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An Easter Sunday Sartorial Surprise

On Easter Sunday I went to my great friend Mary's, expecting a lovely Easter brunch, when I was presented with a marathon impromptu shopping session. Hours later I would have to take a cab from the Upper East Side back to Brooklyn, dragging three garbage bags full of pre-loved, plunder behind me

Mary's sister Genevieve recently moved to LA. She left in her wake bags and bags and boxes and boxes of things she no longer wants or needs. I could hardly contain my excitement and dove into the pile, coming up for air seldom, sneaking quick bites of quiche feverishly. I asked people what they thought of things. I threw the "thumbs ups" items into a take home pile, which became a mass that took over my chair and soon another chair. Sitting obviously wasn't on my agenda. To name just a few of my scores: a Gucci blazer, a button down vintage Jaeger London blouse, a Vera Bradley Bag and a pair of "Findi" aqua pumps. You heard right, not Fendi's but "Findi's"? Puleez. What's better than the real thing? A knock off with a less than discreet imitation name.

I think I could probably dress myself through the entire summer and into the winter from these bags alone. Thank you Genevieve! I am a huge fan of buying (or being given!) "pre-loved" clothing- for both environmental as well as economic reasons. So, I'm going to start posting pics of me in all of my wonderful new outfits.

Genevieve's Closet #1

The jewelry and maxi dress (photo is cut off but it is a floor length dress) are from Genevieve. The belt was my own. I am belting everything these days. It really emphasizes the waistline, of which I have little. Plus belts rock.

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The 1960s will always be my mistress

The 1st and last images are models from the 1960s. The middle two images are from this season. Apparently the rest of the world of fashion design is currently as obsessed with 1960s fashion trends as I am. The hair! Puleeez! Does it get any better?? And what hot blooded girl living in Brooklyn doesn't want that lace cami??? Psshhhh.

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'Round Town

What do Lady Gaga, Dr. Strangelove, my mother, and the Olsen twins have in common? Just as much as meets the eye- they all are wearing the round glasses frames trend.

My mother started wearing these glasses frames a few years ago (third picture down) and my family scoffed. As always- my mother's sense of fashion is way ahead of the curb, shame on us.

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