I am on a pre-loved tear. I use to do a lot of thrift shopping when I lived in Seattle about a decade ago, and then I stepped away from it a bit and started buying more new clothes. For a while I was a big fan of Zara and also shopped quite a bit a H&M. Over the years though I have become more concerned with waste, over consumption and the impact that fast fashion has on the environment. That is not to say I will never buy a fast fashion piece again—it will just represent a lower percentage of my shopping over all. As I have stated before on the blog I do realize that for many people and in particular parents, that sometimes fast fashion is the only clothing that is affordable. I am hoping that fast fashion vendors will step up and reevaluate how they produce their clothes. In the meantime I will be shopping more pre-loved for the foreseeable future.
This whole look with the exception of the bag and jacket, is second hand. The bag is actually fast fashion and is from H&M. I bought it last summer for $29.99 and I think it looks much more expensive. It is still quite on trend and is perfect for the summer. I love the black and white palette and over-sized tassels. The top and pants I picked up a few weeks ago when my step family was visiting from Paris. My regular readers probably saw my Pre-loved shopping video, but my Parisian niece and I headed to Williamsburg in Brooklyn and hit up three thrift stores: Buffalo Exchange, Cross Roads and Beacons Closet. And the sandals I bought three years ago at the Beacons Closet in Park Slope which is also in Brooklyn. So nothing is new here…
I chose this peasant blouse as the whole embroidered boho hippie chic vibe is still having a moment. The crisp white and playful red caught my eye. It is light weight and super comfy and is from Calypso St Barth. I paired it with these wide legged jeans from The Loft (as are the sunnies) and I bought both pieces together. I thought they looked perfect together and I knew it would be a comfortable outfit for a super warm day. Though this day was not super hot, and even a bit cool so I threw on my denim jacket which totally did the job. I still love the distressed finish and the longer sleeves. I have had it for about seven years and it is from I Love H821. The sandals are from Very Volatile and for me it was a no brainer that these fringe kicks would finish off this boho look. My friend and I had a great time strolling about North Port and I even bought a second hand white dresser. Stay tuned for a future video to get a sneak peek!
Photos by Laura Peters. Art Direction, styling and image manipulation by yours truly.
46 comments
Me encanta el look! El bolso es una pasada 🙂
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oh wish I had time to check these stores while I was in New York but also proud I didn’t shop. You look great, love this top so much.
xo
Pinksole
You look fabulous! Love that top!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
SUCH a casual chic look
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Pre-loved is a great way to be more sustainable when it comes to our wardrobes. I’m also trying to stay away from fast fashion as much as possible now and if I do acquire any pieces, I will make sure they are classic in style rather than trendy so that I can wear them for a long time.
Very interesting post. I also trying not to buy fast fashion pieces as much as possible. I really like you outfit, sandals and jacket are very beautiful.
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I’m totally a lover of pre-loved clothing! You look awesome by the way!
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Oh very cute style darling
Great jacket
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Great outfit!
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This look is fabulous, I love your bag! I moved out of the city but really miss Buffalo Exchange, it’s really the best. Also check out L Train Vintage on Grand Ave, they have really cute and affordable vintage!
xo
Annie
New England Romance
Great outfit. Really nice to wore them in summer. Just add colors and ready. Love it. The sandals looks absolutely comfy.
Xx
Eva
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so stunning boho outfit – I am crazy about your top xx
I love the handbag! It definitely looks way nicer than what it was priced at!
Mai
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Love that blouse and bag! So gorgeous and comfy look!
jointyicroissanty
You and me both, girlfriend- I have been snapping up so many secondhand + vintage pieces lately! I love this look on you- that top is so pretty!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
really love your style!!
thanks for sharing!!!
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Hello allie
Looking at your clothes I will not say that it is in second hand !!
You look beautiful and elegant and the bag is perfect !!
xoxo
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Beautiful outfit dear!!
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oh wow, great thrifts! loving everything you’re wearing but especially eyeing that beautiful bag
That boho top is so nice for summer and looks great with the double denim! 🙂 I buy second hand more than full-price now, but it does mean I am shopping less as I find it tricky getting time to opshop with the kids in tow, haha! It’s good for my wallet I guess, less time to shop means less buying 😉
Hope your week is going well 🙂 It’s colder again here, back to feeling like winter after our summer-like heatwave last week!
