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Thrifting & Look of the Day Feb 27, 2011
I have been out and away from Sebastian less than five times since he was born, partly because pumping is such a pain in the ass and partly just because he feels like an extension of me. This weekend though I left Bassie with his dad and headed out for lunch and shopping with my bestie Brittanie. We ate pho (Three bean drink! Also, next time I’m trying tripe!) then hit up Value Village and Nordstrom Rack. I picked up some cotton tank tops at The Rack and did surprisingly well at thrifting. I brought home a pair of Levis 518s – My favorite style from high school! – along with a yellow I Heart Ronson button-up. I also bought two skirts and a large blazer-style jacket because I am trying to expand my style. Before leaving the house, I spent the morning perusing and studying some fave style bloggers, drilling that inspiration into my brain. I really want to start wearing more skirts and dresses and taking my look past basics.
Oversize jacket & 2 skirts – I am really into florals right now and the print on the right is so my style. I’m not sure what tops I’m going to pair with these yet.
Didn’t wear the jacket today but this is what it looks like on. Donny thinks that I should cut out the shoulder pads – What do you think? The jeans are probably a size too big but they were only $5 – I rocked them today cuffed. I need to find a pair of jeans with the 518′s exact fit but a straight or skinny leg.
I also picked up a couple things for Sebastian – a little red sweatshirt (not pictured) and this flannel button-up (below). Perfect fit! Overall the trip was a success, although I wish I’d taken time to try on some dresses! Maybe next week.
Vacay in Florence, OR
We’re currently camping near the Oregon coast but I’ve decided to really make the effort to blog more once we get home. My plan once we’re back in Portland is basically to sit around working & waiting to pop out this baby (We’re almost at 34 weeks!) so I figure it’s a good time to hit some writing goals to keep busy. I’m hoping to really grow this blog in the next year, and to turn it into something I would really want to read and follow.
This week we’re tent camping and driving into town for wi-fi, etc – I’m currently at Old Town Coffee, which sells amazing drinks and brats (!), and the boys are at the laundromat. My favorite parts of beach towns are the local seafood and the thrifting. Thus far I bought a $3 pair of Rocket Dog boots to stay warm at the campsite, and Donny’s dad found a Levis pullover in great condition for $1.50. 
If you’re in Florence, I recommend their Goodwill as well as Linda’s Thrift Store. In general, thrift shopping on vacation is a great way to get unique souvenirs for cheap – You’re likely to find a variety of tees and sweatshirts from local organizations and sports teams, all with the name of the town you’re visiting screenprinted across the front, and for a tiny fraction of what a boring gift shop t-shirt costs.
Thrift and antique shopping are probably my favorite things to do out of town, and I’m also enjoying campout crafts. I did my very first ever tie dye yesterday and I’m excited to rinse it out and see how my shirt turned out! Tomorrow I’m having a henna design done on my belly. Much excitement!
Monday’s Thrift Finds
I hadn’t been thrift shopping in what seemed like forever, so I was excited to shop a bit when we dropped off some donations at Goodwill on Monday. I made off with this pair of brand new gold wedge sandals, a small silver chain necklace and this silky scarf in perfect summer colors. The small haul was under $20. A year or two ago it would have been under $10 but Goodwill is implementing some major inflation. (I was actually at Value Village today and they seem to be doing the same, le sigh.) Worn together, I find the items above to be the perfect mix of warm weather glam and nautical styles.
What’s on your summer fashion shopping list? What have you thrifted so far this season?
Will Work for Jimmy Choos
Haven’t been updating because all I do is work and play Rockband.
Last week I hit up Deseret Industries thrift store with Ging. If you have one where you are, I highly recommend it! With better merch and pricing than Goodwill, I went home with tons of goodies – a lightly studded and a zebra print belt, two adorbs tops, a knit pencil skirt (love! obsessed!), and the best… these Anne Michelle stiletto booties for $5. Mine have a blue tone and are in excellent condition, and comfy.
What I did not find was the perfect little denim vest that I need to wear every day of camping this summer. I also want a cropped denim jacket. Seems like something that should be very easy to thrift, so I’ll be looking in the upcoming 2 weeks. I plan to grunge them up and possibly stud them out.
In other news, a group of friends and I entered a photo contest a couple months back. We didn’t even make honorable mention, but I think we should have:
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