Little did I know that when I went thrifting today I would find 2 dresses that had one theme in common: nature.  The first dress I found was Bebe,  size medium and made of rayon,  it has a rose pattern on a black background.  Now how elegant is that?  The second dress I found was the Mary McFadden which I’m calling a ‘jungle’ print because of the huge elephant ears and palm leaves print.  This dress just screams out “SUMMER” and doesn’t it make you want to go to Costa Rica for a 2 week vacation to see the rain forest?  To me this is the brilliance of Mary McFadden’s creations, her designs encourage the mind to wonder.  In 1973, Mary McFadden presented to the public, her first designs which were based on African and Asian fabrics.  This attracted a great deal of attention. She formed her own company in 1976 and gained a reputation as a designer of individual, original jackets, coats and dresses based on peasant designs of the Middle East and Asia.  I think these Marc Jacobs black leather heels have the right organic look,  that both dresses could wear these boots and would be elevated to a whole new unworldly realm.  Check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please check out and share my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.   Daniel

Both items have one ingredient that I love in fabric and that is spandex.  You will see lycra also listed many times on tags but it is just a type of spandex , it’s just a brand name.   Lycra is the registered trademark owned by the Dupont Company.  The chocolate Laundry by Shelli Segal blouse size medium has some rayon and spandex, which helps contour the structure of the body nicely.  Hell if I could wrap my whole body up in some spandex it would be a great day.  I found this gorgeous jacket by Whistles London size 10 that has some wool and lycra.  Again with the stretchy stretch !  Whistles is a cutting edge, womenswear fashion brand, recently reinvented and fast becoming one of the favorite must have labels amoung the fashion set.  Now under the helm of retail visionary, Jane Shepherdson, Whistles has been transformed.  The brand has now earned a reputation for creating the perfect trouser, must have dresses as well as the most luxurious knitwear.  Under its new direction, Whistles is beginning to reclaim its roots, as an independent, stylish and uber cool boutique.  Founded by Lucille Lewin in 1976, its first store pioneered many new labels and designers in London for the first time, launching John Galliano,  Dries van Noten and Jean Paul Gaultier to name but a few.  I would love to see these Adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto leggings with this top and jacket.  Check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please watch and comment my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

When I held the SKY David Park khaki dress size small up to show Umie you could see her mouth salivate.  I told her that I had recently found another of his dresses which I had recently blogged about.   All I know about David Park is that he is a young talent based in Los Angeles and that’s about it.  When I got home to research more about him I couldn’t find his website I had previously used in my link, so I have no idea what’s up with David Park all I know is with this much talent it would be a total waste to let this slip from our fingers.  I absolutely love both dresses I have found by this creative designer and surely hope he is not going away.  The second dress I found was this chocolate Alexia Admor size small and made of spandex.  Alexia Admor was founded in 1989 and is situated in the heart of Manhattan’s fashion district.   The hallmark of Alexia Admor, a contemporary women’s dress line, is defying the notion that sweet and sexy can not coexist.  In the contemporary women’s market, striking this delicate balance is evidently uncommon.  In spite of this, Alexia Admor fuses expressions of the sweet, the sexy, the girly, and the fun into one cohesive message: that the girl with a daunting social agenda can have a wardrobe to match her attitude and lifestyle.  I think these ivory Giuseppe Zanotti high heel platform sandals made in Italy would look super sassy on both dresses, now if only I could find these at my local thrift store my life would be copacetic.  Stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

The second I spotted this Sonia Fortuna top I knew it was special.  The front, back, sides and sleeves are like a painting and that is what this brand is known for.  Sonia Fortuna in Florence Italy manufactures high quality womens wear and is now assessing itself as an important name in the world of women’s wear.  I think this top would look fantastic with tight jeans, black leggings or even a pair of cotton and spandex size 10 Ellen Tracy khakis as shown in photo.  I think if you needed something extra to really pull it together and take you from casual to evening I think this vintage Oscar de la Renta made in Italy linen jacket is the answer.   Today Oscar de la Renta is one of the leading design houses in the world.  The company has seen an influx of great young talent, as it continues to grow and expand as a global brand.  This vintage de la Renta jacket has slanted front pockets that just add to the punch, making the Fortuna top even more contemporary.  I love the juxtaposition of the abstract modern top with the vintage jacket to me it resonates sophistication.  When wearing this ensemble you would say to the world ‘I embrace transformation’ and to me that just states you roll with the changing times and that’s classy.  Check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.   Toodles for now.  Daniel

