thrift exchange #2

This is the second Thrift Exchange result; the theme was leopard which was sooooo easy, you can find animal print everywhere and on everything these days. My problem was more finding something that would still be open to a little interpretation, style wise.

Robyn sent me this skirt; short enough for my micro-preference at the front, and long enough at the back so that I never have to worry about flashing my grandma undies when bending over! And how cool are fishtail skirts when you’re walking on a windy day. Pretty cool I’ll tell ya!

I sent Robyn a blouse; you can see how she styled it up here.






Skirt – vintage via Twitch Vintage  *  Blouse – thrifted  

Thrift Exchange - theme #2

Oh yes, we are back with round #2 of the Thrift Exchange! We’ve rolled the dice and leopard is our theme.

thrift exchange - polka dots

The first Thrift Exchange. You’ll probably remember the theme was polka dots. And do you think I could find anything polka dotty (and opposite weather appropriate) to send to over to Florida? Typical, when looking for something specific it’s never to be seen, then you stop looking and it’s everywhere! What’s up with that!
Not complaining though, it’s just all part of the fun. You can see Robyn’s take on the dress I sent her here.

So this is what she sent me; there are probably a million ways to wear a spotty blouse, but I bought this skirt Saturday and when I got it home it just seemed the right way to wear it. Spots and stripes together, revolutionary!

And a little bit extra… the silver name bracelet I'm wearing is from an amazing friend of mine whom I live very far away from now but will be very pleased to know that I still wear it often and it always reminds me of her. Because good friends are one of life’s necessities.

Blouse – vintage via Twitch Vintage  *  Jumper – Target  *  Skirt – random no name  *  Bag – vintage via Mint Mall  *  Boots – River Island  *  Watch – vintage via Time Marches On

q+a

I did a Q+A with Robyn if you’ve got some time to kill and fancy a mini read, you might even learn something new about me...

the thrift exchange - theme #1

Following on from yesterday, the first theme for Robyn and I is… polka dots, courtesy of some very busy vintage tea cups.
Let’s get our Thrift Exchange on!

the thrift exchange

The Thrift Exchange – a monthly thrifting exchange adventure between two bloggers on opposite sides of the world.

I’ve paired up with Robyn from Twitch Vintage to take part in a bit of thrift exchanging over the next few months. Basically we lucky dip a theme for the month, go out with a budget of $15 to thrift something within that theme, post it over to the other side of the world and then share with you our own interpretation of each other’s finds. I’m a bit excited about this; I think it’s going to be loads of fun. And I’m a big fan of Robyn’s blog so I’m super excited to be exchanging with her.

In case you’ve never met, here’s a little Q+A, I’m sure you’ll get to know each other much better over the coming months…

When you’re not blogging what do you do?

I’m a bit of a workaholic, so I spend an embarrassing amount of time in front of my laptop. However, when my boyfriend manages to drag me away it is usually to bike, drink, play in the park, peruse the flea market and hang out on front porches.

Dog or Cat?

Turtle FTW.

Any hidden talents?

I don’t know if this is a “talent”, but I am pretty awesome at falling. I am ridiculously clumsy, so I fall more than your average person. I am that person who takes a spill in public that looks so awkward that everyone around me gasps or freaks out. Then I just pop up and keep walking like nothing happened. The key is the quick recovery.

Where does ‘Twitch Vintage’ come from?

Twitch is a nickname. I wiggle my nose a lot without knowing it. In my mind I look like Samantha from Bewitched, but it’s more like a bunny smelling something bad. I have been caught doing it in many pics, and not one of them is flattering. Just go with your imagination.

What do you hide under your bed?

I had to look. I found my spare phone charger, socks, a skittles bag (empty, damn) and a broken hanger. Those were more lost than hidden though. I live with a boy, so I have better hiding spots.

Our first theme will be drawn tomorrow. Yay!