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Orphaned Apparel
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The daily adventures of one twenty-something and her addictions to fashion, photography and music.
#64109 in All , #6681 in General Fashion

Sacre Bleu, it’s Summer Time!

There’s nothing like a good spring clean, so why should you leave your wardrobe out? Adopt a philosophy of out with the old and in with the new and you’ll soon be able to see your wardrobe clearly. E...

4 days ago

How to revamp your look with a retro twist

This season, take a step back in time with fashion that nods to eras gone by. From a Mad Men inspired vintage hourglass figure to cute and playful colourblocking for a cool retro style, this season w...

09 may 12

Clearance Couture

With a new year comes a fresh start. Over the course of the past year, it was growing clear to me that the name "Orphaned Apparel" wasnt exactly a perfect match with my bargain-obsessed aesth...

02 jan 12

Versace for H&M

How freaking fabulous is the upcoming Versace for H&M collaboration?! Set to hit stores November 17, it looks like a spot-on recreation of Versaces wonderfully gaudy glam aesthetic. There are quite a...

23 oct 11

Best of both worlds

$4 acid wash denim$8 garden party-ready dressesGod bless the clearance rack!

11 oct 11

End of Summer

Its been a fun week, and the perfect weather has made it even better. I spent an afternoon strolling around the Country Club Plaza, drooling over Burberry coats and scarves in the process. If youre e...

24 sep 11

Coveting: Alexander McQueen Scarf.

If I were ever to go on an out-of-character style splurge, an Alexander McQueen scarf might just be the item to cause it. With the designers official website offering plenty of silk chiffon decked ou...

17 sep 11

LC Lauren Conrad Fall 2011 Lookbook.

Lauren Conrads line for Kohls has released its fall lookbook, and its once again full of frilly, feminine pieces peppered with pastels, polka dots and florals. Stand-out include a pink colorblock dre...

24 aug 11

Christian Siriano Gold Collection.

To say that my jaw dropped over Christian Sirianos latest Payless collection would be an understatement. It practically came unhinged. Im still kicking myself over missing out on his awesome gold-hee...

17 aug 11

Karl Lagerfeld for Macys.

Following months of hype, Karl Lagerfelds upcoming designer collaboration with Macys was officially unveiled last night. Hitting stores August 31, the collection ranges in price from $50 to $170. Wha...

04 aug 11

Kohls Clearance + 99¢ Shipping.

Its a great time to snatch up some crazy shoe steals at Kohls! From summer sandals to platform clogs to wedge booties; Simply Vera Wang to Elle to Candies, the variety and prices are terrific! And to...

03 jun 11

Update.

Hello, everyone! Apologies for my absence. For the past few months, Ive been working behind the scenes of Orphaned Apparel to restructure the site into a more useful format. While the blog will conti...

21 may 11

Genius of a Generation.

After a week of lovely spring weather and temperatures approaching 80 degrees, the winter chill has returned to KC. Ive been filling up my free time huddled by the heat and reading. One of those book...

25 mar 11

Spring 2011.

LC Lauren Conrad Trench Coat, $58 | Simply Vera Vera Wang Floral Satin Shift Dress, $47 | LC Lauren Conrad Faux-Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $54 | LC Lauren Conrad Floral Ruffle Chiffon Dress, $45While...

08 mar 11

Savings: $708.06.

Heads-up to anyone with a JCPenney nearby: you may want to scamper on over to your local store for some early (or late) winter coat shopping. Yesterday, I plucked three beautiful *heavy* military-sty...

06 mar 11

Rachel Bilsons Edie Rose Home.

I was just in the process of writing up a post about Rachel Bilson when The Budget Babe posted about Rachels just-launched Edie Rose Home tabletop collection for Macys. Birds, butterflies, flowers, f...

16 feb 11

Savings: $621.98.

You know how in the months leading up to Christmas, Andy Williams is constantly serenading us through the TV about how its the most wonderful time of the year? Thats an outright lie, because this is ...

05 feb 11

The Flying Squirrel.

Full of gorgeous colors, floaty draping and ingenious inspiration, young&restless spring/summer 2011 collection is an imaginative gem. The visual equivalent of "a flying squirrel landing in an ur...

03 feb 11

Favorite Photographers: Lara Jade.

Ive featured several photographers on this blog and figured it was time to spotlight another! London-based Lara Jade Coton is another one of my favorite visual artists. Getting her start as a teenage...

30 jan 11

Step 1: admit you have a problem. Step 2: buy more.

It arrived. Kohls January end-of-the-season shoe clearance, which I anticipate religiously, has come and gone, delivering my best haul to date and shattering my previous savings record. Call me crazy...

15 jan 11

Lets kick off the week with some prettiness.

This photo from V Magazines "New Direction" editorial inspired an instant internet search for these designers work. Ill let the pretty pictures do the talking.Mary Katrantzou fall 2009Mary Ka...

10 jan 11

Theres a fire starting in my heart.

Since Ive gotten several requests for a closet tour, an extremely photo-heavy wardrobe walk-through will be posted shortly. Til then, heres a little sneak peek. This was my Christmas Eve outfit, and ...

08 jan 11

2010.

How is it possible that another year is coming to a close? It seems like no time at all that I was composing my 2009 year-end thoughts and wishing that I had been more successful in posting regularly...

21 dec 10

Merry Christmas to me!

Had a great day buying myself Christmas presents. And I dont care how narcissistic that sounds. Merry Christmas to me!P.S. My first batch of eBay auctions end this evening, so be sure and check em ou...

09 dec 10

$9.99 sale!

Orphaned Apparels current stock of shirts is now on sale for $9.99 each at eBay! Cozy sweaters, lacey blouses, boho tunics and plenty of options for any animal lover, theres something for everyone. A...

03 dec 10

Happy December!

WOW. So its been a while, huh? Sorry for my abrupt and extended absence. Ive been distracted by the sights below. Ill be back to the swing of things starting NOW! Heres to the roar of the ocean, cott...

01 dec 10

Worlds of Fun!

Over the weekend, I went to my local amusement park, Worlds of Fun, for the first time in over a decade. I grew up on this park, visiting who knows how many times thanks to years of the family having...

30 sep 10

I am ... am I?

Did anyone else get into the whole iamamiwhoami mystery earlier this year? The viral video campaign that launched on YouTube with a series of short, cryptic music videos featuring a woman whose vocal...

25 sep 10

Luly Yang.

I love Luly Yangs monarch dress so much that the above artwork is hanging at the end of my hall. It was her very first design and is now the trademark dress from the Seattle designer.

22 sep 10 1 person likes this

Atelier Versace fall 2010.

Every new Atelier Versace collection makes me wish I had a red carpet to walk somewhere.

12 sep 10

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