Showing posts with label closet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label closet. Show all posts

Friday, May 15, 2015

Thrifted {one}



After some conversations I've had recently, I have realized that most people are mystified by (or totally unaware of) the concept of thrifting clothing for real, actual use in their wardrobes.  I think I wear at least one thrifted or vintage (probably both) item every day, and so have set out to increase awareness by posting here about it!  Why spend more money on cheaply made things, when you can get great quality (or crappy, if you choose) for way less, and recycle in the process? There is just no good reason.

I actually made a Goodwill visit last week and found way too much great stuff, so I'll be posting as I incorporate these new things into my closet.  Today's feature is a sweater of my favorite hue, stormy sea green-- does anyone else think of the description from The Princess Bride, of Wesley's eyes? "Like the sea after a storm...".  Sigh.

This sweater was one I couldn't pass up.  Not only is it beautiful, soft and has a great little neck detail, but it's Banana Republic. For $8.





{details}
sweater - Goodwill ($8)
skirt - vintage 50's, estate sale
flats - ? I've had them forever...
watch - vintage, inherited
necklace - handmade via Seven Finches
jacket - Michael Kors, gift

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Spring Cleaning

Much of my day off today was spent Spring cleaning.  For me that meant mainly organizing, and cleaning out my closet and my shop stock.  My own closet was pretty straightforward, as I pack away seasonal clothing when the weather changes.  It's always fun for me to pull out clothing I haven't seen in awhile, especially in the Spring!  So I unpacked my lighter colors and shorter sleeves, and packed away my velvet and warm sweaters until Autumn-- something I don't wan't to think about quite yet. :)



Going through my stock was a little more complicated, because honestly I've somewhat neglected upkeep on my shop in the last couple of months.  I do think I'm used to my new part time job enough now, that I can resume work on my shop on my days off-- and boy, do I need to!  I found quite a few dresses that haven't yet been listed, and a pile of cashmere sweaters that need washing (and listing) among other things.  I still haven't even listed a 50's wedding dress that I steamed and Instagramed a couple weeks ago.  Hopefully this weekend I can get some photos taken, and listings written!






As I was cleaning literally today, I started thinking about ways I can clean mentally, spiritually, and emotionally too.  I've decided to make a list of things (goals?) I want to implement, do, or otherwise acheive this Spring and Summer.  Perhaps I'll share it here when I'm finished.  

Ooo, I never thought of a blog as a way to hold one'self accountable...!  Nice.