20.11.09

One person's trash?



So these are the treasures I decided to keep (for a time at least) from my excursion yesterday.  This coat I found at a thrift shop I had never been to before and happened to get for 1/2 off ($12.50!!!!) I am not really sure what my fascination is right now (well always) with these long printed skirts, but I keep finding them and wondering why they are even cast off!!??  They are gorgeous, adjustable, amazing. . . I don't know, I mean maybe its just me, but I am all about them right now.  The sweet little cotton dress near the top, is just right.  I love everything about it.

And I wore pretty much the top outfit last night (with the addition of some dark gray leggings) to a lecture by WENDY TREMAYNE.  Have you heard of this woman?  She is the performance / public works artist responsible for developing the very first Swap-o-rama-rama.  Talk about making another person's trash a treasure.  Everyone with an interest in community, being a maker rather than a consumer, and finding the key to freedom, really should know about this project and the underlying theme of what it is being accomplished by it.

10 comments:

GFS said...

That coat is a pretty fabulous find!

Maz said...

I love all of these looks... as I always love the looks you present and the pieces you find... but not only do I love these but they are all looks I would wear myself! Great finds!

piglet said...

I really really love the second look! That dress is so darling!

MeganHowell said...

that coat is fantastic!!! you look great in all of it, as usual:)

Anonymous said...

what a great maxi skirt/dress <3! fab ^^

A said...

Ahh, these skirts are golden! and they should be treated as so... glad you are filling that role. I (amy) am in New York at the moment... was at the most incredible vintage store called Narnia today... could have easily spent a grand (which I absolutely dont have) on incredible pieces. I edited it to a pair of boots and a dress. BUT i have been looking for that perfect floor sweeping skirt (that has an incredible print) that can be transformed in a matter of minutes. Love what you did with this... your splendid.

Never heard of WENDY TREMAYNE.... but now I will.

oh, and for a Lykke Li download:
dance, dance, dance.
tonight.
im good im gone.
little bit.

shes amazing.

your so lovely!!!!!

A said...

Ahh, these skirts are golden! and they should be treated as so... glad you are filling that role. I (amy) am in New York at the moment... was at the most incredible vintage store called Narnia today... could have easily spent a grand (which I absolutely dont have) on incredible pieces. I edited it to a pair of boots and a dress. BUT i have been looking for that perfect floor sweeping skirt (that has an incredible print) that can be transformed in a matter of minutes. Love what you did with this... your splendid.

Never heard of WENDY TREMAYNE.... but now I will.

oh, and for a Lykke Li download:
dance, dance, dance.
tonight.
im good im gone.
little bit.

shes amazing.

your so lovely!!!!!

Kassondra DeBoer said...

Wow, that coat is amazing on you!

workhard said...

The first coat is fabulous..u ve got nice style

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Zhcsyra hp said...

omg.,.u are really adorable
im ur fan and follow ur blog from now on :))
love whole the outfits and every pieces what u wore <3333

fabulous boots,adorable skirt,sweet bustier,and nice sweater and vest .,.,.,



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