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I must admit that I buy a lot from H&M in the past too but these days I buy clothes that I know will last and I can wear for both work and social. I don’t have much clothes but I wear the hell out of the ones I own.
I love this bag, it’s so versatile and can be worn with so many outfits!!
Yiota
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I love your shirt so much. its so summery and I saw the bag too and I’m still tempted to get it myself.
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The first thing that caught my eyes were your sandals! Such a stunner piece! I love it! <3 Love the whole look too! <3
xoxo,
SHAIRA
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Dear Allie, it speaks again in your favour that you now shop in this conscious way and the pre-loved pieces you show here are fantastic and also the bag from H&M you bought last year. I wish really I had your blouse in my closet!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Love this boho vibes of this look! The top and bag are fabulous. Thrifting is so fun and good for the environment!
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Amazing look and pics ♥
You are beautiful!
I liked yor blog 🙂
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Loved your outfit! Great pictures hon!
Adi xx | http://www.fancycorrectitude.com
you look stunning ! love the top! it’s so pretty and unique!
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Oh, what a simple, yet so stunning outfit. It looks very comfy and stylish. i especially love the breezy blouse and sandals.
Thanks for sharing!
Lots of love ♥ January Girl
What a great summer look! I would definitely go for something similar for easy summer days.
I’m also with you and haven’t shopped fast fashion for myself for a while (I did get vb x target though). Otherwise I’m buying very little for myself and trying to reign it in for the kids too. limit waste!
Beautiful outfit, it really suits you! I love how so much of it is pre-loved too, its so much better for the environment and you know you can feel better about buying clothes when you know you’re giving them a new life! Awesome post, thanks for sharing!
Emily
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I love the H&M bag with the cute tassels. It totally gives me that summer vibe!
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Such a cute top dear. Love the details of the top.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Hey Allie, hope you’re having a wonderful week!
I am happy to read that many of us are concerned about the big amount of clothes we’re consuming. I feel that nowadays we’re have many options to expand our fashion consumption to other possibilities.
Love this outfit, looks like something from a summer fashion editorial and all those pieces are very versatile by themselves, you have endless possibilities for other outfit options 😉
Best regards and thanks for your constant support!
I really like this look on you. Fab top and jeans. The bag looks lovely as well. You look very pretty and chic.
What you said about fast fashion resonates with my thoughts of late. I was always drawn to vintage and second fashion items but more for their uniqueness. It is only in the last few years that I started realizing how bad fast fashion really is.
I love this look on you. This blouse is so pretty and perfect for summer. It’s the kind of piece I love to wear in summer.
and you made such interesting thoughts about fast fashion. I’m also starting to think I should not spend as much in clothes.
xx
Margot
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Such a beautiful casual chic look… perfect from head to toe!
Kisses, Paola.
Expressyourself
A gorgeous look and certainly a fan of the bag that’s for sure. You look beautiful.
Laura xo
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I LOVE to buy pre-loved things. You can find real gems and special pieces you wouldn’t find in the fast fashion chains. Every time I travel I also check on the thrift shops in the cities I travel to. It’s so exciting to shop pre-loved pieces in other countries too. Thanks for this great post. Well done! You really rocked this look.
Have a great weekend dear.
lots of love, Miri
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I am loving that top, and that bag <3
xx Alyssa | STYLE VANITY
I try not to spend that much on clothes. You look so beautiful!
You look amazing Allie. Loving the boho-vibe about the top. Great ensemble here! I agree with you on fast fashion. I don’t think I can give up on it entirely, but yeah gotta minimize it.
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I’m loving this pre-loved outfit for summer! The wide leg jeans look great on you Allie, and I love the bag too. The little boho touches throughout the outfit are perfect!
x Kara | http://karascloset.net
Choosing the right dress like this means you can enjoy it all year round as opposed to just the warmer seasons
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Vintage clothes are of higher quality than their current counterparts.
And vintage shopping is a lot more fun than going to the mall and racking up a credit card.
You never know what you’ll find. Like a dresser?!!
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