Lately on Thriftionary!

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and you got to go thrifting!
I've just been adjusting to this harsh New York winter  (remember I came from Atlanta where snow days actually happen).
Since I last posted I've been working on getting Shop Thriftionary poppin' again. The holiday season actually slowed down sales on both of my sites... hmm. It made me wonder if people really buy vintage clothing as gifts. My theory is that people prefer to buy vintage for themselves unless its a collectable item (like my NY Jets sweater) mostly because vintage sizing can be sooo tricky.

Here are some photos of what I've been up to lately. 

....added some things to one of my shops

...worked on thriftionary tags/packaging

saw my first real snow

...realized snow days don't really exist up here

even if your car is stuck in/ under a snow bank...

 

luxury retail gig...

.... photography things! :D

I've also been digging through my outfit post archives.

There are so many outfits I haven't posted guys. I think outfit post back up is often due to a change in feelings about an outfit or not getting an angle you want. lol! Okay no excuses. 

Outfit post coming soon! 

Instagram Lately NYC! #7

Hey you guys! If you don't follow me on Instagram, here's a little snippet of my time here thrifting and running around

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 All of these rings and necklaces were in a store in Brooklyn that sold mostly accessories.
Lots of tibetan pendants and such here. They also had some really cool things for 1/2 off. I practiced self control. lol!

Whippin around the city in in this.....

He knows where he's going, I'm snapping pics. 

Men's boots :D

Vintage Hi-Brows

love this embroidery

This pretty little side table

I have the updated remake of a Crosley from Target

sooo wanted....but the shelves were bending down slightly and Mr. Thrifter has hundreds of books, so this wouldn't work. 

I could see this table in a pretty bathroom. Or shoe room! 

 With the matching coffee table

This lamp/side table was great!

 Alright purple cowgirl!

Wanted. But not feeling the $25, and they were a tad small.

 Totally here for the yellow pinstripe trim kimono-sweatshirt

This beautiful table needed me, but unfortunately I didn't need it. I have no space.

vintage tumbler at Salvation Army got me thinking about yucky Pringles

I love the subway tiles...they're so neaaat! I also like the movement and sound of the train.

Other than MTA can keep it. 

jk... it's a long way from MARTA, Atlanta's public transit system. 

That is a different kind of adventure entirely. 

adorable little drum in Salvation Army. Good thing I have nowhere to keep most of these things.

Instagram lately #6... SHOES!

Lets talk about shoes....

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Kind of in love with these red Bruno Magli bow flats. Had to buy them!

 Saw these little victorian style booties by Enzo in Value Village

Saw these men's tassel loafers at Value Village too. Nice right?!

 Aw these baby Minnetonka moccasins are sooo cute! They were at St. Vincent de Paul thriftstore.

Had to buy them. I did. No, I don't have a child. They're so cute I could throw them on a necklace. :)

 Another pair of Magdesian's. I've never heard of this vintage brand before, but I've seen so many of these shoes lately.

 These rusty instruments started making my skin crawl. Wouldn't this french horn me amazing painted

 hi-gloss black or a matte red just for home decor?

 When I have a child, they will ride in style! How cute is this old school pram?! There probably aren't any kind of safety features on this thing, but I love it!

 I wanted one of these soooo bad as a kid! It's vintage and wooden, and only $10 as Goodwill!

This is the second one I've seen in 3 months. It smelled like the inside of Donald Draper's office, but i'm sure you could air it out. (For those of you who didn't catch the refrence, this weekend kick your feet up and watch some Madmen, you will not be disappointed!)

 Although, these are so common in thriftstores, this is the first retro tourist bag that I've bought. It says Cancun on the back. Love it!

 More Magdesians! They wanted $10 for these little shoes...

 Side view of my British Khaki hunting vest! I was sooo excited when I found it. Sort of reminds me of Pharell's new Billionaire Boys Club holiday 2012 collection.

Hmm..let me go find the rest of these outfit post photos.....

Is anyone out there new to Instagram? I'd love to see your photos!

Instagram Lately #5

Who is doing all of this spring cleaning lately? Who? Because you are flooding the thrift stores with all types of goodies lately and we could really just cut out the middle man at this point, I can come over.

Something about taking a picture allows me to leave things behind a the thrift store. I feel like in some way or other that I have it so now it's okay to walk away. That's what I tell myself anyway when I see amazing things that are not making it into my shopping cart for one reason or another.

These men's Justin's Boots at Value Village though?...amazing. Even in their condition I still wanted them! 

They don't even fit anyone I know.

 Ugh! How flyy are these boots?

Someone on instagram identified this as Hartmann luggage. I've never heard of that brand but apparently they make lovely tweed suitcases with leather accents. Even at the thrift store this was $30.

 

A winning day at VV

OOTD a few days ago. I think I will always love a rugby and blazer. It never gets old to me.

Oh man I was too excited about these SPORT wellies/rain shoes. The morning I saw these as I was looking through this J.Crew magazine and they had similar green Sperry topsiders on a model. Needless to say I grabbed these and put them in the cart immediately. I'm actually wearing them today...

I got stuck in this dress. Literally.

First I panicked but then Mr. Thrifter was called in the fitting room for assistance.

Both the dress and I made it out unscathed.  

I had to ...I kind of collect cameras.

Lovely beaded peacock clutch I left behind. I just can't keep up with clutches unless they have a handle or they are large. Someone bought it as soon as I put it down I'm sure.

 I was scolded on instagram by the lovely @Missfurnelli for not buying these from Salvation Army. lol!
You should check out her feed by the way. Her house is beautiful and her whole life is what Anthropologie aspires to be. Anyway... they were so pretty, but I had so many great things this particular day, so they didn't make the cut.

This was in the antique shop (more like superstore) Kudzu. This place is truly a treat for those who love vintage anything! Make a stop if  you are ever in Atlanta, you won't be disappointed

When I saw these cute little mules I though of Betty Draper Francis.

If you aren't watching Madmen, you should be!

Anyway, I'd wear these if they were my size. They were adorable and in great vintage condition.  

ValueVillage always has crazy sweaters. I kind of love this little toddler sweater. It's doing a bit of everything...

 I think these are granny squares... right? People are really getting into making them and creating these throws and blankets with them. Pretty neat!

This is very brightly colored one needs a little tlc, but it's still quite lovely! :)

 Bought this flowy 70s purplish pink dress with a lace collar for a special occassion. lol

I thought this was a pretty print

This gifted giraffe print dress was perfect for the 70 degree weather we had last weekend.

 Where did that weather go?!

This is my favorite necklace by the way, its from Value Village. :D

Oh I almost forgot about these shades! The gold accents on the frame really made these stand out in the accessories case in Goodwill. They dont look like bifocals....but they are.

Anyway, happy Monday guys!