January 5, 2011

1972 party dress

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Finally, an outfit post! I know, im terrible, but I have been a busy bee (and I know you forgive me!) but we are going to kick start these outfit posts in 2011 with one of my new favorites. I found this treasure of a dress at a local thrift store hidden behind a womens neon green two peice suit - marked with the lovely price of $4. I wore it for Christmas day and felt so old school.I cant believe the luck I have been having with thrifting lately...I think my town is just an absolute diamond mine when it comes to thrift stores because noone else shops at them! Yesterday Danielle and I went into the same thrift store and found a retro 50's bathing suit (cant wait to show you that one!), and the best collectible ever to grace my presence - a 1955 mickey mouse record player. You know the giddy feeling you get when you see something in a thrift store from afar? And then you start walking quickly towards it and dying to see it up close and personal? Thats how I was with this record player. It was love at first sight, and to my luck, it was half off day at the thrift store, and then the lady gave me an extra $5.00 off on top of the 50%..they must of really been wanting to get rid of this thing! Owell...one mans garbage, is another mans treasure.


What has been your best thrift store find? Have a lovely week!! x


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32 comments:

  1. Diana MartinezJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    The dress is absolutely lovely!
    Also, what sort of film camera are you using here?

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Amazing finds! That dress looks like it was made for you. Hope you are enjoying the snow, I am super jealous.

    x

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  3. MandyJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    That is a amazing thrift store find! I never ever ever (okay never say never I know..) find decent dresses when I go thrifting. I can find everything else I'm looking for but pretty dresses.

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  4. lizJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Gosh, you are so cute, I'm following you now! My best thrift wasn't vintage but a pair of brand new leather boots for 40 bucks instead of 200! Your $4 dress might beat that though, it's darling!

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  5. maggeygraceJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    That dress is AMAZING. The back is my favorite- so pretty! I love it. Love love love. I'm jealous and you make me want to thrift BADLY:)

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  6. Sidewalk ChicJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    That dress is beautiful, and what a steal!

    That record player is adorable, I love the little arm.

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  7. Caroline Ergy ErgJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    What an amazing find that dress was, i am in love with the sleeves on it! I would have had to have gotten that record player too ;D
    Happy new year!
    xxxxxxxxx

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  8. veronika, tick tock vintage.January 5, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    not to sound like a total pervert, but i can't wait to see the bathing suit! i collect 1950's-1960's bathing suits (even if i can't fit in them, i'm that nutty). i'm currently looking for a girly 2 piece for the summer.

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  9. CatherineJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    These photos are so gorgeous! Great thrift store finds... I never have any luck here. It's a bummer.

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  10. AmandaJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I love it when the thrifting gods smile upon me. Although lately, I've been having terrible luck! Oh well, it must have all passed on to you because this dress and that record player are AMAZING! Such great finds Kate!
    xx

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  11. Sarah with an "h"January 5, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Ah, I love this dress. SO pretty. And that record player is too cute. What an awesome find!

    :o)Sarah
    restlessromantic.blogspot.com

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  12. out of orderJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    cute shoes, too! love the photos and the find :)

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  13. AllyJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    um...how adorable is the record player!! love!!! and i adore your dress too xx

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  14. Chelsea, Tea TalkJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    You look lovely Kate! I adore your dress and shoes!

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  15. eleanorJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    That dress is so pretty! As are you, as always. And what a fun little record player! I am so jealous of your thrift stores - my town is rubbish in that department!

    X

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  16. soph // and other thingsJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    That record player is the cutest! The dress is lovely too. Diggin' the polka dots :)

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  17. MeggstatusJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I love the sheer sleeves, that dress is so lovely!

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  18. The DandizetteJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    As much as I love thrifting for clothes my favourite find was a antique Tiffany lamp, Love your dress, can't wait to see the bathing suit!

    xXx

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  19. Chloe MarieJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Wow what an amazing find Kate! Wish I had better luck thrifting. That record player sounds amazing, can we see some photos? Love the polka dot detail

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  20. BrittanyJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    That record player.. I DIE!!!!!! It is so, so wonderful, definitely something to keep to show your kids! Your dress is beautiful, but anything that has polka dots has my attention :)

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  21. lauren, curious constellationJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I had that exact feeling when I saw a vintage Remington typewriter across the room. I had been searching for a typewriter for so long.

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  22. aprileverydayJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    You look lovely! I can't believe you found that at a thrift store! I love the sleeves on it - so cute! Unfortunately the charity shops (thrift stores) near me are all filled with tracksuits and the like haha!

    Ahh that record player is soo cute! :)

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  23. BryceJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I have been having some great luck in my local thrift as well. That is amazing about the bathing suit! And I know exactly how you feel when you see something from afar. That happens to me all the time!

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  24. Louder Than SilenceJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I'm so jealous of your amazing finds! The dress is gorgeous and I've been after an old record player for aaaages - yours is so cute! Sally x

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  25. SallyJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Great dress and that record player is definitely a one-of-a-kind!!

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  26. Victoria / Justice PirateJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    aww that is cute about seeing something in a thrift store from afar. I love all these shots and think your shoes are lovely . .as is that record player.

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  27. TrophyBoutiqueJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Goreous find! I love the sheer sleeves. I think my favorite recent find was a knit wool cape with a weird checkered pattern on it, and my favorite all time find was a vintage Lanvin cropped jacket. Ah I wish I could wear both at the same time!

    You look adorable in this dress!
    xo
    Laurel

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  28. Ashley and ElaineJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Thrift finds are the best! Awesome dress. :)

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  29. Amy AcornJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    such a pretty dress x

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  30. AshleyJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    This dress is so pretty! What an excellent find! I love the back closure because it's so feminine looking. You look great in it!

    <3 Ashley

    AcuteObsession.blogspot.com

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  31. monster cakesJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    This outfit is gorgeous! I love the polka dots and oxfords (two of my favorite things!). I also love mixing feminine with menswear. And you do it flawlessly my dear.

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  32. DanielleJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    cute dress!

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