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The return of thrift store selfies

Jaime

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I haven't posted in a while, having lost my mojo to say the least, but sometimes extreme lack of mojo becomes mojo itself. Maybe?
Anyway, I have been busy sorting away at the charity shops near me, and have recently snapped some thrift store selfies.
Note: I am sort of growing out my hair a bit and it is in a very awkward stage. I went yesterday to have it shaped a bit - results will only become clear after I wash it myself.
1. Bootcuts - I have managed to thrift a couple of pairs of vintage Levi bootcuts.
2. What could be more trendy than a pale pink Miu Miu jacket from the 2000s?
3. Sweater weather with another pair of vintage Levis (Angie's new full length by chance).
4. I still wear cropped jeans on rainy days. And the hair is just a few short hours from an intervention.
Everything is second hand naturally.

Thanks for looking. All comments, thoughts, questions etc. very welcome!

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Latest reply was from Jaime

Suz

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Ok, I cannot tell from the pics that your hair is awkward. It always looks amazing to me! But I hope the results of the cut are stellar.

These are all fab outfits. You look amazing in the bootcuts. I also like that top. The shape works very well with the bootcuts.

The pink jacket is so perfect on you, especially juxtaposed with the rugged jeans and boots. This is my favourite outfit of the bunch!

Love the mint and magenta sweaters on you, too. So great to see you post!

Helena

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It is so lovely to see your smiling face Jaime!! I especially love that raspberry colour on you! Great silhouettes and you have such an eye for unique and cool pieces!

Lisa

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#1 - I adore bootcuts and these look lovely on you. I also really like how the sneakers match the print in the shirt, a fun touch!

#2 - Pretty pale pink jacket! And the cuffed jeans and boots are a nice touch here too.

#3 - I can't wear that minty color at all and it is soooo good on you! My favorite color on you from this group of outfits. Love it! You need to wear mint more often!

#4 - I really like the matching pinks with the earrings and sweater here. I thought your hair looked fabulous in all these photos too.

avicennia

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Love the pink jacket in #2, it’s both elegant and sporty! Your hair is darling!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Yay, the return of thrift-shop selfies! Fun outfits. I agree with Suz, I can't see the awkwardness with your hair, but I certainly get it. I'm there myself, trying to grow my cut out a bit and having plenty of awkward-hair days. Back to the fun stuff, though: I love the bootcuts and that billowy top with them. And the Miu Miu jacket is divine on you! Super outfit with it. The last two are outfits after my own heart--can't get more cozy than jeans and cardis, in my book.

Star (Lise)

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Great to see you! Love the first three, cannot pick a favourite. Your hair looks totally fab btw.

pirouette

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It’s great you feel like posting as you have been missed. My favourite is the pink jacket it’s a great jacket especially with the jeans and boots. Your hair is always fabulous not awkward at all.

Brooklyn

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Yay! Welcome back! You look great! My favourite is no 1. Funky

Olive Green

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The hair is lovely.
The floral is really vibrant on you.

RobinF

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Oh hair...can make such a difference in how we feel. I must say that yours does look great, even if it doesn't feel that way.

Love the outfits, the bootcuts look especially nice on you and love the pale pink jacket.

kellygirl

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So great to see you. I, of course, love the boho look in 1 especially. The pink card is a close second. Fantastic jeans assortment. You always look so cool and your hair looks fab as always!

Indigoprint

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Score on the boot-cuts especially.
I am not finding many Levis at my local thrifts lately.

Sisi

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You look fab in the Miu Miu jacket!

Angie

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What Brooklyn said!

Good to see you post again, Jaime!

Your mop of silver curls is a delight!

Your style mojo is alive and well on my screen. Loving those bootcuts! #2 is my KILLER fave. The cuffed jeans are awesome! The light neutrals pick up the colours in your hair beautifully. Please carry on, Queen BIG Hoop Earrings

Vicki

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So nice to see you, Jaime! Love the hair and your well-trained eyes. #2 is an outstanding find and wearing cropped jeans on rainy days is a win-win for the weather and style.

