Tuesday, 6 May 2014

I can do series- Expensive

Continuing with my I can do series I will just say this.
Oh! how I marvel the joys of cheap (opposite to expensive) dressing. If I had to choose something expensive from big brands or spend the same amount of money on thrifting mismatched clothes I would do the second, no second thoughts not even for a second!
 Not only because that would get me more stuff to stuff my closet but because that would get me unique stuff.
 Sometimes it crosses my mind that I have this syndrome that I don't deserve expensive. That's when I drink a lot of wine and take anti depressants. Do I need to say I'm jocking? Well, that's when I think that a lot of the cheap stuff I buy were once expensive.
 I only happen to have more patience and know how and where to shop than the average. Besides, I doubt those who decide that I should pay 80euro for a tshirt when they pay a few dollars a month poor workers God knows where to make it!
 Plus I call my shopping treasure hunt and my findings treasures. I surely can do expensive! Can you? 
Outfit details * skirt self sewn *dotted shirt 1euro (you can't get more discount than this) pale blue sweater thrifted for 1 euro* accessories zara & berska 
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13 comments:

  1. Natalia Lialina6 May 2014 at 09:51

    Your dotted blouse, the necklace and the bag are so cute, Angie! I enjoy both - thrift shopping and my favorite shops/boutiques shopping, but I do buy stuff on sale (or using a cupon, points etc). Loooove the feeling of treasure hunting at thrift shops, antique malls and so on. But I have to say that I get the same treasure hunting satisfaction at discount stores like TJ MAXX or Nordstrom Rack, and when you get a pair of brand new shoes for $8 vs originally priced $80... I am in heaven! ;)

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    1. Angie6 May 2014 at 10:18

      Υou are right about the discount stores but I don't have them in my hometown so they don't count for me. About hunting... it seems men are not the only hunters. We've been fulled all along!

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  2. bahnwärterin6 May 2014 at 10:04

    yes and amen!
    although i love some aspects of "high fashion" - even i had the money i would´t spend it on expensive clothes.... o.k. maybe one or two special pieces of art :-)
    but never ever i will spend money for this middle priced trash of branded fashion you can find in a average mall.
    second hand and home sewing rules!
    like your outfit - could be me on the way to town......

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    1. Angie6 May 2014 at 10:19

      Thanks for stepping by. We could recognise each other on the street then!

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    2. bahnwärterin7 May 2014 at 08:32

      my dear!
      thank you very much for your lovely comment on my jewelry post!
      the eyeliner is not a secret - just try and error and practice, practice, practice......and i found out by doing makeup on other women that every eye is different and needs its own tricks and product..
      creta is on our "travel around the world"list - mountains, beaches and lots of culture is right up our alley :-)

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  3. Shawna McComber6 May 2014 at 11:12

    Today's outfit is really cute, Angie and you look like you are really enjoying yourself. I am like you and like Natalia. I love the treasure hunt and I shop at both thrift/second hand stores and discount stores. I think it is ridiculous to pay more than $10 for a tee shirt no matter whose name is attached to it. I like the quantity I can get from a wardrobe of second hand clothes and while I don't usually find designer or high end things I can still find things that are well made no matter the label on them and the price is low. What I am more likely to buy new and spend more money on are shoes. Comfort counts for a lot.

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  4. Patti6 May 2014 at 11:26

    I love a treasure hunt too, and my closet is a mix of thrifted pieces and some new from the shops. I think your style is great, and of course you *deserve* expensive things, but no need to over-pay for anything! xox

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  5. RoseAG6 May 2014 at 13:34

    I can tell that you are a woman who likes to shop and browse around!

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  6. Unknown6 May 2014 at 20:22

    You have the talent for finding the best things, Angie, and I would do that too if I were you! But never doubt you deserve the best. What's best is different for everyone! You look great ... wonderful combinations, lady!

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  7. Rachel The Hat7 May 2014 at 02:49

    your blouse, necklace and sweater combo is perfection! and that bag is gorgeous!! xx

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  8. Peaches McGinty7 May 2014 at 05:52

    Oh I just love your outfits! the baby blue jumper, striped shirt and necklace are so gorgeous - the treasure hunt is quite addictive and it's such a thrill to find a great piece for a few pounds x x x

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  9. Curtise7 May 2014 at 08:45

    Hi Angie! Oh I do agree with you! Secondhand is the way to go - and it so often means you can have a high ticket item at a fraction of the cost. That's a lovely outfit, and I also agree that the sound of "I made it myself" is wonderful! xx

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  10. jolapawlak173@gmail.com30 May 2014 at 02:27

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