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“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” Coco Chanel.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

road to recovery

28 October 2009



Wearing:

Floral blouse (thrifted, but originally from TopShop)
Vintage blue skirt (thrifted and shortened by me)
Vintage 60s Heels (thrifted)

Listening to: The new Fat Freddy's Drop record - it just sounds better on vinyl!

My name is Laurel and I am a thriftoholic.

I am from a family of addicts with various afflictions. I thought that I had escaped, but alas I suffer from a neverending desire, thirst, hunger for a bargain. I dream of thrifting. I think about it multiple times a day. I cannot go a week without a fix. At times, not even a day.

I am currently trying to find a support group of others who suffer from this disease. Please post a comment so that I do not feel so alone.

Now, let me introduce you to my new best friend. She is a little shy so she won't let me show you all of her just yet. But let me just say she is beautiful. She is gold and shiny and perfectly made. She was born in the 1950s. She loves to dance and twirl around and around in her full skirt but for modesty's sake keeps her underskirt close.

She hasn't been out in public for a very long time so needs some time to adjust to this new era that we live in. But I have a feeling that she is going to fit in very well.


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12 comments:

  1. SweetpaintedladyOctober 27, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    lovely outfit, what is the label on your new little friend? I think I may have a relation of hers dancing around my wardrobe

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  2. Zhcsyra hpOctober 28, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    love ur awesome skirt and nice shirt :))
    adore ur shoes :))

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  3. LouiseOctober 28, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    I agree, she is very pretty indeed.
    And that skirt is very on trend. Nice find.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Beautiful!

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  5. Andrea EamesOctober 28, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    I can't wait to see that dress on you!

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  6. UnknownOctober 28, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    My hand is up-I too suffer from CFD (chronic thrifting disease). :) .And your new friend looks lovely. I agree with ^^^can't wait to see it on.

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  7. pigletOctober 29, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Cute post! Love your adorable blouse.

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  8. L'armadio del delittoOctober 29, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    My name is Cécile and I am a a thriftoholic.
    And I love your outfit! I guess I will be a thriftoholic all my life.

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  9. esme and the lanewayOctober 29, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    My name is Marianne And I am a thriftoholic too! I cannot go past an op shop without popping in just in case something awesome awaits.

    I love your outfit, it;s really cute! And that dress looks amazing...

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  10. LaurelOctober 29, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Oh thank you all for your comments!

    I am saving my new friend for one of the many weddings I am going to next year - so she will not make her debut til the new year! In the meantime though I am sure I will try her on from time to time and just twirl around the house a little.

    Rosina Lee - I will check the label tonight! It was made in London but the name of it just escapes me!

    Really lovely to have all you fellow thriftoholics commenting on my blog. Made my day

    xxx

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  11. The WavesOctober 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I'll join the thriftoholic group, too. Do post more pictures of your latest find, it looks so perfect!

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  12. Claire NouveauOctober 30, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    i love the outfit, and i must say, your bangs are ADORABLE! btw, if you ever find that thrift addicts support group, fill me in, cause i'm right there with you!
    xo
    Claire

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