Two wrongs make a right!

During our Buy-the-Bag thrifting extravaganza of last week I stumbled across these two loveable yet slightly ill-fitting gems. Despite my initial hesitation, I knew there was some way I could make them work, and they came home with me. Turns out the two oddballs- with the help of a trusty belt I found at home- made a perfect combination and my new favorite outfit was born! Dress-up playtime shenanigans ensue!!

There is something very "My Fair Lady" about this over the top hat..and I love it. Just add that and floral clutch to this pretty little confection and you have a perfect derby ensemble, hooray!

As always, the power of thrift prevails and we are reminded that an open mind is the best thing to take with you on a thrifting spree. So if you love it, take it home, and let your creativity take care of the rest!

HAPPY SUNDAY FUNDAY<3
(top, skirt, broach, earrings- thrifted/belt, wedges- UO)

Look du Jour: Seersucker & Pearls

In my heart, I know Coco Chanel would have approved of this outfit. Sure, she would have insisted I discard an accessory or four. But from the the minimal color palette to the chapeau and layers of pearls, the chic mademoiselle would not have been able to resist this casual, borrowed from the boys look. 

 I do admit...I have always been a fool for seersucker. At the core, there is an old south, dapper quality to it, but at it's peak it can definitely adopt a grand dandy-man feel which I adore. These particular trousers were scooped up at our marathon buy-the-bag thrifting day for one whole US dollar. I do believe we'll be seeing more of these throughout the spring.
(tuxedo blouse, men's seersucker trousers, leopard print lace-up shoes- thrifted/ pearl necklace, chapeau, stripe belt- buffalo exchange/ handbag- UO)

 

Thanks to my sis-n-law, Lizeth, for making these gorgeous, framed monograms with vintage buttons for my husband & I, they are possibly one of my favorite gifts ever! And they seem to fit right in with this 20's inspired ensemble<3

Thrifting like it's my job..

We got an early start Saturday morning and hit the thrift stores a' running! And when I say running I mean more like speed walking...running in is against the rules. Buy the Bag at The Housing Works Thrift Shop in Brooklyn, NY was a blast! It is just you, 40 large cages stacked with goodies, and your fellow Olympic worthy thrift store enthusiasts, all going for the gold. As the dusts settles, all that's left is devoured bins and the lot of us- heaving and love drunk- left to examine the goods we scored during our hunt. We all leave fat and happy, having gorged merrily on all the thrifting one could handle for the day, with our $25 shopping bags stuffed to the absolute brim. I loved every moment.

 We ended up making a day of it- just three girls with luggage and laundry bags full of thrift store scores wandering the neighborhood, eating lunch on a stoop, and searching for an "underground art party" promising free wine which we never find, eventually deciding on a quick impromptu photo shoot before heading home, all within a four block radius...only in New York! 

Below are a few shots of my favorite finds. You will see them again shortly. 

I could not wait to put on this scarf as a turban. Marie gave me some new turban tips and I am officially hooked!

 equestrian style blazer and seersucker

 white trench for spring- tho my hunt for the perfect khaki one continues

 and a 60's style winter coat

 a shawl posing as a blanket posing as a cape...yes, please

this 80's- reminiscent of Victorian- beauty

 tribal jumper and fringe leather bag

 These were easily my two favorite pieces: a pastel pink column skirt perfect for spring and this white shirt has all the qualities I need to harbor infatuation- vintage, polka dot, sheer, over sized, collared, button down WITH pretty buttons...did I mention it's white?? Yes, the obsession with all things blanc continues.

  

They just don't make 'em like that anymore... <3