a brilliant melody: Thrift Store Finds

Let me preface this by saying, I don't consider my blog a fashion blog, and I am not a model, so please excuse my funny faces and poses :)

I just wanted to share these dresses that I found in a thrift store yesterday. I bought 3 dresses for $12! I only have two pictured though.

This dress is covered in tiny blue and red flowers. It was a prefect fit for me!

Lia wanted to join in on the fun :)

I'm not sure about this one yet. It's actually a jumper suit, so I'm going to have to cut and re-sew it to make it an actual dress.

The lace bolero I'm wearing was what I wore in my wedding 2 years ago. I picked out the lace and a friend of mine made it.

Brown belt- thrifted

Red belt- thrifted

Boots- thrifted

White sweater- Kohls

Shopping in thrift stores can be time consuming because you may have to go through a lot of clothes before finding something you like. But walking out of the store with something at an awesome price, makes it all worth it!

Do you go thrifting? What's the best thing you have ever found?

Have a great weekend! And happy 4th of July!

After many days of pricing and photographing over 50 vintage items, I am pleased to announce the Grand Opening of my Etsy shop!! I've always loved antiques and vintage things and am so happy that I can now share this love with others. It also took me a few days to decide on the name (which is one of the most important things!), and I appreciate those of you who helped me in that process. I wanted a name different from my blog that fit both me and my shop.

I wanted a country feel to my name. "West" for being a California girl and a wanna be cowgirl, "Meadow" because I love being out in the country and I want my next house to be in a wide open meadow (for realz!), and vintage for what I'll be selling :) Put that all together and you have one awesome Etsy shop!! (At least I think so!)

I currently have 12 items listed and will be adding multiple items daily. I have put a lot of work into this shop including cleaning and researching items. I compare what others are charging for similar items and try to keep my prices reasonable and low. I've also designed my own shop banner and button.

Grab the button!!

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

First Look

Friday, July 1, 2011

Thrifty Dress Score!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

GRAND OPENING OF MY ESTY SHOP!!