His Girl Friday

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After an appointment in the city today, I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and walk around the neighborhood I was in to try to find a thrift store I'd heard about. Alas, I was unlucky in that pursuit, but instead kept walking in the direction of a vintage store that I visit a few times a year. I got very lucky today and found the prettiest mauve 50's swing coat that I plan to wear something like this (thanks for the inspiration Lauren) and a 70's coat that I'm not really sure how to describe yet except that its pretty awesome and unlike anything I own.

Then I went to visit my husband's work so that we could take the bus home together. The ladies in his office were curious about what I bought, so we had show and tell moment and I encouraged them to visit the store. During the conversation, one of his co-workers and I decided that my outfit today could best be described as 50's secretary or his-girl-friday, which I love because I absolutely adored the movie His Girl Friday! Between that and the sales clerk telling me that I was the best dressed customer to come in today (according to him and his colleagues), those two just about made my day.


















Coat: Thrifted Vintage, Savers
Skirt: Thrifted Vintage, Savers
Blouse: Thrifted Vintage, Church Fair
Tapestry Purse: Florida Thrift Store
70's Sweater: Hand-Me-Down
Belt: Thrifted, Church Fair
Tights: American Apparel
Pin: Thrifted, Savers
Shoes: Clarks


Does anyone else have a special movie that inspires them to put together outfits?

Before I sign off for the night, I'd like to thank Jayne from Plain Jayne for including me in her most recent Bloggers of the Week post. I so admire the styles of the ladies that she's featured so far (in addition to her own) and am very, very flattered. Thanks Jayne!