an unplanned thrift trip

earlier this afternoon, i went out to withdraw cash (as i've said in my previous entry, im hardcore broke). unfortunately, there's a trift store right in front of the bank and there was a huge sign on the door that says "more shoes and bags inside". believe me, i tried not to go inside. i deliberated for a moment and oh well, how much self control can a thrifter like me have?



lots of beautiful leather structured sent from heaven bags were hanging inside the store. unfortunately, they're still a bit expensive, for my standards at least. i found this really vintage brown squarish handbag, which i also saw in several vintage blogs i visited. i wanted it so bad but i did a reality check, and i really don't have enough cash. so i went out of the store feeling a bit sad and then, tada! another thrift store! well, to torture myself more, i went inside and saw several bags -they were pretty but not vintage-y for me. i was about to leave the store when i saw several clutch bags parked on the counter. i asked the store person if those bags were for sale (they were separated from the rest, so i thought somebody bought them already) and viola! they were on sale! that's when i decided to take home this vintage green shouldber/clutch bag - sorry.


it was a beautiful afternoon, the sun was already hiding beneath the thick dark clouds but there were no signs of rain, so i decided to walk home. on my way home, i passed by house that has a sign "Garage Sale" hanging on its gate - ok, so i went inside and found this beautiful lamp!

i've been looking for the perfect bedside table lamp since i moved to my new unit. i found several lamps but they were too expensive or too plain. I was looking for a lamp that has a certain kind of personality - may it be eccentric or vintage. when i saw this lamp in the corner, i knew right there and then that this lamp was meant to be found by me :). and what's even more fascinating was, i was able to get it for 150 bucks! almost 1/5 of the cheapest lamp i saw in several department stores. but there is still a little challenge though - i need to find a bulb. the bulb is a night light - candelabra and its not very common anymore. but i know ill be able to find one and this lovely lamp will soon illuminate my room =)