So I walked in and started up a little chat with Leslie, the store owner. I told her about my new job, she congratulated me, and we talked for a while about enjoying your work and all the fantastic little things she has.
As soon as I walked in, my attention was caught up by this fabulous little piggy bank. He was unlike any other piggy bank I'd ever seen, more detailed and quite the snappy dresser! At only $20, how could I possibly say no? Look at that face!
There were many other things I wanted, but I am trying not to blow all my money right off the bat. So I left with only my bank, and promised Leslie I'd be back to buy more of her things! There's a gorgeous little bracelet that I had my eyes on the last time I was there, and it's still there (and only $35) so I think I may possibly buy it the next time I'm in, unless something else catches my eye.
Before that I'd stopped in at a random thrift store in the basement of a house across the street. To be honest, I was really just looking for a pair of flats to replace the heeled boots I was wearing that were murdering my feet. While I did find a pair, I also found two awesome dresses!
I love French Connection's clothing, but sadly it tends to be out of my price range. So to find a dress from there for $5? I was sold the second I saw the fabric!
This was originally $15, and while I liked the dress, I didn't like it for that price. I asked if I could just buy the belt, but the lady said no - she worried the dress wouldn't sell without the belt. She asked if I'd take it for $12, I said I'd do it for $10, and I got it! It is cute, but I look at it as getting the dress free with the belt, and not the other way around.
Then we move on to today! It was off to the post office to pick up my new journal, and I decided to celebrate the occasion by breaking in my bright pink ruffled French trench! (It's pinker than it appears in the pictures; I need to get a picture in natural lighting instead of the flash.)
Yes, it's intended to be for a girl (a 12 year old, so it says on the label) but I don't care! This coat makes me super happy (even just to stare at). It fits me, so I'm wearing it. Since it was a bit chilly today I slapped on some black arm warmers and it looks adorable!
So I pick up my journal and head back home to open it. Erin (the seller) did a fabulous job of wrapping it, it was really well packaged. She included a free pin covered in a gorgeous fabric that will look lovely on a jacket, and a piece of chalk to draw on the cover with.
I am all ready to get started on filling it in. I've been waiting a few weeks to get this thing, so you'd think I'd be all prepared, right? No! I love this thing so much that I really need to figure out exactly what I'm going to do with it, and what I want to include where.
I'm excited and will post my progress later. :)
Ooh I love the red French thing OMG.
ReplyDeleteLove how Hari poses with you. ;)
The new journal? Beyond awesome.
It's actually pink! It just photographed red due to flash. :( Though it would be awesome in red! I am starting a collection of trench coats now.
ReplyDeleteHari always interrupts my photo taking sessions, but he's quite the lovely accessory so I don't mind. ;)