Unicorns!

u·ni·corn

ˈyo͞onəˌkôrn/

noun

1. 1. 

   a mythical animal typically represented as a horse with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead.
2. 2. 

   An elusive piece of clothing that just can't seem to be found anywhere. 

   
   

Most people think of unicorns as the dress they want- that is so hard to find because the maker stopped producing it. It's often highly sought after and finding it (in your size) is an impossibility. It's the things we dream about and wish that one day, luck will shine down on us and with it- bring that one special piece. 

That is most people. For me, I see my unicorns as those similar pieces as stated above- but also pieces that I really want but can't afford. For me- there's no way I can afford a $144 dress even with 25% off. 

But, lately I've had some great luck. There have been three pieces that I'd like to talk about today that have been on my absolutely must have lists for years. I'd scan the swap and sell pages hoping that some girl in my size would be crazy enough to let a piece go (for cheap) and I'd be the lucky first person to jump at it! 

It never really happens. So, let's talk my spoils.

First, I have spent years viewing the Alika dress by Tatyana. I had wanted it for so long but the $143 price tag was just too much. They'd have an occasional 50% off sale but I could never find it in my size. So, I kept hoping and praying that it would just make it to me one day! 

And, one night- it happened. My size appeared on Poshmark. I was hoping for green but there was black! Medium! Oh my! My first thought: "I don't really have a little black dress!!"  And it was $55. The best price I have ever found. The seller said she had only wore it once!

Look at that neckline!

Smiles for days!

So much love that my leg went phantom.

The second piece (please keep in mind that I'm merely showing three of tons of pieces I have wanted for forever) is the Atomic print in the Doris style by Pinup Girl Clothing! I had seen this print when I first started researching pinup photography. I wanted it so bad. I looked it up and it had sold and didn't look like it would be coming back anytime soon. I gave up on this skirt. It sat in the back of my mind but I really didn't think it would ever happen. Then, low and behold a woman sold it on the swap page for $50! It had a few spots but they were so small that they didn't bother me- especially for the price! But, someone had claimed it. And I was so upset! I told the girl to consider me next if by some crazy chance it fell through. One week later and it was mine!!! And I do not know where this skirt has been my entire life!!

I feel like a rockstar!

And I finally have a reason to wear my jewelry!!

The third piece for this entry is the Pinup Girl Clothing Monica dress. Ever since I have seen this dress, I have wanted it. It has suited everyone I have ever seen in it. I was floored that it worked so well with literally every size. I wanted it! I needed it! (Oh Baby, Oh Baby) But it was $144. PUG clothing would rarely have a sale and no true sale can justify such a high dollar amount especially for something I can't see myself wearing somewhat daily.

So, I stalked the swap pages. I really wanted one brand new but it was almost impossible. The standard rate on swap is about $90, and worn out in a lot of cases. Zippers needing fixed... Etc. you could find something a bit cheaper but never much lower than that.

Fast forward to Sunday night. Poshmark.  My size. Red. $45. Never worn only tried on. 

I didn't even hesitate. Not for a single second. It was mine within 10 seconds of seeing it.

I'm still not 100% sure on how I feel about it though! 

 

Mainly because I get extremely weirded out when you can see any little bit of my  (Polish girl/ love for sweets) belly. 

 Not going to lie... The top is pretty darn spectacular!
 
 

That's all for now. I'll be photographing these all soon and I'll have even more to share soon!