i’m out to get your discardsTumblr (3.0; @thriftmegently)http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d6e833fab74e67cb9c9ba2d0a408cefc/tumblr_mmpockv9At1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1ea45431172c1464ee860688ff8125f7/tumblr_mmpockv9At1rp6nv4o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cf7ea107c1b077e1cac681af7d47312b/tumblr_mmpockv9At1rp6nv4o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/db646cc17ec1ae1fea55945fc501c334/tumblr_mmpockv9At1rp6nv4o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/50c48e32d67766da3852e075f6865612/tumblr_mmpockv9At1rp6nv4o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I love this weather - when one can still cover herself from head-to-toe without risking overheating.</p> <p>Vintage “Nat Kaplan” dress (purchase the same one <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/fashion/clothing/day-dresses/1970s-nat-kaplan-couture-leopard-maxi/id-v_88622/" target="_blank">here</a> if you want to spend way too much) snagged from the $5 basement of some vintage store Mahynoor and I went to back in the day in NC for, you guessed it, $5; Tatty Devine parrot necklace; vintage rhinestone necklace; vintage glasses from Goodwill.</p> <p>The other day Mahynoor told me I’m so pale it could be a thing.  Well, these pics <em>definitely</em> make me want to work on my tan so as to spare the world of my pasty limbs come July….</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/50303361705http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/50303361705Sun, 12 May 2013 20:36:00 -0400outfitsthriftedvintagenatkaplantattydevinebirdsthriftleopardrhinestone<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fa664122a73b6350b5f69d4833af4c82/tumblr_mmgh7a3flp1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The latest and greatest in thrift #peterpilotto #thrifted #goodwill</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/49898855646http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/49898855646Tue, 07 May 2013 21:23:34 -0400goodwillthriftedpeterpilotto<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/26aeae39a11daeb095addf9c34641f36/tumblr_mmawu3lBif1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#isatapia</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/49639745485http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/49639745485Sat, 04 May 2013 21:15:39 -0400isatapia<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae1ed0c119f378c7257f9382226f3a83/tumblr_mmauospYBd1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I like these Armani jeans so much i think i shall marry them</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/49636561154http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/49636561154Sat, 04 May 2013 20:29:16 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/88f5d76b734ce1cf1c63b6aab60e8ec4/tumblr_mlvcuirEtM1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Taking the road more traveled in a zara suit and shoes #fastfashion</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48933347917http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48933347917Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:39:53 -0400fastfashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9494bcf2431d06973d5713a552785fe3/tumblr_mlpi97nImB1rp6nv4o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7f1c02cab807d817ce8beefeb3f94f57/tumblr_mlpi97nImB1rp6nv4o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6d64acd0754cc933325080ec0b8363f7/tumblr_mlpi97nImB1rp6nv4o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3b4e6ef847afaaef9638ba67c7ee6540/tumblr_mlpi97nImB1rp6nv4o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a830ef1eeeb50d07eec5ba8a4d55f4bc/tumblr_mlpi97nImB1rp6nv4o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e36c40b2f916ea8cf27e91b913a48809/tumblr_mlpi97nImB1rp6nv4o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I AM ever hopeful that the days for heavy wool sweaters are drawing to close….</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48687878574http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48687878574Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:51:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6157a101f95156aa0b19053f483910f2/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/901aa1f6b049daef20f978443464c1cf/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bee251c5d50d063a1aa1ead85c990ad4/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5ba770a5061fca3cbf9fc3a14f466960/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c9e3b97de206dfbf19cf54e17d579b80/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a0471c6b583a90979812df94054f2bcd/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ef527877d07f52421e42dca8de353d0e/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0393317b33d43ad1f880b9bc1a924bdd/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2052f4a5eb3c015335e1c0d63474dcf5/tumblr_mlkvf8DWBQ1rp6nv4o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>a windy and lovely day spent in the bronx and on the brooklyn heights promenade.  oversized white button up under jil sander shirtdress under hand woven vest with handkerchief print vintage cotton pants and vintage suede purselet.  (all thrifted.)  i have rediscovered the small blue tie tack (once belonged to my father’s father, if I am not mistaken) many times over the years, and was glad to have done so again today.</p> <p>happy weekend!</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48478590356http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48478590356Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:47:00 -0400vintagethriftedthriftbeaconsclosetoutfitsjilsanderpaisley<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ad730e77cffaded7e8978a151dc4267b/tumblr_mlhbp9XGaj1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pretty new (to me) things</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48324144285http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48324144285Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:48:44 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/46629e98eee6467dee95eee61527d81a/tumblr_mlffk4MSfV1rp6nv4o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/84104a84f0de6a392c9b83d4f337bfd7/tumblr_mlffk4MSfV1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/52f08791644fabcac2779b206dbb1f2f/tumblr_mlffk4MSfV1rp6nv4o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/93db601bfb0534effd3cc762a1bac239/tumblr_mlffk4MSfV1rp6nv4o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>More of the same, with the essential, in the case of this jacket, back view.  I would like to once again proclaim my love for all designers that give some love to the back of the piece, whatever it may be.</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48242835081http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48242835081Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:16:00 -0400vintagethriftedprospectparkgoodwillsalvationarmy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a5bb29c73dbb9879b8d323dce1faf640/tumblr_mlffa6ivEM1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I would stand on corners drinking coffee all day, if I could.  (So long as some guy with a nice camera would snap a flattering shot, now and then, of course…)</p> <p>“Betty Hayes” wool jacket over silk velvet leopard print button up over Geren Ford silk dress (all thrifted).</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48242310777http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48242310777Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:10:54 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/40ee5f4739159eac2dc4cd6a79ff6847/tumblr_mlff3ubiy41rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Accessorize!