Yesterday I went thrift shopping in Brooklyn. Going into charity shops makes me want to start projects. Either buying the XL skirts to use for fabric or reconstructing tops into dresses. But thrift stores in NY aren't as inexpensive as they are in Chicago or IA. So I can't justify spending the money on something I'd have to do work on and everything is pretty lived in so it doesn't look like they will weather gracefully.
Anyway I recently went home to Iowa where I found my new favorite bag in the world. I've been dreaming of finding this bag for years and I hardly ever look in the purse section because I already have too many bags and end up shoving my belongings in canvas totes anyway (And I just got a new tote courtesy of my work with Petite Parade) But the bag I found is actually a camera bag. It's kind of a weird leather, I wouldn't say high quality because it doesn't look like actual leather but it doesn't look gross like fake leathers either. It's more of a vinyl esque material and it's oak brown. It's very boxy like vintage trunks but minature so I can carry it with me. And the very best part of this bag is that it's a crossby x handbag. There are two little snaps so I can fold the handle like a cute case or unsnap it and sling it over my shoulder. It's so wonderful. Oh and it only cost $2.79. That blows my fucking mind.
When I was in Brooklyn yesterday I found a pin of a creepy lady. She looks like she's from the 1920's with her makeup and undecidedly weird hair or hat, I can't tell. The US Census website has a list of popular names for each decade. I tried finding her a name that was old timey and cute but all of them are pretty obvious. I like Doris. That's a nice name. The next time I go thrift shopping I'll look for more pins and start a collection.
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