By then it had already melted; seared into your soul

I've been having a strong thrifting craving ever since I hit up Value Village and the Salvation Army Thrift Store a while back, which I wrote about in this outfit post.  The fact is, I don't go shopping all too often which may seem a tad ironic.  I'm actually looking for a part time job at the moment and just the way I am, I don't like taking money from my mom because I don't feel like I've earned it.  Of course now and then I'll gladly accept it and go see a movie with a bunch of friends, eat out, or finally cave and buy those shoes I've been eyeing for ever.  But generally speaking, I don't like spending an excessive amount of money.  perhaps that will change once I get a job.  We shall see.

I'm getting a bit off track, but basically, that's why I've really gotten around to loving thrifting.  This was my second time thrifting and it's such an exhilarating feeling when you find a hidden gem for $5.99.  It's seriously a game changer.  Meaning to say, I used to love going to the mall and shop at the mainstream stores, but now I don't see why I need to anymore.

I'll admit I was very tempted to buy a lot of the items they had at the Value Village I went to.  I could just not justify buying a cobalt blue velvet slouchy oversized bat sweater, or the olive green pleated maxi skirt in the dead middle of summer.  Those two, I could live with..o..u..t.. *she said reluctantly* But then I hit the mother of all mothers.  I found a pair of almost brand new

I am wearing a "unicorn" top that was gifted to me and is from Aeropostale.  My shorts are were my moms and are DKNY Jeans but I chopped the legs off.  My bag is Danier Leather.  My belt is vintage.  My sunnies were gifted and are from Ardene.  My socks were from a sample sale and are by the brand David and Goliath.  And my sandals are from American Eagle.

I'll admit I was very tempted to buy a lot of the items they had at the Value Village I went to.  I could just not justify buying a cobalt blue velvet slouchy oversized bat sweater, or the olive green pleated maxi skirt in the dead middle of summer.  Those two, I could live with..o..u..t.. *she said reluctantly* But then I hit the mother of all mothers.  I found a pair of almost brand new T.U.K. creepers (exact ones here) for $29.99.  The exact pair is actually retailing online!  I tried them on and, they are different from anything I've ever owed, but that's what I like about fashion, ou don't have to stick to a certain style.  It's all fashion.  And I love them.  Only probable was I couldn't bring myself to spend that much t a thrift store :(  I did however find this really amazing belt for $2.99.  I don't have a picture here, but it's in the next post.