June 6, 2009

RD day one

This morning I woke up feeling fresh and ready to start my new life on my RD. I decided to make a positive start and ease myself into the process by checking out The Valley Markets for some amazing vintage finds.

The amount of good quality stores there has been steadily increasing over the years (even though it's been around for ages) and I was pleasantly greeted by an array of vintage stalls. This put me in a great mood even before my morning coffee. First, I rummaged through piles of badges, skirts, blouses and silk scarfs. Pulling myself out of my daze I realised this was not what I was looking for. I was looking for a tu-tu, beat up boots, something white and lacey and a fur.


I could sit here for hours telling you all the miniscule details of my shop today, including vintage Emanuel Ungaro pants (similar to ones I own already, but because they weren't mine, they were automatically awesomer), bag after bag after bag, amazing jewelry, head pieces, a silk blouse reminiscent of the digital print used in Friederich Gray's latest Transgression collection, and shoulder padded blazers as far as the eye could see... but I'll just show you what I bought instead.


Excuse the bad quality photos. I had to decide between awkwardly contorting my body to get a snap with my blackberry, or standing in front of my boyfriend's Mac. I chose the latter.


midriff lace blouse $10
leather shorts $15

floral skinny jeans $35

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow!

HEYHEY said...

those jeans are rad!

Unknown said...

how does floral manage to turn a normal piece of clothing into something extraordinary? ... i'm lost.

Anonymous said...

Oooh great buys!
I have a crush on the leather shorts.

Anonymous said...

really cool. love the white and black combination.

i tagged you. more informations on my blog

Clara Campelo said...

:OO my gosh!
i love your shorts!!

Emma said...

Oh my god. I am SO jealous of those floral jeans. I am a total fiend when it comes to statement pants. Those look AMAZING on you. argh jealous haha i want them!

Noshabelle said...

Wow, love your leather shorts!

Daniella said...

woah. I fucking love all of these finds. especially the lace. amazing.

Anonymous said...

maybe the diet won't be so bad after all!

TRIGG said...

id say great job. very cute stuff.
after last week i am on a retail famine, no diet, a famine.

i. need. to. stop.

PISTOLWHIPPED said...

yesss nice job!
i wear my leather shorts to death
but they are ksubi and were def not as cheap! they were half price but thats all im saying! haha but worth the wear/cost ratio thing ha
xxx

emsydo said...

those finds are insane! i love those shorts and top and darn those jeans are amazing. okay i love them all. you are so lucky,

yishyene said...

/not sure if I could pull off somethin glike that but the floral jeans look great on you!

amosov/teloev said...

Great!

Kate said...

OMG those pants....i want a pair now!!! They would even look amazing with a plain cami and chunky belt...Loving your blog!

Katie J x

Anonymous said...

wow :O every piece you got is amazing!!i dont know what i love more, the leather shorts or the floral skinnies!!:D

this Recession Diet is definately working out well so far :)

Noshabelle said...

Btw, I'm adding you to my blogroll. :)

tobaccoandleather said...

hahaha. i thought the same about the furniture too, it is a hot piece of table. your comments always make me laugh.

the image you asked about is from Wildfox, there's a link on the post.

and you should check out that photographers site, so beautiful.


oh and you look amazing in these!! really! what a good shopper you are

-X-

Melting Fabric said...

those buys are awesome! and i think your RD is awesome- people can usually find alot of really cool thrift finds!
so good luck

The Queen of Hearts said...

Personally, loving the leather and lace combo. With your figure, the look is to-die-for.

Damsels said...

wow those leather shorts are rocking my world right now
We Were Damsels

Sam Aldenton said...

Haha yeah I did have a lot of questions lol sorry! with regards to my business in Brisvegas, I am in my first year of Journalism at UQ! Fun fun! Well most of the time. Btw when I saw these jeans I think I nearly died of Jealousy! And those shorts are soooooo Chloe Sevigny I would seriosuly doubt you if you said that you didn't steal them off her!!!! I am so at the Valley markets this weekend!

xo

bisou-joue said...

I love the mix of leather and lace ! great !!

Schaedolito said...

OMG! Wow! I love the jeans! What size are they??? Sooo cute!!

Vera said...

Love the floral jeans!!

LPNY by Monika Pierzynowska said...

i loooove your shorts!!: ) I would love to have them in my closet:)!

hope you'll visit me at:
http://jeadorefashion.blogspot.com :)

Tess said...

holyshit i love that blouse! valley find?

DANA BOULOS said...

your jeans!! where are they from?!

prettypleasure said...

love the jeans your soo skinny jealous
x

Obscura said...

Adorable.

Very Chloe Sevigny.

-A-

Emma said...

floral skinny jeans?!?!
goodness gracious, i'm jealous. =)