Lace and Silk in thrift shop.

"My idea about thrift shops is that they contain vast treasures worth lusting for." - Maddie, 2010

Last Monday, I had the chance to go to another thrift-hunting adventure. This time with my guy pal, Gino. It should have been the day before, but unfortunately I read his SMS late. Luckily, I was still available to go with him.

I never seen so many lovely dresses (under 200 bucks) in my nine months. I say nine months because I stopped going for adventures like this since of time constraint. Boo for academic work-load! So, just thinking of all the beautiful dresses I should have owned by now makes me teary-eyed (Yes, I do cry over clothes even I'm way past my toddler years.). I remember when I could not anymore buy the cutest skirt I found at WAGW, I literally cried over it and mopped for days because of it.

We went in in only seven different shops. And can you imagine that almost all these shops can be found in only one street. Talk about ukay heaven. Yeah. However, I had my frowning face all day, since I can only choose a few items which I can buy. I only 500 bucks to spend on clothes. What added more to my dismay is that every store is newly restocked, so there are plenty of stuff to really love. Gino commented on how quickly I can find uber cute and stylish clothes. Sadly, I only went home with four clothes.

I promise, I shall return.

Anyways, this post is about one of my finds. It is pure bliss, I tell you. Pink silk dress adorned with black lace. When I first saw it, an image of an expensive-dress-from-a- boutique flashed into my mind. I can't really tell from what store, but I somewhat recall that it was sold locally.

Well, I will no longer torment you on imagining it. Here is the dress:

Chic and classy.

A closer look on the lace details.

Lower part of the dress.

Unfamiliar brand. Do you know this brand?

When I tried this dress, Gino said it looked cute on me. I second the motion.

Now, because I could not find the local store where I remember seeing this. I will post an image of a dress similar to this, but is found elsewhere.

Where I found it :)

And you know how much this one costs? About £39.95! Well, converting it, would make it a luxury item beside my 100 bucks worth of ukay treasure.

Have you found something worth lusting for in thrift shops? 

Ciao,

Maddie