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November 16, 2012November 16, 2012Posted in Water Lily ThriftTagged bag, blouse, crossbody, etsy, gown, new arrivals, paisley, sale, silk, skirt, store, thrift, update, vintage, water lily thrift

water lily thrift: new arrivals

This week’s new arrivals are below. Click on the image to be directed to the listing. And check my ebay store later today for additional, non-vintage items.

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