</p> <p>Some recent ring finds at Housing Works in Park Slope have helped me to embrace rings again, after something of a hiatus…</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48241989582http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48241989582Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:07:00 -0400ringsthriftedhousingworks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d5d43a131b2447a7b8555e52a222f3cb/tumblr_mledi93l6Q1rp6nv4o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/caf2bf6d968c65e1fc8ddc6c4cfa4c38/tumblr_mledi93l6Q1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/718b5b14e461373c74908717f13e46ce/tumblr_mledi93l6Q1rp6nv4o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e09677d379f5f71839638a969877a0c6/tumblr_mledi93l6Q1rp6nv4o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a357dfb9fb6e48799c2cbe1c39c3330b/tumblr_mledi93l6Q1rp6nv4o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f5669365b8513499ab1da28d4731ca08/tumblr_mledi93l6Q1rp6nv4o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f36fbeadbd9823d73198fb5f2c7f43d5/tumblr_mledi93l6Q1rp6nv4o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span>Thrifted</span>: Vintage sequined jacket (after having, in the past, passed on several similar models due to damage, I was thrilled to find this one in excellent condition); J brand jeans; 3.1 Phillip Lim cropped jacket; leather boots; various beaded bracelets.</p> <p><span>Gifted</span>: Organic by John Patrick flouncy skirt, thrifted then gifted by my Mahynoor; old millefiori pin from my Grandma (probably thrifted by her); Pakistani coin necklace, thrifted then gifted by my mommy.</p> <p><span>New</span>: Acne Studios $$$$ tee shirt; Brooklyn Nets hat.</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48193150432http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48193150432Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:34:00 -0400Outfits 'n thingsacneacnestudiosthriftedvintagethriftsalvationarmy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ca1e92f4658d9aeae0ede5b1e680d648/tumblr_mlcj2tQhzo1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ca17ffb9575dceb1db8e580ad5ac29a7/tumblr_mlcj2tQhzo1rp6nv4o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f047fb50b00a85dfeb42c2d5f2ffe4cc/tumblr_mlcj2tQhzo1rp6nv4o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Celebrating spring in purple.  Thrifted linen blend blazer and palazzo pants.  J. Crew tee shirt.  Asos neon neoprene sandals.</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48114808445http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/48114808445Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:40:05 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f0f20374d2751cff29ba2a024ac49218/tumblr_mkzjpetL7n1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>ahhhhh g’morning, shoes!</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/47532641167http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/47532641167Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:24:50 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7fe607b0cf5a47805f3fcbb117c0c28a/tumblr_mklnp9ePQT1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>pretty italian things hang in my office.  thrifted Missoni silk scarf and Arezzo wool blend dress.</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46888637551http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46888637551Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:24:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/53548f29920e2c118e0248f2b202c93b/tumblr_mkjn4r8TBm1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My new Allsaints dress from Goodwill gets me into a Game of Thrones kind of mindset….</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46788815600http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46788815600Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:00:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4135a0f84e6952a7bd6ee302d68eaff4/tumblr_mkjghfFBk51rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Valentino nights vintage silk jacket from goodwill</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46777345644http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46777345644Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:52:44 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/46deeeaa2c45ccfc39387a0e9a133c4e/tumblr_mkiyanohXt1rp6nv4o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/17c4805185e1dd524703f40b8bce965c/tumblr_mkiyanohXt1rp6nv4o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/874cd05dde978817397ce69ab0369341/tumblr_mkiyanohXt1rp6nv4o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/71b185bb71971b363e2de772dea67c96/tumblr_mkiyanohXt1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6a27e5851cf03602aea82249d97b331f/tumblr_mkiyanohXt1rp6nv4o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c2d865525f1767bc59a79e3c3986cff3/tumblr_mkiyanohXt1rp6nv4o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/61c1fd1e6e0a3267827dd4305021716b/tumblr_mkiyanohXt1rp6nv4o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/90bb0802493f58278de95d9ce12ee7e2/tumblr_mkiyanohXt1rp6nv4o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I had much fun dressing for spring yesterday, and was pleased to get a few outdoor snaps just before sunset.  This was proceeded directly by the purchase of some Jamaican patties, so my pleasure was soon doubled….</p> <p>I love when the backside of an outfit draws the eye - all too often, pieces are designed to look good/interesting “coming”, but the “going” aspect is neglected.  The Acne dress I posted a few days ago is such a fine example of what I love - most of the interest in the piece is on the back.  (the front side of most women is kind of crowded, anyway, if you think of it, what with the face and, in some cases, breasts…)  Anyway, I sometimes try to add some element that is only seen from the back - in this case, a crocheted vest that is short in front but long enough in the back to peek through and add a bit of color.</p> <p>Outfit is all thrifted:  Alexander Wang wool jacket with leather detail and mesh panels (this has been an outfit staple for a few years, I’m a bit shocked because I don’t think I’ve posted it before); Anne Klein vintage gold blouse with peplum and detachable belt; Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti crocheted vest; MeM jeans; Carol Lahm Sloane vintage purse; Chelsea Piers patent leather pink shoes; silk scarf with daisies.</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46752824622http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46752824622Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:20:47 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2ec411032b07ac57b1b1d7297b371440/tumblr_mkh243RUod1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Can I get through the weekend without wearing these jeans again?  I shall try….</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46664362334http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46664362334Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:47:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d9835b97a52b7c808ab3795781572c21/tumblr_mkh1u8mB0v1rp6nv4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A little bit of excess, care of my grandma!</p>http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46664164977http://thriftmegently.tumblr.com/post/46664164977Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:40:53 -0400