Another week, another successful trip to a local thrift store. I know I keep getting more and more stuff, making my closets almost explode, but in a week I’ll move to Timisoara to go to school, so I will be able to split my clothes in half, leaving some behind at home, while probably getting more from the thrift store over there. Hey, wouldn’t you get all these pretty little things for only about 30 cents a piece? Yeah, I thought so! Anyways, this week I found: a pretty black dress with big shoulder pads for a somewhat Margiela-big-shoulders-shape inspired look, a purple jersey dress that feels so soft and is also very easy to wear, for example under a classic, black trench coat [I'd say perfect, but that happens when you talk about Burberry trench coats, not H&M;] anyway, it fits well and it’s classic, so how can I not like it?!
Also, I found an original Guy Laroche printed dress (left) [I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the tag!], which I’ll wear with a swim-wear zebra printed bra on top. Told you about printed dresses and how I started getting some: all these fashion weeks made me forget we’re actually in autumn/winter, and it can get pretty cold in Romania. I should get some fur instead, faux, of course!
See more of my thrift shopping bargains, after the jump!
A blue, satin-y, checkered dress with ruffle detail, that makes me think of sun and fun at my grandma’s village and the beautiful surroundings of the western part of Romania. A cute shift with the most amazing patchwork made me think of Chloe, a couple of seasons ago, so of course I got it!
I may have spent 30 cents on this long, high waisted skirt, but I splurged far more on a perfect nude-colored, strapless bra from Wolford. Every girl should have one, it’s a must to wear under strapless evening dresses. However, I may wear it on top of tank tops too. It’s not like it’s my first experimentation with bra’s on top of clothes (remember this Margiela inspired look?)
The black crocheted tiny tiny top will work perfectly for trying out the “bare midriff” trend that’s supposed to happen next summer (according to lots of designers’ collections), however, I’m still so and so about showing my absolutely far from worked out stomach. Loved the waist coat as it had an oriental feel to it. Will wear with men’s shirts, skinny jeans, printed scarf and fedora hat, for a oriental-masculine vibe. Last but not least I got some checkered pants, because they were gray and from H&M. I think they are men’s, but I couldn’t care less…All in all, I’m pleased with my finds.
What bargains did you get lately?


























8 Responses to "Vintage Buys 03Oct07"
I absolutely love the purple dress and the patchwork one (amazingly beautiful, very 60’s, I would say).
Congrats for the Gyu Laroche, but I think the black skirt makes your body look heavier than it really is. Maybe it’s the shooting angle, maybe smth else, or you just need to find a different way to wear it.
I think you are getting better and better in digging the SH stores :D
same here!the purple and shift dress :D love both!
today I got a small knitted creature and a kind of turban :D ooh and yesterday I bought a lovely grey dress!somebody stop me :)) neahh…better not!:P
love the “chloe shift” and the print on that Guy Laroche!
Love the purple dress, the blue satin-y dress, and the dress that makes you think of chloe!!!
I love the purple dress and the patchwork one: stunning ! :D I was at shopping today too, at the same thrift store as you ( I supose ) and I cant’t believe how an amazing trench coat I found!! Hugs
That purple looks fabulous on you.Very evening
delighted! I found a store in Focsani where they sell last season clothes from h&m topshop maxmara & others. i recently bought this high waist trousers from topshop ( http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=74436&parent_category_rn=74433&productId=489956&langId=-1 ) with 25 RON and a max mara jacket with 35 RON. i’ll post some pictures one of these days
All the old stuff I wore as a child is coming back. Kinda scary and makes you feel old, but it looks great most of the time.