I love this abstract modern pattern on this BCBG halter top, I love the color combination and construction.  This BCBG top would look just about fabulous on anything even if you wore it with a burlap skirt…. BCBG is known for their stylish designs and cutting edge silhouettes.  This little hot sassy number is no exception.  I paired this BCBG halter top, since it has a touch of brown, with these Akris light brown striped slacks.  Finding a pair of Akris slacks inside a thrift store is like matching a couple of numbers on the Power Ball – exciting !  Akris designs are not just to be seen, it has to be felt to understand its quality.  Akris is wearable fashion, not just for special occasions, but also for everyday wear and the collection is strongly characterized by the mobility of our time.  Clear shapes and simple lines are the fundemental basics of the Akris collection and creative flair is expressed unobtrusively in each and every piece.  Luxurious material makes these slacks radiate with charm and once you feel the fabric you know what I’m talking about….  Nothing better than first rate quality fabrics, well maybe a good old fashion martini.  If there is any item on my blog you are interested in please email me for price, additional photos and measurements.  Be sure to check out The Thrifters Boutique first.  Follow my daily adventures on Twitter & Facebook, and also please enjoy a good laugh at my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

Wow any day of the week when I find 2 pieces of Trina Turk inside the same thrift store is a good day.  I LOVE Trina Turk, she is just California brilliant.  The first item I found was this silk halter dress with a bamboo ring, isn’t that just simple chic or what?  The pattern on the silk halter dress is so retro it’s fabulous, just no other word to describe it just fabulous.  To me everything that Trina Turk touches is fabulous and sophisticated and always modern with a splash of lime….  With the right pair of heels this woman could cut somebody….  The other Trina Turk item I found were the khaki slacks with cotton and spandex. These slacks look scrumptious with this red cotton Wendy Katlen top.  I’m really not able to find out alot about Wendy Katlen, there are several sites that sale her clothes but she doesn’t have a website…. I honestly don’t know how today of all days one doesn’t have a website…..  I love what you are doing Wendy so unless you are resting in Forest Lawn hop online.  If any item peeks your interest on my blog please email for price, additional photos and measurements.  Be sure to check out The Thrifters Boutique and please follow me daily on Twitter & Facebook.  Don’t miss my YouTube videos too.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I think for me the funnest thing about writing a daily blog is actually finding new labels to chit chat about.  So when this gorgeous chic Lafayette 148 New York cotton blouse jumped off the racks and into my cart I knew it was special.  This label I don’t see daily, weekly or even monthly inside a thrift store.   The brand was established in 1996 and named for its Manhattan street address.  Chic and modern designs in the most luxurious fabrics define the label.  Edward Wilkerson is the creative director for the brand, Edward graduated from high school of Art and Design in Manhattan and won acceptance into Parsons School of Design.  By 1984 he was a designer for Anne Klein, where he assisted Donna Karen and Louis del O’lio.  In 1998 he joined Lafayette 148 New York as design director.  Inspired by his frequent world travels and the women he meets, Edwards has a unique vision and sense of style that translates into elegant, yet supremely wearable fashion.  This label can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue & Neiman Marcus.   So when it came time for me to suit this lovely top with a gorgeous bottom it wasn’t all that difficult when these Trina Turk black wool slacks turned up.  These Trina Turk black super light weigh wool slacks, with purple trim around waist, are very sophisticated.  This ensemble looks like you would have spent some major bucks but lets just keep this our dirty little secret…..  Nothing wrong with a little dirt….  If you see anything on my blog please email me for price, additional photos and measurements.  Be sure to check out The Thrifters Boutique and please follow me daily on Twitter & Facebook, also please click on and watch my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

2 very exciting dresses: Betsey Johnson yellow silk and Laundry by Shelli Segal white beaded dress and I mean exciting.  I keep going back and forth is it exciting or sexy?  I’m caving in and going with both.  Both dresses are super sleek and sexy and that’s exactly what you want.  Why waste your time just going half way when either one of these dresses will take you to the ball and back again !  This ultra light yellow silk short dress by Betsey Johnson sings songs of praise from me but anything Betsey Johnson designs usually does.  She is, patently, the quintessential New York City downtown designer; Edie Sedgwick was even her fit model at one time.  Edie Sedgwick can you believe that?  You have to …MUST …watch the Betsey Johnson discusses Edie Sedgwick YouTube video….it’s a must see video I promise.  Another reason to really treasure this American fashion star.  The white beaded Laundry by Shelli Segal sexy dress is the perfect dress for any occasion. Both dresses are short and sweet, showing the right amount of skin.  If I could wiggle my nose and make things appear I would want these Robert Clergerier platform wedge shoes to show up inside the thrift store.  These platform wedges look fantastic with either dress, if it’s even possible these heels elevate these dresses to a whole new universe.  If interested in any item on my blog please email me for price, additional photos and measurements.  Be sure to check out The Thrifters Boutique too.  Please follow me daily on Twitter & Facebook, also click on and watch my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

