Spray paint solves all, is what I like to say. A fresh coat of paint transforms an item from trash to treasure (when using the right colors, of course.) This beauty of a chair was snatched up at Goodwill Akron for around $15. I'm one that can look past it's initial appearance of faded, stained and drab because in my head, a design party is taking place...imagining the possible new life for this aged chair.
Design Decisions:
I spray painted the whole things gold. Not a huge difference in tonal range from it's original color but it gave unity to the piece as well as added a lovely metallic sheen. Instant new life. Of course, I used to my go-to, inexpensive way of adding detail, color and texture...yarn. I experimented with weaving it throughout and around the edge. I created a cool focal geometric shape in the center...time consuming but worth it. Fringy tassels were also placed around the edge for interest.
Ok guys, let's hear from you, how would you have styled it?

Saturday was the Goodwill Akron Blogger Style Challenge and the store was buzzing! I had a fabulous time hanging out with other area bloggers (including Dina's Days who planned the event!) and chatting with shoppers. For the challenge, we each had $20 to spend and 30 minutes to scour and ransack the store. (just kidding about the ransacking, wink wink). Thankfully, I shop at the store quite often and knew exactly where I needed to go to search for fab finds. I had an idea to try and do a trendy layered look with some sort of a very unique statement piece. First thing I wanted to find was a great skirt...and man, I found a gorgeous fringe maxi. Boom! There was my statement piece! I then based my outfit around it. The fringe was a very bohemian style so I looked for casual neutrals to go with it. For an interesting twist I added a dark gray metallic sparkly Zara top to layer. I felt it added some color depth and a hint of glam to the look. As I was lost in happy designer/styling land, time flew by and it was time to show off our looks! It was cool to see all the other bloggers finds & treasures...and also how they styled them. This was such an inspiring community event. I hope more events like this pop up. It's a great way to show that fashion is about style and not having to spend big bucks.

This Saturday join local fashion bloggers at Goodwill (Waterloo Rd) for a fun style challenge! Should be a cool event. Goodwill Akron is my favorite spot to find one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, I'm constantly there rummaging though the racks. It's kinda like heaven.
Can't wait to hang out with my fellow fashion lovers and get some great pics from this experience!

The lovely Dee from Dina's Days has organized this event. Below are more details:

On May 10, 2014 a group of area bloggers will have 30 minutes to style a look under $20 at Goodwill on Waterloo Rd in Akron. Think of Supermarket Sweep, but with clothes! After the 30 minutes are up, the bloggers will get to share their finds and model their look in the store.  Shoppers and guests will then vote for their favorite look!

We're so excited to have these ladies on board for the challenge. Come out and support your favorite bloggers!

• Rachel / For the Birds
• Amy / Glam and Grace
• Megan / Garden Variety
• Collyn / Two Amused Bouches
• Abby /Les Bottes D'eleanor
• Lindsey / Ever So Splendid 
• KSU fashion students: Mercadies, Shelby, Sarah
• Cyndi Martin / Ms. Ohio Valley, 2014