boots – Leah Wise

platinum & rust – shop update

November 19, 2013Posted in Water Lily ThriftTagged boots, ebay, etsy, grunge, listings, online boutique, platinum and rust, sale, vintage clothing, womens clothingLeave a comment

New listings were added to etsy and ebay over the weekend. Click the screenshots below (or the links in the previous sentence) to be redirected.

Thanks for shopping Platinum & Rust!

water lily thrift: november picks

November 1, 2012Posted in Water Lily ThriftTagged apples, boots, boutique, cold weather, dress, etsy, fall, november, sale, shop, sweater, vintage, water lily thriftLeave a comment

I do a product update about every week at my online vintage shop, but I thought I’d feature some November appropriate items, new (to my store) and old. Click on the image to go to the listing.

Apple Pickin’ Corduroy Dress

Green Bell Sleeve Dress

Maroon Western Motif Blouse

Knit Sweater

Purple Cape

1970s Ribbed Sweater

1970s Heeled Loafers

1990s Zipper Boots

1980s Cream Lace up Boots

Slouchy Cowgirl Boots

live/wear

October 26, 2012Posted in inspirationTagged backpack, bird, blue, boots, cardigan, green, livewear, mint, plaid, scarf, side tableLeave a comment

livewear

Today, a live/wear inspired by this wonderful side table setting and wall display. Mint green and pale blue anchor various textures, prints, and mediums to create a cohesive, visually exciting space. I love when a space, or an outfit, manages to be both interesting and relatively laid back. I tried to capture the feel and color scheme of the home design with lived-in basics, vintage details, and pattern mixing. I love those boots in particular. I would definitely wear this outfit.

My style has become more laid back and less prissy since moving here. I think it has to do with feeling more settled and less scrutinized. I feel more comfortable in my own skin than I did in Tallahassee. Maybe I needed a fresh start. Leaving the style blog world behind has done wonders for my confidence, as well. When you’re photographing your outfits daily, you feel pressured to always bring something new and interesting to the table. Now I don’t worry about wearing the same, beloved shoes 3 days in a row. Who cares? Wear what makes you feel good about yourself; wear what works for your lifestyle; wear what you can afford.

etsy update, y’all

September 24, 2012September 24, 2012Posted in Water Lily ThriftTagged boots, carpet bag, ebay, etsy, jordache, lace shirt, new arrivals, sale, shop, water lily thrift1 Comment

I used to loathe the compound word, y’all, but I’ve come to embrace it.

Here are some new arrivals in the Etsy shop:

I’ve also got a gaggle of shoes available on eBay.

Etsy Preview 9/9

September 8, 2012Posted in Water Lily ThriftTagged boots, ebay, etsy, preview, sale, scarves, shop, update, vest, vintageLeave a comment

New items will be posted for sale at Water Lily Thrift by tomorrow afternoon. Scarves, vests, and European heels!

I also have a few auctions running on eBay. Two pairs of brand new shoes are for sale and a handful of designer purses will be posted shortly.

wardrobe update

September 5, 2012Posted in inspirationTagged back-to-school, boots, cardigan, fall, fashion, polyvore, set, shopping, style, target, urban outfittersLeave a comment

It’s tempting to go back-to-school shopping even though this is my second season out of school. I have purchased a handful of wardrobe builders lately, in part to add some interest to my wardrobe, and in part to prepare for the coming fall weather.

update

Polka dot and floral tees, Urban Outfitters: great layering basics in fun yet understated prints.
Taupe and black cardigan, Marshalls: I love over-sized cardigans (the one I purchased is drapey) and stripes.
Zig-zag necklace, (of)matter on etsy: I purchased a store credit at a discount a couple of months ago and finally chose this necklace. I am a big fan of simple, brass jewelry.
Gray boots, Target: these were on clearance. I had actually purchased the black version of these last season, but I bought a size too big and never found a replacement. These gray ones are casual and remind me a bit of Blowfish boots.
BDG high-rise cigarette jeans, Urban Outfitters: I’ve been taking advantage of the proximity of Urban Outfitters to my workplace. These jeans are still on sale and they fit my pear-shape figure better than pretty much all other jeans.
Cognac buckle boots, Target: I already had to replace the Madden Girl “Guesser” boots I wanted with a similar pair because the former are incredibly difficult to get over my heel. These were $10 less and allowed me to get the other boots without spending more money on boots.
Worishofer sandals, Modcloth: these aren’t exactly a fall shoe, but they were on mega clearance on Modcloth and I could use some comfy, retro-inspired sandals.

It’s safe to say that my “back-to-school” shopping is complete. I’m sure once winter settles in, I’ll need to buy some layering pieces, but for now, I’m quite satisfied. I made a paper bag waist skirt out of stretch denim fabric yesterday, so I can add that to the list.