Well this was a hard one and then again not really. Grace chose the theme, on screen style icons. I started thinking way too hard. I was thinking of someone from television, an actress or something. But I couldn’t remember being inspired by anyone from television. I’ve scoured the internet for 80s actresses, presenters and singers from that era to the present. No, none had ever inspired me. Until I let it go and was admiring Kat Farmer’s umpteenth outfit on Instagram. And then the penny dropped!
Welcome to The Thrifty Six. We are a group of international fashion influencers who meet once a month in our little space on the internet to share our thrifty outfits. On the third Monday of every month, we will all share an outfit based on a theme that features pre loved wardrobe pieces. Shopping and reselling pre loved clothing is so much better for the environment and you can find some of the best fashions in thrift or charity shops. The Thrifty Six are here to inspire you to shop second hand.
My on screen style icon
Kat Farmer is known for her role in BBC One’s fashion styling show, You Are What You Wear. But she is a Insta influencer and there is how I know her from. I adore her style, I love it, want to wear it, own it etc. etc. Simple, a lot of black, but it’s more how she wears it! This woman is so relaxed about her looks. It’s almost annoying, lol.
I decided to copy this outfit from my on screen style icon, Kat Farmer. Because black is my favourite colour. It does makes me happy that such a popular woman get’s away with wearing a lot of black. I feel fantastic in this outfit, it couldn’t be more me! Pre loved skirt, €6, from Vinted, but the previous owner lived in my village. So I could collect it at her house! Even more a bargain.
What icons inspired my fashion friends?
Jane of preloved_vintage_handmade
Inspired by a timeless goddess…
April’s T6 theme is ‘On Screen Style Icons’, there must be soooo many to choose from…
However, if you name any famous film, I guarantee I won’t have seen it!
I’m not a movie fan but this sheer lace dress really reminds me of something Cher once wore…
…so here I am paying homage to the truly timeless goddess herself.
Big hair and a barely-there dress – all the semi-naked glamour of Cher’s red-carpet appearances circa 1986.
I went with Helen Mirren, because after I saw her in the movie, Red, she has become my adult icon. Not only do I love her style, but also her attitude and wit. I always say I want to grow up to be her.
Truthfully, most of her photos are with formal gowns, so I found this one of her from the Cannes Festival. In fact, I had created a look that was more similar until I realized that I needed thrifted items, haha.
So I changed to this Cabi jacket that I found recently while thrifting and the shoes used to be my bestie’s shoes and I inherited them when she passed away.
Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
One of my all time favorite On Screen Style Icons is Diane Keaton so she was my inspiration for this thrifty look which layers a full brocade mini skirt over a midi length linen shirt dress (both thrifted) for a funky spin on her classic style. I added a preloved polka dot necktie to honor her Annie Hall days but I couldn’t decide which second-hand blazer was best, black velvet or houndstooth, or no blazer at all, so I am sending three photos for you to decide!
Emma of Style Splash
I wanted to pick a more creative theme this time (my ideas in the past have been lame) and decided on On Screen Style Icons. I toyed with dressing as Blair Waldorf, Holly Golightly, Mindy Lahiri… the possibilities of stylish movie and TV characters are endless. But then I realized, I’ve been watching Better Call Saul with my boyfriend and absolutely love how badass Kim Wexler is—and I’m obsessed with her workwear style! So I decided to create a Kim-inspired lawyer outfit with this secondhand pencil skirt. I even included details like her dainty stud earrings, subtle black eyeliner, and signature ponytail (although I couldn’t figure out the single curl).
Although I had a hard time at first to work with this theme, it is a absolute blast to see all my thrifty six friends in their icon copy cat look! I hope you enjoyed it too! Till next month.
This was so fun to read! I love reading who inspired you! Nancy, I know her on IG and you do look smashing in black! I love that Kim Wexler was picked as she was one of my favorite characters on the awesome show Better Call Saul. Diane Keaton is a style icon, and Madonna back in the dayl. These were fuN!
jess xx
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I enjoyed this theme too, mstly to see how everuone interpretated their icon!
Such a stylish outfit, you always look great in black! I don’t think I’ve seen You Are What You Wear – how did I miss that?!!! I’ve seen Kat do fashion segments on This Morning recently.
Emma xxx
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Yes she is now on This Morning sometimes.
Such a fun challenge and you nailed it!
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Thanks Joanne!
What a fun post, and your outfit is a true classic! xxx
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Thanks Ann!
Nancy, this outfit is so you that I wonder if maybe Kat Farmer wasn’t inspired by your style instead! Well done, my friend! You look fabulous and what a cool inspiration outfit on Kat.
Shelbee
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Haha, I only wish!
What a lovely fun post. The thrifty theme is nice.
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Thanks Melody!
I’m glad you included a photo of Kat this way. I didn’t know who she was and had to Google her.
This outfit was definitely in your wheel house!!
Great look, Nancy,
XOXO
Jodie
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That’s for sure! My perfect look!
Fantastic outfits from everyone! I also love Diane Keaton’s looks, although i don’t have the same taste as her. I’ve never heard of your person, Nancy, but your all-black outfit is excellent.
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Thank you very much Sheila!
Nancy, I actually like your outfit better than your screen icon! You look so edgy and so totally you! I love it!
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Oh now that is a huge compliment! I will be happy for the rest of the day.Lol. This is totally me indeed!
You nailed this look Nancy! I adore her style and yours! Love the jacket and chic bag.
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Thanks Kathrine!
Your outfit is a perfect reproduction of your style icon! And it fits what you like as I know you like to wear black!
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Thank you very much Mireille.
Oh, my goodness this was fun. I have no idea who I would choose as my on-screen style icon. I do love Diane Keaton and loved Annie Hall, so appreciate Shelbee’s look and nod to Diane and Annie.
You nailed your interpretation, Nancy. So edgy. So fun.
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Thank you very much Leslie.
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Thank you.
Such a fun challenge and an enjoyable read!
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Thank you very much Rosemary!