jules and juniper

I think about clothing, more than I should. Thrifting and the fashion that results are something of a hobby and I tend to find more than the average person. Blame it on growing up next to an outlet mall and working retail instead of waiting tables on my summers off from school. Even today, my mom goes to our local thrift store everyday, so maybe it’s in the blood.

A year or so ago I found this vintage, touristy, from Mexico (?) flowered straw handbag at a thrift store. I never thought I would use it much, but this summer I find myself reaching for it again and again. It instantly makes my outfit, mysteriously seems to go with everything I wear and fits everything I need for summer: wallet, sunglasses, camera, cell…. Now I’m thinking I wish I had two, you know, just in case something happens to this one. ;)

I found these similar ones on etsy: