Hey y'all!
I took the time today to rediscover a couple of thrift stores in my area that I had not visited in a while. Who doesn't love thrifting? Well, I'm sure there are some people who will just not at all purchase anything that has been owned or used by someone else, but whatever, that just means more pickin's for me!
Anyway, I went to my local Humane Society Thrift store just to see what was new as well as in hopes to find a cute vintage tea kettle just to have on display in my kitchen. I was not successful in that venture but I did manage to score some pretty cool scarves along my journey.
I love scarves. I have since I was in elementary school. Back then, I used to tie them around my wrist to make a cute little bracelet. In middle school, I tied them on my handbags because I thought I was fancy. By the time I had gotten to high school, I would tie them into bows around my neck and wear with oxford shirts just to look super cool and not like all the other girls :). I looked like a walking Ralph Lauren advertisement. Oh and no, I was not a snob at all.
Far from it.
I promise.
Now, I wear them in all of those ways mentioned as well as in my hair for the days you just can't with your hair - you know what I mean! I've also worn them as belts and as a pseudo vest by belting them over a cute top.
Scarves just tie the whole outfit together so well. You can go from boho chic to sophisticated city girl all by the method in which you fashion the scarf. They are a total must-have in any lady's wardrobe.
Here are the three I picked up today:
Aren't they awesome! And get this, they were only .75 cents each! Like, yeah. I found the red, yellow, and green (the middle scarf) one first. It was so striking to me. I love the vibrant colors and the pattern instantly made me think of a Ralph Lauren design. I would totally pair this with one of his riding jackets that I have been swooning over for such a long time. One just like this one:
Ok, so would not that .75 cent scarf finish off this outfit so beautifully? Not that I am at all qualified to enhance a seasoned designer's design, but you know, it would add a little punch!
Add a cute handbag and you are all set to go. The riding jacket that I really wanted was a gorgeous cognac color with elbow patches (love elbow patches!), but I believe it has since been discontinued.
Not to leave out the other scarves, I am a sucker for florals and those two are absolutely stunning. I can imagine wearing light blue floral one with a cute day-dress and wedges and the black floral scarf with a pair of jeans, tank and a blazer in grey or lavender - LOVE!
Also on my travels, I happened upon a table full of vintage and vintage-looking plates, bowls and tea sets (no tea kettles). Then my eyes laser-focused on the cutest plates I've seen so far:
Yeah, I know. So stinkin' cute!! These are stoneware plates, which I love because they remind me of the plates my mom had when I was growing up - hefty and rustic. I love stoneware because they are so easy to take care of and use. You can place them in the oven and microwave and they are not so delicate that you have to exclusively handwash them - just put these puppies right in the dishwasher and your done.
These are so lovely! Oh, and they were only a dollar each! On the back of the plates it states that these are "Upsy Daisy" made by Premier. I am crazy about the little daisies etched onto them and I adore the little speckling throughout that is characteristic of stoneware dishes. Now I am on a quest to find more of this little set because it just so adorably "granny chic"!
This is the exact reason why I love going out to thrift stores and browsing around. It's like going on a treasure hunt. There is always going to be something that catches your eye or triggers a memory or simply completes an outfit you already have at home.
What surprises have you found that brightened your day?
