So I’ve always had a thing for thrift stores because I believe that you can find some amazing hidden treasures in them. I like to imagine the history behind the item, who might have been the owner, when did they buy it, etc…. I’m kind of a hopeless romantic.
I also love designer clothing, but I’m not one to buy things that are «on trend»… I’m not saying that I don’t sometimes fall for a trend, because I definitely do. If it looks good on me and I like it, I’ll buy it… (if I can afford it). but I tend to go more for the weird, one of a kind version of that trend or even change it up a bit to make it my own.
I have been loving two trends at the moment: 1) the Gucci belt and 2) Vintage jeans. I had been eyeing some thrift and vintage stores in Miami and I thought that those were the perfect places to go looking for these items without spending too much money on them.
I bought the jeans at the Red White and Blue Thrift Stores, which is a huge place where you can find incredible items but you have to have a lot of patience to shop at. I went straight to the men’s jean section because I knew that I wanted them to be a men’s style jean and a bit big on me. After searching for a while – because they have a huge section of jeans – I found these Wrangler jeans for just $3.95! They where a bit long on me so I cut the hems a little uneven and a bit shorter than usual.
I knew that for the belt I was going to have to spend a bit more money. I wanted it to be a real Gucci belt that I could keep and maybe pass on to my daughter (when I have one), but I didn’t want the belt to be the one that everyone was wearing (you know which one it is…). So I went to several vintage stores where I could have spent hours and hours just admiring the amazing pieces they had! I fell in love with this Gucci belt with a heart as a buckle that I found in Fly Boutique. I had honestly never seen it before and I thought it went perfectly with my style.
I’m definitely going to hit up more vintage stores in the future.
I’m going to do another post with tips on how to shop vintage and thrift stores.
Siempre me han encantado las tiendas de cosas usadas porque siento que puedes encontrar increíbles tesoros escondidos. Me gusta imaginarme la historia de la pieza, quién la uso, dónde la compró, etc…. Soy un poco romántica con esas cosas.
También amo la ropa de diseñador, pero no soy de comprar cosas sólo porque estén «de moda»… no estoy diciendo que nunca compraría algo que esté de moda, porque definitivamente lo he hecho. Si me gusta y me queda bien lo compro (si puedo). Pero tiendo a irme más hacia las versionas más extrañas y únicas de esas tendencias o hasta las cambio un poco para hacerlas mías.
Compré éstos jeans en una tienda llamada Red White and Blue, que es una tienda inmensa donde puede encontrar cosas increíbles si tienes muchísima paciencia. Fui derechito a la sección de jeans de hombre porque sabía que los quería al estilo de hombre y que me quedaran un poco anchos y grandes. Después de buscar un raato – porque la sección es muy grande – encontré éstos jeans Wrangler por tan solo $3.95! Me quedaron un poco largos – obvio – así que les corté el ruedo un poco irregular y más corto de lo normal.
Sabía que iba a tener que gastar un poco más de dinero en el cinturón. Quería que fuese un cinturón Gucci de verdad que podría guardar y pasárselo a mi hija (cuando tenga una), pero no quería que fuese el cinturón que todo el mundo está usando ahorita (sabes cual es… ). Fui a varias tiendas vintage en donde pude haber pasado horas y horas viendo las maravillas que tienen! Me enamoré de éste cinturón Gucci que tiene un corazón como hebilla de la tienda Fly Boutique. Nunca la había visto y me pareció que iba perfectamente con mi estilo.
Definitivamente voy a visitar más tiendas de ropa usada en el futuro.
Voy a hacer otro post con tips de como comprar en tiendas de segunda mano.
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Tee / Franela: Onno T-Shirts (Similar here and here)
Jeans: Wrangler – From this thrift store – (Similar here and here)
Belt / Cinturón: Gucci – from this vintage store – (Also here)
Booties / Botas: Jeffrey Campbell (Similar here and here)
Mica says
Love the belt – vintage stores are awesome for finding one-of-a-kind pieces like this, it’s a nice way to get the transd on a budget too. I just wish I had more time for thrifting, it’s not something that’s easy to get with two toddlers!
Hope you have a lovely weekend ahead 🙂
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Allison says
I absolutely love this look on you! Thank you for sharing!
Stephanie says
Love thrift store finds! As someone on a budget I find myself at thrift stores a lot, can’t wait to read your post for tips!
Missy says
I just love thrifting! Great finds!
x
Missy
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Ashley Zeal says
I wish I were better at thrifting!!
Annaliese says
Such a fierce summer look girl!
xoxo A
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Jenna Colgrove says
i need to thrift more!! They always intimidate me!
maria says
omg these jeans!! amazing
Anna English says
Man, you’ve found some great pieces!
Steph says
I am so not good at thrift store shopping, but I really wish I was. Such a cute look.
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Adaleta says
I love your outfit!! what an awesome find!
Sydney says
What awesome finds!! My best find was a Burberry trench!!
Star Lengas says
Love this take on the Gucci belt, realllly cute! I can’t wait to get state-side so I can shop proper at Vintage stores. Also, great job on your first vlog! 🙂
KatWalkSF says
So many great finds! Thanks for sharing!!
-Kat
http://www.katwalksf.com/
Azanique Rawl says
Love these jeans girl! They look so good on you
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Anna Baun says
These jeans are fabulous! They are so trendy and chic! XO
Anna || A Lily Love Affair
Sarah K Tripp says
Take me vintage shopping with you! Love this look!
Lindsay says
So many great finds! You can’t beat a vintage piece
Nina says
That belt is such a great find!
Xo, Nina
Law of Fashion Blog
Annie says
Cute jeans! I love good thrift store finds!
Alex says
Love a good statement belt!
adriana says
This is such a cute outfit! I love seeing thrift store finds, they’re always so dang cute!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
I LOVE that white tee!
Stephanie says
I’ve never understood the success that so many girls have in thrift stores. Whenever I go, I always just end up finding stuff that looks like it was made out of my grandma’s couch ahha! I love your thrifted look!
anastasiaitriago says
You have to have a lot of patience and know what you want to look for! You might want to go to several thrift stores to find something good 🙂
kelly torrez says
I love to thrift shop when I have a little time on my hands! You’re totally right, there’s something so special about the hunt and find!
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