11.19.2012

The Best Things In Life Are Free

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Shawl & Dress: Vintage Blouse: Lush Shoes: Steve Madden

Some of the best things in life are free, and this shawl is no different. Over the past year, I've been gifted several antique furs from the heydays of the 1920s and 30s Los Angeles. The source is the nicest lady in the world (I'm willing to bet money on it) from my local bookstore, and her source was her great aunt who, coincidentally, was quite the talk of the town back in the day. In fact, this woman had opened the first Hallmark store in LA. Her whole collection was custom, and thankfully, she was apparently as petite as myself. Now, as a 14 year vegetarian, I have my qualms with fur, but as working class girl, I've also learned to never look a gift horse in the mouth - whatever that really means. 

20 comments:

A Stylized Hysteria said...

Wow, you are incredibly lucky! I have your same qualms about wearing real fur, but I figure as long as it's vintage, it's okay.

Frannie Pantz said...

I totally agree--vintage fur=ok. Oddly enough I got a fur shawl just like this one, but a lighter brown, for free from a woman giving it away on my sister's block as well! You look great and have given me inspiration to wear mine again! Thank you Meg!

Rory said...

That fur shawl is gorgeous! I swear you find some of the BEST vintage and then you style it perfffectlyyy! <3
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Unknown said...

amazing!!! the tights are perfect with the shoes & booties!!! and don't even get us started on the vintage fur!!! no other way to own fur then vintage :)

xo. c & v
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Content Director - Strong Female Leaders said...

What a beautiful shawl! And for free too? Lucky you.
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Unknown said...

Stunning!!! Love the fur shawl. So vintage and classic! Loving your entire look too!

Naomi said...

14 years vegetarian?! Wow thats awesome! I made it about 1.25years... Love your boots~

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Virginie Bardot said...

I need a little lady like that in my life! I'm a vegetarian too and believe vintage fur is perfect :)

Virginie xo

universeandyou said...

You are so lucky ! I loved your vintage fur !

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Megan Colwell said...

This outfit is really pretty. I love the fur and tights combo!

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girlinthelens said...

Gorgeous outfit! So cosy but sexy still and the detail on the tights makes it x

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MOUSEVOX VINTAGE said...

Lucky you to know someone so nice & generous. :)

I'm a big advocate of enjoying free stuff and also wearing vintage fur. You're not harming any animals that are currently alive and you're keeping something beautiful from ending up in a landfill.

Ms. Falcon said...

awesome cape ... oooooh, i would go crazy in your snowy world ;)

Kacie Cone said...

Love those shoes! They're stunning!

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Sabrina said...

The coat and shoes together are absolutely amazing! Really great way to stay chic in the cold.

Sincerely,
Sabrina

Dj Josh said...

Lovely shawl!! It may be free, but your designer clothes aren't.. I loved your dress too along with the shawl..!

Unknown said...

so lucky of you and what a cool little connection! love this outfit... really. you look uh-maze!

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