Friday, April 6, 2012

money to burn











Photos by Isla!

hat  vintage, antique store
cardigan  vintage
top  vintage, flea market
skirt  vintage
purse  vintage
heels  asos

I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted this crazy purse at one of my favorite vintage shops, the metallic gold just barely peeking out from behind a few less amazing purses. It's so perfectly tacky and silly, I barely hesitated. I can only imagine what kind of life this purse had before my snatching it up. I imagine some blue haired old lady wearing floor length polyester, hot pink lipstick and too much perfume, sitting in front of a slot machine called Kitty Glitter in some cheesy Las Vegas casino, occasionally reaching into the purse for bits of candy and extra coins. The greedy side of me is sometimes glad that 98% of the population would never be caught dead wearing some of the things I adore the most because it leaves me free to snag them for mere dollars. Now I must get myself to Vegas...

26 comments:

Sofia Gatchalian said...

Love those shoes!!

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Tess Atkinson said...

Your style is so girly! Just love it x

Nicole Faith Roxas said...

Pretty! I love it! =)

Natasha Fatah said...

That hat is adorable!
I think only you could wear it and it not look costumey. Nicely done!

xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~

Joana Chaves said...

This is such a fun, feminine outfit. You look very sophisticated here :)


xo Joana

Cat said...

Oh, Ashley. I want your wardrobe and pretty hair! Every time I read your posts, I think how lucky your granddaughters will be when they inherit all your pretty things, a very very long time from now!

Cat xxx
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Anonymous said...

I can't decide which part I like more; the shoes or the skirt! Gorgeous outfit, you look so pretty :)
R xx

Crystal Lee said...

you're so silly & cute! seems like a perfect Reno bag too! we should meet in Reno one day, and paint the town glitter.

Becky said...

This is so perfect in every way!

Becky
xx

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Anonymous said...

I just love your outfit! That bag is so gorgeous. Hope you can take a look at my blog some time, Ashley! Would mean so much! x

Kate {Something Fabulous}
http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

the bag = the story of my life!

xxx
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Jenni said...

That purse is too good. I'd love to know the thought process which went into designing it! >D

Gwyneth said...

This is such a pretty colour combination. Very lovely!xo

Anonymous said...

Your so fun! I adore this entire outfit. You can do no wrong!

Anonymous said...

that's a pretty hat. i love it.. ;)

Irene Wibowo

Christina Catherine said...

SO hilarious.

<3

Helga said...

I'm almost that blue haired old lady-the description fits,except I haven't got hair grey enough yet to get a fabulous blue shade.It'll come.
The bag is rather cute and very you!
I'm loving that skirt,the colours are wonderful!X

Constance said...

Omg!!! I love this bag so much!!!


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Jenny said...

Oh girlfriend, we are going to Vegas in June. Best be bringing that purse so we can stash our flask for good times. Glitter sparkletastic! <3

Cait said...

That is the cutest purse, what a find!! I love this outfit, it is so ladylike and pretty. The hat is amazing too.

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Anonymous said...

You look lovely <33

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Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

I have such a fash-crush on you.

Monika said...

Retro all the way, but it really suits you and it just look so fun and girly on you:)

Aliya said...

I've run out of compliments haha! My favourite piece of this outfit is the skirt!

x Aliya
www.hillsidestory.net

sweet harvest moon said...

This little bag is beyond amazing! So funny and cute!

Maisy said...

love your outift, have just discovered this blog and I love it :)

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