New to Me

Sweater: Francesca's Collections; Skirt: The Wardrobe Boutique; Shirt: Charlotte Russe; 

Boots: It's Vintage Darling: Necklace: H&M; Earrings: Ear Jeans

These days  some of my favorite purchases like this skirt (a pre-shopping hiatus buy) are not new, but they are "new to me".  I never tire of the feeling of finding something I really like in a thrift store or second hand shop.  Whether I buy something new or second hand, I still follow the shopping rule of my childhood: if you love it, and can afford it, you buy it. 

Let's make this week a great one!

If I Could Shop....

Via Sally Jane Vintage

Via Sally Jane Vintage

If I wasn't on a self-imposed shopping ban this month, I'd do purchase some items from this great Etsy Shop. Being fiscally responsible is hard...Shopping for vintage items on Etsy is so convenient for those of us who aren't car owners.

One of my favorite stores is closing...

I walked by one of my favorite stores recently, a vintage store on Capitol Hill called The Remix and thought it was odd that they were having such a huge sale. Then yesterday, while looking through my email, I noticed that I received an email from The Remix which is pretty normal because I am on their email list and regularly get emails about sales and specials. But when I opened up the email, I let out an audible groan when I read that they are closing their doors for good in February after almost a decade of existence. That so bummed me out! I loved popping in that store to look for some vintage clothing and accessories to add a pop to my wardrobe. I loved that they usually stocked a lot of items in small sizes because I am pretty short. The store owner and I are actually the same size, I always feel a kinship to people who are short, petite, like me. I found some really great dresses there like this one, this one, this one, and this one.

The Remix, you'll be missed!