Went thrifting last Sunday and came home with four tops, a funny knitted pullover (it has a silver “Hepburn” patch on front), a pair of flats, and the best cardigan thing in the whole wide world!
Quick snap of everything:
Flats; cloth lining, rubber sole. I’m not squeamish when it comes to buying used footwear (but I rarely do; I think the last time I bought shoes from ukay was… eight years ago?) so long as I can wash it like I do clothes. For this pair: washed and scrubbed with detergent and an old toothbrush, air dried out in my balcony (boyfriend told me to keep it away from the sun), and then sprayed with Lysol. I must remember to buy insoles.
THE BEST CARDIGAN THING IN THE WORLD! Boyfriend HATES it but I adore it; it’s one of my favorite things in my wardrobe now. At first, I thought they were sequined ducks but they look more like swans now. Boyfriend thinks they could be swans with long legs, cranes, ostriches, or emus. I feel like a grandmother AND I LOVE IT.
I usually go to the ukay store in the Anonas LRT2 station (I pass by this place everyday on my way to work but I still don’t know the name). I was a little miffed that they miscalculated my purchases and overcharged me but it’s all right. I spent a little less than what I would on a pair of brand new wedges or the equivalent of 36 packs of Marlboro Reds bought from my neighborhood grocery.
Ew, I should quit smoking soon.
Hi, I'm Helga Weber and welcome to my personal site. I'm 25 and in the process of learning how to make adventurous life choices. I dislike old people but I love grandma clothes. My goal in life is to build a ball pit right next to my bed. Currently searching for the perfect house coat. My lover is the greatest. 
I love everything, Helga.
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Helga. Please isama mo ko mag ukay! I need to have that skill. *:|
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Can’t wait to see pics of ALL this stuff on!
I don’t even wash shoes. I only buy ones in great condition, but I never even thought about needing to clean them out. I’m grossed out by Lysol. If anything maybe I’d put baking soda in them and dump out a few days later, or leave outside to air out… The only shoes that ever made my feet react in a gross way were actually a brand new pair of Vans. :/
I love thrift posts. :)
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June 16th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I have the animal print top on now and it makes me look fat =/ Or maybe I’m just not feeling pretty due to lack of sleep and beer lol.
I read about lining shoes with baking soda mixed with a little water and leaving them out to dry overnight; I have yet to try that.
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I loooooove the sweater! Just amazing!
I don’t know if you remember me, but we used to chat on the same forums and be livejournal friends (years ago!). Either way, hey there. :P
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June 16th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Of course I remember yoooou!!!! <3
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June 17th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Yayyyy! :D
I like to read your blog now and then–you’ve always been so amusing to read. I just moved to Malaysia last week and it made me think of you. Life is so different here in SE Asia!
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June 17th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
OMGGGG I was just checking out Malaysian blogs yesterday cos I suddenly thought of vacationing in Kota Kinabalu. I hope to visit this year *crosses fingers*
oh i love it too! but i thought it looked like ostrich =\
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Wow you found some cute stuff! I think I should do some thrift store shopping. :)
And yes quit smoking. I’m trying as well. It’s day two. :)
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I love the sweater and the shoes! It’s ok even if your bf doesn’t like it though, it’s your own style.
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you make me want to try out thrift shopping! i never do but i wouldn’t mind finding extra goodies like this. its like treasure hunting!! ahha
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you bought really gorgeous stuff! i love thirft shops too that i’m replacing my whole t-shirt-wardrobe with them :”))
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I also do thrift shopping there or maybe not. Was it the place where the whole building is full of thrift store? If yes then I also go there. Aside from Anonas, I also do go to some thrift store at Kamuning.
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I never get good luck finding stuff on ukays :/
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