Tag Archives: thrift stores
Thrift Haul of Fame (Part One)
Item: Sunglasses (! A first!) Brand: Chanel (maybe?) Where purchased: A long gone junk store Years owned: 10ish? Hello, my dears! So, I’ve been having a bit of a hard time getting into the rhythm of this writing thing. Part of it is figuring out this website, which has evolved greatly during my absence. Everything …
Turn! Turn! Turn!
Item: Blazer. Color/Fabric: Brown, virgin wool. Designer: Max Mara. Where Purchased: The Salvation Army. Years Owned: 2. Sometimes, things are just harder than they should be. Sometimes I get stuck trying to write something that just won’t work, no matter how hard I try. And then I am blocked, unable to move past it, unable …
The Significance of the Seven Shoes.
Item: Dress. Color/Fabric: Blue/pink multi/Polyester. Designer: Say What? (No, really, that’s the name) Where Purchased: The Salvation Army. Years Owned: 5ish I love this dress. I found this at Uncle Sal’s, myy most favorite thrift store, with my amazing fashionista friend Lisa. I don’t usually go for knit dresses, since I’m not a big fan …
Those Baby Blues.
Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Baby blue, silk Designer: Carol Little Where Purchased: Goodwill Years Owned: Five One of my favorite feelings in the entire world is the joy of finding genuine vintage clothing, in pristine, perfect condition. And it can’t be on eBay. Although I have found some great pieces there, it’s just not the same …
A Matter Of Resiliency.
Item: Sweater Color/Fabric: Blue/white, acrylic Designer: Betsey Johnson Where Purchased: The Salvation Army Years Owned: One This week, I have found cause for much reflecting. Next week will be the one year anniversary of the surgery on my hip, so I’ve been thinking about all that has happened in the span of a year. It’s …
Stop. Change!
Item: Coat Color/Fabric: Tan, suede Designer: ?? Where Purchased: A Thrift store, unknown Years Owned: At least 10 I feel like my brain has turned off. I’m not sure of the reason for this happenstance; perhaps I’ve scared it away. Or maybe it got sick of my whining about everything all the time. I just …
I Am What I Wore 