Dee

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Love Levis jeans, own a bunch myself, looks like you have a great collection to enjoy. Your hair and smile are always fab accessories with these fun, eclectic jean stylings.

cat2

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Love the bootcuts!

Sal

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Lovely to see you Jaime - I like all of these. And I like the hair but understand the feeling of longing for a cut.

The vintage jacket is wonderful and I also like the simplicity of 4, you really suit a cardigan, and this is a great colour.

Irina

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Glad to see your outfits again! I love, love that mint sweater on you!

Jaime

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Thank you all for your kindness! My haircut made a slight but significant difference to me and is pretty much undetectable to everyone else except my daughters .
Suz - Thank you Suz! Bootcuts were a favorite style when I was around university age. Lately I have been seeing them around a lot, so of course I had to hop on the bandwagon. I have had the pink jacket for ages - glad I brought it back into rotation.
Helena - Thank you! Glad to join you in the pink top club .
Lisa - Thank you for the thoughtful comment! Bright colors tend to work on me - glad you liked the cardigan.
Why thank you Avicennia! Elegant and sporty is a delightful compliment!
Sharan - Even if I won the lottery I would shop in thrift stores. I love the hunt . Thank you for your thoughtful comments!
Star - You are very kind, thank you!
pirouette - What a nice thing to say! Thank you!
Brooklyn - Funky is one of my secret style goals - thank you!
Olive Green - Very kind, thank you!
RobinF - Yes, exactly - and thanks!
kellygirl - Thank you! Bootcuts are back!
indigoprint - We get a fair amount of Levis here, but mostly 501 and 505 and skinnies. I have scored a couple of vintage bootcuts lately but there are lots on Ebay too.
Thank you Sisi!

Angie - Thank you for your always thoughtful comments. Mop of curls is exactly my goal, but the mop has a mind of its own .
Vicki - Thank you! Yes long hems in the rain just don't do it for me .
Dee - Once I gave up on 501s (I have one vintage pair pair actually fits) and opened my eyes to other cuts, finding Levis has become a lot more fun.
cat2 - Thanks!
Sal - Thank you! I like cardigans as long as they are closed and function more like pull over sweaters, which has led to a reevaluation of things .
Thank you Irina! I think that one will get a lot of use this winter.

Carla

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#1 is my fave! A little bohemian with cool bookending of footwear with colours in the patterned top. Great silouhette in #2.

Hair looks good to me!

Katerina

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Jamie, it is so great to see your amazing outfits again! You look super cool in all the jeans here. My favorite outfits are 1 and 2 - it is a tie. Outfit 1 is amazing - a great pair of jeans paired with a dark floral blouse and a pair of perfectly matching sneakres = perfection. Outfit 2 - wow, amazing jacket styled with matching combat boots and super cool jeans = poetry in motion
Your hair is really pretty in all the photos.

Cookie

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*curly hair fist bump*
Love the pink jacket and the floral top outfit especially!

Laurie

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It's just so very good to see you, Jaime.

Janet

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Nice! I don’t see awkward hair at all — it looks great in the photos, as always!

Love the mint green on you.

Jaime

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You guys are so nice!
Carla - Thanks, I have been attracted to 70s looks lately!
Katerina - You are very kind. Thank you!
Cookie - Fist bump back (is that a thing? )!
Oh thank you Laurie!
Janet - Very appreciated - thanks!

Carol

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The Miu Miu outfit is of course, to die for. But I am kind of intrigued by the color combo of outfit 3 with the mint sweater. I like that black tee instead of white under the sweater--I would have grabbed white. And then not repeating the black at all...using blue jeans and taupe boots. It looks good. I am not explaining myself well, but it's a good combo.

Jaime

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Thanks Carol! I was unsure of that outfit and thought I should have wore other shoes - I am delighted you found it unexpected and interesting!

ChristelJ

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Oh this is a treat! As a fan of Levis and second hand shopping, I always really enjoy your style. My fave of the bunch is #1 with the boho print top and boot cuts, because I am drawn to boho and 70's looks. You look wonderful!

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