Goodwill Stripes: Chevron for $3.50

Goodwill Stripes: Chevron for $3.50

This super cute Merona dress(brand new with tags) was selling for $3.50 at the Grand Haven, Michigan Goodwill a few weeks ago, and I scooped it up! Seen here with a vintage mock patent leather purse, vintage sunglasses and leopard print heels! 

Red Hot Trench

 RED HOT TRENCH

I am so excited that cool fall weather is here! It's the perfect time to wear colorful trench coats! Of course, I have several great trenches that I've thrifted (for less than $2) to wear this season! Possibly my favorite is this vintage red La Vogue trench. I thought this La Vogue ad from 1908 (shown above) would be fun addition to the blog today, though my coat is probably from the 70's. 

How can I tell when items are vintage? Well, part of the scouting definitely lies in how an item looks and feels, but the dead give away is the type font on the tag (or lack of a tag when an item is hand made)! I'm going to have an upcoming blog post on just that element of vintage hunting for you soon.

Animal print on animal print? Why not? The bag and skirt (which is a vintage 2 piece suit) are of different patterns; but I thought they totally worked together. My glasses are vintage as well as the red button clip ons I'm wearing today, and my belt, all of which were 99 cents each.

I love the way that my ponytails look when I've slept on a sock bun, so usually I wear these hairstyles back to back!

East End park in Grand Haven, Michigan was just lovely this morning. I could have stayed all day and drank my coffee near the dock, but moments after this shot was taken, two elderly fishermen showed up to launch their boat, curiously gaping at me as I took pictures of my own shoes barefoot. Oh well.

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Need some trench inspiration? Check out this awesome slideshow of the Burberry Fall 2012 RTW Collection on Style.com! (Click the picture!)

16 ways...Scarf Tutorial #9... "Scarf" Your Sunglasses

PRETTY & PRACTICAL

That’s what I think about this vintage scarf tutorial (#9 in my 16 ways—see them all on Pinterest here!). Of course, you could tie a vintage scarf around your bag to add a pretty pop of color any time, but why not wrap your sunglasses (you know, the ones that are rolling around in the bottom of your purse, without a case, getting scratched and smeared in lip gloss?) in it and do a “double duty”? That’s what I’m saying! Try it out!

This last photo just for fun...look closely to the left and you'll see me taking a picture in the reflection of the glasses! But don't look to closely...I'm in my pajamas with no makeup on. LOL!

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As usual, you can stop by any three Hope's Outlet thrift stores in Muskegon or Grand Haven to pick up a few FREE scarf prizes! Just mention the blog and choose from the stash!

Hope's Outlet Thrift Stores are located at:

2424 Glade St., Muskegon, MI 49444

1974 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444

1100 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417

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