Bi-weekly checks

Yesterday I had to gather a few items together that I couldn't wear any longer for a list of reasons. One considering I rarely wore the pieces and they were taking up space for new fall thrifties. I took the items, threw them in Darla (my 91' Volvo 240) and drove them to Plato's Closet in the Southgate Plaza in West Seneca, NY. By the way, it's one of the most retro plaza's in the east coast. I sold 8 items of clothing and in return only $22.43 was given for the exchange. Sort of not the greatest sell, at all. Thus proves the area on not being very keen on retail worth merchandise that I was selling. Though it was cash in my pocket nonetheless.
Upon my return home I found that I had some t-shirts that I wanted to cut and trim in order to be semi wearable. When it comes to basic men's band t-shirts, tailoring is in need. Here is one t-shirt that I took and trimmed the collar, sleeves, and cropped the length.




Paired with over sized heart earrings from H&M $1 and an extended heart locket from H&M $3.99 this t-shirt was a hit. So, craft it up people. Show off your basic t designs.
xo. v.

Shaping in Need

Here I am, a month and a half or so down the line of trying to let my hair grow. It's at the awkward length that all of you know when you're 'waiting for length'. After resisting to reach for the clippers and buzzing it all off I found strength in looking at Facehunter's blog and the Sartorialists' blog 1990's pixi cuts and boyish lengths are coming back in numbers. Recession cuts have played a turn in how women today are trimming their hair into lengths to prove afordability in keeping things tight and short.

Lately, my hair has been doing a little something like this:





So as the humidity in Buffalo continues, September is still approaching. I am debating on waiting on getting just a trim or should I cut into a style where in growth can conquer my hideous shag? Here are a few of my cut ideas:






Love v.

Creating

Early fall has begun, it's mid August and I've got some hard proof that I need some updating. Just recently on a fit of heat rage I went through my clothing and found items that are soon to be popular again. Over sized colorful printed button downs, tie boots, & short crop cut haircuts are back (obviously I didnt find haircuts in my closet. But it's well included!) How do we compensate for the awkwardness of all of these crazy trends? Well, we conform with 2009-10 themes. Bringing back the work boots and denim vests is definitely a fun way to 'costume-up' your wardrobe. I gotta say, i've done it and it's been a hit.

- Love at India Gate's Lunch Buffet with Candace my BK love.


As my thrifting days have come to a minimal halt, Mike and I decided that why not spend a humid rainy day at the Salvation Army? After an hour or so lurking around and finding some crazy sweatshirts I came across a few gems in a pile of Shlock (as my mother would say). Here, you can be the judge.


1980's Christian Dior teal v-neck sweater. $2 on average vintage sale: $88





Early 1990's belt, stretch material burnished buckle hinge $0.50



Early 1990's Star War's Men's sweatshirt $2






Late 1980's Tribal print sweatshirt $2



all in all a successful trip.

The Salvation Army
1089 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, NY 14226
Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm
(716) 831-9275

love v.

Snip

Not only have I been so excited for a tad cooler weather, I've been really excited for friends coming home to Buffalo. Lulu my fashion inspirational lover. Cyrus, a friend who will be gone again soon enough to Europe, and my Matt Yott. All of these people share such wonderful pieces of love and goodness in my life.






I cannot wait to create more memories this fall.
Love v.