ms. nude bootie...

bootie, bootie, bootie, bootie rockin' err'where...

i'm currently obsessed with finding a nude bootie. it's like finding the perfect boyfriend... likes long walks, feels like heaven on the dance floor, likes nights out on the town, and won't pinch my nerves (ha). i went through polyvore (all afternoon at work lol) and the 4 up there are my picks. if only i wasn't broke *sigh*

anyone got any other suggestions? share share!

half-off monday!

every monday, all purchases at my favorite thrift store chain are 50% off! so last monday, i went on a waaaaay overdue shopping trip. 2 hours and $27+ later, i came home with some good stuff:



this is a coach shoulder bag. it's small and is perfect for spring/summer when i don't really like to carry around too much stuff. also cute for just going to a bar. i got it for $6... the metal thingy in the front is missing but i still think it's cute.



i've been looking for a good-sized black bag. i don't even know how to define what good-sized is to me but anyway... this is one of those balenciaga knockoffs, whatever. it has lots of pockets and a shoulder strap and it stand up well on it's own. my big bags are all hobo-style and brown so i needed this one. $5! (i was watching fresh prince on my computer while i was taking pics lol)



i got three gold chains and a really pretty yellow necklace. $6 alltogether


here's the detail for that last necklace.



i fell in love with these wedges cuz of the zigzag-like pattern and i needed these cuz like my bags, all my spring/summer shoes are brown lol. $3!


needed a pair of black flats. i don't know why it's so fucking hard to find plain balck ballet flats that are comfy. these aren't really ballet flats but they have that loafer look which is think is cute... $2!


these are pretty for when i go out but don't feel like wearing heels (which is always). they look practically brand new and were only $3.50

so there ya have it. overall i'm pretty happy with what i got. i can't wait to go next week to look for a pretty vintage tray for my room. by the way, i moved out of my apartment and in with my friend two months ago. i'll take pics soon.


'til next time. keep your head above water

-marie

shopping for the recessionista.

I used to be the queen of thrifting. When I lived by Loyola University, I'd frequent the Salvation Army and various thrift shops nearby almost every week. I'd hit up 50% off Mondays at Unique Thrift and come home with great stuff. Over time, I've gotten rid of a lot of my finds (I mean, how many baseball ringer tees and bowling style bags does one person need anyway). I do wish that I had taken better care of the 80's earrings and necklaces I found because I lost a lot of them. The great thing about that is that I didn't spend much money at all on them so it wasn't as bad as losing my necklace from Tiffany & Co (what a fiasco). I am, however, still really heartbroken over the really gorgeous, white, oval earrings made of a marble-like material. Man, those went with everything!

I'd come home with t-shirts to cut up... Belts to make into cuffs... Jewelry to take apart and turn into new pieces... And 80's inspired clutches to tote around (I wish people who borrowed them would give them back already *ahem*). One of my favorite purses ever is a 35 CENT thrift store purchase.

Anyways, I can spend hours in a great thrift store... I just have to be in a certain kind of mood. Let me tell you there is a bit of a thrill when you find a great item for under 5 bucks (or under 50 cents even)! Well, now I'm in that type of mood. All this browsing through my fave fashion blogs and LookBook has gotten me in mood.

Here's what I'm looking for:
1. Accessories - of course, I'm a sucker for jewelry. Looking for necklaces and rings mainly. I got enough earrings (who am I kidding? You can never have enough earrings).

2. Slip dress - inspired by fashiontoast. She just looks s'damn hot in hers that I want one too.

3. Cardigans and vests.

4. Plaid schoolgirl skirt - it would be fucking awesome to infinity and beyond if I find one in MY grammar school's pattern.

5. Flats... There's a certain kind I'm looking for but I can't explain them, I'll find a pic and post it.


That's my list! I'm sure I'll find more stuff when I get there. I've been wanting to add some stuff to my wardrobe or just do an entire overhaul. It's a good thing that I'm in a thrifting mood cuz girl, money is tight these days!

See ya' next time!

-Marie