4.10.11

Inclemency

Thanks for all your support in the last post, guys! It's nice to know I've got a few people behind me. Due to quake-related drama my brother has been finishing school a lot earlier lately, and as he now has his full license (congrats, Will!) we've been taking a lot of little road trips to new and exciting thrift stores. NB: I can actually drive and have had my full license since I was 16, but I hate driving. I prefer to be chauffeured around to be honest, which is handy because Will enjoys being my chauffeur, and I style him in return. Win/win.



(Everything is thrifted, except my shoes which are Goldenponies)

Anyway, last week we went on a couple of trips and I found nothing except stuff for Will, and it was looking like today was going to be fruitless for me until our final drop-in on an old favourite on the way home. I was so chuffed to find this amazing leather backpack for an insanely cheap price, as I've been wanting one for uni forever but can by no means afford a new one. I also found a gorgeous embroidered peter-pan collar blouse and the beginning of a future DIY project/blog tutorial, if you guys are interested?

I guess I actually shouldn't be doing too much shopping, as I am dramatically downsizing my wardrobe to make room and money for my move at the end of the year. I've got a few things up on my Trademe at the moment for Kiwi readers, and I'm also holding a school fair-themed garage sale with my friend Margot and several others too, if you live in Christchurch. There will be looooads of clothes from many contributors, as well as baking and homewares and zines. Please come along and support the many Christchurch youth who are moving over the strait!

25 comments:

  1. ADORE the backpack and peach skirt!! Where are you moving to? Definately keen for a DIY project/blog tutorial!!

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  2. Natalie-Jean - I'm moving to Wellington! I am very excited, but I can't possibly take my ridiculous wardrobe all with me.

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  3. stripes & leather backpack - you have my approval.

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  4. Right,I'm gonna come to that fair!
    That backpack is cool,that's what I need for work,especially as I'll be cycling more!Great score! X

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  5. Love the backpack! And the pleated skirt is quite adorable :)

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  6. Hey! Thanks so much for visiting my blog, glad to have found you - lovin' your style! So gutted I cant come to the garage sale, am road tripping down to Te Anau to visit my parents. Will definately be checkin the trade me offerings though! Much love xoxo

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  7. Big ups for the skirt and backpack. All the best with downsizing for moving.

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  8. lovely skirt! i just love light colors with black opak tights!

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  9. absolutely loving the stripes, the blush skirt and gorgeous backpack!!

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  10. Wish wish wish I could come to the sale!

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  11. omg your backpack! I want it so badly.

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  12. That backpack is a great find. Loving your pleated skirt too.

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  13. you have a beautiful blog here. a very pretty gal with lots of poetic visions!

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  14. I'm the same with driving... I can but don't like to. Chauffeurs are ever so much better!

    Great score on the backpack by the way!

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  15. yay for being driven around! I'm the same!!!!!

    and can I say.....

    pleated pink midi + striped top + backpack = AWESOME!

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  16. http://thevelvettes.blogspot.com/2011/04/peach-pleats.html

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  17. Anon- yeah, I knew that when I posted this. I frequently repeat outfits, and I'm sure you do too! When I got dressed that morning I wasn't intending a blog post to come out of it, but I loved how it all looked together with the backpack too much to not document it! It's not a gaffe or a faux pas, and none of the other commenters on here seemed to mind. :)

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  18. What a lucky thrifting find! I have been on the hunt for a leather backpack but haven't been able to find one that I love. Also, I really enjoyed how you paired the peach skirt with the backpack.

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  19. Beautiful outfit. Also ... downsizing is the hardest thing ever, feel sorry for you!

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  20. Your outfit is fantastic! I love how you put all these pieces together. Your blog is beautiful! <3

    xoxo
    Meera

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  21. Oh amazing!! I am always on the hunt for nice-looking backpacks... the eternal struggle between style and practicality. This is perfect! Nice find!

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  22. Such a pretty skirt and classic top

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  23. Everything about your outfit is just perfect--from the amazing peach skirt to the backpack (what thrifting luck!) to those goldenponies shoes. I'm so glad you commented on my blog, because you are quite an inspiration. Looking forward to future posts!

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