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| Thrifted Thierry Mugler blazer: four euros, Annecy thrift shop Bally bag: 25 euros, consignment shop Turtleneck: thrifted in Canada Levis: 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.
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| EVERYTHING SECOND-HAND except for brolly: 1990s Capezio granny boots: Ebay Distressed jeans: Annecy second-hand depot Wool sweater: a euro, Annecy vide grenier J. Crew wool blazer: thrifted in Canada Huge crepe and chenille Anne Klein scarf: 10 buck sale in Canada. |
As you may know, in the midst of my post-pregnancy style crises, I've been consigning half of my wardrobe at my local shop. What this means: when I go into the shop to drop off another stash and pick up my cheque, I sometimes, but not always, walk out with something. I've gotten rid of many a vintage bag via this method, which no longer suit my life, so I didn't feel the least bit guilty snapping up a bag that does.
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| Vintage Etienne Aigner granny boots: Ebay Turtlenck: new/retail bought years ago 1970s velvet patchwork blazer: thrifted in Canada Levis: new/retail. |
The bag ticks all the boxes, satisfying my need for space with my ongoing obsession for fabric and brocade. Plus I like that I can indulge in a bit of pattern mixing when I wear it. Of course, Bally, a Swiss maker, does lovely high-quality bags that aren't cheap. Since all my outfits are looking the same these days, I'm putting special emphasis on quality accessories that I love.
I'm wearing my "new" vintage Etienne Aigner granny booties found on Ebay, which, judging by the square toe (I can't believe I'm doing a square toe!), must be 1990s, what do you think? These days I'm groovin' on the Victorian-steampunk look and the blazer and booties sort of fit the bill.
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| Lanvin necklace, 10 euro at Annecy brocante market Ray Ban shades: Annecy brocante market. |
I've had this 1970s velvet patchwork blazer for years and don't think I've ever featured it here. I found it for a few bucks at a Canadian thrift shop, and I just love it. Now that I've put on a few pounds, I fill it out much better than I used to when I was a skinny-Minny. Just look at those mammoth buttons!
How much do I love it? So much so that when I recently found the matching long a-line skirt on Ebay (maker: Marks and Spencer - mine doesn't have a tag), I almost bought it - wouldn't I have looked crazy with the entire ensemble on? But the 27-inch waist, my pre-preggo waist size, deterred me. Sigh. I ended up consoling myself with a vintage velvet Laura Ashley skirt, with a more realistic waist size, which will rock with the Etienne Aigner granny boots and jibe with my growing Victorian-esque style aesthetic.
Adam, meanwhile, continues to rock the second-hand orange look.
Hairbrushes are so fascinating.:)
Linking up, after a long absence, to the stylish gals over at Patti's Visible Monday.
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