This is the cost of the army-green blazer I got from Goodwill over the weekend. It is the most I have paid for one single item at a thrift store and I think that includes furniture. Feels like it was way overpriced but it fits wonderfully (which is unusual for me and blazers), it is machine washable (I mean, who voluntarily buys dry clean only) and it is perfect for work (Anne Taylor Loft!). The color is a bit neutral and unexciting but it has potential to match about anything and it seems great for fall. I am wearing it today over a JCPenny shirt and with black jeans. And, with my red nut ring.
I went to Goodwill to refresh my wardrobe for work, as well as a fun distraction. I had time to spare and I was alone (which is essential for good thrift store shopping). I needed the distraction from real life. It sounds a bit materialistic and this is one of my concerns since I never want to be too wrapped up in clothes and stuff. But, I have started to come to the conclusion that everyone has their distractions – action movies, a stupid book, a funny sitcom, delicious food, alcohol. Comforts to pad the rough shitty edges of what you are going through. Bringing enjoyment into your life. And, is that so bad?
You may note by my better photos that I got a new camera/phone. (Side note that eventually we will stop calling them phones and will call them some hybrid of face-camera-text-wiki-book. I am still working on the name.) Here are some fun fashion orientated apps that I have started to play with: Zulily, Zappos, Modcloth, Pose, Brit + co., Instructables, and craftgawker. The last one being a great collection of photos showing you random crafts and projects that people have done along with instructions. Sort of inspiring.
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