I'd better check myself, I've been known to wreck my budget with one of a kind "must have" items! I have a special spot in my heart for these black and white checkered sunglasses. Even though I had previously scored a kinda similar red and black pair for $20 including shipping on ebay, I still ponied up $65 dollars for this pair at the "boutique" counter at eco thrift several years ago. I couldn't let them go, as they were:
1. made in France, super high quality
2. deadstock and in perfect condition, no wear or scratches to be found
3. a perfect fit and flattering
4. I'd never seen another pair like 'em
But then a few months later, back in 2009 when I had started and quit blogging almost immediately and I was just a blog stalker and didn't make my presence known, I ran across Wendy Brandes's post wearing a very similar pair. I thought, wow, maybe I should bring my blog back from the dead so I could share this kind of rad stuff with like minded peeps. It took me quite a while after that but here I am, wearing said shades and so happy to show and tell!
60s sunglasses, $65 thrifted several years ago
60s psychedelic checkered dress, $5 thrifted several years ago and altered
60s white go go boots, $75 ebay (deadstock!)last year
60s orange and white choker, $15 etsy
80s checkered earrings, $1 thrifted last year
I love these glasses!! So chic and so you.
ReplyDeleteThe earrings are terrific, too.
I am in love with your bright colored outfits. They are so refreshing, especially because I tend to wear a lot of neutral colors. Your blog makes me want to break out more! Gorgeous vintage looks.
ReplyDeleteshybiker!!! Thanks soo much, dressing up is one of my favorite things to do! And to be so appreciated is the cherry on top!
ReplyDeletematchless vision!! I am so honored to be an inspiration for colorfulness! Thanks for your comment!
Wow, I'm totally taking credit for your whole blog! :-D
ReplyDeleteWendy!! I'm flattered you would take responsibility! I'm a bit of a liability after all!! Have you ever seen another pair besides ours? Me either!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your boots collection! I love the 60s lace up kind, so foxy!
ReplyDeleteyou've only one life in which to look/be as fabulous as you can so... whatever it takes! (perhaps this is bad advice though...)
melina bee!! Good or bad, Imma take your advice and run wit it!! Thanks for dropping by, it's always a pleasure!!
ReplyDeleteYou look FAB as ever, Annimal. I frickin LOVE those sunnies and boots and earrings... and frock. OK so I love it all. You look so chilled and happy on the lovely garden bench.
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Sarah!! I love that spot, it overlooks the pond we are currently reworking. I really appreciate your comments and visits, you are such a stylin lady yourself!!
ReplyDeleteso 60s, so awesome! I had a similar pair of sunnies a while back but sold them, I won't be making the same mistake again!
ReplyDeleteYou look like an angel!! (Charlie's that is...) Awesome! I'm glad you started blogging again! I love those boots! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a psychedelic funky outfit!
ReplyDeleteThe boots and the glasses are so cool, they are beyond words my dear!!
Far out, man! Annimal, you are too cool by far. I'm so getting the next flight over to Sacramento and coming to play drunken dress-up with you. How's Stan's cocktail mixing? xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the glasses, hon! You could also wear them to Ska nite, hee hee!;)
ReplyDeleteI want, want them, ahhhhhhhhhh
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You rock them like nobody's business. So rad!
ReplyDeleteI think your shades are fantastic. I can see why you couldn't pass them up.
ReplyDeletekitty!! Thanks for reinforcing my hoarding instinct! That's why I suck at selling vintage, I'm too greedy!
ReplyDeleteDimi!! I'm glad I returned to blogging too, it's been super fun thanks to rad people like you!!
Ofelia!! Thanks for the love, my gear seems much cooler when you visit it!!
Vix!! Stan will mix drinks and dj for our drunken amusement!! It's on!!
Carrie!! Thanks, you know I would dance to most anything, but I would feel goofy with sunglasses on the dance floor!
Sacramento!! Thanks, you gotta see Wendy's too, they are twins!
Bella!! Thanks girlfriend!! Sorry I missed you last night, HI was packed!!
Vanessa!! I really couldn't pass, and my guy friend was teasing me for spending so much on them! They are pretty cheap considering cost per wear by now, tho!
You do look splendid in all your checkered glory! I'm sooo jealous of your boots too, yum. xxx (my TDH's were fine, it always rains when I wear suede boots too!)
ReplyDeleteFrankly those boots were still a bargain. So unique AND amazing quality AND in perfect condition. What a great score. I love the sunnies, I have big 70s style glasses but I'd really like to ger something a bit mroe mod like that for summer x
ReplyDeleteSmashingbird!! It's a conspirancy against suede! I'm glad the TDH's were safe! I'm glad you like my boots, I've been collecting for many years and it's fun to show off!!
ReplyDeletePenny Dreadful!! I really go all out for 60s-70s boots and sunnies, in many flavors!! And I go nuts over deadstock, it's like finding a time capsule! Thanks for dropping by and chiming in!!
You're so 60s! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennine!! I really am, I love the 60s and 70s so much!! Thanks for the visit and love!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennine, I resemble your remark!!
ReplyDeleteWell I am very glad you ressurected the blog otherwise I wouldn't have seen you... you are delightful and I love everything you wear and are... just wonderful! I love everything you are wearing here and your face... I love your face so much! So beautiful!
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