I found 2 sassy tops and 1 super light weight Summer plaid jacket all within 1 thrift store just how lucky am I?  Really lucky.  The first thing I pulled from the clutches of a packed rack of clothes was the Laundry by Shelli Segal tank top size small.  The tank if made of rayon and nylon so you know this tank will lovingly hug every curve, which is always a good thing.  The second top I squeezed from the rack was the Michael Stars magenta tee, if you don’t already own any Michael Stars t-shirts then what in the hell are you waiting for?  When I found this Isaac Mizrahi plaid super light weight Summer jacket size 2,  I knew the 2 tops I previously pillaged would look stylish together.  I love the construction of this jacket it reminds me of something Doris Day would have worn in one of her many movies.  It has that retro look,  yet it’s clean simple and modern.  The jacket and tops would look fantastic with these True Religion grey legging.  Well on that note I think I’ll do a Doris Day Que Sera Sera number and call it a day.  Stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

This spaghetti string top size medium with beaded straps by Allen Schwartz is a throwback to the good old 60′s.  You know Janis Joplin would have worn this top at one of her concerts no doubt.   Spaced throughout the top are hand sewn sequins that add a little more rock n’ roll.   I like this long black white and gray linen with cotton skirt by Eileen Fisher.  25 years ago, Eileen Fisher for a very personal reason : she was having trouble getting dressed started her brand.  At the time she was working as an interior and graphic designer.  In her mind she kept seeing simple shapes for clothes and knew they had to be beautiful colors, great fabrics and have certain shapes and proportions that worked together.  Although she couldn’t sew and only had $350 in the bank, she believed in these simple shapes and had 4 designed created to take them to The Boutique Show in New York.  The rest is all history now with 800 employees strong and with 44 stores in 14 states she is making woman look and feel self assured.  I found these Ellen Tracy black leather heels that are in MINT condition that match the skirt and compliments the top.  Janis would wear this entire ensemble  she would just need her guitar, a bottle of vodka and lots of illegal substances and the rest would be history.  Make sure you stop by and say hello at The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

It isn’t everyday that I find a brand new Akris jacket with the tag still on it, but when I do -  I do the Daniel Troppy victory dance.  If you ever see some crazy ass fool in some thrift store doing this dance you’ll know it’s me and that I have struck gold.  This gorgeous light weigh wool size 10 jacket is beautifully constructed.  The jacket carries the unmistakable signature of designer Albert Kriemier, who creates fashion for a feminine woman with personality and charisma.  He has unwaveringly adopted an independent and authentic way forward and his unique philosophy has helped the company gain worldwide prestige in recent years.  Albert Kriemler was just 20 years old when he joined his father’s company in 1980.  Albert states ” Akris gives resonance , amongst other qualities, to the demands and requirements born of the reality of everyday living, whilst retaining the luxury of a beautiful fabric, worked using traditional Couture processes.” This brand is a super sassy and chic and when I find anything Akris in a thrift store you can see why I do the victory dance….  I found this Michael Kors silk paisley print blouse that I think looks fantastic under the jacket.  Paisley in my opinion never goes out of style – it should be a basic print in anyone wardrobe.   Don’t forget to stop by and see all the items in The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.   Daniel

I found 2 party dresses and I mean 2 kick some butt party dresses.  The first one I found was the Betsey Johnson silk dress with a gorgeous rose print and a size 4.  Betsey Johnson, both the woman and the label, is constantly moving forward and continues to keep a strong foothold in the fashion industry with no signs of letting up anytime soon.  Her love of detail and design is evident in everything she does in life and in business.  The second party your butt off dress was this A.B.S by Allen Schwartz black dress size 8.  After over 2 decades of designing for his moniker brand, A.B.S, Schwartz is even more passionate than ever about design and predicting the next trends.  As he directs the brand into the future, he applies a simple credo to his life and design….”It’s all about the here and now.”  That’s excellent advice because without the here and now what do you have embrace?  I say live your life as if you are always going to some party, some event or function and stand up straight – arch your back  and for god’s sake DRESS UP….  Stop by The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also enjoy yourself to my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel