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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

The Traveling Yellow Skirt has arrived in Sacramento, California.

YES!  I have waited patiently (and no so patiently) for the skirt to be sent my way ... I have been thrift shopping and image collecting to prepare for this post.  To be included with the likes of the previous TYS wearers is an honor (as I hold a fashion award and wipe away imaginery tears).

This is a skirt that DEMANDS bold pieces and accessories, it is a whole lotta skirt.  Without further ado, I present The Traveling Yellow Skirt ~


The first image was captured along the riverfront walkway with Sacramento's tower bridge in the background.  I had so much fun with this photo shoot.  Does it come across that I am happy to be alive?  I hope so, because that was my thought at that moment.


This second image is my fashion mag shot - I love the lighting, the outfit, and the industrial background with a touch of elegance.
Outfit details
Fio green acrylic ruffled sweater (thrifted)
Insane Clown Posse belt (thrifted)
Traveling Yellow Skirt (via Melanie at Bag and a Beret)

I added the pink flower with camo background (a nod to my blog moniker, Thrift Shop Commando), salvaged from a poorly constructed garment.

There is even a TYS Barbie!


Look what landed in a recent issue of Harper's Bazaar.  Right on trend and an iteration of the TYS (Alla Kostromichova by Erik Madigan Heck).


A nod to those previous skirt wearers ~ the instigator of TYSFS, Melanie of Bag and a Beret.  M'kay so I cheated a little, this is not the post of her wearing the skirt but I just ADORE this image.



The fashionistas, in order of appearance, Sarah, brainchild of the TYSFS, at Misfits Vintage (Australia)



Helga Von Trollop (New Zealand)



Edie Pop Factory Mom (Italy)



H O W    I T    W O R K S
  1. Request the skirt by email to the current skirt-holder, who will announce its next stop.
  2. If you like, alter the skirt with paint, sewing, markers or other means. Please try not to shorten the skirt much because the length is part of its charm, and please maintain the skirt's flexible sizing. 
  3. Post a photo of yourself in or with the skirt as real wear or inspirational wear and I shall post a photo here too as part of a Global Compilation (GC).
  4. If you are REALLY inspired, post a short video clip of you twirling or dancing in the skirt so "Just Bad Enough," my art project band with Sandra, can include it in a "music video" GC.
  5. Announce who the next skirt-holder will be on your blog. If you do not receive any requests, it will be time for the skirt to fly home to Melane at Bag and A Beret.
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48 comments:

  1. Amber of Butane AnvilMarch 6, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Way to go, Tami!!! I'm so moved by the joyful exuberance of your photo on the bridge, and what a lovely growing roundup of incredible bloggers. Nicely done!

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  2. MaggidMarch 6, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Oh, What a Lot of FUN!!! Thank you for sharing -
    Thank you for completely dazzling me this afternoon -
    Renewed, i'm off to my next encounter with Joy . . .
    -g-

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  3. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    This is such an cool idea! Too bad I'm probably too short for this skirt :(

    Latest post: http://hall-of-randomness.blogspot.nl/2013/03/give-away-shop-weggeefwinkel-ootd.html

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    1. Tami Von ZalezMarch 6, 2013 at 12:08 PM

      I'm a mere 5'3", on a good day. I thought of hiking the skirt up and doing a bustle or sitting down and tucking the massive amount of material underneath me. I like what I ended up with ~

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  4. HelgaMarch 6, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    EEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
    Hurrah! Tami, you are rocking the TYS BEAUTIFULLY!
    I love the embellishment, your styling, and the settings for the pix!!! WOOHOO!
    Excellent round up post about it all, too!
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  5. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I love this, it's right up my alley ;) you look wonderful in it too! What a cool idea to connect women !
    Thanks for stopping by my blog today too, glad I'm not the only one who has black and blue days, ha!
    xoxo- Kaara

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  6. JeannieMarch 6, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    I LOVE this idea, and you look great!! Thanks for visiting my blog, following you now. I sincerely can't wait to read more!
    xxo. Brass Knuckles
    http://covertboutique.blogspot.com

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  7. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow March 6, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    You are so cool!

    Gosh the skirt almost matches the bridge. I'm trying to remember the bridge color. Maybe it was a sort of gold. It's been quite a few years since I've been to Sacramento.

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    1. Tami Von ZalezMarch 7, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      *grins* Why thank you. I have been accused by my kids of being "nerdy," I hope I've grown into "cool!"

      When I first saw the skirt on Melanie's blog, I just knew the bridge was the perfect background. Course, it has been described as much worse than the color gold ...

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  8. RetroSandieMarch 7, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    You look fantastic in your bridge shot! Love it!! A salute to yellow-skirt-wearers everywhere!!!

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  9. Alison @ Get Your Pretty OnMarch 7, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    What a fabulous and fun piece! I love how you styled this. Thanks for linking up!

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  10. NicoleMarch 7, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Those are some cool photos in the traveling yellow skirt. I haven't heard of this but it reminds me of the traveling red dress that has been going around. Neat group fun!

    ~Nicole

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    1. Tami Von ZalezMarch 7, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      I never knew there was the Traveling Red Dress. When I searched it, my fav image that came up was one of a guy wearing the garment, he looked like he was having too much fun!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    You look amazing in the yellow skirt and you added a wonderful embroidery to it!!!I love, love, love both the photos, especially the fashion editorial shot with the industrial background!!!!
    You did a fabulous post, the traveling yellow skirt Barbie is the perfect mascot for our project!
    Love xxxxxx

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  12. Witchcrafted LifeMarch 8, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    This skirt is like a powerful, energetic ballad come to life! It's radiate, fun, uplifting and looks nothing short of incredible on you!

    ♥ Jessica

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  13. JillianMarch 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Stumbled across your blog today. The traveling yellow skirt is interesting, but I am also excited to find another Sacramento blogger :)

    --Jillian
    HappyScrappyHeart.blogspot.com

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    1. Tami Von ZalezMarch 11, 2013 at 10:23 AM

      Seems Sacramento is a blogger haven - off to visit you ~

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  14. JennaMarch 8, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    What a cool idea! Love it!

    Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com

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  15. Claudya MartinezMarch 9, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    You are fabulous and I love your styling of the skirt. I also love your joy of clothing and life.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    You've done a fantastic job of styling this magical skirt!

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  17. Becky March 9, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I love it!! I've been following the skirt lolzzzz
    Nice to meet you!
    Becky :)

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  18. PattiMarch 10, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Fabulous! I love your additions, and your exuberant, delightful poses!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    LOVE IT!!! Great locations, and I love the olive green cardi and the pink flower. And Barbie is getting in on the act, too! I'm pathetic, but I Love Barbie!

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  20. paoMarch 10, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Ahh, you are a delight in the traveling yellow skirt. And painting the bridge to match it was sheer genius! Way to go.

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    1. Tami Von ZalezMarch 11, 2013 at 10:24 AM

      Yes, it was quite a feat convincing the city to paint it to make my skirt - but you know, I got pull ~

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  21. Ladies HolidayMarch 10, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    This is what I call fun! Way to go you- thanks for sharing this on the photo Friday blog hop- it brightened my day ;)

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  22. Megan GMarch 10, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I've been so impressed by this project! Thanks so much for sharing your part in it and the refresher of the past wears!

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  23. Wilson TomMarch 11, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog, i have started following your lovely blog, would love if you also started following me back.

    my blog: www.wilsontom.blogspot.com

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  24. LorraineMarch 11, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    I love the shot with the yellow bridge in the background!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    LOVE what you've done with it!!

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  26. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    thanks so much for popping by- I want the skirt sooo bad!!!
    Pick me! I am now following you :)
    Hugs
    Reva

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    1. Tami Von ZalezMarch 12, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      I'm not sure where the skirt is headed. I sent it off to Canada and I think there may be fisticuffs over where it will head next ...

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  27. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Thank you for leaving such a nice comment on my blog!
    Your outfit shouldn't work at all - but it does, and fabulously! I love your joie de vivre. It's the best accessory in the world ;-)

    Spashionista (Alicia)

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    1. Tami Von ZalezMarch 12, 2013 at 4:56 PM

      I know - the odd bright yellow you think wouldn't go with chartreuse but when I saw the top and the belt, I just KNEW they were meant for each other.

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  28. mispapelicosMarch 11, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Love, love, love
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  29. KristaMarch 11, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    You are sunshine on that waterfront! I love what you added, makes me think of tankgirl who I love!

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    1. Tami Von ZalezMarch 12, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      I am pleased to be likened to tankgirl - what a hoot!

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  30. KZMarch 12, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    This is a fun idea. You look lovely in that skirt, Tami. It's a shame you couldn't hold onto it a little longer.

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  31. Sherry EllisMarch 15, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Love the skirt! Looks like you had fun with it!

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  32. BerylMarch 16, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Love this idea! Thanks for the fun.

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  33. Ms MisantropiaMarch 18, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I was just staring at the screen, scrolling up and down, wondering why all these women were wearing the same skirt... So weird, what a fun idea!
    Love the "Don't be delicate..."!

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  34. TinaMarch 18, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    That is a cool idea. Loved your shots! Much more believable than those traveling pants that fit everyone...sigh.
    Tina @ Life is Good
    Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge Blog
    @TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallenge

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  35. PK HREZOMarch 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    What a neat thing to do! Love all the pics! Too cool!

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  36. farawayeyesMarch 20, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Holy carp! What an incredible idea, incredible post and you ain't so bad yourself. Nice to meet you Tami. In the immortal words of 'Arnold", I'll be back.

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  37. LaurieMarch 20, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    What fabulous fun!!

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  38. A Daft Scots LassMarch 27, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    I adore this idea. I was involved in a similar Shirt Project that went around the world but alas it never came to me in South Africa! I'm your brand new follower and you look brilliant in the yellow skirt.

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