 3 ways. Now, skip hence, ducks, and figure out that reference!

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Possibilities

Kface here. I'm gonna try something new out, and we will see what you all think/how it flows with the rest of what we are doing. I figured, it may be time to show you how we take our dump fashion home with us. Now, not everything we find at the dump and feature in the blog do we take home, most actually stays at the dump for others to find and utilize. On the other hand, I know I personally stop by the dump almost once a day, so there is a lot that I pick up that will never make it to a regular

Item in Question: This turquoise 80s dress (shoulder pads and all).

  Very simple, has a few little stains on the front, otherwise great condition

  Pretty shapeless on a hanger, most people might pass it over.

  e make the last shoot, but I stole to bring home with me. The items I use with the article of clothing are mostly simple accessories from the dump, as well as items I have greedily snatched out of others hands at clothing swaps with my friends. You dig?

fI use the dress as a top, simply add a black a pencil skirt (snatched quickly out of a trash bag of a friends before others could get their grubby hands on it!) wide belt (dump) and necklace I picked up...somewhere? Cheap custom jewelery is the best.

  I use the dress as a skirt; Men's plaid button down in small from Dump; Earrings my own; Shoes were featured in our blog HERE; Wide brown belt from the dump. Belts are one of the best things, and look hard enough and you can simply keep upgrading from one to the next each time you visit a transfer site.a  This is where you must remember there are SO MANY possibilities for pieces you spot! If you even slightly like something, snatch it up! Bring it home, try a few things. If it doesn't work...why then simply bring it back to the dump for someone else to try their hand at it!shion post. Below I show you a find (actually found by Ruckus) that didn't quit

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Muddy Hymnal

Back to basics. One of our best shoots in a while, even enduring the soggy day filled with other people's cat liter strew about at the dump (really...clumps on shoes like no other. Why someone feels that can just pour it on the ground, and not dispose of it in the effing DUMPSTER TWO FEET AWAY is beyond me). Either way, we found that the patterns and textures of the fabrics were in full force, which always makes for a good photo shoot! We realize we don't always show you how we have modified the clothing we use (scissors are a wonderful thing to keep in your car, for last-minute fashion modifications, impromptu-crafting and of course, self-defense), but we are going to try and start. Look for notes in the captions if we altered a piece to wear it in a unique way.

Shetland Wool sweater; Gray shift dress seen as skirt; Black Tights swapped from friend; Plastic 'Birkenstock' style sandals. I promise I am trying to look happier guys, trying.

Simple Shoe brand corduroy loafers Vintage Brown Leather Ankle Strap Sandals

The Loft Ditsy Floral voile oxford; Cotton Swiss-print cuffed jumper; Vintage wash GAP cut-offs; Old butter leather brown boots (Can we talk about briefly about these shoes? In person simply divine. I don't think they translate to film that well...) (We CAN talk about these shoes. They were SO COMFY it was like standing INSIDE a veal calf!)

Childrens Wool sweater, cut to be made a cardigan; Scoop neck gray blouse; Blue Multi-toned Knit skirt; Brown Leather ankle strap sandals The texture of this skirt was so delightfully 70's, it would pair really well with wedges and some thick tights for fall!

This gorgeous fabric is from the side of an old rotty couch. It seems like such a shame, right? But this is why you bring scissors, ladies! Snip the pretty/useable/non-mildewy fabric for use as pillows, wall hangings or what-have-you. But be careful not to defile a nice couch that someone could use!

Dockers Pinstripe suitjacket; Pintucked silk tank; Vintage wash GAP cut-offs;m Old butter leather brown boots One of my favourite looks is short-shorts with little man-boots; it really toms up an outfit. A fun juxtaposition is something crazy feminine on top, like an embroidery-detail tank or floral button-up. A perfect Fairbanks summer look!

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Smidgens

A little bit to get you through the week. Something new, this way comes...

Wool herringbone fishing cap; Rose chiffon scarf; Chartreuse Jersey Tunic; Ivory Cotton Bolero Cardigan; Distressed Light-wash jeans; Dr. Marten brand Gibsons

Hand knit toboggan cap; Black and white Floral print sheer button-down; Screen-print t-shirt; Costume faded Denim; Leather Men's work boots

Rayon-silk blend batik scarf; Tweed and cotton blend blazer with leather button details;  Sheer cotton gingham oxford shirt; Surf wash distressed Gap jeans; Chocolate Doc Marten Oxfords

Upcycled Patchwork Hoodie with straps; Black skinny jeans; Vintage suede Nikes

Handmade Sheepskin Hood; Twelve Days of Christmas Print Polyester Button up; Stonewashed Denim Levis; Fawn Mary Janes, Earth Shoes Brand

Teal distressed graphic T-Shirt; Stripped knit sweater; Relaxed Olive Linen Slacks; Black suede embroidered Moccasins. 