All I kept thinking when I plucked this DVF silk blouse from the rack was ‘why wasn’t this a wrap dress esp. with this pattern?????.’  Then I started to feel guilty for even thinking that because as it stands now the GODS gave me this gorgeous DVF blouse and I had the nerve to ask for something more…..  Sometimes my thoughts don’t swing in perfect balance.  I absolutely love this pattern, it’s so rich and regal looking, I love all the dark colors and then there is that pop of turquoise, it’s delicious…  Yet I wanted more, shame on me….  I don’t know who gave this DVF silk blouse up or why but let me just say thank you right now…  This blouse would look exquisite with your favorite pair of black skinny jeans or legging all you would need is a simple clutch and a great pair of heels and off to the races you would go…  I put this blouse with this black 7 for all Mankind denim skirt with a slit in front because I really wanted to give this ensemble a comfortable feel and touch.  Who doesn’t love denim and who doesn’t love a 7 for all Mankind denim skirt???  I can’t think of anyone I know.  Both the Diane von Furstenberg silk blouse and 7 for all Mankind skirt are luxury brands that sell in major department stores and in their own boutiques and are classic and everlasting.  If you see any item on my blog please email me for price, additional photos and measurements.  Don’t forget to check out The Thrifters Boutique and please follow me daily on Twitter & Facebook, also please click on and watch my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

2 of the 3 items I have never heard of before but that didn’t stop me from buying them.  What I found charming about the first item, the white cotton Peroni top with rhinestone on the letters, was the obvious it said right there on the front “Italy”.  So I gathered this rhinestone studded tee up and thought to myself “what in the hell am I buying this for?”  I rationalized to myself that this top is cotton and is actually on the campy side of life.  Grant it I’m not a heavy drinker but I do like a good beer every now and then especially during the hot days of summer.  Peroni is just your classic Italian beer that is a staple in Italy, it’s like our Miller beer here in the USA.  Big ok….  Italians have always been into fashion and design imagine the highlights of the 80′s and you will picture an accompanying wardrobe of Italian fashion.  Armani jeans and crisp white t-shirts, the rhinestone explosions of Versace jackets or the ridiculous curves of a Dolce & Gabbana corset dress.  And then, a little later, in the 90′s the accompanying apparel to a decade of prosperity was glamorous Gucci silks and Pucci prints.  It was during these decades that the Italian fashion house seized control of the international fashion scene. I know I got way off course here but what I’m saying is that the Italian do everything with passion and STYLE.  I found this Butsina black cotton with spandex top, made in Paris, and again wasn’t aware of this label and Google provided me with little or absolutely no help at all.  So when it came for me to actually put these 2 tops with a bottom it was easy once I discovered this black silk long skirt by, again someone I have no idea who, Paul Alexander.  I love how it ties at the side and the length of the skirt, just fashionable and gorgeous. Both tops work excellent together with the long black silk skirt, one top looks campy while the other looks STYLISH.  2 excellent choices that can make 1 tasteful ensemble.  Speaking of Italy what better shoe than these Pucci flats made in Italy and would work magic. Interested in any item on my blog please email for price, additional photos and measurements.  Be sure to check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me daily on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

Girls you can get your groove on with this gorgeous sheer Les Copains silk camisole like there is no tomorrow.  This piece is rock hard fabulous that puts the sex back in SEXy.  Love the light blue sheer silk of this camisole absolutely LOVE IT.  Les Copains is one of the most well known and reliable names in ready to wear fashion in Italy and throughout the world.  The brand name was created in the late 50′s and takes its name from the title of a popular French radio show, “Salut Les Copains.”  Since its founding, Les Copains has always been considered a symbol of the “made in Italy” tradition in terms of creativity, industrial technique and quality.  I put the camisole with this raspberry BCBG wrap cotton top that I think is so versatile it hurts.  Everyone needs a sleek looking wrap top and what better than this BCBG raspberry color?  Just the color alone is regal and R$CH.   Hands down one of the best looking skirts I have seen in awhile is this psychedelic black,  with netting at bottom,  Vivienne Tam.  Vivienne Tam has become well known for creating beautiful clothes that appeal to all ages, ethnicities and income levels.  She has earned the reputation for offering a stylish and high quality product while at the same time inviting the consumer to experience the inspiration behind it.  This complete ensemble looks sophisticated while appearing modern and young.  It’s a gorgeous outfit that’s all I can say about it.  You could wear this to your PTA meeting or dinner at the Four Seasons and you would be the envy of the crowd.  Don’t you love that?  If there is anything on my blog that peeks your interest please email me for price, additional photos and measurements.  Be sure to check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

I think this striped pattern is so modern and contemporary and it doesn’t hurt it’s by DVF either.  I LOVE Diane von Furstenberg or Diane Simone Michelle Halfin which was her birth name.  DVF was born in Brussels Belgium and studied economics at the University of Geneva in Switzerland.  When she was 18 she met Prince Egon of Furstenberg at the university, he was the elder son of a German prince and his first wife, an heiress to the Fiat automotive fortune.  They married in 1969 and the couple had 2 children.  In 1970, with a $30,000 investment, she began designing women’s clothes.  The rest is fashion history.  So you know when this striped silk blouse showed its face to me I came unglued.   You can do a lot with this blouse but I’m really digging these white Magaschoni capri pants that just happened to be inside the same thrift store.  Nice I know…..  Magaschoni is a ultra chic label and has always emphasized an interest in philanthropic work that benefits those in need.  Here are some of the charities they are actively involved with: The Center for Discovery, Southampton Fresh Air Home, Standing Tall, Skip of New York, Susan G Komen and Step Up.  This is also a company that is eco friendly, their organic cottons are offered in both basic silhouettes as well as novelty sweaters with the one of a kind detailing Magaschoni products are consistently known for.  Now that’s STYLISH.  I think this union of the DVF silk blouse and the Magaschoni capri pants is a union made in heaven.  If interested in any item you see on my blog please email me for price, additional photos and measurements.  Be sure to check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel