Friday, May 21, 2010

The Bins

Today I met up with another style blogger,  the lovely Bella Q of The Citizen Rosebud. It turns out she is friends with my brother and sister which is not too surprising considering how large my family is (I have 6 siblings.) We started out with some morning coffee at a cafe in the neighborhood.
Bea had a lot of fun playing while we chatted.
Bea's coat and shoes: secondhand
shoes and shirt: thrift town
jeans: ebay secondhand
After coffee we headed to 'the bins'. This place is not for the faint of heart. The clothes are unsorted and sold by the pound. I have found some amazing pieces there for next to nothing though and today was no exception. I found an amazing jumpsuit and retro 70's blazer today that I will post soon! It was Bella's first time there and she found a ton of pieces too.
It was great to meet another style blogger. Bella is, as her name would indicate, very beautiful and also a lot of fun to hang out with. We are definitely going to go thrifting again soon.

23 comments:

  1. the Citizen RosebudMay 21, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Hey! You beat me to the punch. My post goes up tomorrow morning. Had a blast with you & Beatrix! Looking forward to our next thrifting adventure. xo. -Bella Q
    http://www.thecitizenrosebud.com

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  2. LeireMay 22, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    Sounds like so much fun! I wish I could do a blogger meet up too, but in Spain there are no as many! :)

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  3. The Semi SweetMay 22, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    The Bins sounds like a lot of fun!!! They have nothing like that where I live...too bad:( And you two look so stylish!

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  4. Courtney ErinMay 22, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    That place sounds like so much fun! Great photos.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  5. anneMay 22, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    sounds like a blast!
    i wish i had a thrift store like that near me :D

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  6. Tyler JanuaryMay 22, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Awesome! SO great, and I love your sheer, polka dot top... this summer I'm all about sheer tops!

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  7. UnknownMay 22, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    omg I want a place where they sell clothing by the pund here in Germany, too! looks like lots of fun to dig through the rummage tables :D

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  8. Mademoiselle RutaMay 22, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Sounds like so much fun and I like how you match with her. The polka dots are so lively and fun.

    Your daughter looks adorable.

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  9. EliMay 22, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    ooh this place sounds awesome!

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  10. KimberellieMay 22, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    I am so jealous of these "bins" stores that seem to exist in the US. I WOULD SO BE IN HEAVEN. And I am so excited to see your finds! I don't know what it is, but being told someone went shopping I always want to see what she got. That's an awkward sentence. What I'm trying to say is: REALLY I am EXCITED to see!!

    plus, love the top on you! Sexy yet sophisticated and super cool.

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  11. veronika, tick tock vintage.May 23, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    are you on the west coast? i think the whole bins concept is only there - we don't have it on the east coast at all (at least not that i know of, and i've been up and down the coast). the only time i've even seen bins like this was when i visited san francisco.

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  12. ChloeMay 23, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Seems like you've spent a beutiful day! I'd like to go thrifting with you, you always find the coolest things!! I love your outfit :) XOXO.

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  13. EMay 23, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    I saw this on The Citizen Rosebud as well and I love how complementary your styles are!

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  14. AmandaMay 23, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Sounds like fun! Your little lady is tooooo adorable :]

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  15. THELOOKING_GLASSMay 24, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    My first thought was how your outfits compliment each other.. That store looks like a blast, wow by the pound! Love the polka dot top.

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  16. TrAcYMay 24, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    oh how cool! You and Bella even kinda match! What fun to thrift with a fellow thrifting fashionista :D Lovin' Bea's oufit--sooooooo cute!

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  17. AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    great post!

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  18. ZelMay 24, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    That looks so fun! is "the bin" the same as Goodwill warehouse? if it is there's one about an hour from where i live but i haven't been to. Would love to go though. Anyway, i love your blouse and Bea is soo cute with that jacket, the collar is lovely!

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  19. Lea's SuitcaseMay 25, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    aw, ya'll look so happy with your finds :) Cant wait to see your post with your new gems

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  20. NeekohMay 25, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Your little girl is so freakin' adorable! :D
    I can see where she gets it from...

    XX,
    Neekoh

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  21. UnknownMay 26, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    BINS looks like it is my heaven getaway!
    You are so lucky you have other bloggers around your neck of the woods,
    I only know the ones who are my friends, we have few thrifters here.

    Little Bea looks so cute, and the chalkboard in the cafe is adorable for kids!

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  22. MissaMay 27, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    How fun, I love how you guys are both wearing polka dots and Bea trying to escape the photo is classic, I know that move all too well! Speaking of which, I can't believe you braved the bins with a two-year old, my hat is off to you ;)

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  23. Violet FolkloreMay 28, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    I can't believe you took Bea to The Bins! She must be exceptionally well behaved :-)

    Next time I am headed to Sac with Mycelia I should totally call you (are you on Facebook?).

    I adore what you're wearing!

    Raquel and I have been friends since our Co-op days, she is the best.

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