Showing posts with label thrifting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thrifting. Show all posts

There's a Drumming Noise Inside My Head That Starts When You're Around.

I thrifted an epic cape a couple of weeks ago ($7+$16 alter=very happy camper).
So, in honor of this find, my lovely sister Grace and I took a "magic hour" stroll down to a nearby park and staged a woodland fairy tale...of sorts.

*Note I am attempting my serious, brooding faces here. These are my acting chops in use.

Thrifted
cape, dress. American Apparel sheer tights.
Urban Outfitters knee socks. Hot Kiss floral platforms.

I Wish I Could Believe What They Tell Me.

Current Loves
  • Thrifted Peter Pan Blouse: It was like the pot of gold I never thought I would find!
  • Pumpkin Blazer: Another thrifted gem. Only $6! We have a new fave thrift store here in Vancouver, I don't want anyone to find it. Old Italian ladies donate all of their treasures there.
  • Flowers in my Hair: I need to make more floral hair things. It makes any day better.
    • American Apparel Nail Polish: I feel all fancy with my nails did.
  • Oatmeal: probably one of my favorite breakfasts, delicious and nutritious (har, har).

    Thrifted blazer, blouse, belt, skirt. DIY floral hair wreath.
    American Eagle leggings. Gift from Adam boots.



They Couldn't Wash The Echos Out.

Just practicing my "T-Rex" pose with my little sister (intrepid photographer) in a new green leather jacket that I got for only $3.50 at the Value Village 50% off sale! One of my best thrifted finds ever, without a doubt. I'm also the proud owner of not one but two pairs of vintage white leather oxfords! Yay for flats that go with everything.

Thrifted jacket, tee, oxfords, skirt. Gifted HUE tights.



Sunny Side Up.

It was unseasonably warm early October...
Soo much so that I ventured out wearing a sundress and bare legged!
Too bad it's getting cold now.
Ah well, enjoy one of my last summery sunny photos!

Two things to note: I rarely shoot photos from behind. I usually dislike them (at least of me), but I had to show off the great back on this dress! How cute are the criss cross straps?
Also, everything here is thrifted. YAY thrift!

Thrifted dress, sunnies, hat, shoes, belt.

Dimestore Diamond.

Everything in the outfit was a steal...
The top, jacket and skirt were $4 each (first two in thrift stores, the last from Joe Fresh).
The little hat is meant for dolls, I got it at the thrift store for 50 cents!
The tights, $5, the shoes were only $13, and the sunnies were $3!
It always surprises me when someone notices a piece that I've purchased on the cheap
(or even for dirt cheap).
It confirms my belief that style isn't limited to the rich & beautiful.

Thrifted shirt, hat, jacket, sunglasses.
Joe Fresh skirt. Urban Outfitters web tights.
Fioni lace up booties.

Psychedelic Grandma.

I've got an insane backlog of outfit posts from the summertime... which means lots of outfit posts coming your way!This blouse has got to be one of my favourite thrift store finds. The print is delightfully psychedelic! Just the right amount of obnoxious for me. As for the skirt, I scored it for $3 in a Salvation Army in Bellingham, WA. I considered shortening it when I originally bought it, which was actually about 2 years ago. After seeing many midi chiffon pleated skirts pop up all over the internet (and magazines), I realized that the original length was perfect as is!

Another bonus shot of Marisa's wonderful style. This was before the blue tips (clearly), but I love the lace shirt layered with all black.

Urban Renewal trench | Thrifted shirt & skirt | H&M socks & shoes


Dots.

This polka dot jean jacket is seriously, one of my best thrifted finds...ever!

Thrifted jacket ($2!) belt and boots, Joe tank, Old Navy skirt
American Apparel leggings.


life's a beach

"man cannot discover new oceans unless he has 
the courage to lose sight of the shore."
- andre gide

snapshots from a sunday frolic in montauk, where i celebrated the triumphant return of sandal weather...

leather tanning: aldo studded sandals

... and mined middle-of-nowhere thrift shops, troves for treasures like this odd, old tribal-tapestry tunic:

sea me: custom-made hat, self-designed necklace, earrings from india, vintage tunic

i found fresh seafood...

... to complement life's necessities...


... champagne and fine company!

swept away: my #1 adventure buddy

could this be the end of winter, at last?