Thrift

June 10, 2010

I took photos of my thrifted pieces by the pond today and brought the dogs along with me. Sometimes when we walk the dogs down by the pond the cats tag along, and today Salem followed me down. This post is pretty image heavy and a lot of these photos seem to be of kitteh, so I apologise in advance.

Yet more clothes hanging up outside. Hope you’re not getting bored of this theme! All pieces are vintage besides the pink blouse which is originally from H&M. I wouldn’t usually go for something so pink, but it’s sheerness, peter pan collar and thoughts of wearing it with layered with lots of nude won me over. The cream blouse is silk and I can’t wait to wear it with those black high-waisted shorts.

I can’t imagine I’ll ever get over peter pan collars.

Black suede 70s (?) platforms.

This was an exciting find. I came across a whole basket of old bridal head wear and probably let out an audible gasp. Unfortunately most of the pieces were pretty tacky, but this one is perfect, at least to me. It’s pretty big and looks more like a flower crown than a floral headband when it’s on, but I love it.

Kitty oversees all my photography, it’s quality control.

I also came home with a beautiful vintage Cacheral jacket, but I dropped it off at the dry cleaners today so pictures of that will have to wait.

Couldn’t leave the pup out and just photograph the cat. Sorry, no more pet photos after today, I promise! Unless that is, I manage to get a good photograph of our ever elusive poodle, who usually won’t stay still long enough to have her photo taken. I might have to post that. But then done! Maybe. Anyway, this is Millie (but I usually call her Mimi because she’s so darn cute).

I had no intentions of taking photographs of myself, but then changed my mind last minute. Think I need to start packing a hairbrush in my camera case though.

Lugging all my things back from the pond I was thinking about how nice it would be to have some sort of assistant to help me with taking photos, or even better, be in the photographs! I’m getting a bit tired of seeing myself in them. Need to figure out a cunning plan to trap friends over the summer.

Zoë June 10, 2010 at 8:49 pm

I love the last kitty photo, its like something from a fairytale. I too let out a gasp when I saw the floral headband, its beautiful on you!

You are so fortunate with your charity shop finds, where are you from?

"I can't imagine I'll ever get over peter pan collars."
Once a peter pan collar girl, you're forever bound to them. How could one ever tire of them? Button up blouses with lovely lacy collars are just dreamy.

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lavelle June 10, 2010 at 8:52 pm

love the last photo

and that floral crown is beautiful -what a find! xx

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E is for Eleanor June 10, 2010 at 8:53 pm

Amazing photos as usual :D

That flower headband is so pretty! I can totally imagine what the tacky ones looked like though, i think my mum had one when she got married.

Can't wait to see the Cacharel jacket! x

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Amelia June 10, 2010 at 8:53 pm

i love the blouses! i wholeheartedly agree with you on peter pan collars, even their name is marvellous. you have a lovely cat! also the hair flowers band is beautiful!

love from amelia of la ville inconnue

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rebecca June 10, 2010 at 8:54 pm

I don't think I'll ever get over peter pan collars either, it's true love!
And I don't think kitteh is too amused…. :p

http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

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Floddertje June 10, 2010 at 9:03 pm

The picture of you is really nice…

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Baie June 10, 2010 at 9:05 pm

The last photo is stunning! I really love all of your finds. And don't be sorry about all these pet photos, they look cute :)

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June 10, 2010 at 9:15 pm

I love love love that spotty blouse, the collar is so pretty! And is your cat named after Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch? (Sorry if he's not and that's weird, it would just be super cool if he was)
AND the headband, it's beautiful – just the right side of over the top in a simple kind of way. (I make no sense when I love things)

OH and I love your dog. Mmmm, dalmations. They are so lovely!

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Modesty is Pretty June 10, 2010 at 9:23 pm

such cute finds! love peter pan collar and that headband is dreamy!

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nath June 10, 2010 at 9:43 pm

speaking of audible gasps, i just totally did one. those photographs are a-m-a-z-i-n-g! your finds are perfection, i can't wait to see the cacheral jacket. and Mimi is so beautiful. also love that photograph of you. okay enough. you get the picture.

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Rosie June 10, 2010 at 9:48 pm

You did score bigtime!! I love that floral headband, I too scored a peter pan collar shirt yesterday along with some pretty skirts!

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Spence. June 10, 2010 at 10:27 pm

The animals are adorable! You should find a mouse and line them all up like that old tv ad, hehe.
I also really love your flower crown/headband, really pretty :)

http://simplyspence.blogspot.com/
x

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pkjb June 10, 2010 at 10:35 pm

love that headband – adorable. ck :) x

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briannelee June 10, 2010 at 10:46 pm

Wow, you found so many good things at the store! It makes me want to go shopping!!!!

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soph (owl vs. dove) June 11, 2010 at 12:13 am

Beautiful post! That headband is so lovely. If you come up with a successful plan to trap friends, let me know! I need to do the same haha

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soft whispers June 11, 2010 at 12:34 am

your thrift finds are so lovely!

