Thinking I look a little different today? I haven't got used to my new look from the hairdressers yesterday myself! Quite a few inches needed to go that were getting a little unhealthy as it had been a long while since my last cut- it feels so much lighter now. Then I've been pondering a fringe for a while now, not the blunt one of my childhood but a sweepy one like those I've been wearing with my lolita wigs.
The lovely Ceri of Ethical Fashion Blog has got a wonderful ethical/sustainable outfit competition running, though I'm somewhat of a latecomer as the deadline is today! I decided to put together some of my favourite second hand finds for a colourful pattern mixing look.
The first piece is my 40s style floral 80s dress which I discovered in a Scope charity shop. As a person disabled through several chronic health conditions I am especially passionate about the work disabled charity Scope does. I love that by shopping in charity shops you shop sustainably and support good causes at the same time, you can get some fantastic bargains too.
I came across the jacket in vintage shop Cow in Manchester and the print immediately struck me as being rather Luella-esque in the bold pink colour and stripe. It has a very modern feel to it which still resonates today, at least after a little shoulder pad surgery!
I was so excited to find my dream shiny pink Luella Margo bag second hand on Ebay still in excellent condition. After years of receiving the reply 'I found it on Ebay' I finally gave in and signed up, I'm so glad I did too as I've found some really lovely second hand things on there and plan to sell some too.
When shopping for lolita fashion most of the brands are based in Japan and some can be a little tricky to get hold of, so the community thrives on sales groups where I've found some amazing things. This cute star-filled Chocomint bow had been on my wishlist for a while so I was very happy to find it second hand off a fellow lolita fashion wearer.
Do you have any gorgeous second hand finds?
Don't forget to enter Florrie's Floral Festivities to be featured in a blog post and maybe even win a pretty prize.
I have been trying to only buy secondhand this year because I realized how much I was spending on clothing. Other than a swimsuit (which I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable buying secondhand, anyway), I've been successful! It's been lots of fun going to thrift stores instead of wasting hours online shopping.
ReplyDeleteMia
http://miaa-moore.blogspot.com
If someone's getting into Lolita, I cannot emphasise the beauty of second-hand buying. You can find some pretty amazing steals on Facebook and egl_sales, even more so if you know how to do simple repairs (sewing buttons on, using OxyClean on minor stains, etc). One of my best purchases was a plain pink Metamorphose one-piece dress that retailed at about £200, but I purchased it for £35. Cha-ching.
ReplyDeleteOnly downside about visiting second-hand groups is that you can be tempted so much easier!
My days all seem to start with checking egl_sales now! XD I haven't quite beaten your Metamorphose bargain but I have got some really nice things at good prices.
DeleteFlorrie x
I've always been fond of vintage but I've recently succumbed to the vintage bug!! I've been working on putting together some vintage outfits. I think it would be neat to go through the ages starting in the 20's. There really are some great vintage fashion websites out there. I just bought this awesome 40's dress on ebay that I love but it is difficult to buy clothing when you don't get to try it on first.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for a reasonably priced Dior vintage dress...which me lots of luck on that one!
http://dividingmoments.blogspot.com/
Oh wow, a vintage Dior dress would be absolutely divine! Best of luck finding one :)
DeleteI would really like to try and collect a few 40s and 50s pieces, at the moment I have one really beautiful 50s lace blouse. You're right, it is difficult sometimes when you can't try on! But I think with lolita I am honing my skills at being able to spot what will fit. ^_^
Florrie x
I love your outfit! That hair bow is so cool!
ReplyDeletexx Michaella http://fashionableunicorn.blogspot.com/
Such a lovely dress! x
ReplyDeletehttp://rosalindatj.blogspot.com
That dress is superb and I love your fringe!
ReplyDeleteHaha I have too much second hand to mention, as you well know. I like to purchase from charity shops that I have an empathy for (well, I will shop in them all) - especially children's charities, MIND, Samaritans and Cancer Research.
There is a shop here in Coventry and although I'm not sure that the stuff they are selling is branded, I saw some of it the other day and thought of you. The cutest accessories and bits that look a bit Lolita, not that I know the fashion that well, but I do love your outfits.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing girl!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog <3
www.diamond-solitaires.blogspot.co.uk
SHYLA x
Nice idea Flo! I better get my florals together innit! Holly x
ReplyDeletewww.thehollyriversshow.com
I really love this outfit! Gorgeous! ♥
ReplyDelete