Here are some of my new finds from the past month or two. When the spring semester ended, I promised myself that I would do quite a lot of things...one of them was to seek out more thrift and vintage stores to see what might be hidden amongst the racks. So once a week I go out hunting...and here's what I've found. Only three of these garments came from vintage stores, all the rest are from various thrift stores in the area.
This light-weight 60's coat was hidden amongst ladies sleepwear at a poorly-organized Goodwill. I love the buttons and collar, the way it falls and the pattern and feel really lucky that it fits so well.
There are a few dresses below below that I'm trying to decide if I'll re-hem or not. The red Laura Ashley is one of them, along with the sheer black polyester dress with the bows on either side of the waist.
I liked the cream dress above the moment I laid eyes on it (Mena seems to be fond of it too:), but all of the details that make it so special didn't show up in the photo that I took. So here are some closeups of the embroidery on the sleeves. I can't decide if I want to take up the hem or not...but there's always time for that.
WOW! how on earth did you manage to find so many lovely things!? i'm in love with the red, cream, and both black ones in particular! and that coat is made for you, it fits like a dream :O
ReplyDeleteI love the red dress, and your shoes! You look great in the photo's, show's the clothes of really well too!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that last dress! And the cream one! Simply lovely! I really must do more thrifting, but it's hard when I have to depend on my mother for a ride. At least she said we can do some this week, since school is not out. :D
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your comment on my post! Have you seen Penelope before?
~ Caitie
Your 60's coat is lovely! I'm very jealous! I also really like the cream one as well! All of the dresses are really nice!
ReplyDeleteI went in a vintage shop in London's Portobello Road the other day and they literally had no room for any more clothes, it was that packed, I think you would really like it :)
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Oh mu goodness - you have some great finds!! I just love that coat!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely finds! The coat and the cream dress are extra special! So pretty. :)
ReplyDeletei adore history too, it's actually one of my fave subject back on the highschool times. and i truly believe that society cannot be studied ahistorically. in fact, it's one of the weberian's legacy :)
ReplyDeleteso, are you a historian now? and what's your fave historical era?
and yes, my friend was so happy. she lives there (delaware) for a summer internship, and she's almost alone, only with a few friends there..
neways, i LOVE this post.. i love the coat and i actually want all of your dresses.. :D
-cr
sociologicallystylish.blogspot.com
All of those dresses are so lovely, and so are you! It sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you, with all of that re-hemming! (boy, do I know that feeling!)
ReplyDeleteI've had a chance to read some more posts. I love the 4th pic in blue foral, the light is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering, what breed is Sophie, she really is adorable.
ps thanks for comment too
ah! wonderful finds :0) I cannot get over that 1960's coat you found at the goodwill. a hidden treasure for sure.
ReplyDeletea librarian sounds perfect for you, really.. do you take another major in the university or just minoring is such study?
ReplyDeletestudying gender historically is very interesting, i actually interested in gender issues myself, especially gender issues that related to labour issues.
sure, i'm planning to become a professor someday, i really want to be a lecturer, and a social activist. but i'd have to admit, taking a professoral degree might be a bit hard for me (again, gender issues *wink*). but i'm concentrating myself in becoming a lecturer first, and getting involved in some social activities which i love so much :)
-cr
the last dress is just incredible. but i love every single piece!
ReplyDeletei LOVE barbra stanwyck! she was gorgeous and sassy!! my ultimate favorite though is irene dunne, her outfits in 'the awful truth' are epic.
ReplyDeletei cant get over your thrift finds!! amazing coat!
xo s
That coat and the cream dress are really rare and amazing finds! I would love to see the woman's closet those came out of! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat coat is a dream! Also, that dress with the horse print is amazing--I'm definitely coveting...
ReplyDeleteI love all of your finds, so pretty. That print of that horse dress is super great and your coat is so perfect. I love it. Your reward is very well earnt by the way, I'll folow your blog.
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