09 March 2011

Casual Thrifting Day

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- thrifted Gap sweater
- UO jeans
- 80s woven leather flats
- vintage Coach purse

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Rather than the usual gussied up outfit post, I thought I'd do a casual going-thrifting sort of outfit. I'm not a big jeans-wearer but I do love how high waisted these are. The sweater is one I thrifted but is originally from the Gap. I also have it in black and white. They're the best soft wool!

I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with the hair-growing-out situation. My best defense these days is the messy side ponytail. I got the idea from this hair tutorial. I'm also trying out the one with three buns. I haven't quite gotten that one down yet. :)

Today I'm taking a little road trip to visit some thrift and vintage stores that I don't usually get to during the week. I've got my fingers crossed that I come home with lots of goodies for the Etsy shop. Speaking of the Etsy shop, I'll be adding 35 more spring pieces this week. Yay!

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26 comments:

Em said...

I like the side pony tail!

Dulcie said...

So odd, I 'nearly' thrifted the exact same sweater here in England a few months ago but decided it was too small. I got a profound sense of de ja vu when I saw this post!! x

Christy said...

I think this is a perfectly lovely outfit for a day of thrifting. I've yet to find a pair of high-waisted jeans that I really like, but yours look great! (And side ponytails and braids are my go-to hairstyles for in-between hair as well.)

The Wh0le Story said...

How long are you wanting to grow your hair out? I like the side ponytail with the ribbon, for the record. I have pretty long hair, and I hardly do anything with it...

Unknown said...

cuteeee, great sweater and adore those shoes! the location you chose is so pretty, what a cool wall!!!

<3 steffy
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Anonymous said...

Those flats are so cute! Vintage heels are something I find regularly, but I wish I found more boots and flats in good condition.

http://thebohemienne.wordpress.com/

pearli said...

wow. you look so sweet and laidback. love it. :)
happy thrifting!

jessica said...

Love those jeans! Sadly, we do not have a gap here!
Love the messy ponytail and 3 buns look! might try it myself tomorrow~ thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

i have that same style Gap sweater, just in different colors! and here's what makes me feel old...i was the original owner :)

Lexie said...

it looks unfairly warm where you are! bare ankles! i am jealous.

Caitlin Rose said...

oh you look great with jeans on! I love the casual outfit, and it looks so nice against the brick wall. Hope you had a nice time thrift shopping.

Leslie said...

You look darling! (I'm wearing the three little buns right now. :)

Gina said...

Hallo! Ich habe seit gestern einen neuen Blog und mache dafür mal ein bisschen Werbung. Es ist ein Fotoblog mit selbstgeknipsten, leicht verträumten Bildern.
Über jeden Leser oder Kommentar freue ich mich wahnsinnig.
liebste Grüße, Gina

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Marie said...

Love this bright top with your dark trousers! And your hair is lovely like that- made me a bit wistful about chopping mine off!
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

Emily Rose said...

that pony tail does look cute. if your trying to grow it, just stick with it! it will pay off eventually. but i too get tempted to cut mine into a bob sometimes!
and im pretty sure i used to own that sweater in my teen years. i thrift gap all the time!

june said...

Very nice sweater and beautiful pics!!

Rosy (of Raindrops on Rosy) said...

I love this outfit! Its so simple and I'm a big fan of simple:) I especially love the shoes!

Mrs. Habit said...

oh gosh, this is so cute, so simple, so comfortable. I might have to borrow the look for my own thrifting jaunts this Friday :)

Jean Caulfield said...

Those shoes are freaking fantastic and I totally am going to copy your hair do.

Karolina Pettersson said...

Ohmygod woman your legs are so amazing! And so is your style and of course, everything about you and your blog! Favourite! Love K!

Anonymous said...

A very perfect outfit for a day of hunting! I think I had that Gap sweater way back when. See, should have kept it!

Linus said...

I love the shoes!!

MarieBayArea said...

such nice colors on your sweater. striped tops are so cool.

Vanessa said...

Love the photos and the lighting :) ! Hope you had a lovely time thrifting.

Jane said...

i think this outfit is great!!

and the side pony tail is a personal fav of mine!

xo~jane

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

This outfit reminds me of something people would wear in the mid sixties when they were going for a bike ride or hanging out. It's very cute. I like it.