peacock colors

Somethings you see at the thrift store and simply can't believe someone gave up...until you bring them home and wash them and they stain your hands blue!
True story.
Strolling down the racks of skirts, I spotted this mid-length silk skirt (worn here as a dress) and although it was a few sizes too big, I took it home. As with all of the silk things I own, I hand washed it, and I kid you not, my hands were blue for the next 24 hours! I even let it sit in water and used the dye to dye 2 tops!

Just goes to show you that you should always be extra careful with what you bring home...and wash colors separately!

blazer-Forever 21
skirt (dress)-thrifted (pretty sure handmade since there was no label)
sandals-Bronx
belt-vintage
earring- H&M

24/30- look twice

Thought I'd share a short story about the necklace I'm wearing here. I promise it's short, plus it's got a message, so read on.
I love antique markets (real shocker right?!) and whenever I pass by the different booths I always look for little containers or boxes market down because they're full of broken, mis matched pieces. That's how I came along this little pendant, which was actually originally a part of a bracelet (and it must have been beautiful too). The vendor was very haggle-friendly, so I managed to get this little piece for 50cents, plus he threw in a pin just for kicks!;)

Moral of the story--when antique/thrift market shopping, look through the boxes of marked down bits; you never know when you might find a little treasure! (clearly I use the word treasure a bit loosely, but still)

blazer-Forever 21
top-H&M
teal tank-Dynamite
pants-H&M
ankle boots-Spring
necklace-part thrift, part handmade