The Thrill of the Thrift

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:51:00 +0000

*all pictures collected from Tumblr

Midnight Blues

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:36:00 +0000

(thrifted AA disco pants/sweater/boots, next generation cropped blouse)

From sundresses to chunky sweaters is what it has been like in San Francisco. The city has had quite a bipolar weather week with sunny days to extremely rainy/windy ones. Although, I can't complain when it's sunny it is so beautiful, specially since I live a block away from the beach. These particular pictures where taken on a semi sunny/cloudy day last week in the Presidio. The view of the park and the Golden Gate bridge was incredible, I will share pictures soon.

Lately I have been wearing collared blouses, it's my new obsession aside from the disco pants I found for $21! I go to school near a Buffalo Exchange in the mission and decided to stop by and just browse (that's how it always starts) when I saw these pants. American Apparel disco pants for $21, it was a no-brainer only because well these pants are $82 retail price. I just had to buy them it was too good of a deal to pass, but the only downside was that they were a medium so I have to alter them to fit me better. It was really funny to me because I had been lurking at the AA website to buy the disco pants for a while and then I saw them at Buffalo Exchange and it was like a sign for heaven! (lol)

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:00 +0000

*photos found on google images

Beginners

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:03:00 +0000

(Vintage jean shorts, crochet cardigan, boots, UO thigh socks, DIY cropped top)

These pictures are from a while back, I totally forgot to post them but its better sooner than never, right? Tonight, I'm watching the Beginners, designing my new resume, and blogging. (what an exciting Saturday night!!!)

Lately, I have been getting inspired by so many different magazines, bloggers, and lookbook.nu posts. Although, I cannot really remember what exactly inspired this outfit that I was wearing this particular day at my friend's apartment in Berkeley is really irrelavent. So, why I am rambling on and on about the inspiration, well... Coachella. Coahella alone can be an inspiration on its on filled with amazing fashion, crochet tops/sweaters,ripped shorts, white flowy dresses, long flowy hair, pastels, glitter, and much more. This was the day that I had found out the Coachella line up and so, this crochet cardigan was so very appropriate.

So this year I am selling this little vintage gem!

Be sure to look for it soon in my newly developed online store which will open next month!!!

Granny Sweater

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:01:00 +0000

(H&M altered pants, scarf, DIY sheer black blouse, vintage granny sweater)

I've been wearing big granny sweaters these past few weeks. San Francisco's nice sunny days have been replaced with foggy cold rainy days. So, the need for warm comfortable chunky sweaters is crucial right now. I got this sweater at this cute vintage store in San Francisco several months ago and can't seen to stop wearing it. Its just so comfortable to wear at school or around the house, it's like a big pj. Another item I can stop wearing is this amazing sheer blouse I got from my mom. The blouse was originally long but I decided to crop it so I can wear with high waisted pants/jeans. Its super convenient specially since cropped collar blouses are expensive in e-stores like nasty gal, UO, and ASOS. I prefer going to thrift store finding a cute blouse with an amazing collar and cropping the blouse yourself for less than a fraction of the price.

Paul Trapani: Nasty Gal

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:55:00 +0000

Monday Monday Morning

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:17:00 +0000

*images: tumblr, jeangreige, lookbook.nu

Summer Sky

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:02:00 +0000

(Vinatge 90s shirt, sheer black top, Vintage high-waisted shorts, Doc Martin boots, Ark & Co. leather jacket)

Reality Bites, Singles, Chasing Amy, and Empire Records are just a few of my favorite 90s movies. The 90s is full of inspiration to me when it comes the fashion trends in exclusion to the baggy jeans/pants (not a huge fan of that). The cropped tops, shredded shorts, wool hats, combat boots, and eccentric jewelry has my heart. Now, with the sunny weather in San Francisco its not that hard to dig out shorts and a sheer top and wear it in the middle of the January. Weird weather but I am not complaining.

To share a little of my love for the 90s, I will be selling these shorts soon in my very own online store.

Have a lovely weekend!

