Thursday, September 25, 2008



sep25
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sep25

OMG people. They are lying. They've been lying. Why believe them now? NO BAILOUT.
Excuse me, just had to get that out. Back to the outfit.

red corduroy cap, from my sister elyce
e pin, a record store in roscoe village
giant cape verde girl earrings, gift from mom
vintage sunglasses, thrifted
chinese dragon tee, thrifted
old brown woven belt, thrifted
"disco jeans", thrifted
yellow keds, thrifted (when i was growing up people called these "buttermilks" or "Whitegirls", why I don't know)

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sep24
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sep24

This dress is designed by Double Stitch, a local sister design team. I like supporting local designers when I can and I had always wanted one of their pieces, so it is very special to me. This spring I found one, with the tags still attached, for $3.

vintage betmar fedora, thrifted
gold studs, thrifted
vintage purple sunglasses, thrifted
cotton cardigan, thrifted
message button, found on the ground (it reads: "The most violent element in society is ignorance." Emma Goldman)
double stitch crochet dress, thrifted
vintage gloves, swap gift from atomicrose
patent/snakeskin ferragamo pumps, thrifted

100% thrifted!

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The Bean
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sep20
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sep20

How can I spend a nice afternoon with my son without spending a dime? Take him to the park. As it turns out, there was a house music party in the park this afternoon. Bonus!

vintage silk liberty of london scarf, thrifted
mosaic sunglasses, thrifted
pearl drop earrings, gift from grandmother
cotton sequined tunic, thrifted
leather backpack, thrifted
batik bellbottoms, college dorm recycling bin
nigerian sandals, thrifted

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sep16
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sep16

Fall makes me feel introspective. So much has happened in the last year for me; I got married and became a mother all within the last 12 months. Someone commented that I've changed; I hope I have, for the better!

vintage sunglasses, thrifted
sterling silver hoops, flea market
hammered metal choker, flea market
leather backpack, thrifted
black knit sweater, thrifted
black tank dress, thrifted
chartreuse-y vintage skirt, thrifted
rings, harvard square and field museum
blue tights, H & M (I cut the feet out)
silver leather flats, thrifted with shell buttons added by me)

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sep10
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sep10

This dress appeared in another photo about a year ago...I don't often show dresses again for some reason but I like the way I've put it together for today.

Also, I want to say that I didn't set out to wear this much purple to begin with, but I just went with it anyway.

brown pashmina worn as headwrap, hospital fundraiser
vintage sunglasses, thrifted
michael stars wrap tee, thrifted
vintage wrap dress, thrifted
maroon sash, thrifted
leather backpack, thrifted
vintage sandals, thrifted

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sep9
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sep9

Today Hans and I went window shopping down Michigan Ave. Actually, I window shopped and he just slept.

vintage sunglasses, thrifted
recycled aluminum earrings, african festival
printed pashmina, thrifted new
leather backpack, thrifted
black puff-sleeve tee, H & M
black wrap top, thrifted
silver rings, museum shops and a mall island
vintage space-dyed skirt, thrifted
brick pattern knee-highs, thrifted
puma flats, crossroads trading

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sep8
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sep8

Unlike yesterday, today's a day for brellies and wellies. It's always interesting to see who is prepared for a rainy day, and who isn't.

leopard print kerchief, thrifted
maroon enamel hoops, thrifted
jamiroquai tee, thrifted
moto jacket, flea market
leather backpack, thrifted
vintage plaid-ish skirt, thrifted
hunter wellies, thrifted

Yes! Finally a 100% Thrifted outfit.

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concrete car
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chisunday
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big red ball
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bee and bone
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face your manga erica
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