Now, when deliberating about this whole New Year's resolution, I realized that I might have to make a few exceptions to this whole strictly second hand thing, and they are as follows:
1. I may purchase my delicates, including socks tights, retail, which I do not think is unreasonable.
2. I may purchase clothing items for others retail. (Because not everyone appreciates a good thrift gift!)
3. I may receive gifts that were purchased retail. This may seem like I'm bending the rules a bit, but come on, I'm not going to turn down a perfectly good gift!
Rule number three brings me to today's topic: new boots. I went out shopping with my mom today, and we stumbled upon these lovely dark brown suede cowboy ankle booties. She wanted to get them for me, and I just couldn't say no. I am seriously in love. Seriously. So thank you, mom, for the sweet gift, and hooray for rule number three!
Photos by Dan.
Wool blazer: thrifted (Banana Republic)
Cream blouse: thrifted
Jeans: J Crew outlet
Ribbon: Joann Fabrics
Boots: DSW
Purse: Banana Republic
those boots are lovely. i think those exceptions to the rules are perfect. you wouldn't say no to a present, that would hurt someones feelings. also, used undies *vom*
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haha vom, indeed! and thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteYou may have just convinced me to do it! I didn't even realise it was a problem until my boyfriend (kindly) told me that is what wears out my shoes so fast!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying for all secondhand too.. I bought a skirt a few months back from a chain store and sold it that night, I felt so bad and the lace was all scratchy and I just thought how much better it would be to have a vintage version.
Adore this outfit! That neck tie is super cute!
Ayesha x
it doesn't count when someone else pays for it. good thing for mothers.
ReplyDeleteYour rules are identical to mine (except I also allow myself to shop at vintage shops, because I like to support small businesses)! I've been shopping like this for nearly 2 years now, and I couldn't possibly be happier with the results.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I've only been buying tights from American Apparel, because one of my main problems with stuff from new stores/chainstores is that it's made in sweatshops. I recently succumbed to a cute pair from a chainstore that were made in China, and regretted it as soon as I put them on and they laddered. It was a real lesson to me as to why it's still better to pay $30 for a pair of tights that will last for years.
Anyway, I wish you luck! I promise it will be super easy and rewarding.
love your blazer. fantastic pattern...
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