I made a little detour to Value Village last Friday since I had a coupon to use that was expiring (yes, I value a 30% off coupon on thrift stuff too!), and had some great finds. Now that I've been exploring the worlds of 'new clothing', where there are catalogues and multiples to be found, I find myself getting sidetracked by things I can find thrift style just as easily. silly really.
I was looking hungrily at a recent Moulinette Soeurs skirt at Anthropologie for months- stripes, librarian-y, what could be better? Despite knowing that waist pleats are nooooooo good for me, I still ended up sorta calling around when it went on sale recently. But I was strong, and didn't buy it. and now I am rewarded.
I found this lovely hand-made wool skirt in the most awesome camel and black tones that just clicks for me. It hangs better, it swishes better, and it cost me all of $2.79. Oh yes. Loves. I wore it out for an evening of dinner and a movie (Black Swan, finally!!) and was very happy with it.
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| vintage wool tan checked skirt, nondescript thrifted sweater, vintage ochre silk scarf, Indigo Water Row boots |
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| Grimlock disturbs the shot... |
I also picked up a sea-green Benetton v-neck, to replace an old favourite that must have been given away at some point (stupid!), a matching super-soft silk scarf (just 'cause), a trippy swirly pink 60's blouse (just 'cause), and a pair of sweet sensible black mary-janes (because one must).
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| can't locate trippy blouse, but you'll see it soon with a classic pencil skirt. time to clean my closet... |
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| mary-janes, `fait à la main` |
I was looking hungrily at a recent Moulinette Soeurs skirt at Anthropologie for months- stripes, librarian-y, what could be better? Despite knowing that waist pleats are nooooooo good for me, I still ended up sorta calling around when it went on sale recently. But I was strong, and didn't buy it. and now I am rewarded.
I also picked up a sea-green Benetton v-neck, to replace an old favourite that must have been given away at some point (stupid!), a matching super-soft silk scarf (just 'cause), a trippy swirly pink 60's blouse (just 'cause), and a pair of sweet sensible black mary-janes (because one must).
