Friday, July 15, 2011

Friday Distractions -- Thrifting!

Since I'm at the Cape, hopefully minimizing internet use and maximizing relaxation, I am skipping my usual Friday distractions. Instead here are the clothing and accessories I have thrifted since January. It is like a flashback to my long discarded stylediary, only most of these pictures include my head. ;) To see a larger version of any picture, just click it.

I am not keeping everything, as sometimes the thrill of the find overtook my best judgement and I don't want to end up on Hoarders, but thrifting these items and a few housewares has been fun. With my sporadic income, this has been my way to shop largely guilt-free.

Do you thrift? What has been your favorite find?Would you be seen with me in any of this?


 



 


(Just kidding on that last "suit." You should see the stuff I don't buy!)

 

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10 comments:

  1. erin mJuly 15, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Sarah, I love (most) of them! And thanks for reminding me about StyleDiary. I just had a blast looking at all of my outfits from 5 years ago... and lamenting for how much skinnier I was!

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  2. dinagideonJuly 15, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Those are all thrifted? Wow! You have some great finds there. LOVE the cape...yum, and though it seems a bit big (but nothing a great alteration couldn't fix), the Blue house dress is darling on you...that color is your color, you know?

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  3. dinagideonJuly 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Oh, and p.s., totally proud. ;)

    That collar-less J. Crew jacket is a classic. How much did that one cost???

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  4. SarahJuly 15, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Erin - I remembered it a bit ago and enjoyed looking back. It was an interesting pursuit for sure.

    Dina - Yes! I've been wearing the house dress all week with the straw hat over my swimsuit. The cape really just needs a belt and some button replacement. It fits quite well in the shoulders. The J. Crew jacket was half off so it cost roughly $3.50. It is Holiday 2008 or something.

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  5. RebekkaJuly 15, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    great finds! the black and white one (that youv'e already worn with red lips) looks GREAT on you! i have also recently gotten into thrifting, but mostly for housewares and furniture. i love that its mostly guilt free, and it makes you think more creatively! i don't have the patience for clothing as much, but you've inspired me!

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  6. SarahJuly 15, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Thank you, Rebekka! It is so addictive but patience is definitely required. I have picked up a few house things but am trying not to clutter the parents house too much. No nesting for me just yet...

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  7. joeJuly 18, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Haha! This is the best blog entry I've seen in a long time! You should do more thrift blogging. (Not laughing at you, I'm just very entertained by your changing expression and poses for each outfit.)

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  8. SarahJuly 19, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Thank you, Joe!

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  9. RachelJuly 19, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I recognize a few of those outfits :) Peter says I should go thrifting with you

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  10. SarahJuly 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Yes! Many of the outfits were used for the Cape trip and even your wedding night. Careful, Rachel, or I'll take you up on that! I have a bookmarked map someone put together for thrifting in the DC area. ;)

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