Friday, January 22, 2010

Thrifting Adventures


I used to work at a thrift store. For a year of my life actually. It was pretty enjoyable, for the most part. I got first look at everything that came in, and I had a 50% discount. Though, once I quit, I wasn't in that part of town often and didn't get around to thrifting much. Which is sad, because a huge percentage of my wardrobe is vintage and I find something so enjoyable in treasure hunting for a special or strange thrift-store find. Well, after killing myself for awhile at the gym tonight, I decided to head out thrifting. And boy did I score!

Here are a few of the pieces I got. There was also a sweater, a dress, and a scarf but I'll save those for another time. Basically, tonight was a reminder that I need to get back in to the groove of thrifting. Maybe not as much before, seeing as I'd shop second hand 3-5 times a week ... but you know, at least once a month.
On to the goods!

[ vintage silk paisley blouse with matching scarf. ]




[ the most amazing vintage gold jacket/shirt thing ... I am in love. Something out of the Jetsons. With a sheer chiffon blue blouse with ruffles at the neck and down the front. ]


I'm loving these kooky pieces. While I was on the fitting room, talking to myself as I so often do (...) I decided that another thing to add to my list of Spring inspiration is the idea of a fortune teller following Jimi Hendrix around at Woodstock ... it's the paisley in my brain.

xo Hannah

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20 comments:

M. said...

I love that gold jacket/dress it's so pretty!

lovelove, M.
http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

Isabel said...

Gahhh, I am killer jealous of your jacket! Its so shiny, I love it.

R said...

Quite jealous of the blue ruffle shirt, lucky girl!

Shelley said...

you are my thrifting hero!

Marina Siero said...

i love your blog!
amazing header and nice pics!

xx

April said...

I just love your haircut so much.

Charlie Buckett said...

That gold jacket is an INSANELY good find!! By the way, you are incredibly beautiful!

Megan said...

Mentioned you briefly in a post on my fledgling blog yesterday-- http://wakeupmaggie365.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-guess-i-fell-into-rabbit-hole.html

Just wanted you to know you've been an inspiration!

j. said...

thrift shopping is almost synonymous to meditation for me. :)

i love your finds! the paisley blouse is my fave.. cant wait to see the rest.

xx

Anonymous said...

what a perfect treat that blouse is.

x
Aimee
http://myflutteringheart.blogspot.com

Tia in the Sky said...

:o I'd definitely call that successful thrifting!
Just found your blog - I love love it, your style's adorable :)

ryan said...

yeah

Lauren said...

that gold jacket is AMAZING. i love your style. :)

ZANAH said...

Great post & I love your style :) Mon Mode Blog

Jenny said...

you've got fresh beauty !
xx

Love_Again said...

You look amazing in the gold jacket.

Unknown said...

I love your blog and the ensembles fit nicely!

Anonymous said...

the paisley blouse in the first pic is stunning!!

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Unknown said...

Oooh I love your finds! I went thrifting after not going for a long time and came out with some awesome goodies too!

http://bonjouritsjinah.blogspot.com

kelsea said...

i love your vintage finds!!