Pre-Fall Thrift Store Haul

To say I've been thrifting lately is a bit of an understatement. 

If you follow my thrifting Instagram @thriftionary_shop then you know what I mean.
I really planned on making this post about all the cool vintage clothes I got in The States this summer,
but then I took an unexpected trip to my favorite thrift shop down the road.

They were having a £1 sale. 

And actually, I would have stopped at that shop, 

but then I noticed all the other shops on my road were having £1-£3 sales too

....and well here we are.

Here are a few of the items I purchased!

This Kookai skirt is my favorite thing I picked up. The patch pockets and low front apron-like hem balancing the high waist made me give this otherwise basic khaki skirt a second look.

 Typically I don't thrift Forever 2, H&M, or Zara clothing, and Primark is like the UK equivalent of those stores on the low end. I made and exception for these black denim "skirtalls". (Is that the correct terminology?) Anyway, they're super comfy and easy to wear and as I said in my last post–that's been key! Currently resisting the urge to paint them....

This is my new favorite thrifted necklace. I got it from a flea market in Marietta, Georgia this summer (a place we visited on suggestion).  Sidenote–does anyone else ever feel weird going into those flea markets that have multiple vendors–The ones with a surplus of DIY shabby chic "antique" dressers, wrought iron wall hangings, one too many Aunt Jemima cookie jars, monogrammed everything and side eyes from everyone in the store? Just me? Kay.

I picked up this Pepe Jeans jacket because I've been dreaming up another denim jacket creation. 

I sold the last one I made and just received the best compliment in the form of a review.

 The review was instantly uplifting so I'll be referring to it on rainy days from now on. 

Back to the haul–the jacket is a men's jacket, but that's another thing I haven't cared about for a long time. I always accompany Mr. Thrifter to the menswear section of any store because more than likely they will have basic styles I'll like and clothes with real pockets.

Oh, speaking of menswear my favorite non-jean pants are men's Uniqlo skinny chinos! I love how they make my butt look, and you can get them in long...which is great if you're a tall gal or someone who likes to cuff their pants. Check them out!

I wanna draw on these sneakers so bad and I just bought them from TKMaxx.

(Which is TJMaxx for the UK.) 

I had to scoop these purple pumps for just £5. My lifestyle at the moment doesn't have me in heels much at all, but I will be using them to style Thriftionary looks.

And that's all for now!
I have a ridiculous amount of stuff to share, and not enough time to blog about it.
I hope you guys are having a great week so far.
Happy thrifting. 

Thrifted Tops + Velvet Trend

I'm really enjoying the velvet trend that took off this fall.

But, of course I'm enjoying it; it's so retro...

and so 90s at the same time.

I'm even adding this velvet piece to Shop Thriftionary this week!

In case you want to get your Nancy Kerrigan on too.

On to what I thrifted! I picked up two St. Michael velvety button down tops from one of my favorite shops around the way. The first top is a rich reddish orange color.

Side Note: Remember when I found this necklace? 

Someone was clearly venting their late 90s wardrobe. After picking up the rust colored top, I found another just a few hangers down. I purchased the second top in brown. I don't even wear brown that often anymore, but I have plans for this top.

 Speaking of wearing brown I have a question. 

Did you go through a brown phase?  I was obsessed when I was in middle school and highschool. Earth tone tops, denim skirts, and a big ole fluffy twist-out (or double puffs) were my signature. SO much that one day some boy told me–in reference to my outfit, "Don't nobody want no Erykah Badu!"

1. I think I was supposed take offence, but I pretty much floated through the rest of the day. And

2. What do you mean "Don't nobody want no Erykah Badu!?"

Sir that is simply incorrect. 

Erykah badu has always been a style inspiration to me. She can layer like none other! And her looks are always funky and unique. Who could be offended by a comparison like that? Not I.

Erykah in a black velvet skirt at Givenchy SS16 photo via thehuntednyc

I'm glad that I've been true to my personal style and inspirations and that I've been able to explore them. And that's not a knock to those who haven't/can't, sometimes trying to fit in is about survival, but that is a conversation for another day. 

To thine own self be true!
Have a great week everyone.

Thrifting adventure... Vintage wool skirt & Chevron cardigan

One of my good friends and I went on a thrifting adventure and had a great time! Since we were on the outskirts of the city we found lots of cool things. Among those were my vintage wool wrap skirt, vintage blue travel box, and brown chevron cardigan.

• Wool vintage wrap skirt- Thriftstore
• Vintage Globetrotter luggage- Thiftstore
• Beige sling backs- Thriftstore  

Sadly, I can't remember the name of the store we happened upon first. Shortly after, we found the thrift store that we were actually searching for...America's Thriftstore.

 America's Thriftstore had a wide variety of things old and new, and overstock from various department stores. For some reason, I didn't like it as much the store we accidentally found first. It was trying to be organized confusion...which can be frustrating for me. (I guess because I'm weird)



This is the brown chevron cardigan that I found at America's Thriftstore.
Again, the selection wasn't really that spectacular, but the prices were great! Most tops ranged from $1-$4. This particular cardigan was $3.88. I only found that and a really cute surprise for my dear friend who will be coming back from India soon! =D

These brand new, long wide leg pants were the result of a recent thrifting adventure as well.
$3.00 at FODAC thrift store!

I heart this handmade, leather beaded bracelet that I purchased from the "mysterious thriftstore" that I can't name. It was just a dollar and some change, what luck!