Thrifting Survival Kit

There's nothing I love more in this life than a good day's thrifting; searching through dusty rails of even dustier clothes and unearthing that single, special, one-of-a-kind piece and realising that you can have it for mere peanuts. The knowledge that none of your friends are likely to have it in their own wardrobe's is all the more delicious - no one wants to be a carbon copy.

But thrifting is a skill; something that must be practised and prepared for, so to help any thrifting virgins on their way or to share a few tips amongst thrifting old-timers; here is Ms M's thrifting survival kit:

- It's practically a workout, so make sure that you have some water and a cheeky bar of chocolate handy because you can't source out gorgeously flamboyant costume jewelry if you're about to pass out from hunger
- Don't fall for the divides of the shop - you can find some great oversized pattern T-shirts, worn belts and tough jewelry from the guys section and colourfully tacky necklaces, rings and kitschy sunglasses from the kids section
- Don't also be bound by size; over sized old lady jumpers look a vintage charm with a worn denim miniskirt, thick tights and boots (a glitzy vintage necklace wouldn't go a miss)
- Never ever give up hope that someday you will find that beautifuly beat up Chanel bag under a pile of stained polo shirts and mismatched socks


Thrifting Survival Kit! - by Ms M on Polyvore.com

Happy hunting!

XOXO

AWOL Boyfriend Survival Kit

So Le boyfriend has left me. Not permanently, just for a week when he's in Paris (leaving me AND going to Paris! Not in my good books...)In order to help me cope, and for all the temporary widows out there, here is Ms M's AWOL Boyfriend Survival Kit

- Waay too much chocolate
- A good charity shop nearby, as thrifting is a good distraction
- Plenty of phone credit for all those "No you hang up" international calls
- DVD boxsets, particularly cheesy chick flicks and rom coms (in other words, things you wouldn't be able to watch with your boyfriend)
- Black nail polish because mourning can be stylish

XOXO


missing boyfriend :( by Ms M