1. Look down. Sounds obvious, but a lot of people don't do this. Most people look forward at eye level when they shop. Some of the best deals I've scored have been items that were shoved in the bottom of a shelf. Last week I found two reasonably priced items in really good condition tucked away--vintage Audrey Hepburn-esque Givenchy shoes and a circa 1890s Victorian fairy lamp.
2. Buy what you like. Another one that sounds obvious. Don't worry if you think your friends or your mother will hate i
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I just couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the Chanel label, still can’t believe my eyes… It isnt’ everyday, every week, every month that I find Chanel inside a thrift store so you better believe when I do I C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E ! I just kept thinking Coco would be so pleased with me for salvaging these classic black wool Chanel slacks from a thrift store so that I can blog about them and hold them up to high praise. Yes yes I know there is also Burberry in this posting but I’m sor
First let me say goodbye Whitney Houston and may you Rest In Peace . My thoughts go out to her daughter and family. Here is a brief re-cap of all my fashionable recycled luxury pieces I’ve scored this week. Tadashi, Carmen Marc Valvo, Rebecca Taylor, J Brand jeans, Alberto Makali, Trian Turk, Theory, Kulson, Vivienne Tam, Valentino, Burberry & Chanel. So much ‘green’ eco friendly luxury out there just waiting for you . Be STYLISH and shop green. Friend me on Facebook and follow me on Twitte
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Satin maxi skirt & necklace - vintage
Loved LOVED finding this vintage Salvatore Ferragamo sweater and all it’s glory inside a thrift store. I think I have to go back to the thrift store so I can collect my jaw because when I saw the label my mouth fell to the floor. In the 20′s Salvatore Ferragamo moved to America and became the shoemaker of choice for Hollywood stars such as Audrey Hepburn & Marlene Dietrich (whom I share a birthday with). Returning to Florence to found his company , in 1938 Ferragamo invented the first patent
That's So New York - From the various thoughts which have been rushing through my head over the course of the past day or two alone, I think it's safe to say that the simple things in life certainly seem to be pleasing me a little more frequently than usual; all I can assume is that my brain has decided that college is a little too strenuous and persnickety items which hold large amounts of detail are too much for it to process. The result? My mind is becoming more and more attracted to restrict
That's so New York - Yesterday evening, the wonderful people over at We Are Selecters were kind enough to send across the look book for their Fall/Winter 2011 collection; that of which has been titled "Escape". After experiencing sheer amounts of joy after flicking through the images, I thought that it would be best to "share" these images with you. See, how nice am I?
(Image Credit: Photographer - Marta Julve, Stylist - Patricia Proko, Stylist's Assistant - Mónica, Hair-Styling - Adolfo Senao, M
Jean Joaillerie Launches "Cinq à Sept" Collection !A Series Of Broochs / Necklace ( Detachable) That Will Take You From The Boardroom To The Ballroom !
"Cing à Sept Collection" Autumn/Winter 2011
A Statement Piece That Will Take You From the Boardroom To The Ballroom......And Just About Anywhere In Between !
A Limited Edition Series Of Handcrafted Broochs/ (Detachable) Necklace designed
This strapless ball gown has embroidered bodice and satin ribbon sash in platinum.
The sweetheart drop torso gown has a silk organza and tulle feathered skirt, shown with crystal/pearl art deco belt.
The white tulle strapless gown has crystal beaded organza embroidery on it, shown skinny crystal/pearl jewel belt on satin ribbon sash in plati
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