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A Nice Vintage

..And we're back. After a small re-tooling of what kind of style selections we wanted to make, we have come out even stronger. We have decided to try and minimize the use of graphic print T-shirts (see last post), and stick to all the amazing prints and textiles that we come across while scouring the transfer sites. This post illustrates the amazing vintage clothing that people trash each day...and we make our treasure.

Navy Oxford boy's blazer; Vintage polka dot circle skirt;  Black leather school marm ankle booties; brown leather clutch.

Black silk lingerie top with lace detail; crocheted navy blue shrug with red piping; navy striped high waisted sailor pants with brass button closure (found at the University of Alaska free Market); White slip on Ked flats.

Dyed leather strap headband; Electric Floral Chiffon V-neck blouse; White Linen with lace detail skirt; Rhinestone belt; Orange Keds

Camel colored 100% Cashmere cardigan; black stretch trousers; worn leather work boots; black leather shoulder satchel

Vintage geometric print Shetland wool sweater; Distressed denim shorts; Black Wool ankle booties

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Chica-chica-Boom-Boom

The dump has been awesome the last couple of days! I found sheets, bird seed and an onion. You'd think that isn't anything to write home about, but did I mention that those sheets were 250-count (our current sheets are like 50? I am almost positive they are from a prison...) AND the onion was purple, brand-new, with tags still on?  I know I'm not the only person that gets excited about free onions. Well, me and all of 15th-century Ireland, probably. Dump food aside, here is another set from our shoot a few weeks ago. Notice our guest model, Jaime, working it in some super-fly polyester. 

Retro polyesters floral Mabel dress, handmade with cotton lace detail; Tobacco Frye Leather Motorcycle Boots

Straw Garden hat; Cotton Abstract tee; Dark-rinse straight-leg jeans; Vintage leather and canvas deck shoes

Nipsey Russel snuggles up to a pile of man-clothes. Just an FYI, YES, I * do* have a strong desire to dress him like a person

Cotton batik scarf; Vintage Dolman Indian block print top; Studded jersey skirt; Navy die-cut Birkenstocks

Celadon Wool Beret; Cotton 3/4 sleeve tunic with cherry blossom print; Seal-grey wool cable skirt ...What am I feeling for next shoot? All I have to say is I keep finding dresses (SCORE) and I discovered a GOLDMINE of belts. And man, this girl (Kface at the moment...) Likes her some belts

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I thought that we could sing, to pass the time...

Another home shoot. Why? Because it is summer now, chickens. We know- it's been awhile. Long enough for it to be another season. Jesus. But really, two words: FOLK FEST. Okay, another one: WORK. Spring cleaning must be in full force, because each trip to the dump these days is like Christmas. We've found some really magical things- vintage vests and DRESSES! Even some handmade/altered pieces. Seriously good shit.

Cranberry open-knit cowl; Seal cotton cardigan; Tribal print cotton seersucker dress; Camel suede Chukka Boots

Small floral print cap sleeved blouse; Hand adorned military green zip up; Dark wash Whisker bleached denim, cuffed.

Stretch cotton seal gray trousers; chambray light print button up; crocheted tan short-sleeved top; dusty pink peacoat style blazer

Mustard Jersey Cowl; Viole Turquoise cardigan; Stretch floral clip belt; Vintage cotton eyelet night dress

Vintage Jansport vest; OP surf shirt; Vintage silk handkerchief; Skinny thin-wale cords; Suede orthopedic oxfords

Black and nude 3/4 length sleeve lace blouse; Gray and pastel yellow smocked Skirt; Chocolate stacked kitten heeled slip on booties.

Vintage silk scarf/hairband; Mustard pattern tank; 100% wool tartan button-up; Vintage black skinny Levis Do you have a favorite summer item that you are itching to break out now that the weather is warming up? Or if you have some extra dresses laying around, transfer station farmers west and Chena Pump are great places to leave them for a great new home... :D

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Bring On the Spring!

