If I were a junkie and got high just to get high,  all it would take would be to find the luxury brand Aquascutum and I would as stoned as a Grateful Dead groupie.  Aquascutum (from the Latin ‘Aqua’ -water and ‘scutum’ – shield) is so-called thanks to its founder, who invented a method of shower-proofing fabric in 1853.  A modern version of this process is applied to their trench coat fabrics today.  In the Spring / Summer 2005 Aquascutum’s first catwalk collection since the company’s inception 1851.  Designers Michael Herz and Graeme Fidler ‘sent out a sharp assured collection that was shot across the bows to Burberry’ according to the Evening Standard fashion editor Laura Craik.  I found this gorgeous blue size 15 1/2 dress shirt for $3.00, the retail value on this shirt is $200 + .  Moments later I snagged these BRAND NEW Tod’s women’s loafers size 6.5.  I first noticed the brand and then when I turned them over to check the sole I was flabbergasted.  These were new, not a speck of dirt on the sole

.  I said Daniel don’t question how they got here just hold on to them,  pay for them and run your butt to the car.  So I paid for my Aquascutum shirt and Tod’s loafers, which together cost $5.50 and was so incredibly high from that I think I floated all the way home. Don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique on top right corner and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Toodles for now. Daniel

When Sloan held up this vintage gorgeous, Christian Dior,  silver grey jacket and asked me what I thought of this creature I was blown away.  Who doesn’t love vintage Dior?  I told her to try it on to  see if it fits,  because if it does then she needed to have this.  Unfortunately it did not work for her but she loved the cut and construction of this jacket as I did.  If you have ever watched “The Real Housewhores of Atlanta” on Bravo,  Kim keeps saying “I’m going to die in DIOR”.  At least she does have enough taste to love and respect Dior.  Dior is now designed by John Galliano who is a British fashion designer known for his two labels Galliano and Dior.  He produces six couture and ready to wear collections a year, Galliano is also a favorite amoung celebrities wearing his dresses on the red carpet.  Speaking of red, I found these beautiful Piazza Sempione corduroy slacks size 40 Italian which is a size 6 USA but looks like a size 4.  If I have learned one thing about Piazza Sempione clothes you really do have to try them on because if they say size 6 they really are a size 4.  Named after a street in Milan, Piazza Sempione was founded by husband and wife Roberto Monti and Marisa Guerrizio in 1991.  Piazza Sempione was the street where the couple opened their first shop.  Every garment and accessory is entirely produced and distributed at the headquarters in Milan.  This ensemble needs some Christian Louboutin suede platform peep toe slingbacks to get this party started ! Don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique located on top right of screen and follow me on Twitter & Facebook. Toodles for now.  Daniel

I think this Bebe loose knit sweater / jacket is just what the style doctor ordered.  It’s so ultra thin and soft , it hugs the body while giving it that extra boost of style.  Bebe designs, develops and produces a distinctive line of contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, which it markets under the Bebe &  2Bebe.  Current chairwoman and founder Manny Mashouf opened the first Bebe Boutique in 1976 in San Francisco.  At that time, that time, 3 categories dominated the women’s wear market: junior, bridge and missy.  Having discovered a demographic that was neither junior nor bridge, Manny aimed to break the mold, offering this under represented population of stylish women inspirational, sexy fashion.  Minutes later as I was shopping in the sweater section I nabbed this gorgeous navy Calvin Klein cashmere sweater.  Calvin Klein is an American fashion icon and was founded in 1968, currently it is owned by Phillips-Van Heusen.  The current creative director for Calvin Klein collection for women is Brazilian born Francisco Costa who has already worked with Calvin Klein directly before the founder’s departure from the company.  Italo Zucchelli heads the designs for Calvin Klein collection for menswear.  All this little ensemble needs is a pair of Jil Sander slacks and a Chloe clutch and this girl is making a statement.  Classic, Chic and uber CHI-CHI.  Please don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique if interested in purchasing these items and follow me on Twitter & Facebook.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

