10.3.10

the best kind of coincidence


I havn't been myself lately so luke took me for a day of shopping and a chocolate afternoon tea at San Churro to cheer me up. I almost bought some beautiful black wedges with a buckle strap but i decided to be good and save my cash (and think about it a couple days before i give in and rush back to adopt them!)


Something amazing happened to me today and you just wont believe it but by god its true!

I found a lovely cream sweater in general pants that had pearl beads all over it and a delicate round neck. Made by 'Don't Ask Amanda' it was $80 but as i said above I'm saving my money so i didn't buy it.

On the way home luke and I stopped by one of our usual opshops and heres the punch line... I found the exact same sweater in VINTAGE FORM! Yes, i found the ORIGINAL vintage pearl beaded sweater in cream that 'don't ask amanda' must have based their design on! I must have a guardian angel looking over me and taking care of my bank account, love of shopping and vintage tendencies =)

I continued to walk around for the next twenty minutes repeating "I can't believe it, Can you believe it? It seems more of a coincidence but how can it be? Wow, i can't believe it!"

I also picked up this old camera for $3. Its smaller than my minolta so can fit easily in my handbag and i love the look of old photos so hopefully it works.



What i wore: Long Tee Dress - Vintage, Vintage leather belt, Old leather handbag from colorado, vintage flats, assorted rings and nail polish - Redcurrant Jelly by Maybelline NY (my new favourite colour, i LOVE it!).

19 comments:

  1. Don't you just love love op shops for this very reason!

    renewvintage.blogspot

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  2. lovely nails, rings, dress, pearly jumper, and best sweet treats EVER!

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  3. I absolutely love the dress!

    www.whatihearttoday.com

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  4. Haha that's the best!
    I hope my day of op-shopping tomorrow proves to be just as fruitful!

    xoxo
    http://www.twincatvintage.com/blog

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  5. I love love that long green dress you're wearing,it must be so comfy too! Adore that bag as well.

    Ohhh lucky you on the sweater,there must surely be an angel watching out for you. Ahaha I loved the camera you picked up too:)

    On my tattoo,it says Sans Vous,il n y a pas de moi. Its in french meaning 'Without you,there is no me' You can check out the post here on it.
    http://rollupyoursleeve.blogspot.com/2009/12/stamp-your-seal-against-bare-skin-with.html

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  6. Love it when things like that happen! and love the t shirt dress as well have been looking for one for ages

    Charlyx

    http://x-whatiworetoday-x.blogspot.com

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  7. OMG lusting for that cameraaa.
    and general pants is amaaaaazin - can't believe it either! gooood job with the awesome money-savin'

    staceeeeex

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  8. I ADOREEEE YOUR DRESS! AND YOUR STYLE IS LOVELY!


    XOXO

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  9. I'm loving the long dress you're wearing! and congrats on all the great buys! I have a similar camera and the photos are so cool :)

    And I'd love for you to contribute to KNEON! I just looked through your blog and i love your outfit and style pictures. Could you send me a couple of your favourite outfit/style photographs in high resolution to my email? wictoiree@gmail.com
    I think I'd like to feature you in the style section :)

    xx

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  10. Loving your rings and nail color!!

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  11. Oh an those finds are THE BEST! They make everything in life better so congratulations!

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  12. ehy girl!!

    you are so beautiful!!!

    love
    xoxo

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  13. love your seafoam green maxi dress... and what an awesome find - such a cool camera!

    xo.
    princesspolitico.blogspot.com

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  14. oh, this post is so weird!
    my boyfriend is also called luke and i also have the same vintage camera. it's work just fine so hopefully your's does too :)

    love the knitted jumper.
    my collection is getting out of control that i think i will have to part with some...

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  15. So glad your day turned out amazingly for you :D
    admittedly jealous of that vintage sweater, camera aaaaaaand you looks so gorgeous in that dress :) xx

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