Wow, I didn’t realize that it’s been two months since I last went thrifting. I think I picked up a couple of pieces some time in July but that’s not really counted.
Plopped everything down on my bed before putting on fresh sheets. What I got!:
From left to right (I know you can’t really tell but just in case you guys are wondering what I got): sparkly tank top, button-down dress with some ruffles, oversized brown cardigan, white H&M lace leggings (got this for PHP120 lol), knitted black sweater, gray tunic, black cape-like jacket (winged sleeves, I think), light pink blazer, floral silk shorts, oversized striped cardigan.
I think this is my favorite haul so far! I got everything for PHP900 (roughly 20 USD). I went with my fabulous friend, Thysz and his friend, Edrick to the ukays in my neighborhood. Thysz has awesome ukay juju because he can find designer stuff for cheap while Edrick found a Vivienne Westwood button-down shirt, maybe ten minutes into going through the racks. I never have that luck!
I wore the striped cardigan and the lace leggings to work today. It’s not my favorite outfit and I showed photos to my boyfriend and he feels the same. The cardigan ended up looking a little too overpowering (at least in the photos I took). I’m guessing it’ll go better with shorts and chunky shoes.
Meh.
Trimmed my bangs a little too short again. I never learn!
So I need some suggestions.
I got this blazer off the 3 for 100 rack and didn’t notice the blue stain on the left sleeve. I only saw it this morning while I was taking photos. Do I… a) leave it as it is lol or b) dye it? The pink is pale enough to dye over without having to bleach. Let me know what you think!
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. 
Can you trim my bangs? Yours are awesome!
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i think you should dye the blazer. :)
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helga! love the haul! i want to see individual photos, lol! take me thrifting!
the jacket- i suggest 1) shortening the sleeves (i think it can look cute cropped) 2) put lace cuffs or another printed material as cuffs on top (maybe lame)3) yes DYE it!
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Ugh, I never have luck finding designer stuff at ukay either. :( One of my biggest dreams is to unearth a Comme des Garçons something. It’s really too bad about the blazer, it’s cute sana! I dunno about dying it, but why don’t you have the sleeves hemmed so that the stain gets cut off?
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Oh wow fab finds! I like the sparkly tank top and that floral silk shorts! Haha haven’t tried Ukays, but I’ve been eyeing something from Ukaymanila =p About the blazer, can’t you just fold it a bit? haha lol I go for letter B!
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You should try the Tide (?) stain remover. i dont know where to get it though, i just read it in a blog. i think its available in the philippines though.
its a pretty old rose color, sad naman if you dye it.
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August 20th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
I saw one at Handyman, or you can also check other hardware stores (in malls).
I agree with Liz, sad if you dye it. Crop it na lang or add another fabric :)
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Where do you go thrifting? :) The stores I usually go to kind of sucks, and I want to explore new thrift stores :)
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WOW! O_O
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Where do you go thrifting?
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cute thrifts girl…i’d try to take the stain out if you can. if not, maybe just walk around hiding it a little. hahaha
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Where do you usually go to get these thirft but very good finds? I would love to check out these places you go to. Thanks in advance!
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IF you know what you’re doing (Personally, I know NOTHING about dyeing fabrics, let alone buttons) I think it’d be awesome in a dark blue.
Love your photos!
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Woot! Woot! the H&M lace leggings are the bomb!!! Grabe you had a great loot. Till next time and I’ll show you more ukay hotspots!
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You had a great loot! We need to do this often… I’ll be on the lookout for more stuff for you when I hunt. The leggings look fantastic!
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