If you’ve been around these parts for a while, you’ll have noticed that though fashion is a big part of my life, I’m not always buying new clothes, and much of what I wear is secondhand (see here, here, here, and here). I’ve talked at length as to where and why I shop for gently used clothing, and I’m not planning on stopping any time soon. I try my best not to shop for fast fashion and aim to invest in higher quality, unique pieces, but because I love to put my money where my happy is (for me, that’s travel and new experiences), I’ve got to compromise somewhere. Luckily, the secondhand clothing market is one that’s booming, and I’ve been fortunate enough to find designer steals – Ferragamo heels, Stuart Weitzman loafers, Rachel Comey mules – at a fraction of their retail price (never pay full retail – that’s my motto). This market is especially good for shoes if you can get past the whole “used” part of it, and if a germophobe like me can, I assure that you’ll be able to as well.
If thrifting ain’t your thing – scouring racks and racks of disorganized clothing in sometimes musty stores or being overwhelmed at the scale of flea markets, I suggest you check out thredUP. The process couldn’t be simpler for shopping – you can search by brand, style, color, and size, filter by cost, and read a description of the condition (so you know exactly what you’re getting). It’s Thrifting 101, and I kind of love it. And if you’re in the throws of spring cleaning, they’ll send you a pre-labeled bag to stuff your clothes in and send you money in return. You can estimate your payment and even request unwanted items back, and for the ease of it, the process can’t be beat.
I recently snagged these beautiful Amalfi Italian leather heals in near perfect condition (what did I say about shoes?!) and am so excited about it. A perfect closet staple that I won’t see on everyone else – and hopefully one I can break in enough for my trip to Europe and Italy this fall.
If you want to try thredUP for yourself (which, why wouldn’t you?), follow this link and enter code WOMENS50 to get 50% off your first order of women’s clothing (discount up to $50). WHAT. I mean, that is virtually getting new clothes for pennies. Send back a bag of your unworn clothes, and refresh your wardrobe this spring with something you’ll actually wear. The best part? You don’t even have to leave your couch to do it (I know you’re exhausted from all of that deep cleaning).
P.S. These photos were taken in the Carlsbad Flower Fields. The super bloom in California right now is giving me LIFE – hence the abundance of spring flower photos. #sorrynotsorry
Outfit: Amalfi heels c/o thredUP, vintage Brooks Brothers dress.
Also, getting back to nature and reveling in another beautiful season.
-wonderland sam
Beautiful flowers and I love those shoes! I remember back when I was in high school, I bought my first pair of shoes from the thrift store. They were amazing leather boots that tied up to my knee and I got them for $10 or so. My mom was so disgusted when I told her where I got them. Haha. I love thrift shopping but some people just don’t get it. Nice read!
Haha, I had to ease myself into it when I first started. Shoes were initially off limits for me until I found so many good pairs, I couldn’t resist! Now I don’t bat an eye. 😉
Ohh those flowers and you. Both complimenting each other. Great shoot girl.
Vaishali
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Soo beautiful! Really enjoyed. I can imagine how they are giving you life!
Aren’t they unreal?! I was sooo giddy with happiness. 🙂
Wow LOVE these photos and this shoot! Such a cool style as well. I am also an LA based blogger and would love to grab coffee sometime. Great blog!
Thank you so much Madison! What is your blog address? I can’t seem to find it. ;p
http://www.forgeafrenzy.com (:
Beautiful post! So agree with the Spring wardobe of yours. Can’t tell what’s more beautiful … you or the flowers 😉
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Gosh, thank you so much Ophelia! ❤
Loving those shoes! And, that field of flowers is just stunning! Glad to find your bog.
Jessica xo
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Thank you! The fields of flowers were so unreal. ❤
beautiful dress! this is so perfect for spring!
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Love this! I’ve a thing for polka dot dresses and flower fields so this was more than a pleasant read 🙂 Will give thredUP a shot with that 50% discount!
Hehe, thank you! Hope you can find something good on there. 😉
I absolutely love reading your posts. So glad I found you!
Thank you so much Anya! That means a lot to me. 🙂
Those shoes are so fun! They’ve got a hint of the 80’s with a whole lot of fabulous!
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Thank you so much Kate! I was super excited to come across them – and for such a steal! 🙂