If you don’t already know this about me by now let me repeat this – I love Italy.  There are just countless fashion and furniture designers as well as architects from Italy , that I just think are brilliant beyond words.  So when I was out thrifting and ran across these gorgeous modern crystal candle holders, I was very pleased that the label underneath said “made in Italy.”  I can’t begin to tell you just how large my grin was nor can I tell you what I paid for them, it would be a crime to do that.  The thing I most LOVE about thrifting is the uncertainty of it all, the simple fact that I never know what I might come across.  The thing I can’t seem to say enough is “you just have to keep thrifting”,

each day is a new beginning.  I look forward to that day I can actually thrift in Italy.  Please don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique located at the top right hand side.  Toodles for now. Daniel

This is my second Chloe find of my lifetime and it was just as sweet as my first.  See by Chloe has become the hip girl’s answer to idiosyncratic cool.  See by Chloe is more youthful and casual than the house’s main line, but still manages to retain the ultra feminine personality and rock n roll chic that Chloe-ophiles have come to know and love.  Created in 2001 to give customers more options than the 10 or so casual pieces in the luxe collection.  See by Chloe glams up even the most basic everyday looks.  The construction of these slacks are everlasting, enduring and classic so what better than a vintage Valentino polka dot silk blouse to give these an extra boost.  Did you know that Valentino designed the wedding dress for Jackie O ?  Valentino announced his retirement in 2007.  Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, who had previously designed accessories for the label, were then named creative directors.  Any woman who wears this ensemble would go from office to dinner and then maybe a slow dance,  with the assurance of making one or two heads turn.  Please don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique on top right corner of screen and follow me on Twitter + Facebook. Toodles for now.  Daniel

Who doesn’t love the thrill of finding Giorgio Armani at the thrift store?  My mind draws a big fat blank because everyone with a single cell of taste knows and admires Armani.  This season Giorgio Armani creates a collection of pieces empowered by their cut and construction, essentially disciplined but at the same time possessing that special equilibrium achieved through perfect balanced contrasts.  Season to season Armani reconfigures without sloppiness or fluttery detail, which brings to mind an eccentric purity derived directly from the Bauhaus.  The reason buyers keep coming back to Armani is the simple fact of consistency.  You can take out from you closet a vintage pair of Armani wool slacks and put them with something new  and the entire look becomes fresh again.  He is the master of creating timeless elegance.  Speaking of something timeless I love this Valentino silk paisley print blouse.  Did you know that the origin of paisley dates back to early 19th century, named after the town Paisley Scotland, the original place of manufacture.  I love finding great timeless items especially luxury brands.  I paid $6.00 for both items and they would look spectacular as an ensemble or separately, either way you look at it, it’s timeless.  To complete this ensemble I would LOVE to find these  Roger Vivier high heels at the thrift store.  If I found those shoes I really would know the GODS love me, instead of always teasing me.  Don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique located on top right side of screen and follow me on Twitter + Facebook. Toodles for now.  Daniel

I still can’t believe I paid $2.29 for a pair of Max Mara black wool slacks size 4.  In 1951 Achille Maramotti decided to dedicate himself to haute couture.  The very first collection, a camel coat and a geranium red suit, incorporated the ideals of future production: essential and precise, clean cuts and decisive lines.  French inspired designs, but reinvented through the lens of tradional Italian style.  While I was holding on to these slacks my eyes catch the “glimmer” of this Michael Kors faux onyx gemstones sewn onto the collar -

blouse.  Kors was born Karl Anderson Jr in New York.  In 1981 Kors launched the Michael Kors womenswear line at Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks. Building on his success, Kors was named the first ever women’s ready to wear designer and creative director for the French fashion house Celine in 1997.  In 2003 he left Celine to focus on his own brand, Kors had the year earlier launched his menswear line.  For $7.29 I had a complete gorgeous outfit, ready to go from office to dinning at a 5 star restaurant from zero to 60 mph.  I love when things just come together  without a fuss, don’t you?  Please don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique located at the top right side of screen, it’s where you can do a little much needed shopping, follow me on Twitter & Facebook. Toodles for now.  Daniel