My dream image is one taken from both frugality and self-expression; cultivated carefully in resale shops and clearance racks, with the odd opulent piece thrown into the mix for the perfect new/old juxtaposition. Basically, I dream of the day when someone stops me on the street and asks where i got my (insert clothing item), and I get to reply, flippantly yet humbly, "oh, I found it at a thrift store." So cheeky.
I've always enjoyed trolling a good "charity shop," as the Brits call it - but recently my lovely friend Melissa introduced me to the joys of doing most of one's clothes shopping via St. Vinny's. I'm obsessed. Color-block sweater? $2. On-trend black and white striped Ralph Lauren top? $5. Totally over them by next month? Who cares! I got them for a fraction of the original cost.
I recently grabbed these lovelies while waiting for the register at the Odana Road St. Vinny's. I was struck by how rich they look, almost like a round Chanel earring from the 80s - and of course, the anchors are so au courant right now. The only downside is that they are HEAVY - I felt a bit like I was wearing my late grandmother's fabulous yet gigantic clip-on earrings. But, for $1.50, I'll muddle through. ;)
