7.13.2011

i can't explain

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sooooo... drinking coffee ♥♥♥ right now...

i had a super productive trip to the salvation army yesterday... a pair of mens levis, a ck jean jacket, 6 shirts (to cut up) and a sweater (to shred). i am a very happy grrrl. everytime i have a good haul at goodwill or salvation i always wonder why i shop anywhere else... haha... but the thing is i don't really. well, there is etsy when i am looking for something in particular(usually vintage) and ebay for newer used items. i'm kinda always inspired by 90s simplicity(think mens levis, the perfect tees, worn in henleys & boots of course), so thrifting is perfect. i just gotta keep a mental list of things i want/need and keep focused or i'll end up with a mountain of stuff that gets worn once... anyhow...

i love that guy (in the last photo)... he keeps my neighbors trash bins safe and makes me smile

my dad made my mom this purse.... i know, sweet right?

♥♥♥

denim top-goodwill diyed by ME, vintage dress-the vintage sideshow (love this shop... she is always having sales), hat-world hats mart, litas-nastygal, vintage scarf & sunnies, tooled purse handmade by my daddy

44 comments:

Taylor said...

I love this outfit. I've been having insane luck lately with the Goodwills here AZ... thrifting is super thrilling and there's nothing better than finding the perfect thing that you never knew you really needed. That being said, I've made some extremely regrettable purchases as well. Your hair is looking fantastic1

Anonymous said...

Great look & I love your bag, even more amazing that your dad made it :)xx

Čajová said...

beautiful..

Anonymous said...

great outfit. love the cut of the dress and the scarf on your wrist!

Anonymous said...

wow your dad made that lovely bag?? Sooo nice!! :D I wish my dad could do that sort of thing too! :P

Haru x

Gosia said...

O wow, your dad is very talented! Bag is beautful!
And you look great, dress and boots are fantastic!

McDade said...

I've been looking for a perfect tooled leather clutch just like that. love that your dad made it.

Baby Budget Blog said...

Really cute purse, really cute that your dad made it for your mom! Yup, I NEED to go thrifting so badly because I know the feeling of when you score! Great dress, love it with the Lita's!

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ASH said...

you look so sweet!

Rackk and Ruin said...

I pretty much shop solely at second hand stores. . . shopping in regular retail stores just isn't as fun!! Not nearly as cheap either. There is something about the thrill of finding something cool,original and super cheap at a second hand store. Nothing beats it. I love the scarf tied around your wrist. I think i'm gonna have to try that look today. xx

Anonymous said...

I applaud your ability to find awesome stuff in Goodwill & Salv Army! It's all definitely there, but sometimes I get lost in the digging process. But every time that I go, I leave very happy too!

Good luck with the DIY sweater, and you look adorable in this post! Love the shoes especially!
x

Much love,
The Internet Garbage

Kasia said...

You look stunning!!! And I love your litas!

<3
www.kasiabelhadri.blogspot.com

J. said...

The homemade purse...Such a sweet sentiment! I love it!

Clara Campelo said...

Lovely hat!
xxx

Maryjane said...

Very cool look, the scarf around the arm is fun, I think I'll snag that idea! :-)
I love tooled leather bags. The history behind yours makes it that much better.

Maryjane xoxo

Good Eye said...

I love that your dad made the purse for your mom. It was already super cute before I knew that, but now it's extra fabulous. Loving your skirt too. xoxo

Virginia Ibarra said...

a more than perfect post! i can't believe i haven't been on your blog for so long! i'm too damn forgetful but i love your blog so much! the bag is fab and i have to agree with you on the 90s trend...lifestyle. im a 90s kid to the max. love.
xx
v

apparellel said...

i love the simplicity of this outfit. i found myself looking at my closet last night and wanting to take anything too trendy to crossroads. also..... i got a kick ass pair of vintage black ysl pleated trousers yesterday. i'm freaking! so i'm hoping i get to see you after "carmageddon". it's been way too long.

oh and the fact that your dad made that purse for your mom almost made me cry... well that and pms. (:

you are beautiful.

xxx
t

Ms Polevsh said...

I love the whole outfit! the scarf on your wrist is a good idea!

Love your blog!



Kisses,

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Naville said...

love the shoes

xo

Inspirations Have I None

Violet E. said...

i love your blog <3

Isquisofrenia said...

man, you got such amaizng things for what ive read cant wait to see the sweater your gonna shred
awesome!
maybe soon when my baby gets a bit older we should hang out
you seen really rad!

Meena Dhuga said...

i love thrifting! lovely outfit! love the bag as well! i cant believe your dad made it :D

http://pinklemonsorbet.blogspot.com/

Meena xxx

wobblinbetty said...

such an awesome purse..and perfect outfit too!
and thanks for your lovely comment..didn't know julien herrera's mother had a blog ...just went to check it out...so cool! xxx

Neon Gold said...

i want that bag! nice outfit:)

nicki said...

I can't believe your dad made that purse! Beyond awesome.

agnes said...

Jolie tenue, j'aime beaucoup, surtout tes chaussures
Superbes les photos

Maycie After Five said...

Wow! Your dad made that purse?! so cool and sweet.

rouli said...

really love that bag!

how creative dad!

kiss

Unknown said...

Very nice look !
xx

LOVE AESTHETICS said...

ooh! I´m looking around for some vintage CK denim, sounds like some great finds!

ediot said...

what a nice bag. love that your dad made it. well done to him. and how nice that you get to wear it. you look great in this outfit girl.
ps. love that dude keeping the place safe ;)
hope you're having a great week
x

Isquisofrenia said...

yeah i thought isaw you wearin those sometime, yeah i love them just a bit too tight riht now but soon !

Isabel said...

that bag is kind of amazing!

Flashes of Style said...

Gorgeous summery outfit! Love the simple white dress :)

xoxo,

Bonnie

http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.com

No said...

i can't believe your dad made that bag! you're a lucky gal (and he's super talented). i haven't been looking for clothes lately, but i did score an awesome dinnerware set plus a couple extras to fill up the utensil drawer. it sucks growing up haha i love what you're wearing, it's right up my alley. as is the dude watching the garbage cans :) thank you for all of your comments, by the way, i do so love reading them :)

Anonymous said...

Amazing outfit, love your hair colour also! And how fab is it that your dad made that purse :) xx

samantha rae said...

your dad made that purse...wtf?
SO RAD. love it grrrrrl!

Jacqueline said...

I can NOT believe your dad made that gorgeous purse--so freaking awesome. Love that you wrapped the vintage scarf around your wrist...that is the perfect pop of color to your outfit...such a great idea.
xo
Jackie
http://www.hourglass-fashion.blogspot.com

Claire said...

love this post!

~~ x♥x♥

Anne said...

loving this outfit! really cool. and that bag is so pretty, how sweet of your daddy! xx

blondehaus said...

That leather bag is heaps cute! I really like this outfit - well styled!

Nice blog too - I'm happy I found it!

Amber said...

wow I love that hat!

www.sceneofchangery.blogspot.com

MJ said...

Love your shoes! So cool!

stylebymj.blogspot.com