find the good

Am I spoiled for using my depression for new clothes and accessories? My mother and I have been going thrifting around LA lately! It has been so much fun, I love sharing this wonderful hobby with my mother. We went to thrift shops and vintage stores, so far I have bought a wonderful red coat, AN AMAZING VINTAGE PURSE, and a new beret. I personally don't think I am spoiled because before we bought the items I did tell her that she didn't have to buy them for me, but she insisted. It makes me feel guilty because I believe the only reason she is buying these wonderful things for me is because my depression...okay let's not get into that, this blog is about fashion, Not my sad sob stories! Okay now to the purse, it is seriously amazing. The purse is vintage, I am thinking from the early 70's because the mushrooms, and lady bugs illustrated on the bag. It is leather and in GREAT condition!!! I got it at the thrift store 'Salvation Army' in Santa Monica FOR A GREAT DEAL. At normal vintage stores this type of purse could run anywhere from $100-$175, but I got it for a mere 35 dollars!! [(the purse is shown below) (front)]

(back)

Isn't that just beautiful? I can't find a reason why anyone would donate that to a thrift store, I am not letting anyone borrow this purse, NOT EVEN YOU ALANI CATLEYA! (http://friedcufflinks.blogspot.com/) . Oh and I wanted to say a quick fashion tip for you tall babes out there. Has anyone told you, you can't wear heals because of your height? DON'T LISTEN TO THEM! I am not telling you to get a 5 inch heel, but if you want to feel sophisticated and want to hear a click as you town around town, then there is a quick solution. A brown medium height heel boot is the way to go, I always steal my mom's and I always feel beautiful.

They are thrifted 3 years ago from the 'National Jewish Women League' on Fairfax in Los Angeles, no they are not vintage but still very fashionable. If you read that whole thing you are amazing! Seriously, I probably would of stopped reading a few sentences down! Oh and p.s, shoe's like these look amazing on anyone! You do not have to be tall :)