Happy Thrifting!

On Tuesday, I was finally able to have my much-anticipated play date with the Liang sisters: Rosana, Pricilla, and Vicky! Our primary mission of the day was to go on a thrift store hunt, something I haven't done in so long. We were more than successful! Driving around Pomona, CA, we were able to find a cool vintage bookstore, an overpriced vintage clothing store, and a cheap shoe warehouse. We visited most of the stores to soak up their air conditioning, rather than to purchase anything. I mean, it was scorching outside! But I guess that's Cali, right? Needless to say, that was how it went until we reached the Veteran's Thrift Store! I would have rummaged around that store if it was a sauna in there, the deals were just unbelievable! Here are my top 3 purchases of the day:

3. Jean for Joseph Le Bon beaded top

This lovely find was purchased at the wonderful Veteran's Thrift Store for $6. It's Jean for Joseph Le Bon, and is 100% pure silk. When I originally purchased this top, it came with shoulder pads that I later cut off. Must be from the 80's haha. It definitely reminded me of something Michael Jackson would rock.









2. The complete handbook of Astrology

Call me a freak, a mystic, or a fellow believer...IDGAB what anyone says, I was absolutely thrilled with this find! I found this baby at the vintage bookstore for $10, calling my name. I've been searching for a solid book about Astrology for months! And low and behold, I found the perfect one. I have yet to determine how firm a believer I am in the zodiac. I have convinced myself enough that there must be some truth in it, as I feel like I am the epitome of an Aquarius... at least from what I've read about so far. I thoroughly embrace my sign, which I suppose some would argue could result in wishful thinking. Who knows, and who cares. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs. I know it sounds silly, but this has been becoming my religion haha. Freedom of religion, people! And now I have my bible :p I'm hoping to read through this whole book, study it, and finally establish an educated opinion of astrology.

A great Aquarian quote that I find fitting to my life.

1) Jacobs By Marc Jacobs quilted purse/wallet

Imagine my excitement when I, still enthralled by the many deals already in hand, came across this little shiny champagne purse in the Veteran's Thrift Store. Contemplating whether or not to purchase this metallic (hello, my favorite) bag, I decided to peek inside to check the price. Prying open the bag, my focus quickly shifted from the price tag to the gold engraved logo on the inside of the pocket, which read:

JACOBS

BY

MARC JACOBS

FOR

MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Now that's a mouthful. If this wasn't amazing enough, it was marked at only $5. The days when I'd think I'd never own anything by Marc Jacobs... out the window! Great day.

After this more than successful day of shopping, I gazed at my two stuffed "Thank You" plastic bags packed full of clothes and my the book that was opened across my lap as we drove away, throughly satisfied in knowing that I had spent less than $50. Happy. About to get happier.

Thank you Liang sisters for showing me Donut Man! By the time we were done shopping, it was right around snack time! We decided to take a little detour on our way home to this little windowed donut shop called Donut Man. Unfortunately they were out of the two famous donuts they serve there: "the tiger tail"and their peach stuffed donuts, the whole reason for our excursion there. Oh well, this just means i'll have to take another trip there soon :) I picked up a half dozen of some of their yummiest looking alternatives, but they were devoured before I could even take photos :p I must repeat this day, ASAP!