Now that I've started this blog, I've jumped feet first into what the internet has to offer. So, I've also made my first online purchase at Etsy. I am awaiting a 1950s off-white wool cardigan to be sent to me!
In anticipation, I thought I'd give you a fashion show of the other vintage cardi's I've acquired over the past few months.
First, my favourite...and it was free. A friend purchased this lovely lemon-yellow angora cardigan at a thrift store for a halloween costume, and then didn't need it anymore. Thanks Moe! It always get compliments. It is paired with a stick pin I bought at Value Village for $1.99.
Next up, is a neat cardigan made of Orlon, with a mesh over-weave. I bought this one at a $5 bag sale from a store that was getting rid of its vintage section. The other two pieces that I threw into the bag didn't end up fitting, so I guess you can say that this one cost $5. Since it is gold, I have only worn it once to a Christmas party.
I only purchased the last one a few weeks ago at Value Village for $7.99. So I haven't worn it yet. It is a bright blue merino wool cardigan. I've washed it two times and it still faintly smells of an elderly woman's perfume. At first, I was a little freaked out about this, but now I rationalize this by thinking that the sweater must have really meant something to someone since it is holding on to their scent. It is paired with a 'made in Italy' scarf I bought this summer for .50 cents at a Salvation Army.
All these sweaters have fantastic buttons and reinforced button-holes. The only problem is that they are all a tad short, but I'll compensate by layering. Hopefully, my Etsy one is as nice.
February 09, 2010
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2 comments:
Wow, you are stepping out on a limb... online shopping!!?!
I love the blue cardigan. It is funny how you seem to post about the exact things I'm thinking about. Honestly! This morning I was thinking that I should invest in a couple of cardigans.
LOVE the gold mesh one - so beautiful! And the blue is a fab colour. Great finds.
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