Chrissi Burnett, Outfit Repeater Extraordinaire
Submitted by Chrissi Burnett, edited by Meg Chellew
Get to know Chrissi and her one of a kind lewks:
“I grew up in Cincinnati and became interested in vintage clothing by the time I entered high school. Remember the Beatles Anthology mini-series? That was my gateway drug. I became obsessed with the Beatles, 60s music, and 60s style in general. I couldn't get to the thrift store fast enough!
Once I discovered the secondhand world of thrift stores and vintage shops, I was hooked. As I moved from Cincinnati to Brooklyn, my style evolved, but most of what I wore was always either vintage or second hand. I started to realize that with thrifted and vintage clothing, I could assert my sartorial individuality AND protest fast fashion as it became more ubiquitous. By shopping secondhand exclusively, I was saving money, and reducing my personal environmental impact by wearing used clothing. This is something that I believe in strongly to this day.
I now live in beautiful & sunny Los Angeles. I have owned and operated an online vintage clothing shop for 8 years here. Currently I am on a hiatus from vintage vending and enjoying my other loves: craft beer, biking, and hanging out with my husband and cat. What does the future hold for me? I'm not sure, but I am excited to figure that out.
What makes this a Favorite Go-to Piece?
The star of this ‘fashion show’ is the Alaska eagle t-shirt. There isn't anything better than a t-shirt that fits perfectly. It can be styled so many ways, and this Alaska eagle shirt is a mainstay in my at home and travel (remember travel?) wardrobe.
How Did you Acquire This?
A good day at Goodwill. Sorting through every single t-shirt at the thrift store can be a serious undertaking, but finding a gem like this shirt makes it all worthwhile. I found these combat boots in a thrift store in Cincinnati. The floral skirt was also a thrift find about 15 years ago. I've worn it so much that I had to replace the elastic in the waistband a few years ago. The zip-up work boots are also a thrift find, and I found the jacket for $1 at a parking lot sale (I sewed on the roller skate patch to commemorate my days in a Brooklyn skating club called Sweet Action Skate Club). The red jeans, zip-up work boots, and cardigan are all second hand finds as well.
Any Other Comments?
I love what you're doing with the blog! I've always been a serious outfit repeater and I think it's something to celebrate, not hide. Let's get creative with our clothes so we don't have to buy new pieces all the time!
We love the creative, colorful styling Chrissi! And that Alaska shirt is definitely a find. Thank you for reminding us that our wardrobe is so much more versatile than we may think. Do you have a favorite outfit that makes you feel totally rad? Show us and tell us all about it. Strike a pose and interrupt conventional internet traffic with your awesome duds HERE.
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