Around the house, mostly thrifted

New tablecloth, made in Jodhpur.Yesterday was the annual street market in Annecy, which was full of over-priced tat: I can't tell you how many 5-Euros-scarf booths I saw. Though I snapped up two scarves at last year's market, this year, especially considering the 10-Euros-cashmere-sweaters I've found at similar such markets throughout the year that have since turned to rags, the thrill over such dubious bargains has turned rather stale.There's nothing...

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Winter attire & 5-Euros-and-under finds

YET ANOTHER PAIR OF LACE-UP BOOTS?(is she off her rocker?)Second-hand Michael Kors suede lace-up wedge booties with rubber sole: Etsy.I haven't quite gotten around to snapping what I wear under my winter togs - not surprisingly, most of my blog pics these days are snapped on the run (though I'm still dreaming of a lakeside photo shoot before the snow flies) - so I thought I'd just show you what I wore today on a jaunt to the thrift shop with a friend,...

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Yvoire, Evian & 70s coat

1970s coat: EtsySecond-hand granny boots: EtsyVintage French Lancel handbag: Annecy thrift shopFuzzy wool beret: Annecy consignment shopVintage fur mitts: EtsySweater underneath: thrifted in CanadaLevis: new.I'm wearing my latest and greatest vintage coat endlessly these days, having christened it on last week's trip to the small medieval town of Yvoire, and the nearby spa town of Evian. It's made of super thick wool and has this darling faux fur...

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All the way from Texas

Sante Fe style denim and tapestry jacket, made by MoonFeather USA, Etsy.It's finally starting to chill off in Annecy, which means I get to haul out my extensive coat collection, yay!This Sante Fe-esque one is a recent addition, bought on mega sale on Etsy (it was actually made in Dallas, Texas, so not quite New Mexico). Not sure I would have paid "full" second-hand price for it, but again, that's the joy of finding used togs for a steal: you get...

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What I'm wearing: second-hand Annecy style

Comptoir des Cotonniers dress: Annecy consignment shop1990s? grannt booties: Ebay1980s? necklace: Annecy consignment shopRay Ban sunnies: Annecy brocante market1990s leather bucket bag: Annecy thrift shopTights: bought new (but they last forever!).I've been meaning to post outfits for over a week now with no luck, so rather than backlog my outfits for future posts I figure I'll give them to you en masse. I am still ever so slowly redefining my style...

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Second-hand Kenzo & Tom Ford

OUTFIT ENTIRELY THRIFTED/SECOND-HAND (Ok, tights were new):Kenzo skirt: a euro at an Annecy vide grenierEtienne Aigner boots: EbayBally bag: consignment shop swapJ. Crew wool blazer: thrifted in CanadaBlack sweater: thrifted in CanadaVintage scarf: giftVintage Cadoro necklaces: bought onlineTom Ford sunglasses: consignment shop swap.I don't really think of myself as a label slut - ie: I don't buy items for the sake of their being "by" someone - and...

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Latest greatest second-hand accessory

Thrifted Thierry Mugler blazer: four euros, Annecy thrift shopBally bag: 25 euros, consignment shopTurtleneck: thrifted in CanadaLevis: new/retail (of so worth it).Nope. It's not my Baby Bjorn carrier for Adam. I love buying the little guy used clothing, but I tend towards new stuff for the big-ticket baby items.Spotlight today is on my (slightly fuzzy) used leather and brocade bag by Bally, acquired at my local consignment shop for a mere 25 euros.EVERYTHING...

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