Top 10 Things I've Thrifted

     Today I thought I would do a little post about the top 10 things I have found at the thrift store/ garage sales. In no particular order, here they are!

Light cotton peacoat- $2

I love wearing this coat thingy in the fall when it's not quite cold enough for an actual jacket. It looks great layered with button up shirts and light sewaters.

Magical cosmic shoes- 25 Cents

I love these shoes so much! Unfortunately I can't wear them out any more because they are incredibly worn out, like, the soles have almost completely fallen off... But they are still near and dear to my heart because they were one of my first finds at my favorite thrift store.

Black brocade formal dress- $25

I think this might be my favorite dress ever. I found it at a garage sale/dress swap thing a week before prom in my Sophmore year. I love it so much, I'm definitely wearing it for another formal!

Acid wash duffle bag- $1

This little vintage 80s bag is perfect for overnight trips and such. It's pretty heavy-duty, with quality denim and leather details. It reminds me of the movie Fame!

Vintage Tommy Hilfiger denim jacket: $1

I love finding high-quality stuff for super cheap. I tricked out this jacket with some studs, iron-ons, and old Girl Scout badges. It definitely has a strong feminist vibe:

Studded lion purse- 50 cents

Some people find this bag to be too gaudy and kitschy, but I love it! I found the same one in white also, but it seems to have gotten lost in the abyss of my closet.

Porcelain unicorn collection- $7 total (?)

This is one of those things that some people will just never understand... I'm not sure I completely understand it either! I just love finding these little guys and giving them a good home.

My Fiddle! - $40

I was super excited when I found this at a garage sale- and only $40?!? It wasn't in perfect shape and it didn't have a bow, but a few repairs and it was good to go! I love its finish and I'm no expert, but I think it sounds pretty good! (at least when I have been practicing!)

Dooney and Bourke hard satchel- $20

You probably saw this in a previous post. It made the top 10 because I've been using it nonstop since I found it!

Gem Sweater collection- priceless

This is another one of those things that very few people on this planet will understand. About 5 years ago, Threadbanger posted a video that changed my life. I was introduced to the most interesting person I have found on the internet so far, Leslie Hall. Among other glorious things, Leslie is a proud collector of Gem Sweaters, possibly the most flashy and magnificent thing to come out of the 80s. She has over 400 gem sweaters, salvaged from thrift stores, garage sales, and dumpsters. They are all on display in her mobile museum, a trailer which I believe is not currently transportable. It is my dream to one day visit the museum and have a lengthy chat with Leslie about the deeper meaning behind these sequined treasures. For now, I can only build my own collection and wear these sweaters proudly (with my gold pants, of course).


I hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know how you like the top 10 format. I'm thinking o fmaking it a weekly thing.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Okay, continuing with the Garden Party pictures... One day I will be a computer genius and I won't have to do these silly things.

Jessica and Andrea showing off their beautiful cupcakes! They were really yummy, but The frosting was kind of weird. Don't look at me...heh heh

Hunter's glorious flower crown (left) She was  going for the "teletubby" look, and I would say she nailed it! Unfortunately I didn't take many photos of everyone's crowns, but you'll just have to take my word for it that they were very beautiful! The best I can do is to show you this photo I took later on of mine:                                                                       

Did you know that Hunter, Hailey, Andrea, Samantha, and Maggie are contortionists? I think they plan to take their show (entitled "The Human Hashtag Experience") on the road this summer!

Awww... Andrea and Vanessa are so cute!!

 When it got dark out, we went down to the firepit and made s'mores! They were delicious (of course)

So that was how we kicked off our June! It was a good start, even though school was not quite over yet. I love doing parties like this and I hope we can do it again!