Red Velvet
In this outfit:
Cape: American Apparel
Stole: Vintage / Estate Sale ($5)
Blazer: Vintage / Thrifted ($4)
Jeans: Vintage / Avalon ($11)
Top: American Apparel
Gloves: Vintage / Estate Sale ($2)
Bag: Vintage / Flea Market ($30)
Belt: Vintage Dior / Thrifted ($2)
Belt: Vintage Dior / Thrifted ($2)
Where I wore it: To the office and to an after-work networking hour
As much as I love thrifting and second-hand shopping, I've never really delved into estate sales, until this past weekend, that is. A friend was planning to hit up some local estate sales, and I graciously invited myself along. Somehow, walking into a deceased strangers house with a friend sounds a whole lot easier to me than going alone (it's not so much that it's a deceased stranger's house, as much as it's the possibility of having to make small talk with the people running it). Anyway, the first one we went to was amazing, lots of vintage gloves (I bought a few pairs), hats, vintage fur, and silly knick-knacks bought in Atlantic City. We had the good fortune to get there right as everything went to half-price, so we ended up getting away like bandits! This was one stylish lady, can you believe these gloves? I only wish my feet were two and a half sizes smaller because her shoe collection was incredible.
I bought this blazer on the same day, and immediately knew how I would wear it. I love when outfits come together so easily.
A note about fur: As I've mentioned in previous posts, I do not condone the purchase of *new* fur. However, I personally do not have a problem with fur that has been bought second-hand that is very old, such as the stole I'm wearing here- I would rather see it put to use than tossed away. I understand that everyone has different opinions on this. If you are looking to purchase a fur, please purchase it second hand- check out estate sales, thrift stores, and charity shops, have a little patience, and eventually you'll find something that will be in your wardrobe for years to come.
As much as I love thrifting and second-hand shopping, I've never really delved into estate sales, until this past weekend, that is. A friend was planning to hit up some local estate sales, and I graciously invited myself along. Somehow, walking into a deceased strangers house with a friend sounds a whole lot easier to me than going alone (it's not so much that it's a deceased stranger's house, as much as it's the possibility of having to make small talk with the people running it). Anyway, the first one we went to was amazing, lots of vintage gloves (I bought a few pairs), hats, vintage fur, and silly knick-knacks bought in Atlantic City. We had the good fortune to get there right as everything went to half-price, so we ended up getting away like bandits! This was one stylish lady, can you believe these gloves? I only wish my feet were two and a half sizes smaller because her shoe collection was incredible.
I bought this blazer on the same day, and immediately knew how I would wear it. I love when outfits come together so easily.
A note about fur: As I've mentioned in previous posts, I do not condone the purchase of *new* fur. However, I personally do not have a problem with fur that has been bought second-hand that is very old, such as the stole I'm wearing here- I would rather see it put to use than tossed away. I understand that everyone has different opinions on this. If you are looking to purchase a fur, please purchase it second hand- check out estate sales, thrift stores, and charity shops, have a little patience, and eventually you'll find something that will be in your wardrobe for years to come.