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Lexie, Little Boat June 11, 2010 at 12:46 am

don't stop taking pet pictures! they're so lovely!

i really like that pink blouse — i've been on the hunt for something pink but have had no luck so far!

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A. June 11, 2010 at 12:58 am

I haven't had the guts to go out in a floral headband yet. One of these days I really need to try.

A from A + B in the Sea

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"hi, i'm ginnybranch stelling and i love love." June 11, 2010 at 1:44 am

i love that floral headband- i wants it somethin' awful!

and you manage to always take the loveliest photos of your hair- i have total long hair envy!

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Meggstatus June 11, 2010 at 3:22 am

That polka dot blouse is absolutely amazing, from the peter pan collar to the puff sleeves, it's such a good find!!!

XO
Megan

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Little Lost Treasures June 11, 2010 at 4:28 am

great finds! I adore the polka dot blouse, and that flower headband is to die for!

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B June 11, 2010 at 4:35 am

That last photo of Salem is so cool and creepy :) My cats and dog get a long just fine too (actually they more of ignore each other's existence).

Anyway, it's so interesting you found that floral headband while thrifting. A fun summer accessory. :)

B from A plus B

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raspberry pancakes June 11, 2010 at 5:29 am

beautiful pets, beautiful flower headband!

http://www.raspberry-pancakes.blogspot.com

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Helga! June 11, 2010 at 5:36 am

Gorgeous pics,not remotely boring.Love the very last!

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Artpixie June 11, 2010 at 9:26 am

these images are amazing

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Seanè Shalev June 11, 2010 at 11:05 am

I like how you hang beautiful clothes in random places.

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wsake June 11, 2010 at 12:37 pm

this headband really IS perfect! please wear it everyday – i know i would…

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anni June 11, 2010 at 1:22 pm

The rose headband and the polka dot shirt are sooooo cute ! and the animals ofcourse ;)

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the exhausted etiquette (kirstine) June 11, 2010 at 1:52 pm

what amazing finds hannah!
these photos are equally lovely.

much love,
kirstine.

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joninel June 11, 2010 at 2:24 pm

love those photos!!..

love your hair too

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Justice Pirate June 11, 2010 at 3:26 pm

Oh i suddenly miss my black cat that died last year. great photos of these clothes and everything!! I loveeeeeeeeeee the dalmation. So beautiful.

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ergyerg June 11, 2010 at 4:43 pm

Aww i love these photos! I'm so so jealous of your headband, it's beautiful!
And thank you for the kitty photos :)
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Skyline Eyes June 11, 2010 at 4:59 pm

Gorgeous creative photos, pets are so cute!
x

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zoë, lion heart vintage June 11, 2010 at 6:15 pm

just DARLING, everything! your pets are incredibly cute. and those thrifting finds are perfection. perfection i say!

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Isabel June 11, 2010 at 10:52 pm

That dotty blouse is just so cute!

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Sharon June 12, 2010 at 5:31 am

oh my gosh these photos are just lovely, particularly loving the photo of you+headband+kitty. Divine! Your blog is such a treat to read.

http://sundayschooltime.blogspot.com/

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Ashlee June 12, 2010 at 10:23 pm

my kitty is the fat version of your kitty. ha.
the flower headband is beautiful.

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Days and Adventures June 13, 2010 at 3:20 am

That red hair in the second last image is just perfect.

Marc.

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Dyanna Pure June 13, 2010 at 4:29 am

Your kitty is darling! No apologies needed. <3

-Dyanna Pure
http://www.thesfstyle.com

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Manja June 13, 2010 at 7:10 am

Your finds are amazing! I do love Peter Pan Collars, too, but it is always so hard finding them here in the thrift stores.
Your pets are so cute, you shouldn't apologize for taking their pictures ♥

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Christina June 13, 2010 at 8:55 pm

I adore that picture of you holding kitty!! amazing! and really like the last one as well! By the way you have such a great sense of style! Love that vintage look!

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Lizzie June 15, 2010 at 1:04 pm

keep taking pictures of your kitty! he's gorgeous

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Missa June 17, 2010 at 6:09 pm

Oh Hannah, I say you put on that black and white polka dot blouse with the black shorts and do a photoshoot with Mimi! How cute/perfect would that be?!?!… adorable spots galore!

I love the way you photographed the shoes by sticking the heels through the fence too, that's such a great shot :)

Lastly, I am so in love with the flower crown *swoon*

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Susie June 20, 2010 at 11:05 pm

those platforms are quite the find.

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Dulcie Emerson June 26, 2010 at 7:46 pm

I am completely and utterly addicted to Peter Pan collars too, I just can't understand how or why they ever went out of fashion. But I guess that it makes each thrifted discovery all the more magical :) Lovely blog, I love to see what you've discovered!

http://pretty-odds-and-ends.blogspot.com/

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Chai March 2, 2011 at 8:50 am

Oh I do love that headband, and those blouses are adorable!

Lovely blog, by the way! :)

http://littleforestgirl.net

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