I wanted to post on a thrifting trifecta from a recent shopping excursion. First, I came across a vintage leather briefcase that has the most beautiful signs of wear: a patina imprinted by years of a career. I love items like this. I wonder who used it, what they did…. And I also marvel at ju[...]
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June 10th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds
Your Fashion Weakness: And Would You Give it Up?
The one thing I tend to buy over and over, regardless of any particular wardrobe need, is black dresses. I seem to skip right past the pretty colorful dresses, and straight to the black ones… Hmm, you’re thinking, if you’re a frequent KB reader, “she doesn’t seem to wea[...]
June 3rd, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds
Bagged it: $7 Dooney & Bourke
I almost didn’t swing by the thrift store on the way home last night. It was 20 minutes until closing time, and I was hungry… But something drew me in for a quick look! My first excitement was finding two pieces of my artwork for sale (as in paintings I’d done ages ago and ended up[...]
May 29th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds
KISS…. It’s Friday
Keep it simple, stylish. (Or just kiss if you want. Maybe it’s your fourth wedding anniversary today…oh wait, that’s me!) About keeping it simple: living a more sustainable life doesn’t mean you can’t consume, that you can’t surround yourself with beautiful things[...]
May 12th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds
Green Is The Word
Oh this is a really really bad Grease tie-in, but what the heck. Don’t you see the resemblance? And I’m feeling kinda tough: in case you missed it, I wrote a piece in yesterday’s Huffington Post about thrift store fashion. While I’m really excited about all of the growth in e[...]
May 4th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds
BBQ Cute
Barbeque season is firing up, and let me tell you that nothing will test your ability to eat carefully like a white jacket… The outfit has a high “Found Fashion” quotient. Thrifted:White denim jacket: $6Black & white peasant blouse: $3Black purse: $2Black platform wedge shoes [...]
April 19th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds
Red, White, Blue (and Green)
I’m thrilled to report that yesterday’s citizenship celebration bbq was a huge success! Some highlights included: spending the day with about 20 of my favorite people, the best ice cream cake in San Francisco, an unscheduled visit from the Census Bureau, fun and thoughtful gifts, and a h[...]
April 14th, 2009 - § in Thrifted Finds
American Woman (Almost)
Tomorrow morning I’ll be taking my citizenship oath. Since I’d already proven that my marriage was legitimate, passed a civics test, and sworn that I’m neither a communist, a prostitute, nor a habitual drunkard (seriously, these are the questions they ask!) it was time to get down [...]
April 3rd, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds
Kindly Review the Fashion Safety Features
I am always amazed when I see people in airports looking clean, crisp and fashionable. My feet swell to such epic proportions during a flight, that I’m lucky if I can get flip flops on when I land…heels are unthinkable! I’ve tried to step it up, I really have. But I always end up i[...]
March 25th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Thrifted Finds
Southwestern Style
I really love this Southwestern style belt, which I got for a buck at a thrift store years ago. The length only works with certain things, and thankfully it’s perfect with my recent skirt acquisition. I haven’t owned a skirt like this in a few decades, but what the heck. Here’s the[...]