Thriftanista in the City

I had a humongous $70 thrift haul this weekend. That's with a 50% coupon. I did way too much. I have not hit up the thrift stores since my Chicago thrift haul . I was long overdue. A few factors contributed to this reckless budget breaking: The weather dipped unseasonably low. I still haven't unpacked my winter clothes. My closet is always sweater deficient.

There is a small window of time here when a duster coat is all you need for the weather. It's the perfect in between jacket for the change in seasons. I still have my summer clothes out but it's getting a little too chilly for them. Who knows when I'll getting around to changing my closet. Besides, I'm hoping warm weather will make another appearance before Christmas. It usually does.

This post and potato leek soup recipe is sponsored by SheSpeaks/Rubbermaid® who has completely rocked my vegetable loving heart with FreshWorks  Produce Saver storage containers. As you may already know, I'm not a fall / winter kind of girl. I love the heat of summer and moving about without coats and thick socks. We have to find the positive in life. For me, I take comfort in hearty soups that warm the body and fill the house with delicious smells. Fall is when I break out the slow cooker and make a big ol' pot of something that gets tastier with each reheat. One of my favorites is potato leek soup. Leeks are my favorite and I can eat them boiled, roasted or pan fried. My family gives me the funny eyes when I do this though so a hearty soup with leeks that can't be seen is my best option for keeping everyone happy.

I'm a big fan of turban wearing. You throw one on and hair styling struggles disappear. It can be your hat on a cold day. It can get you out the house faster when you wake up with bedhead and you to take the dog out and get the kid ready for school drop off. It's a stylish and unique accessory when you're feeling a bit eccentric. If you'd like to get your old lady chic on, I have a simple turban tutorial that can give you two styles for the work of one! I made one with a satiny classic black side and a colorful floral kanga african print on the other side. This is a fast and super simple diy with only two seams to sew. I'm already thinking about other color options to make. I plan to go high drama with purple velvet and a hot pink satin for the next one.

I took a very unscientific Instagram stories poll asking whether or not people thrifted or wore thrift store lingerie. I was amazed to discover that 65% were a no. I follow and have a lot of thriftanista followers so I was a little shocked by the number. I guess thrifters draw the line at underthings. I love buying secondhand lingerie for the unique vintage styles and the budget friendliness of the pieces. Lingerie also has the ability to add depth and transform the outfits you wear outside of the house. Not all thrift store lingerie is gross. Nightgowns can be dresses. I love dainty vintage Vanity Fair style nightgowns. The one I'm wearing is pretty enough for outside wear. The skirt flares out full and twirly. I want to throw on jeans and flat and get in on the dress with jeans trend.

Goodwill gods blessed me with a bold and beautiful silk shell top. The awesomely vibrant print drew me to it but I wasn't too crazy about how the sleeves were hanging. I had planned to do a little chop job on it but ended up adding a leather kangaroo pouch. Pockets are always a good idea.

I am so in love with this lace top that I thrifted in Chicago. I think it's amazing that such a delicate piece managed to survive the thrift store without a single flaw and original $78 Nordstrom price tag still attached. I paid $10. Good deal. Or is it?

I don't know about you but by the time Friday rolls around I am done and over cooking. I like to call it "eat whatever you can find in the fridge" day. It's a self serve day even for Violet. I start pulling out of the contents of the refrigerator early and we just nibble throughout the day. She loves it and she has taken to calling it the Feast.  Feast meals consists of finger foods usually cheese, meats, dips, and crackers. My charcuterie board got an upgrade last with the high quality made in France products I received.