Monday, May 3, 2010

Finders Keepers

So my mother and I went 'thrifting' yesterday... and did we ever have fantastic luck! (Note: I would have said that we went vintage shopping but I don't know if Value Village is cool/old enough to qualify as vintage!)
Here are some of my finds:


What do you guys think.. is the Gucci wallet real????? It's made of a really nice quality leather and has none of the obvious faux-Gucci emblems. Still I don't see how anyone could possibly chuck out a Gucci wallet?!



This is my old wallet from Invito in Amsterdam that I will be putting to rest for a few months. I'm in love with this one and will definitely whip it out again in a few months when I'm sick of the Gucci(?) one.


This purse I actually bought on sale at a store next to Value Village. Kind of has a thrifty vibe too though. I'd been eyeing this one for awhile and when it was marked down from $70 to $20 I grabbed it in an instant. The photo doesn't really do it justice.


So here is my first non-accessory purchase. The shorts were maybe $5 and were originally Esprit. They fit me like a glove and would look super cute belted. Please excuse, once again, the awful photos of yours truly. I'm just taking a short catnap is all. One of these days I will try to be ambitious and actually take some nice photos. ONE DAY SOON. That's a promise as now that I've started posting some of my own personal style I have grown rather addicted to the practice.



One of the necklaces I bought.


This one was originally from H&M and as I am addicted to lace I picked it up in a second.


This last shirt is from Banana Republic orginally and is very bohemian and fun. The old lady earrings in the second photo I also picked up yesterday. I just hope that they weren't donated by a dead person's relatives because that is always a little creepy. But if I can snag more cute stuff like this in the future I think I'll take the risk of wearing a dead person's handoffs anyday.



Let me know what you guys think of my finds! And if you've found anything fantastic whilst thrifting recently please share! I'd love to see some of your finds too :)
With Love,
K.xx
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9 comments:

  1. Jessica WeingartenMay 3, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I love all these pieces, esp. the jewelry, the last handbag and the shorts!
    I definitely need to head down to my neighbourhood Value Village soon!

    And that Gucci wallet is stunning. It's so hard to tell whether or not something is fake these days. Though, yours look pretty legit!

    I agree with you on the McQueen shoes too. So unique, so stunning. I want a pair to put in a glass box and hang on my wall! haha (I could never walk in them without breaking my neck)

    -Jess
    http://darknightholdtight.blogspot.com

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  2. JessicaMay 3, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Looks like a successful day thrifting! I adore the BR blouse - it's so perfect for breezy spring weather.

    I get a little freaked out by secondhand earrings, but there's so many cute ones (like your pair!).

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  3. MiyMay 3, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Lucky you!

    That lace dress is really pretty, and that short, and the gucci wallet, and those jewelery.. oh!

    Love,
    Miy

    thepicnicgirl.blogspot.com

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  4. rouliMay 4, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    lovely post!!!!!

    cool items and outfit...lovely pants!!!!!

    thanks for sweet comm and for following!!!!!!

    great blog u have!!!!

    so see u around!!!!

    :))
    www.thebeautifulandthehard.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 3:02 AM

    Great finds!! Love all the jewelery. Wouldn't know if the Gucci wallet is real, don't know much about that:( The lace dress is so cute!!

    That belt you were asking about: it's not from urban outfitters but from river island!

    Thanks for following! Can I follow you too?
    Can't find it. But will add you to my blogroll!

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  6. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    loved your comment, thankyou so much! love this busy post, well done on your finds. you got some gorgeous stuff :-)

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  7. ZANAHMay 4, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    My god I'm loving the gold accessories you bought !!!!!!! I'm sure it looks perfect worn ♥

    Mon Mode Blog

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  8. lover.May 4, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    absolutely great finds. love the shorts. x

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  9. CindyMay 11, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    those shorts are a great find. i don't know how many times i've spent the afternoon thrift at value village with my mom, the best!

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