My Next Job

I found the adorable blog Punky Style via Betsy over at Fashion Is Spinach and am now equally obsessed with the idea of a traveling vintage shop. Though it's miserable to be in a recession, obv, it's inspiring to see how creative vendors have become in order to entice people to shop.

I spent most of yesterday scouring 14th and U streets for great finds at the MidCity Dog Days of Summer sidewalk sales, and came home with a sweet turquoise seersucker drop-waist shirtdress from Junction, the perfect men's plaid linen button-down from the Studio Theater sale and a fantastic white enamel pendant necklace from the lovely Ann at Legendary Beast.

All up, I spent $42 and my love of treasure-hunting has been fully rekindled. And so I've decided to dedicate myself to stocking up on great vintage items (swearing off Forever 21, et al ...), with the idea of a traveling shop tucked away in the back of my mind.

Summer Sale at Thread Social

Starting tomorrow, super-spendy (but incredibly adorable) line Thread Social launches a summer sample sale -- and the best part? This is one of the few sample sales that you don't have to be in NYC to attend! Go online to check out the goods, then email shopsummersale@threaddesign.com or phone in (212.414.8844 x24) your order. I've lusted after the Storm Print cap-sleeve dress for months (now $295, was $585), but the resort collection's one-shouldered seersucker number (now $200, was $425) is pretty dang cute. Perfect for a sticky D.C. summer, no? Set your alarm extra early tomorrow, ladies!

Thrifty Business: Tuxedo Jackets

On Sunday, I trekked out to Unique Bazaar in Falls Church to scope out what was left at the end of the weekend, and scored a totally awesome Oscar de la Renta boy's tuxedo jacket - strikingly similar to Ms. Moss's shown above. It's double-breasted with a satin shawl collar and the sleeves are elbow-length on me, which is perfect. And it rang up to a whopping $10.49. I plan to bust it out for weekend cocktails with a loose white tank, skinny jeans and studded black suede heels.

There are some roadtrip-worthy thrift stores just outside DC, and I'm especially fond of the Unique Bazaar locations in Falls Church, Wheaton and Silver Spring. The end of the weekend is probably the worst possible time to go thrifting, so if you have the option, try to hit these stores on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, when the weekend's donations are just arriving on the shelves.