Spring @ Gramercy Park.
This month is my first time participating in the Full Time Fabulous Community blog event and I’m so excited the theme is Spring.
I really love Kristy Elena’s take on this topic “Spring is a transitional season…stepping outside your comfort zone, challenging yourself are all themes that are playing a big role in the current fashion season.” Woooorrrd up.
I had a long list of Spring things I wanted in my life this season and because I really do want to be a better shopper and a more conscious shopper I chose to look for my wants at my local thrift shops.
These items are ALL thrifted: green faux leather jacket- Buffalo Exchange; black leather jacket with tan trim-Brooklyn Flea (I totally lost the vendor card, bummer); pink pencil skirt ($4.oo!!!!) and orange maxi skirt ($5.00!!!)-Cure Thrift, this store is a gem(!), all sales benefit the Diabetes Research Institute.
Aside: My wonderful boyfriend took me thrifting on my b’day, because he is rad :)- he gifted me the skirts from Cure Thrift. Thank you, honey.
Since my birthday was last week I was lucky to be gifted a few other things on my “Most Wanted” list for Spring.
Gift Card for Target from a friendly colleague provided me with the bathing suit tops and sandals; my aunt bought me the shorts from h&m, my mamacita bought the Prada tortoise sunglasses from Century 21 and mamacita’s bff bought me the lovely jewelry.
Mamacita and Auntie got me this bright orange jacket from Century 21 too, L-O-V-E.
So after being so lucky at thrifting and even luckier to have wonderful people who gift me pretty things, I think there is no better time for me to challenge myself to my first shopping ban.
Friends, I am really anxious that I might fail. I live in Manhattan and I walk everywhere. Just going to work I have to walk through the East and West Village AND Soho. I mean beautiful retail is literally at every corner…actually more like every inch of every block. So I know it will be a challenge.
But again, I want to be better and I KNOW that I have everything I need and I need to take a moment to be thankful for everything I have. So the Spring shopping ban is on!!!
I might need to get a set of blinders until June 15th, arbitrary end date :).
I love this group of bloggers so be sure to check all the participants of FTF here.
Jamillah dear, I love thrifting! That orange jacket colour is beautiful! If you set it, then have the faith that you can do it, I know you can! (may not be easy, but) wishing the very best with your challenge. Have a wonderful weekend! -xo
Ladyofashion
When your shopping ban is over, and I come back to New York, will you take me to Brooklyn Flea? I love flea markets, but I’m the worst thrifter ever when it comes to clothes. Teach me your ways!
You got some lovely gifts. Seems like your loved ones know you very, very well! Enjoy them, sweetie.
That pic of the park is so pretty! I love your red maxi skirt. Great thrifting finds!
xx Kara
Sprinkles in Springs
I couldnt to a shopping ban…what if I miss great deals…I think i would do it for a while and than BINGE shop, but good luck to you!
I love all of the things you found.. LUcky girl, and your pic’s are fab!! how are you not going to shop.. Oh my that is awesome, sounds like Re-Styling time!!
Hugs, Anne
Loving everything about this post! I have honestly never been to a thrift store, something I’m madly ashamed to admit. I’ve been to a few vintage shops but they didn’t have the best stock. I’m told we have some of the best thrift shops here in Omaha so I need to get out there and find some of them!
And wishing you so much luck on that shopping ban; I’ve never done one myself but I can only imagine how difficult it would be in Manhattan of all places! I miss Century 21, so so much.
i love the shoes you got for your birthday, so cute! good luck on your shopping ban! i wish i could commit to something like that myself but i just don’t think i have it in me!
girl you are GORGEOUS 🙂
i love your smile (i’m smiling too right now) 😀
and the clothes…are you sure you got them at a thrift store? too good to be true. i love them, especially the shoes and the jackets and the…oh my god, i love everything. wow i really need to visit thrift shops 😀
p.s. looks like you have a cute style 🙂
Oh you are so sweet!! Blushing! Thank you so much for all your smileys!!! And yes true story!!! Got all of that goodness thrifting 🙂
I just got into thrifting, so this post made me super giddy! I love Cure! You’re right it is a gem. Are those crochet sandals? If not, I am absolutely in love with them! You’re too cute. So glad I discovered your blog through FTF 🙂
You got some great deals! Lovin’ the orange parka.
You are a great thrifter! Btw Happy belated birthday!
Love these looks! Adorable. Did you know I’m on a shopping, ban too? Nothing for me until July 1st 🙂
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@theloudermouth
Such beautiful picks! I’m diggin’ the chambray shirt and red maxi pairing!
I never tried to put a shopping ban intentionally! I know I’ll fail!!!
what I do though is to avoid going to shopping areas even for a walk!!!! (I go to the gym instead…the gym has saved me from unessesary shopping!!!)
It’s nice resolution for spring though!!! Good luck!
Anna
I have faith in you my friend! LOVE your red jacket! That color works soooo well for you!
you are ADORABLE! i love these photographs of you and all these wonderful items you’ve shared with us. thank you so much for participating in the blog event and for saying such kind words about the FTF Community!! you are a great addition, you rock girl!!
one thing that i’ve always really enjoyed about new york bloggers is their creativeness when it comes to shopping at those great nyc thrift stores. you look so great in these photos dear.
thanks so much for stopping by my blog. i am following you now and would love for you to follow me back 🙂
such a cute post! I am in LOVE with that red maxi skirt. ssooo jealous you live in NY!
xoxo
Happy belated birthday to you!
Wonderful finds you got yourself- I love that pink pencil skirt and the orange parka. So bright and fun! And speaking of bright, I know you can outsmart your impulses and curb your shopping until your ban ends. What a great way to exercise some willpower muscle, and what a great treat for yourself at the end of the ban- a little guilt-free shopping! -Bella Q
the Citizen Rosebud
Soo glad top hear that your trying to be a more conscious shopper 🙂 Buying thrifted items is a step in the right direction and good luck with the shopping ban. You can do it!
happy belated bday!!! i love bklyn flea and the cure thrift store. i’ve found some good buys at both.
Everything you got is Beautiful!!!!!! I love all things! Good thoughts for your shopping fast!!!! (you look so adorable in your pics)
You are SO cute. I love your expressions.