What I Really Want This Morning: A Cute Vintage Knit Vest

Though I'm a veteran eBayer I never fail to get that deliriously giddy feeling every time I stumble upon a cool vintage seller.

While trolling the site this morning I came across this retro fabulous vest by Sally Jane Vintage, it's so fab I had to share it immediately.

The styling opportunities are limitless with this number...from girly to punk and everything in between - I'm in love.

For more stylish inspiration check out her store here.

Plaid's So Rad...

...and on eBay right now.

From one of my fave vintage sellers Lullie Vintage Clothing, this sweet li'l 80s plaid jumper has my name all over it.

Literally.

I swear this is the exact one I owned back in the day. Click here for more pics or to bid right now.

What I Want To Look Like Today: Earth Mother

My outfits run the gamut from edgy goth girl to retro to preppy...I can't help it, clothes are just so beautiful to me. In keeping with my nature theme for the day, I'm channeling some haute hippie princess.

These pieces, all by Antik Batik, and would fit the bill:

So perfect in this you-could-fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk heat.

The quintessential wrap when the sun goes down, this drapey cardi has got me covered.

Yeah, I know, ANOTHER gladiator you say? This one stands out with it's multi-colored metallic beads.

Because even though I'm feeling a tad earthy, I still want to keep true to my 80s Jersey roots. This bag reminds me of Bon Jovi, circa 1985.

Find them all at ShopBop.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Though it probably should, being old enough to have a teenage daughter hasn’t prevented me from shopping in the same stores favored by the pre-pubescent set. I could spend an afternoon in Forever 21 giggling over the ‘80s-inspired togs that I rocked back in the day and relive my angsty youth perusing the wares at Hot Topic. Naturally I pored over the latest Alloy catalog with schoolgirl-like glee.

And I’m so glad I did. The best thing about shopping like a teen is scoring trends for, like, a kajillion times cheaper than stores for those who are all growed up. Faced with a dizzying assortment of sandals and wedges that are both mom and kid friendly I settled on these. The enamel ornament and the bright blue straps appeal to my girly-girl sensibilities, while the $39.50 price tag leaves money left over for the rent, car payment, cable, etc.

Available at Alloy.

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