I chose this outfit for a day of thrifting
and seeking out second hand treasures with my friend Jen Spring. We took the
non-traditional Black Friday shopping route, avoiding those stores with crazy
flat screen tv deals and equally crazy shoppers. She has ignited this desire in
me to find the best deals and to shop as wisely and frugally as possible.
I found a 13-piece set of brown glass
tumblers in various sizes for $7, a wood framed small mirror for the wall for
$3, a bronze flower/succulent pot for $6.50, and cloth napkins for $1.00 each.
For just about $20 I had my arms full of treasures that truly get my heart
beating. I love treasure hunting, especially when it's time spent with a good
friend.
My skirt came from Zara (www.zara.com), a store I fell in love with in
Washington, D.C. during a sidewalk sale. My shirt and blazer are both from H
& M (http://www.hm.com) and my flats are
the Gap (www.gap.com) city flats - my
absolute favorite flat! So comfortable, and I now own a wide range of colors!
I've never been much of a necklace girl, so pinning a mini flower pom from
ban.do (www.shopbando.com) right onto
my shirt is the perfect accessory for me. Makes me feel extra fancy! Like it's
a real boutonniere! My jade ring was made by Debbie Carlos (http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopahc)
and she and I worked out a little trade, so it cost me a few ceramic plates,
and that's it!
emily j. reinhardt
THE OBJECT ENTHUSIAST
Photographer: Jen Spring
Visit Jen's beautiful blog, the fox frugal,
here.
