Purple Tapestry Peacock

When I came across this flowery, faux tapestry vest in the thrift shop, I tried really hard to put it down but couldn’t. I’m pretty sure it’s because I owned its twin when I was in seventh grade (only I used to wear it with a ruffled peasant shirt). And when I saw these boots at the Alameda Swap Meet, I immediately adopted a new personal rule:

purple + suede = must have

This skirt was originally a children’s dress, and when I couldn’t get comfortable in the puffy sleeves, I decided it would work better if I cut the entire top off.

• chunky plastic necklace - borrowed from my mom
• vest - $2.00, Starkville Palmer Home Thrift
• felt hat - $1.40, Columbus Salvation Army Thrift
• striped skirt - $10.00, Jelly Roll at Brooklyn Flea
• suede boots - $10.00, Alameda Swap Meet
• TOTAL - $23.40