Flowers and Bees

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:25:00 +0000

(Sparkle and Fade chiffon skirt/ H&M cropped sweater/ American Rag combat boots)

I took these pictures a long time ago and never got around to posting them, now that I am on break I plan on posting all the photos I have delayed. Lets hope I can post all my photos before I start school again!

Recently, I've been sewing thirfted clothes and giving them a more modern twist (or at least I think). I borrowed this great sewing machine from my friend and now I can't stop using it. I've been cutting, hemming, and trimming everything I can get my hands on. With this sudden inspiration to alter everything my little hands can get a hold on I will be doing something I have been meaning to do for a long time. This year I am opening an online store with a collection of clothing I have found at vintage stores and thrifted clothes that have modified (all clothing will be from the Bay Area).

Happy Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:19:00 +0000

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

*google image

Disneyland Eve

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:37:00 +0000

Disneyland for New Years Eve was an amazing an chaotic experience. But, the magical kingdom was not short on providing an entertaining show for new years eve. The lines were long and there were way too many people but all the chaos was worth it when night came down and the lights lit the park. Universal Studios was a must on New Years Day... rode Jurassic Park and it was awesome!!!

Outfit post coming soon!

Hayes Valley

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:19:00 +0000

(vintage shorts, thrifted jean long sleeve shirt, vintage blouse, gifted penny loafers)

On Wednesday morning my friends and I decided to head over to Hayes Valley to get some delicious pizza. Right in the heart of Hayes Valley is this little corner filled with food trucks, you can always find something that is to your liking. There is also two shops right next to the food trucks, Ritual Coffee and Smitten Ice Cream, love coffee and ice cream such a perfect match. We got some Casey's Pizza, which is the first pizza truck in San Francisco. Their pizza is so good, I swear I could eat like three pies and still want more. But, my favorite is the arugula with the melting cheese and lemon juice, so good! I have to say my boyfriend works for Casey's Pizza so I guess that makes me a little bias but try it for yourself and let me know what you think.

We left in a hurry so my outfit is super simple, but then again most of my outfits are (bare minimum). My favorite part about this outfit is the gifted penny loafers my mom gave me. They are so cute, I have to confess tho, these shoes are children shoes. I have super tiny feet so I found out I can fit into a boys 5 shoe. Couldn't be anymore excited, I've been trying to find these shoes for a while.

Have a great weekend!

Vegas Trip Deux

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:43:00 +0000

(thrifted white dress, thrifted boots, forever 21 hat, h&m sheer tights, and vintage peacoat)

My last night in Vegas was spent in the magical resort at the end of the strip, Mandalay Bay. The Golden building was certainly an upgrade from the grungy funky Riviera. The last day in Vegas was spent walking around the strip going into every hotel we could manage to walk into without getting too tired. I have to say that Caesars Palace was my favorite hotel and by far the most expensive. but, I guess I am being a little bias because The Hangover is one of my favorite movies. The mall inside the Caesars Palace is enormous, you can definitely get lost in there and come out with 20 shopping bags filled with clothes.

Now, on to the clothes. This white mini dress is one of my favorite pieces I have found in the Goodwill. It's super comfortable and incredibly flirty. The boots are a gem I found at the Savers in Vegas. When I saw them I had to have them. They are just so cute and look great with a dress of skinny jeans. I have been wearing them everyday ever since I bought them. The peacoat is a vintage coat I found at the Salvation Army. It's coming in handy now that San Francisco is becoming increasingly cold.

You may notice that the last picture is an imitation (badly? maybe) of the movie, The Shining. The two little girls?... right?...hopefully people can tell (hehe). If you haven't seen The Shining check it out!

Till next time.

Vegas Trip Une

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:55:00 +0000

(American Apparel high waisted jeans, Steve Madden boots, Vintage silk blouse, Vintage peacoat, American Apparel glittery blue mini dress, and Ebay BCBG platform heels)

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

It's been a while since my last post, what a bad blogger I've been!!