 It's spring here in Fairbanks; I know, there is still snow, cold, and bears, but you'll have to just trust us. TRUST ME. It's been warm, sunny and glorious, and everything is melting, and summer, SUMMER is right around the corner. Here is the latest spread, including a guest model, Lindsay.  This week we found good shoes and tops. Shoes are tricky, but if I had a nickel for every time we found a pair of men's Frye boots, we'd have like...$.85. People are also hemorrhaging hats, scarves, sweaters and coats from their closet; would've been kind of helpful when it was thirty below...

Korean Star Wars tee; Vintage stonewash skinny jeans with concho fringe;  Vintage leather and rabbit fur ankle boots

Calvin Klein brand trapper hat; Vintage Izod brand striped jumper; Cuffed Levi's beachwash jeans; Chuck Taylor Originals brand All Stars

Leather strap head piece; Ditsy floral print Silk blouse; Wide Wool Cable Knit Skirt; Stockings models own; Black Ballerina Flats

Pale violet sleeveless jersey cardigan; Vintage lace scalloped bralet; Feather clip

Charcoal hand-knit shawl; Gap brand cropped double-breasted peacoat; Cuffed Levi's beachwash jeans; Vintage leather and rabbit fur ankle boots

Military Inspired Bistre safari Jacket; Camel colored twilled linen pants; patent leather red calf boot

Norwegian Folk headband; Champagne Silk-blend dolman top; Studded black leather belt;  Platinum cuffed shorts; Leatherette Jackboots

Vintage Alaska Rec Spider decal shirt; Levi's over stressed boot-cut jeans; Jersey Prussian Blue 3/4-length Sleeve Cardigan

Vintage polyester zip up, Fizz Brand; Oyster jersey patch miniskirt I want more dresses!  Anyone else? It's been WEEKS since I've seen a single one at the dump....what becomes of unwanted dresses?

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Smart Women, Trashy Books

There are days when you find the transfer station at its absolute finest. Days like today. There is a never ending supply of clothing, trinkets, and old men trying to help you discover your next outfit to feature. The weather is warming up a great deal in Fairbanks, spring is here! It has been in the 30s all week, which means we can start busting out the shorts! (or like Liz, the leopard print bras....) With the weather warmer, that means (hopefully) more frequent postings, and new fashion as people clean out their closets!  Oh I am so ready, are you?

Leather Piece used as Head Band; Roomy Charcoal Sweater; Embellished silver sequined belt; Frye Campus boots; Leggings models own.

Cherry and Royal with Black knit embellishing holiday sweaters; cuffed Boyfriend style Light wash denim; Chocolate Suede Moccasins; Thin-wal cord three pocket shirt; vintage leather laced clogs

Oversized Men's Cinch Brown/Orange Plaid Button-up; Cuffed Boyfriend Style Light Wash Denim; Tweed Military Inspired Blazer; Leather Latticed Flats.

Original Everlast boxing warm-ups; 34 DD silk Leopard print bra. Necklace and sassy attitude Models own.

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The Boys are Back in Town

We know a good thing when we see it, and our first all male post was a success! As a follow up we have more great treasures to share once again modeled with ease on our handsome volunteers... thanks to these fellas! It was VERY Nippy outside during this shoot, and we were very happy not to have to be disrobing this time ourselves... For our Next post, all I ask is that you all don't get too upset when you just see our Classy mugs back on the main page...

Vintage Trucker hat; Multi-tone Men's Large Winter Flannel; Distressed Levi's original bootcut jeans

Green and spruce Flannel Plaid Button down; Vintage Summer Solstice Screen-print T-shirt; Batik Creamsicle Shade Scarf; DKNY espresso rinse jeans Until we find more menswear to treat your eyes with, say goodbye to Nick, Kris and Dan!

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Let's Hear It For The Boys

 It was a beautiful sunny day in Fairbanks. -5F made it not so beautiful, and made our little fingers numb. Thwarted by the Trash Man (I bet he would resent being called that. He's probably a heavy equipment operator...) (Though, he may also take PRIDE in it, being a 'Bin man!' Like Howard was...) we tried two transfer sites today, only to be let down, not a scrap of anything. Good thing we've been saving up man-clothes for this day.   So thank you Dan, Chris and Nick, for being all handsome and sassy for us.

Carmine Merle abstract v-neck; Canvas and leather braces

Vintage KUAC trucker hat; African print silk button-up; Land's End Irish hand-knit wool sweater, ecru ; Eddie Bauer canvas and leather satchel; DKNY espresso rinse jeans

Fair-Isle knit cap; Land's End Irish hand-knit wool sweater, French Beige; Distressed Levi's original bootcut jeans; shoes-model's own