Raining Cats and Dogs – The Thrifty Six March Challenge

Nancy chose this month’s theme of “Raining Cats and Dogs”. Well, one thing we definitely have no shortage of in the UK is rain! In fact, I had to do these photos in between torrential downpours. Maybe it would have been more appropriate to take them in the rain, but that wouldn’t have been good for my hair or the camera! As a cat person (I do love dogs too though) I have plenty of feline-themed clothes and accessories.

The cheetah print bomber jacket and velvet cat bag are both eBay purchases from a few years ago. I never really found a way to style the jacket in a way I liked until preparing for this post, when a frantic rummage in the clothes pile resulted in this outfit. (That’s often how the best outfits are conjured up though, right?) Although the jacket is old, I’ve found not one but THREE just like it on eBay, which I’ve linked in the widget below.

The black and white cat shirt is a previously gifted item from Salamander Shirts a couple of years ago. Like all of their shirts, the attention to detail is fantastic. The red thread on the top button gave me the idea of adding this chunky red necklace (also from eBay). I kept it casual with my white Stan Smith trainers…I’m all about comfort lately, particularly when it comes to footwear. In fact, I felt really comfortable in this whole outfit and I’ll be wearing it again soon!

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Topshop jacket (eBay) | cat print shirt from Salamander Shirts (previous PR product) | Asos bag from eBay | cat earrings from Pia (Christmas gift) | Monica Vinader rings and bracelet (PR products) Get 20% off at Monica Vinader by using the code MVINSIDER20-58B4 | red necklace from eBay | River Island trousers | Adidas Stan Smith trainers | H&M sunglasses (old)

So how did my blogger friends dress for this “Raining Cats and Dogs” theme?

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

“I buy preloved clothes from the brand I used to work for. It does not exist anymore and sometimes I spot some items that I already loved back then but never bought (which is really weird because I was the manager and got a 50% discount on clothes, so you can imagine  that I bought a lot!) This top is so cute as I adore cats. And I love the relaxed look of the sneakers with the satin skirt and the basic top underneath the cat top. Somehow sneakers like that and a long sleeved tee under a short sleeved one fits together.” 

 

Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge

“This theme gave me the idea to pair my thrifted satin blouse all covered in leopards with my preloved red raincoat. And then just as I expected, my secondhand black sequined leggings very much resemble raindrops when photographed. I added all sorts of cat things as well as some other thrifted pieces. I guess it only rains cats around here. Not so much dogs!” 

 

Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style

“Considering we only get 7 inches of rain a year, it seems silly to pay full price for rain boots. That’s why I always look for them at secondhand stores and can find the best ones! The jacket may not be a raincoat per se, but it’s the kind of material that rain would run off, and I just love the colors.  

 

Jane of Preloved-Vintage-Handmade

“Raining Cats & Dogs…

 That’s the T6 theme this month and I’ve taken it very literally…

 My glossy red tote bag with a big black cat…

 My vintage Ted Baker jumper with a cute French Bulldog…

 …and my transparent raincoat to keep me nice and dry.

 I’m also having lots of fun with the current transparent trend.”

 

Grace of Graceful Rags

“Hm…raining cats and dogs… I struggled with this theme since I don’t have any thrifted rain jackets or boots, or anything cat/dog printed, so I decided to go with blue, like the rain. I wore this consigned blue dress to a wedding in Rhode Island last summer at a vineyard, where it drizzled right as the outdoor ceremony ended.”

 

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