My favourite 1 euro coat - Dublin charity shop
Glitter pumps - Zara sale, present
Beret - Dunnes
Scarf - Primark
Vintage handbag - from my Mum
Well, my husband has relocated after a very lovely Valentine's together (a delicious homecooked meal definitely beats the top restaurants hands down on the pile-'em-in night that February 14th has become). I was allowed to choose two gifts amidst all the last-minute packing panic - these gorgeous glittery pumps and a...... TURBAN! Yes! And both on sale - I am thrifty in the hints I drop too! I've been hankering after a turban for ages.... they are so very Elizabeth Taylor. This one is knitted, so nice and warm for those still nippy days.
Turban - Topshop online sale
Vintage shawl - Dublin charity shop
Anyway, I've been happily jazzing up all my old bits and pieces with these new items: it's amazing how a bit of glitter can go a long way to cheering you up.
Dress - Zara sale
Shoes - as before
Cardi - Calvin Klein, via TK Maxx
Dress, shawl, turban & cardi - as before
Aubergine waistcoat - Dublin charity shop
Aubergine tights - Topshop sale
Leather shoes - Zara sale
Actually, Zara's pretty good for shoes I find - when they're on sale that is.... I think full price these leather lace-ups were 50 euro (!), but I am a patient admirer and got them in the end of season sale for something like 15 quid.
But all bargains are relative and pale in comparison to the beauties I find for 1 euro, like my much-loved coat above. A more recent 1 euro vintage find was this navy pleated midi. What's more, it will outlast its high street counterparts. If you're ever in Paris, the vintage emporium Free'p'star, which now has three stores, has massive bins of 1 euro bargains where you can have hours of fun fighting with other women and following them around until they leave back the coat/skirt/dress that is rightfully yours (they may well - French girls tend to be admirably frugal and pragmatic in a sort of anti-disposable fashion way).
Vintage skirt - Free'p'star, Paris
Vintage bag - Dublin charity shop
Boots - Primark
Tshirt - Primark
Glitter belt - gift from a friend's clearout
Cardi - as before
Hope you all had lovely Valentine and Pancake celebrations (greetings from the land of the crêpe)!
I like your style.
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Glitter shoes! Turban!!! Hubby moving to Johannesburg! That fabulous frock from Vix! Pleated skirt! Hubby moving to Johannesburg!!! Glitter shoes! Back to thrift mania!!!
ReplyDeleteCrikey,hubby is off to Johannesburg? Glad you're staying in Paris,it'll be much more fun!Boo to missing hubby though,but I bet a year'll go quickly!
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Good golly but your hair is LONG! Thesis writing obviously sends the blood to the follicles. Anyway, I do very much admire you 1 euro coat and am now itching for a trip to Paris.
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Those shoes are freaking amazing!! They totally jazz up any outfit! xx
ReplyDeleteThe shoes and turban style hat are super. I love them! And on sale BRILLIANT.
ReplyDeleteHello Countess! Glad to see you are back and you look stylish as ever! xo.
ReplyDeleteSo many fabulous outfits and looking beautiful in each and every one of them! That Free'p'star shop sounds fab, maybe I should pop over for a shopping trip and to keep you company while hubby's large-ing it in Jo'Burg?
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Amazing coat! Wish I lived closer to Paris to dig around in these shops with you.
ReplyDeleteThe zara shoes are lovely, i've been wanting a pair of brogue style shoes for ages but haven't found any that are comfortable. I have stuck to ballet flats for now! But I continue my quest for the perfect pair of brogues! x
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see you back with your outfit post, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteHave a gorgeous weekend.
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I really love your glitter pumps and you long skirt! Great post :)
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