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Tales From the Thrift: Buy Everything Edition

The title says it all: I went a little bit wild with my thrifting last month. On the plus side, I’ve been shopping almost exclusively secondhand this year and my purchase-price-to-MSRP ratio is under 10%. Score! Speaking of which …

Stuart Weitzman pumps, $18
Stuart Weitzman pumps, $18

I did NOT buy these fantastic orange Stuart Weitzman pumps, but only because they were not my size *weeps*

Lilka dress, $10
Lilka dress, $10

I also didn’t buy this Lilka dress, despite my general buy-all-the-Anthro thrifting MO. This is actually the second time I’ve found this dress at the thrift store, so I took it as a sign. No joy sparked here.

Zara dress, $12
Zara dress, $12

I DID, however, buy this rather, um, eclectic Zara dress. I am calling it the “carpet dress”, and it will probably turn into a regretted impulse buy but … YOLO and all that.

Ralph Lauren dress, $12
Ralph Lauren dress, $12

This dress, on the other hand, will probably be a keeper. Laying it flat on the floor doesn’t do it much justice. It’s a very flattering style on the body, and the colour is fantastic.

Joseph Ribkoff cardi-dress, $11
Joseph Ribkoff cardi-dress, $11

This was another impulse buy (VV was having a sale on women’s clothing, sensing a theme here?) that I purchased without even trying. I’m happy I did however, because it turned out to be pretty awesome. It’s a lot like my grey Joe Fresh tube dress, except shorter, more fitted, and equipped with a built-in cardigan. I know, that sounds dubious, but trust me — it works, and it doesn’t look dowdy. Joseph Ribkoff is a Canadian designer largely targeted at an older crowd, I believe, but some of the pieces are pretty classic. (They’re made in Canada, which I really appreciate). I’ve been won over to the versatility of plain grey dresses, so I’m excited to see what I can do with this one.

See by Chloe tunic, $15
See by Chloe tunic, $15

I may or may not have audibly squealed when I found this on the VV rack. The fit is all kinds of weird (more on that in another post) but I adored the 70s-ish print … and, well, you can’t go wrong with silk.

Floreat skirt, $7
Floreat skirt, $7

Here is my buy-all-the-Anthro MO in action. I couldn’t pass up this skirt even though it’s two sizes too big. Look at those sequinned flowers! I’ll either have it taken in, or come up with a DIY solution to the sizing issue — I have bazillion outfit ideas for this already.

Maeve Lazuli dress ($7)
Maeve Lazuli dress ($7)

Seven dollars for a cute Anthro dress? Sold.

Tabitha The Great Escape dress ($7)
Tabitha The Great Escape dress ($7)

And sold again.

Pilcro Stet cords ($8)
Pilcro Stet cords ($8)

Mustard cords in my size … and my fave cropped length? Yes, please.

Ferragamo kitten heel pumps, $8
Ferragamo kitten heel pumps, $8

Of course, nothing beats paying $8 for a pair of almost-new Ferragamos. The only visible sign of wear is on the back of the heel, which seemed like no biggie. These were too cute to pass up — the hardware matches my Sofia bag.

Hope you guys enjoyed some thrifting success of your own!

Navy Crop

Blazer, BR (thrifted); skirt, Zara; camisole, Costco; shoes, J. Crew; bag, YSL (via eBay)
Blazer, BR (thrifted); skirt, Zara; camisole, Costco; shoes, J. Crew; bag, YSL (via eBay)

Ever since I found this cropped blazer, I knew I wanted to pair it with my navy midi skirt. It’s a no brainer. And lo — they work great together. I so love it when my instincts are proven right. I hesitated over the shoes, because any number of options could have worked — red, gold, blue, nude. In the end, I went with something less obvious: teal.

Oh, and to be clear: I promise you that I’m wearing a camisole underneath. In the light of my bedroom, it looked cream to me, but in the basement dungeon, it turned, well, flesh toned. But, no, I’m not nearly racy enough to go sans top to work.

pop! of! teal!
pop! of! teal!

Here are some close-ups:

vintage brooch (via eBay)
vintage brooch (via eBay)
the old favourite: YSL Muse II
the old favourite: YSL Muse II
high waisted skirt + cropped jacket = success
high waisted skirt + cropped jacket = success

These Old Things

Sweatshirt, J. Crew; skirt, Zara; shirt, J. Crew (via eBay); shoes, Ferragamo (via consignment)
Sweatshirt, J. Crew; skirt, Zara; shirt, J. Crew (via eBay); shoes, Ferragamo (via consignment)

I mean, for real: you have seen these pieces so many times. Don’t hate me for subjecting you to them one more time. I do love this sweatshirt so, so much (in case that wasn’t amply clear). I normally wouldn’t wear a sweatshirt to work, but it was Be Seen In Jeans week (aka casual everyday) so I figured I could pull it off on this occasion.

the old made new?
the old made new?
bracelet, Topshop or Accessorize??
bracelet, Topshop or Accessorize??

I bought this bracelet yeeeears ago (to wit, 2004) on a stopover in London. The pound was as strong against the Canadian dollar as it is … well, always … so it cost me a pretty penny (even though it was just costume jewelry from a high street store) but I just had to have it – even on my then-student budget – because I loved it so. I still think it’s pretty special, and I’m glad I remembered it and dug it out for this occasion. It goes so well with these other old, favourite things.

all the favourite things
all the favourite things
don't forget the pockets!
don’t forget the pockets!