Tues July 15th - Flower Child

So I bought myself a tripod today so that I wouldn't have to rely on other more...undependable means? Unfortunately my dad insists I use his old one rather than my new one, and although his is more advanced and of a better brand...I'd feel more comfortable using my own simple tripod. I haven't opened it yet, but I'm still debating on whether I should keep it, although my dad is extremely insistent I just use his.

But I had a nice lunch today with an old friend from High School. It was interesting to see how we both had changed since a year ago, gossiping as we ate sushi and played with her adorable 3 kittens. This weekend I should be having a mini-picnic with another friend, which should be a great afternoon filled with animal crackers and pictures.



Dress - Thrifted, The Salvation Army
Socks - Ross
Shoes - Thrifted, Lincoln Thrift

Friday July 11th - Shopping with Lack of Creativity

My outfit today was quite uninspired. I think I might be coming down with some sort of summer sickness (as I usually do) so I was very lazy about my dressing.

Didn't do much today other than attend The Salvation Army 50% off sale. It was quite epic, as I found oodles of stuff and their "collectibles" (which I just consider their bric-a-brac they authentically dated vintage) for half the price. I spent about $30 today, but it was all on a mess of things I plan on selling off in ebay and keeping for myself.

...so that's it. I'm going to lay down in bed now!



Top - Heritage 1981
Shorts - Free People @ Ebay
Shoes - Urban Outfitters
Purse - Thrifted, Goodwill

Inspirations

Jeez, I've been so awful with the updating lately. I do apologize for that.

But during the past few days I've been really interested in looking through old photos of Native Americans and Hawaiians. I feel like there's something about these photographs that's just so hauntingly beautiful in a way that western cultures can't quite grab. And what they wore, both in garb and ornamentally, was so lovely!

I've realized that the whole feather-in-the-hair thing has been getting popular, as is the jewelry, I think there's just something more past that that's so beautiful.



After seeing this, I definitely long for tight-pleated braids long strings of jewelry.



I also ran into this in my search for photos. I'm so in love with it! Her hair is gorgeous. Where as most people cringe at the sight of such overwhelming hair, it just has so much personality and volume to it. The flowers fall beautifully on it as well. It's official, tomorrow I'm going to Michaels to make myself a band of flowers like this one.

Mon July 7th - So lazy....

Sorry for the inactivity all weekend. While most blogs were posting up their fourth of July (if they're in America) celebratory outfits, I was busy attending a convention and doing other family events.

Due to the intense activity of the weekend, I'm pretty much ready to bum it out for a day or two. I actually went thrifting again today after a small teensy break, and I was surprised! The Salvation Army had so many goodies that were added right before the fourth of July weekend, I was astonished! It was as if everyone decided to get rid of their old clothes right then and there. I was on a budget though, although everything was 50% off, but I did get to buy this amazing Indian-fringe sweater and a straight-out-of 60's lace dress. It's straight out of a Factory Girl's life, so I'm excited. (Although, a slip would be needed to wear underneath, no?)

Of course, I had to be lazy and just threw on a dress. (It was originally a skirt, if you guys may recognize it from a few posts down.) But now I'm in great want of a large floppy sunhat.



Skirt/Dress - Thrifted
Belt - Abercrombie
Shoes - Thrifted Vintage
Hat - Mexico

Wednesday July 2nd

I've been spending a lot of time with my mom lately. I have to admit, sometimes I feel guilty for going to school someplace where I can't see my mom on a constant basis. So over summer I offer to tag along to run errands with her and go shopping with her much more often. (When me or my sister aren't home, she's never in the mood to shop.)

I threw together this outfit today on one of those outings with my mom. I've been meaning to wear this dress for a while. I bought it way back when I first came home and it was part of my early thrifting trips this summer. I absolutely love it, the length is a little short but it wasn't too much of a problem, especially on this windy day.

And these pair of heels just blow me away. They're comfortable and adorable at the same time, with the crossing design. I'm silently hoping they don't sell on ebay.



Dress - Thrifted
Belt - Thrifted
Brown Heels - Thrifted
Purse - Thrifted
Tank top - Forever 21
Tights - The Dance Factory