On another note, for my friend's 21st birthday was on the 20th and we took the festivities to Las Vegas. Stayed in Vegas for three days and two nights at The Riviera and Mandalay Bay. The first day I had to go thrifting, I needed to see what the city of Las Vegas had to offer. Let me tell you they did not disappoint. The cab drive to the thrift stores is expensive so if you decide to go shopping make sure you prepare your wallet for some steep cab ride fares. The upside, I got cute clothes, but what made my day was a red mini dress with an incredible crisscross back. i wanted to check out more places but with the overpriced cab fares, I just could not afford it. Next time I will be hitting up Goodwill and Salvation Army!

Cheap Monday Dreams

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:16:00 +0000

Outfit Post: Little Black Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:18:00 +0000

Thrifted duds, my new favorite little black dress.

Makes me feel like I'm in a 90s movie... perhaps Empire Records?

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:44:00 +0000

This is a late post. I know (I'm really bad), but I just love these outfits worn by the people that attended the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in San Francisco.

Honey Mustard

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:13:00 +0000

(Thrifted Chiffon Dress/ Opaque Black tights/ UO Boots)

Select Apparel: the distinct selection of thrifted/vintage clothes in my wardrobe. There are times when change is needed and this is the time for me. I decided to change my blog and completely recreate the whole look of the blog. In these up coming weeks I will be rearranging links, adding new buttons, recreating the banner, and updating posts. It's time for a brand new change.

Lets get back to the fashion:

Honey mustard... is that the color of this dress? I went shopping yesterday and saw this dress. I had to buy it. The color is to die for, a orange yellow. Adorably chic, specially for this fall season. I've been hoping to find a dress or blouse this color for the longest time. So, when I found it was like the heavens opened up and delivered me the perfect dress (now, I just have to find a blouse this color).

look for more updates soon!!!

New Start

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:42:00 +0000

I'm on a mission. A mission? What do you mean? Well... I am revamping my blog completely... sadly no more ep as the blog name. The new working name is Select Apparel as you can see its on the new banner ... let me know what you think.

I'm really excited to recreate my entire blog. New changes to come.

Have an awesome Sunday!!!

MAD MEN

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:43:00 +0000

DIY Shorts/F21 Bracelet+Rings/H&M Rings/Thrifted White Blouse/H&M Sweater/UO Boots

This is an outfit I wore earlier this week.
Sorry about the short blog post but I am about to go Delfina the pizzeria. One of the best pizzas in San Francisco.

NO DOUBT: NEW

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:10:00 +0000

inspiration from fellow blogger geometricsleep

Kitchen Disaster

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:16:00 +0000

Thrifted American Apparel romper/ Thrifted boots/ Blacks tights/ Thrifted Blazer

It's been a while since I have done an outfit post...

I've been having problems finding a place to actually take pictures in my house. I can't seem to find a nice background to take my outfit photos. As you guys might have noticed I take self portraits since I actually do not have someone that can consistently take my pictures. So, from now on you will see varies places as my background on the outfit posts. I'm going to experiment and see what I like. Today, or better yet tonight you are getting my kitchen. Not the cleanest in the world but it is my own little kitchen.I was about to cook before I took these pictures so excuse the mess.

THE CLOTHES

I have to say when I go thrifting at places like Buffalo Exchange and Crossroads I tend to look for brand items nothing really vintage. I can find vintage clothing at the Goodwill or Salvation Army for far less then at places like Buffalo Exchange. Two weeks ago I found an American Apparel romper for sale. I was so happy... I really like finding AA clothing because it's so cheap compared to the original price. I got this romper for $14 compared to around $40 if new. The shoes I also found at Buffalo Exchange but they were brand new so I paid a little bit more for them.

Well, today is friday. I am suppose to be going to bars and getting shit faced like all the other 22 year olds but tonight I am hanging out with my bf and his brother watching them play UFC video games. Oh, what a night!

Have a fun and safe weekend!!!

ALEXA CHUNG FOR MADEWELL

noreply@blogger.com (Estefania) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:43:00 +0000

I know this is old news... but I think she is the bees knees.

Can't help but to adore her!!!

Alexa Chung my style crush.