I have a new best friend! I mean, I got a new bag! I love it! I think it's chic, cheeky, and earthy. Just like me! Ha! It's also as close as I care to get to a Birkin bag. I got it from Sell Your Sole consignment shop yesterday while running an errand. I saw their sandwich board and followed the signs because I'd read about it recently and I now feel about consignment stores the way I used to feel about candy stores. Ok, fine, I still love candy stores. Anyway... the owner and associate were very nice, very approachable, and seemed like the kind of people you want to be friends with. The shop is full of goodies including gorgeous shoes, unique jewelry, and pretty clothes, of course. I told them about this blog and Natalia (I think that's the owner's name) asked me how I felt about my clothes since I made the decision to shop second hand/ ethical almost a year ago. What a great question!! How DO I feel about my decision?
- GREAT!
- I just love it when I get compliments on my thrift store goodies.
- I love the items I've gotten from small boutiques and consignment shops because I like knowing that my purchases benefit the smart, like-minded merchants in my community.
- I am especially loving the permission I've given myself to alter my clothes. I'm working on a dress tonight that I've never worn and I'm so excited to be able to get use out of it!
- Since I've been paying more attention to fabrics, I'm really appreciating the qualities of cotton, wool, silk, and cashmere.
- I've really been feeling good about the new clothes I've picked up recently that were made in the USA!
Anyway, this outfit is experimental. I'm not really into the shoulder cutout trend, but I bought this top from the South Lake Union Goodwill two weeks ago because it had a high-low hem, it's floaty, and it's floral. I thought it was worth $2.50. My report? Well, I'm glad I took a little sartorial risk, but when the tempereatures cooled in the evening, my shoulders got goose bumps! The cutout also perfectly frames a scar I have on my arm, but I'm so over trying to hide my many scars and spots.
Are there any scars or spots you try to hide?
Daily Details:
- weather: cloudy and comfortable
- top, thrifted, cost $2.50 divided by 2 uses (today and last night) = $1.25 approximate current cost per wear (accpw)
- jeans, thrifted, accpw less than $1
- oxfords, thrifted, accpw $1.67
- belt, thrifted at Frenzi, accpw less than $1
- bag, consigned at Sell Your Sole, accpw $40
- ethical ensemble evaluation: A
I think it's so great what you decided! I'd really love to shop more in thrift stores, but well, there really aren't so many in Munich... at least I haven't found one.. But - when I was in London - I saw in Oxford street that is one of the biggest shopping streets I've ever seen with all from Primark to zara and forever21 a little salvation army shop. But we didn't have time to go in... Such a pity, I've even dreamed of this shop and some gorgeous finds ;-)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried such cut-out-shoulders yet, I'm really not sure about it for me... I think the top looks lovely, trimmed with this little belt but however, I can imagine that your shoulders were freezing a bit in the evening ;-) and no, I'm over hiding scarfs and things like that - who cares, nobody is perfect ;-)
If I tried to cover all my scars, I'd walk around in mummy attire (not hot). At some point, you just have to own them. Like a little scrapbook of unsafe work practices, drunk nights and horrible balance. That's what my scars say about me. I'm an unsafe drunk with balance issues. I'll start covering them tomorrow.
ReplyDeletecutest bag ever. and yes-- scars, they tell a story. part of who you are.. and you should just accept it!
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to be honest I don't feel bad about my scars (my legs have quite many of those because I experience strange times when all kind of accidents happen to me). I kind of rather like scars, haha.
ReplyDeleteanyway, I wanted to say how lovely your outfit is! everything about it is just gorgeous. and how awesome is the bag!
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love the bag, unique.
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That top is so pretty and looks perfect for the warm days of August!
ReplyDeleteI'm too busy trying to hide the extra 15 pounds I need to get rid of to worry about things like scars. :)
Amaazing blog and I really love it.
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Oh, that bag of a Birkin bag is TOO cute! What an adorable find! Yay for finding another great consignment shop :)
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Hello new bag! You are super cute! Glad you found a fun new consignment shop.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, I've got scars and spots and at sadly at 30, still have acne on my shoulders and what not but I just don't let it stop me. I used to try to hide it and then I realized, I'm missing out on wearing fun shirts, so I just gave in!
Awww, that's a really cute bag Vivienne! Great score. Love your top too. We all have some type of scars. They don't even bother me now. HaHaHa Have a great day!
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Great finds. I like the yellow belt and pink bag..great new friend.
ReplyDeleteThat bag is so cute and fun! And I think that top is a great summer find--definitely worth $2.50!
ReplyDeletei hope i get to that point with jogging one day! those queen anne hills will help hahah i personally looove cut outs, so the shirt is great :D i have tons of scars but i don't really make any effort to hide them :D
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I love that bag... it's so cute and awesome! The oxfords look great with this outfit too!
ReplyDeleteVivienne, I love the bag, great color for now and Fall. I hide a lot of things...scars, veins, gray hair, and on and on. Love the little cutout shoulders...$2.50 bargain. dawn suitcase vignettes xo
ReplyDeletei think you look pretty. i thought that instantly. there's a feeling of softness & femininity. i didn't see any scars. here's to feeling good about your purchases. :)
ReplyDeleteYou always make me giggle.. "I got a new best friend, I mean new bag", haha. I love your top with the shoulder cutouts, you look super cute!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
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I checked out the web site for that consignment shop. I can't wait to get back from vacation and go check it out! You scored with that purse. I hope I get lucky there too.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I do love this feminine top on you. I don't think the cut outs look trendy even though it's sort of a new concept. And if your feet were two sizes bigger I'd have to sneak those shoes away from you. ;)
Your bag is really original, I like it
ReplyDeleteThis top is so pretty! And I don't really try to hide my scars. I feel like there isn't that much you can do about them, so I figure you might as well embrace them.
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Way to tease me with tha amazing pink bag Vivienne! I absolutely love it! Great find :) Your top is very pretty and gives the outfit a touch of romance.
ReplyDeleteI love when my friends who think they are to good to thrift raves over something and I tell them its thrifted! Makes my day!
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