I have, without a doubt, been feeling blue of late. So how fitting that, when I was at the Value Village 50 percent off sale the other day, the three items I picked up were all blue!
Not in insipid powder or sky blue, oh no - this blue packed a wallop, such as the kind only the most furious of winter blahs would permit: a bright, dark, luscious, royal-almost-indigo blue.
The shape, colour, heavy chain and darling detailing on this 1980s-esque purse just could not be denied. It was only $3.99 with the discount. Where will I where it? To be decided.
These Italian shoes were in mint condition - the soles not even worn! I love the jaunty colour, natch, and the chic style. Will be cute with cropped pants or jeans, methinks.
They're leather, and, as you can see here, fabric that you can see through -- love it!
They're by Gianni Gregori. Under 10 bucks with the 50 off.
This bright blue straw purse made in the Philippines (only $2.50 with the discount) was, as with the others, in mint condition. It has a cute blue rope strap, but I tucked it inside as I think it makes for a way more chic clutch.
Will be very ooh-la-la with some of my summer wrap dresses (thrifted, of course!).
So on an optimistic note: here's to summer coming!
You always manage to find some really neat things....I don't have as much luck around here. Only once in a great while. Take care and HAPPY thrifting~~Chris
ReplyDeleteThe purses and shoes are such incredible finds. Vintage is very difficult to come by out here.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the finds, Kelly! Would have picked each item in a second had they come my way :)! Crazy about the shoes....très feminins, ma chère! Yes, cropped pants will be perfect. Have a great day, warmer days are just ahead! Can't wait to ditch the darn Sorels... pas très chic.
ReplyDeleteI really like that chain-handle purse--so ladylike and the blue is beautiful.
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I agree with you - I am getting the winter blues also. Love, love, love your finds and the blue colour - especially the shoes.
ReplyDeleteLove those shoes, and your blog! :) following for sure!
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Thanks Chris! I couldn't really believe my luck either, you know; it's rare that I pick up three pieces like that, bang bang bang! Maybe having the blues gave me good Karma, tee hee ....
ReplyDeleteKris, I loved the feminine details on the purse and the shoes! And it is becoming harder to find vintage in thrift shops, for sure.
Veronica, thanks, knew you'd like the purses! I wore the shoes today with straight wool Mexx pants and they looked great - loved how the feminine detailing balanced out the boyish cut of the pant. Here's to Spring soon and no more Sorels!
The Bohemienne - I know, I could maybe have left the straw clutch behind but I just loved loved the velvet one; so pretty yet with such amazing hardware as you suggest! Normally neato vintage-esque purses like this have labels in them but alas, nothing in this one ....
Judy, kinda ironic that blue is tonic for the blues eh? But yes, the brilliant hue and feminine detailing definitely helped. Hope your blues fade a wee bit as mine did after this shop ....
Brittney - right back at you! You're on my blogroll and now I follow too!
Those shoes are really cool and different. Great find!
ReplyDeleteThanks Orphaned Apparel, I really like them too as they're such a feminine take on an Oxford shoe!
ReplyDeleteThese are the shoes I was talking about in today's comment (which I'm trying to post!) But I had forgotten about the straw purse! What a great combo!
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