A few thrift store finds and a blast from the past...
I found two identical blouses at the Salvation Army. One has a few rust stains, so I think I'm going to dye it. Any color suggestions?
I sold a similar denim shirt in my shop and always regretted not keeping it. So I was very happy to find this at the SA.
A pretty Ralph Lauren ruffle blouse, also found at the SA.
I showed this D&B bag already, but I thought I would show it again. Found it on ebay for $10!
And now for the blast from the past, I found my old varsity jacket at my parents'...
Did you know I was a jock? It's true. I participated in many sports in my younger years: soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, track, golf, skiing and even one horrible season of softball. In high school I narrowed it down to tennis and track. Even though all these different sports kept me in great shape, my knees and hips are now horribly shot to shite.
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Perhaps a deep burgandy or blue for the shirt?
Pink, of course!
my vote is red wine, a deep maroon! :) And that jacket is the best thing I have seen all day. I am obsessed with it!! x
I think deep navy would be fantastic for that blouse. Great finds. I love finding old leather dooney and bourke bags. I have three that I use all the time. Love your jacket, too! Do you have any photos of you being a "jock"? Woudl be so cute to see!
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Wow that Victorian blouse is lovely! Perhaps a cream or peach color? Love your varsity jacket, I've been looking for one just like it!
that jacket would look so good over a really feminine dress! i know what you mean, i played soccer for 16 years and now my knees hurt when the weather gets cold. i'm like an old man (or a barometer).
Not only a jock, but a league champ!
I figure my jacket is buried away somewhere at the Forestdale estate
Maria, try this for removing rust stains: rub fresh lemon juice onto the stain and set out in the sun for a couple of hours. The rust should naturally bleach out.
What lovely finds! The jock flashback was very cute. :)
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Love the white blouses you found!
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Pretty items.
I'll step by!
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What great finds!! I think a very dark red or dark navy blue would look lovely!!
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Ooh, you're dyeing a blouse! I'm thinking a nice peach colour - or for something a little different, how about grey or lilac? You were very sporty in school! Do you still do any sports?
The first blouse is really beautiful... If you're planning to dye, I think you can use a very light pinky brown color... I think you know which color I'm talking about! :)
The varsity jacket is definitely cool. I like that you're a jock. i was a big one in HS though it doesn't seem likely looking at my girly blog :P
I hope you wear the jacket in a future post
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Wow I never would have figured you for an athlete! I'm totally jealous. Sports hate me. The only physical activity I ever got involved in was dancing (streetdance/breakdance, that kind of thing) and I miss it terribly.
Ooh how about something pastel, like a pale pink, for the blouse? (:
That is good that you narrowed down on the sports. I think some kids have too much going on in their activities plus schooling that it stresses them out so much more! That is great that you were so active! Do you still participate in sports now? I used to be really really big on swimming & roller blading and now I just wish I had the ability to do those things, maybe when the kids are a little older and I can do the activities with them.
Oh, cute! I think you should dyed the blouse into a brown or dark rouge color, perfect for autumn! And the last jacket it's so cool, I've always love those kind of jackets, they remind me to the film "Grease"!
Oh, lovely jacket.
Sadly here in my city vintage is very scarce...
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Fab finds! I think you need to have a shoot with that varsity jacket! It is too awesome!
I'm a jock too at high school :D LOL. anyway love that bag!
That's so funny you were a jock. Nice jacket.
I'm in love with your bag....ebay is crazy sometimes.
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I vote for blue, like a deep sapphire blue.
ohh i love that D&B bag - i love great finds like that ;)
Great Finds!
I think you should dye it it either beige or pink or cream!
OMG my parents tried to put me in the Shrine but the waiting list was long as hell. I wound up at FHS. :P
what great finds! i used to be very sporty my self. i did 5 different sports and i just LOVED running and now i cant stand it, weird huh.
i think the blouse would look quite nice in peach. also, that jacket of yours is amazing, what a great thing to find in your parents wardrobe x
Oh, love the thrift store finds. I found a victorian blouse much like the one you have there! It was a JCPenney brand ... how odd, right? I think the blouse would look nice with a mint or periwinkle color.
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These are fantastic finds. The only SA store I have around here is pretty junky, but it seems like you have a lot of luck.
How do you dye clothing?