During an afternoon stroll with a friend this week, we wandered into an unassuming re-sell shop and I struck gold. Handmade, sequined and beaded on wool (it is heavy) with scalloped edges, the gorgeous vintage piece was hanging on the wall and I immediately knew it was special. Once I tried it on, I knew I couldn’t leave the store without it and luckily the gracious shop keeper let me take it home for less than the price of a typical top from Zara! It was impossible to capture the true colour and beauty of this top in photos, but it is without a doubt one of the most standout pieces in my closet and I am so excited to wear it!
What’s your favourite piece with a story in your closet?
{close up detail of the handiwork}
{it zips all the way down on one side. zip on the back = boatneck top, zip in front = cardigan!}
{the gorgeous scalloped edges}
wow! what a beautiful top! i love the scalloped edges… DEFINITELY a good find!!!!
it’s soooo gorgeous!
xoxo from rome
K.
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WOW!
love it <3
Wow that is GORGOUES!!! Great find!! 😀
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The top is beautiful as well as functional, the long zipper can offer an easier time wearing (and less likely to snag). Love the scales look, so glittery and full of fun! It looks so bold, would you still wear one of your statement necklaces with it? =0D
YES!!! This is such a beauty! Great find. Cant wait to see how you style it!
Prissy
I actually just found this adorable floral dress at my local goodwill. It was a total gem, and only $5! I love thrifting :).
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Oh this is so beautiful! Can’t wait to see an outfit post in this! I think my piece that has the best story and that I carry the most sentimental attachment to is my prom dress…I wanted something different so I hunted down this original mini dress from the 60’s…it’s bubblegum pink and covered in lace but I still love it to this day!
I must have missed you at the Dace event, but I hope you enjoyed yourself! Hopefully see you kicking around the city in the next couple weeks at one of the events 🙂
Alexandra xo
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so pretty jen!!!! i can’t wait to see you in it and see how you style it.
Wow, what an amazing find! It’s really stunning.
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i’m gonna steal this off your back if u ever come near me with it. and i’m not joking. i wanna go shopping with u now. like real shopping! we can take the guys to document it though!
Jen! I remember seeing your post this on FB… oh gosh, look how pretty this top is! You really did strike gold. 🙂 Doesn’t it feel great, when you find something extraordinary in unexpected places?!
Ahhhhh I’m dying over the scallops!! You know I’m a big fan! HUGE!
Well, it’s Monday again… wishing you a fantastic week sweetheart.
xx Love & Aloha
Oh my goodness! This is heaven! What an incredible find!
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I saw you tweet about this! Looks gorgeous. 100% wool and sequined all over though…doesn’t that make it heavy and super warm?
It was nice meeting you outside the Alternative Apparel preview. Did you end up making it to dace? 😀
Find of the century! That is simply one of the most awesome things I have ever seen. Looking forward to seeing you wear this.
Wow it’s so glamorous! This will definitely make you stand out anywhere you go. It’s an awesome find! 🙂
Jacquelyn
http://www.styleworthwhile.blogspot.com
oh wow this is gorge xxx
What a gorgeous top! I can’t wait to see how you style it. This top is so “you” 🙂
Pretty! Can’t wait to see how you style it- I can picture it with jeans and ballet flats 🙂
Wow crazy, that is sooo you! I can’t wait to see it on you!
Woweeeee! You DID strike gold! That top is so beautiful, I absolutely cannot wait to see you wear it 🙂
This is SO gorgeous. I can’t wait to see you rock it!
xx The Little Dust Princess
Oh my gosh! A top has never looked so beautiful. I love that feeling when you go into a second hand shop and you see something and you immediately know “Theres something different about that!” Im so glad that you got this for a reasonable price and I am so excited to see it on you. Its going to look gorgeous!
It’s really a wonderful item!! love this sequins style..
Alex, http://reflectandfancy.blogspot.com/
Amazing! I’m always overwhelmed vintage/second hand shopping but then I see people find pieces like this, and I’m so determined to go.
MY GOSH! What a find!! It’s fantastic!! Such a statement piece, too! Congrats on finding it!
this top is AMAZING.. gold, sequins and scalloped edges, oh my!
HAND MADE in HONG KONG! whattttttttup! haha.. what a truly beautiful piece. I’m amazed. It’ll go so well with your wardrobe. You love your gold :]