Etsy Shop Update: Wishing for Warmer Weather Shoes

Supposedly, it's already Spring.

The crappy weather lately would say otherwise.

Either way, stock up on some warmer weather wear to be well-prepared!

SOLD70s Copper-Toned Brazilian Leather Wooden Platform Wedge Sandals (sz 7.5)

SOLD Cappagallo Woven Black Leather Oxfords (sz 9N)

 Nude Peep Toe Leather Cut Out Flats (sz 9)

SOLDWarm Nude Brazilian Leather Huarache Sandals (sz 8.5)

Have a nice weekend, everyone!

Until next time, ♥.

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Etsy Shop Update: Purses & Bags

Here's a look into what I placed in the Etsy Shop last night.

More purses and handbags!

Warren Reed Oatmeal and Maple Pleather Envelope Shoulder Bag

 Buttery Caramel Italian Leather Doctor-Style Handbag

Nine West Dusty Taupe Faux Snakeskin Cross-Body Bag

Enjoy!

Until next time, ♥.

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Etsy Shop Update: Purses & Bags

Yet another Etsy shop update! 

This time around I'm featuring some purses that I've been hoarding.

Now who said black and brown don't coordinate?

I beg to differ. Just see for yourself!

SOLD to Amanda! Brahmin Onyx and Coffee Gator-Textured Leather Saddle Bag

80s Metallics and Onyx Small Leather Messenger Bag with Round Gold Studs

Guess Onyx and Butterscotch Boxy Leather Shoulder Bag

I'm anticipating some hard-core thrifting to go down this weekend.

I'm suffering major withdrawals. I also have monies that are burning a hole in my pocket.

Hopefully the thrift-gods will be shining upon me!

Until next time, ♥.

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Samson's Bean Grand Opening.

 Here are some photographs I snapped the day Samson's Bean was officially open for business.

Above are two Styrofoam heads that I modified the night before. 

 We altered a bookshelf to hold clothes. One of the original shelves was left to display shoes and hanging from the very top are some of my upcycled eyeglass pendant brooches.

 A plethora of pretty pictures hang behind a man's dressform donning a gingham shirt and Member's Only navy jacket. A fake birdie managed to find its way onto the neck stub. 

 Three fake heads lined up in a row are sporting lovely DIY wearables.

 An assortment of dresses and bottoms find their home in the modified bookshelf.

 A fun tapestry backpack finds itself sharing space on an endtable with some lovingly beat up moccasin booties.

Golden butterflies precede our Mad Men Inspired and Chocolate-Infused Outfits.

Enjoy! I'll keep posting updates as they come up, but so far so good!

Until next time, ♥.

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Out In The Real World.

Tomorrow I open up a booth with my friend Mango at the antique mall where Mango works!

A real-live, physical booth! I'll be selling vintage and DIY goodies.

My etsy will still be in service, this will just be another endeavor of mine.

I'm super excited to have a space to sell vintage clothes and my crafts. Seriously excited.

Pictured are the tags I created. Our lil' space is going to be called Samson's Bean, named after her two adorable kitties...Samson and Bean. I had an epiphany about it in the shower.

SO anyways, I am plenty busy today trying to get things ready for the big day! 

I'll be sure to post pictures of the finished product.

Until next time, ♥.

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Thrift Scores!

I can't help but gush about my latest thrift scores. 

Silly ol' me just included shoes because well, I LOVE SHOESSSS!

(Especially when they fit.)

Etienne Aigner Oxford Grannies, Midtowne

Alas, these lovelies are much too small, so they'll be put up in the ol' Etsy shop soon.

I am already jealous of whoever ends up buying these!

Butternut Brown 80s Boots, Ebay

 These are mine! I recently won these on Ebay. In fact, I just received them in the mail yesterday.

Of course, that meant I had to give them a whirl today!

Absolutely perfect for the cold weather.

Cognac Woven Leather Oxfords, Goodwill

These cuties are too small. Watch for their debut on the Etsy. 

I found these when I was sourcing pieces for my Hogwarts-esque outfit for the Midnight showing.

Yes, I dressed up. Yes, I was there at 8:30pm for the Midnight showing. Yes, I geeked out the entire time.

If you didn't already know, I'm a MEGA-dork.

G.H Bass & Co. Two-Tone Oxfords 

Last, but not least, I found these when I was sourcing materials for my last 3D-Design Project.

They're in pristine condition anddd MY SIZE! Though, these babies will just have to wait for Spring.

I can't waittttt!

Scored anything awesome lately?

Until next time, ♥.

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Estate Sale Spoils.

 As promised, here are my spoils from last Friday's estate sale outing with Starr. While there was plenty of vintage for really cheap, I found myself gravitating towards the accessories. Could it be because I've already amassed a sizable wardrobe again? Perhaps, it's because my etsy shop focus is accessories? I haven't quite decided yet...

 There were plenty of random jewelry "grab bags." I was tempted to buy them all, but I decided on one that had a few interesting pieces. The cameo is on a velvet choker, which will probably get reworked at some point. I really love the collegiate-style pendant! Perfect to add a quick touch of class to an outfit.

 I kept debating this purchase. I carried it with me the entire time. It's dry-rotted and tears so easily, but at 6 bucks for so much of it, I figured it was worth it. I think it may have been a dress at some point. I plan on reinforcing it with fabric stiffener and adhering it to felt for appliques in future projects. I guess I was also tempted to buy it because I had so many people commenting on it...

 I bought these two small wallets because they were interesting and a mere dollar a piece. I carry a small cross-body bag, so large wallets are a no-no. The flat leather wallet has these awesome swirl designs that remind me of crop circles. I especially love the navy and gold-embossed wallet. 

Now that I think about it, I bought a bunch of lil' knick-knacks with the notion that I will craft soon. Well, mostly with the thought of refashioning things into quirky, yet simple pendant necklaces.

The little plastic clothespins remind me of my gold clothespin necklace. The compass is itty-bitty! And, those little Arkansas tags are way adorable. I can't to don one around my neck!

I bought some new scarves and glasses (for their lenses) and some pretty rad black velvety oxford pumps. Unfortunately, the oxfords are way too snug. Oh well, they will probably go into the shop soon. Darn my big feet! 

Let's hope these new purchases get my creative juices flowing! I need to craft, seriously.

Until next time, ♥.

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Totally Nautical.

I had plans of seeing Japanther tonight, but obviously those plans fell through.

This was my casual show attire, sans the hat (sorry kiddos, just for funsies).

Instead I took a much-needed nap in my little sister's room and woke up with fabulous bedhead.

I guess I could clean my room.

->Wide Brim Navy Felt Hat, Thrifted...available for purchase here.

->Ralph Lauren Navy Striped Blouse, thrifted

->Previously jeans, now high-waisted shorts, thrifted

->Red waist belt, thrifted

->Leopard print flats, H&M

Another show awaits me tomorrow night, let's hope those plans don't get foiled.

Until next time, ♥.

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Soldier Boy.

My room is in complete and utter disarray, but I'm a wimp that gets embarrassed about taking outfit photos in the living room, especially if there are other roomies present. Thus, here I am...amongst the chaos.

In other news: check out what I made yesterday in my jewelry-making class!

I know, I know...it doesn't look like much, YET! We basically got to play around with torches and melting copper and silver and fusing them together to make a pile of icky goodness. Oh, and then I used a handsaw to cut out what will eventually become earrings. Man, I feel like such a badass. I can't wait to learn more!

I shall clean up shop this weekend. I kind of have to...room inspections take place Sunday night!

Oh well, all the clutter gets me antsy and clutters my brain in the process, which would explain my lack of productivity this week. This weekend is going to be a doozy.

->Drab Army Fatigue Shirt, Thrifted

->Nude baggy tank, H&M

->Boyfriend Slouchy Shorts, ZARA

->Tan Saddle Shoes, Thrifted

->Gray Socks, H&M

->Tan Scarf used as Headwrap, Thrifted

Until next time, ♥.

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The Spoils of El Rastro

If anyone's interested, this is what I managed to dig up at El Rastro yesterday in Madrid.

Finally found myself a leather backpack! It kind of smells though. 

I'm not complaining, it's the size and color that I wanted at a price that I could afford (25 euros).

It'll be perfect for when I go to Lollapalooza!

Here's what I found in respect to vintage, not exactly vintage gold, but at a euro a piece...

it's not too shabby!

This tunic pieces looks really weird on, so I'm saving it for a project that I have in mind. 

Isn't the print fun?

These were some knick-knacks that I found. They shall be reincarnated into an assortment of jewelry.

These two pins are definitely my favorite. The one on the left is like an itty-bitty mosaic!

I found these embalmed creepy-crawlies at another vendor for .50 euro a pop. These will definitely be made into either earrings or funky pendants. A part of me is slightly disgusted by them, but the other part of me surpasses those emotions and thinks they're awesome!

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Just Woke Up

I took a longer siesta than usual today. I won't tell you exactly how long because it's a little embarrassing. It's probably my body still recovering from yesterday's day trip. Either that, or me doing my best to put off studying for tomorrow's exams! (boo hiss hiss)

->Dark Wash Denim Skirt Dress, Thrifted/Hemmed

->Leopard Print Flats, H&M

->Red Scrap Fabric worn as Headwrap, Random Guy in Plaza Mayor during World Cup

->Ethnic Belt, Thrifted

->Artisan Leather Backpack, El Rastro de Madrid

Now I really ought to study! Until next time, ♥.

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Madrid, Revisited.

We started off our day bright and early to make our trek to Madrid. Our bus left the station at 8am and we were safely on it. The almost 3 hour ride was perfect for some quick napping in preparation for the day ahead of us. First stop? The infamous Rastro Flea Market of Madrid.

It was packed! However, we did not let that faze us. We marched on, set on reaching the streets where we might find some vintage, some knickknacks, some treasure!

It would've been too easy to find a vendor that dealt with strictly vintage. We had to dig! There were several booths like the one above, with vendors yelling out "Prendas, un Euro!" I didn't mind the dig. I enjoy the dig. I encountered one catty girl, she looked to be on the same hunt for vintage. Whatever, I was there to have a good time! (Besides, I need to figure out my luggage situation before I even consider buying anymore stuff!)

This vendor had knick-knacks galore! I bought a couple for myself, in hopes of refashioning them into jewelry or hairpieces! My actual spoils from El Rastro will be featured in a separate post, so keep your eyes peeled for that! (It's nothing too amazing, but fun nonetheless).

All in all, I'm satisfied now that I've had a thrifting fix.

Whilst rummaging through the hordes of clothes, a lady with a camera approached us. She asked if she could take our picture. I immediately knew where this was headed. I agreed without a second to spare, Venetia didn't even get enough time to figure out what the lady said! We posed and she snapped outfit photos. She then proceeded to hand us her card - welikeyourstyle.net My wildest dreams hath come true! I mean, it's no facehunter or satorialist, but hey...it's actually legit! A legit Spanish Street-Style site! 

So what's all the hype about? Let's see!

For Your Viewing Pleasure: What We Wore-Madrid, Revisited

My partner in crime, Venetia Digby! We took a quick break for lunch in a park near El Prado (our next destination) and decided it was the perfect place for outfit photos! I remember casually asking if she'd be interested and Venetia just lit up. It's fun to take outfit photos with a friend that cares! Despite the onlookers, we had a blast...there's so much to photograph. This picture's kind of a fail; you can see the granite shelf!

I took this one of Venetia on the Metro, which, I am quite proud to say, we managed to navigate without any difficulties. I felt like such a pro!

I love Venetia for her quirky, slightly kitschy jewelry. You couldn't imagine all the people that gawked and stared. So fun! (Huevos fritos? Siiiii!) 

I'm pretty sure this decrepit looking building is a toilet; at least it made for a nice backdrop.

Haha, I look a little dumb. Oh well!

->Cotton Floral Grunge Dress, Thrifted

->Children's Denim Jacket, Thrifted

->Black Gladiators, TJ Maxx

->Leopard Scarf worn as Headwrap, Thrifted

->New Artisan Leather Backpack, El Rastro

I'm riding a dinosaur! This one's probably my favorite.

We couldn't resist attempting a picture together on the swingset! Too bad the bench nearby was too stinkin' far away. Eh, you get the point.

Okay, I lied. This one's my favorite. Backpack, backpack! ♥

After outfit-phototaking-shenanigans, we finally made our way to El Prado. She wanted to see Goya's Saturn Devouring His Son and I was intent on seeing Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights that I had foolishly missed during my last visit. We managed to see those and a whole lot more, several that I didn't get to see on the previous trip. After so much walking, we were spent. We made it back to the bus station via metro without any difficulties (!!!). Too kill time, I bought a Spanish fashion magazine. 

I had a solid 2.5 hours to reflect on what a fan-f**cking-tastic day it was. Thrifting in Spain, check. Approached by Spanish streetstyle persona, check. Outfit photos with the awesome Venetia Digby, check. The Garden of Earthly Delights, check. Not getting confused by the metro and finding our destinations without difficulties, check!(Getting homework done (BUZZKILL) and updating my blog about my incredibly amazing day, check!) Ah, incredible. What an excellent way to spend my last Sunday in Spain!

Until next time. ♥.

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