It really isn’t every day that I not only find a Prada linen jacket but a blouse that matches the color to perfection.  Both are from the same thrift store to boot which makes my work so much easier.  I first found the blouse which is by J. McLaughlin button up and here is the story about this brand.  Brothers Jay and Kevin McLaughlin opened their first store 32 years ago at 74th Street and 3rd Avenue on New York’s Upper Ease side.  From the moment they opened their doors J. McLaughlin established itself as a classic American brand featuring a flair for bold colors and prints.  You can obviously see that with this blouse.  As I continued on my stroll throughout the thrift store I ran my fingers across the jacket section and ‘voila’ out jumped this sky blue linen Prada 3 button jacket.  At this point it’s really hard to control my salivating…after all it’s Prada.  After taking over her grandfathers Mario Prada’s Italian leather goods business in 1978, Miuccia Prada began to change the way people viewed fashion.  Every aspect of production – from the buttons of a coat to the design of a New York flagship (with the help of architect Rem Koolhaas) – benefits from the careful eye and deliberate study of “Mrs. Prada.”  I love the fact that I first found the blouse and next came the jacket and both recycled luxury brand items had that same exact shade of sky blue.  I hit the nail right on the head or is that vice-versa???  If there is any item you might be interested in on my blog please email for price, additional photos and measurements and also check out The Thrifters Boutique.  Follow me daily on Twitter & Facebook and please click on and enjoy my YouTube videos.  Toodles for now.  Daniel