Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Something new…





…to me anyway! I forget sometimes that because others don’t share my out with the new philosophy, when I am stoked to have something “new” I really mean old. Ok, I’ll admit I do buy some items new and underwear immediately comes to mind! But for clothing and furniture in particular, I’d rather knock some dust off than throw away a bunch of toxic plastic packaging and have a poorly made, cookie cutter item. Ikea and H and M, I’m looking at you! Anyways, I am debuting a few “new” items that arrived this week that I won on ebay. This dress is especially appealing to me as the seller described it as being made by her mother many years ago. It’s a designer original! I love to imagine the lady picking out her fabric, deciding on the cut, and making the hem so very short!! It pairs nicely with my dangly necklace, and landing both items for $20 from the comfort of my home computer was rather nice indeed. But how do you think my new old items go with my old old items?
60s homemade psychedelic dress $15 ebay last week
60s white n gold dangly necklace $5 ebay last week
Sheer plum tights, 50 cents thrift store bin last week
Banana Republic plum boots, $40 ebay several years ago
70s furry brown hat, $25 ebay several years ago
60s sunglasses, made in Italy, gift from Stanimal many years ago

34 comments:

  1. I think the "new" is divine! :)

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  2. My goodness, you're so effortless with pairing clothes and accessories together!

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  3. Carrie!! For reals, tho! I'm rescuing endangered species, not hoarding! I'm glad you approve!
    Theresa!! Thanks for the compliment, but I have a huge hoard of vintage clothes and accessories so some ensembles are sourced over many years! For example, I just found the necklace that matches the bracelet I've had for years!! So happy you took the time to comment!!

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  4. You look like a beautiful bird about to take fly!
    I really like the hat with those cool bubble sunglasses.

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  5. ofelia!! You are the sweetest!! Thanks for your support, it means so much to me! And I just love angel wings on dresses!!

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  6. You look amazing! I love how you really bring out the fun in fashion- how could anyone ever be blue around you- your style puts a smile on my face, always!

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  7. Bella!! Thanks homegirl, you always lift my spirits too! I'm so lucky to have you in my life, and in my town!!

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  8. Loooooove the dress - super sleeves! Accessorised to perfection too! xxx

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  9. What a glorious dress, send it my way when you're bored, I love it so!
    Brilliant accessorising, you've got to be brave with a frock like that, subtlety would be an insult. xxx

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  10. Smashingbird!! Thanks so much, I'm glad you like how I put things together!!
    Vix!! I may have to send it to you, I'd love to see what you would do with it!! And you're right, it's not for the timid!!

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  11. You crazy lovely girl! You look awesome!! :)

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  12. Fantastic frock, and I love your thoughts about the lady who made it. Thats just another reason why I love vintage clothes, so interesting to think about its previous life.

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  13. Allie!! Thanks, I love it too!!
    Lakota!! You get the appeal of vintage too, I love that! Thanks for chiming in!!

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  14. That dress is gorgeous. I absolutely love the print. I think that dress, and pair of boots were made for each other.
    My Heart Blogged

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  15. My Heart Blogged!!! So happy together, that dress and boots are! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

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  16. Amazing look! I especially covet the shades.

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  17. Wendy B!! Thanks girlfriend! I'm stoked to show you a black and white checkered pair we have in common! I'll have to bust em out soon!

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  18. So in love with these bold colours. You look like a beautiful ray of sunshine, SO HAPPY & FREE! -xxoo

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  19. Fashion Tales.... !!! I feel happy and free in these colors, thanks for the compliment and visit!

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  20. Amy!! I'm never one to shy away from color! Thanx for takin the time to leave a nice note!

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  21. You are a rainbow injection of happiness ... rainbowtox!! :D

    Just beautiful Ann... everything about you. And I agree. To perk myself up or 'unblock', I go buy something new... at my favourite op-shops!!!

    (Aus term for thrift store, op being short for opportunity shops)

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  22. Dusk!!! I love all your duskisms, rainbowtox is brilliant!! I like the op shop term better than thrift, it's not just cheap it's an opportunity to find something awesome! Thanks for stopping by and spreading your love here! MWAH!

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  23. I admire shoppers like you - I really do. I so want to be one of those cool girls with amazing vintage finds, but somehow, whenever I step into a vintage store, my imagination just fails me. I'm what you would call a terrible vintage shopper. Glad we're Twitter friends now. Maybe I can learn a thing or two from you!

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  24. Thanks Marissa!! I find my best stuff online, ebay and etsy are my go to places for great old stuff! I'm looking forward to reading your blog and tweets, sweets!! Thanks for the follow!

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  25. cool outfit! :)

    GemnI
    www.toast2design.blogspot.com

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  26. gemni designs!! Thanks for the visit and compliment!

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  27. You are welcome! Thanks for the comments on my blog! The "beer on the couch" comment was very funny. I have watched fitness videos just sitting on the couch like it's some sort of entertainment lol

    xx
    GemnI
    www.toast2design.blogspot.com

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  28. Gemini!! I'm glad you liked that! Those fitness fanatics wipe me out, I'd better stick to 12 oz curls!!

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  29. WHOAH! This dress is out of this world!! I LOVE IT!

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  30. You are always so vibrant ans colourful, so right up my alley, my dear friend.
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  31. i love the shape and the color of this dress. it looks amazing on you!

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