Thrift Trip - Some Heavy-Hitters

I did a little thrifting yesterday with my sisters and came back with a few pieces that I am incredibly excited about! Oscar de la Renta, Free People, Proenza Schouler for Target, J. Crew, French Connection…and to top it all off, it was student discount day (which I used, even though I am no longer an actual “student” - shh!). A little note about myself - I am an avid thrift shopper with an affinity for vintage (Proof? Dig through some old thrift posts on Hello H!). So of course as soon as I got back into town from a week long vacation spent in Georgia, I found the first excuse I could to go out and search the racks of my local Goodwill (or err, three).

So - what’s in the haul? A leopard print tee by Oscar de la Renta ($4.50), a crochet Free People dress ($5), a cream sequined dress by French Connection ($6), a gorgeous knee-length black dress from H&M ($5), a silk Proenza Schouler for Target blouse that I bought for my sister ($5), a 90s floral and polka dot dress ($5), a J. Crew tank ($5), a sheer navy collared top ($5), Madden Girl platform wedges ($5, as seen here), and two photo frames that I bought for $3 each (soon to be repainted a metallic gold!).

Also in the mix are a few pieces that I picked up before my trip, which include a Liz Claibourne silk utility blouse (I’m all about silk tops for fall!), a black & white sheer kimono-esque top that I DIY’d (originally it had a top sewn into it), a vintage pajama-wear type silk blouse that had beautiful cuff links attached to the sleeves, a vintage Dooney and Bourke purse ($10), an ostrich leather handbag ($3), and two interesting necklaces bought for $3 each. Have any great thrifted finds of your own? Leave it in the comments below!

xx, Hana

Insta-Georgia Lovin'

I recently took a weeklong trip to northern Georgia with a close friend and her family and it turned out to be just what the doctor ordered. As much as I love living in a city as fast-paced as Miami, it was a breath of fresh air (quite literally) to be staying in the mountains of Georgia without much cell service or computer access. Instead, our time was spent exploring the woods around her cabin, tubing down the Chattahoochee River, white water rafting on the Nantahala (my first time!), travelling to neighboring towns in both Georgia and North Carolina, meeting new people, thrifting a bit, and curling up with a good book (George Orwell’s Coming up for Air, anyone?). There’s something about waking up to the most gorgeous view of the mountains partially hidden by low-lying clouds that make you feel as though you’ve reached some sort of paradise. 

xx, Hana

Black Lace

Took this dress out for a spin tonight! It's a vintage 80s lace overlay tent dress (whose shoulder pads I promptly removed ahem...in the dressing room) that I bought at Goodwill for $4. Also wearing vintage gold bracelets (from goodwill and a yard sale, respectively) and a Jewelmint ring!

On another note, I am now a writer for Fashion Parkway, an up-and-coming blog / online magazine which focuses on Florida fashion (though we're branching out and covering fashion on a more global scale). I'll be your go-to girl for everything thrifted or vintage and also will focus on trends from my neck of the woods  - Miami! Stay tuned!

xx, Hana

Dooney & Bourke

So in love with this vintage Dooney & Bourke cross-body that I picked up a few days ago! I was a little hesitant about its $25 price tag, but it is in amazing condition and feels heavenly (;

cravings

I’ve reaaaaally been craving sweater weather and until that happens, I guess I’ll just have to continue my semi-unhealthy sweater-hoarding habit. Newest additions? This super soft vintage grey sweater with white little bows (it came with a matching skirt that I will definitely not be wearing with it - sweater suit? no thanks!), a Liz Claiborne grey with white stripes sweater dress, a seafoam green silk top by Jones New York, a black knotted belt (of which I have an off-white one found a few years ago), a Liz Claiborne periwinkle skinny belt, Liz Claiborne small cognac crossbody purse, and a black and brown with gold hardware crossbody purse.

Seeing Gold

Vintage pins and earrings I picked up today for $2 each (the bicycle pin was only $1). My GW never carries accessories, so these were a nice surprise. Also purchased: an oversized blue mens knitted sweater (to be worn as a dress - $5), yellow boyfriend cardigan with black polka dots (which reminds me of the Jeremy Scott jumpsuit Gaga wore in Paparazzi -$5), a Charlotte Ronson mini triangle printed dress ($3), and a Kate Spade handbag (which was marked for $4 and rung up for $2.50). That last part absolutely made my day! 

Saturdays are for Thrifting

After being on a no-shopping ban for the month of April, I decided to treat myself to a little thrift shopping Saturday morning.

 

 vintage basket woven cognac oxfords! I almost purchased a similar pair on ebay (for upwards of $40) but scored these for $5. Obviously one of my favorite purchases yet!

 also purchased - black leather ankle boots (i have no impulse control when it comes to black boots, as seen here), $4.50, vintage bright fuchsia pleated shorts, $2.50, vintage coral silk top $4, sea foam green Zara tee $4, Zara sheep printed skirt, $5, NY & Co. 3/4 sleeve cardigan, $4, and three high-waisted denim shorts (in coral, black, and denim blue) by Crossroads and Liz Claiborne for $2.50 each