This is my old friend Candy - she's a 1980s turquoise, silk, sequinned top and being a showgirl, she's quite a show-off.
And common as muck.
Today she's shacked up with my leather shorts from Bitching and Junkfood.
She has a mind of her own.
Candy has a way of turning up at inappropriate occasions such as work-related press conferences and oh-so-serious interviews and always manages to draw a smile and a definite softening of my subject's demeanour.
A true friend indeed.
Candy hasn't been out to play for a while and today she's making the most of being on holiday.
I kept the accessories pretty low-key;)).
I'm holding a 1960s white and gold beaded evening bag and wearing assorted old rings; a 1950s white, glass bead, concertina bracelet; 1940s sunglasses and blue feather earrings.
The shoes are leather clog sandals I picked up at a vintage store a few years ago.
When Candy and I first hooked up, it was a memorable day.
We found each other at a thrift store and it was love at first sight.
I only had to part with $10 so she could move in with me.
Life has never been quite the same.
Well that's a jolly grand start isn't it? Days two and three were a total cock up - torrential rain and I never stepped out of the house. BUT. I didn't shop so that's a good thing eh?
Which brings me to why I'm doing this.
I follow a lot of blogs and I respect and admire many, many, many artists and creators of fashion and design.
I especially love sharing the thrill of a new purchase and how a blogger incorporates new items into their wardrobe.
But surely there comes a point when we have enough stuff?
Sure, sell a bit on etsy or eBay, consign things and send clothing and shoes to thrift stores.
It's a bit of joke really though isn't it?
Our closets soon fill up with more shit we don't wear.
Which is why I have renamed my pledge from Shop My Closet to Stop Buying More Shit!
Has a bit more weight to it when you think of the true cost of that new yet unnecessary shredded t-shirt, studded belt, or another pair of cheap, crappy platforms ("but so cute I couldn't resist"!).
That $30 could be used to buy a couple of blankets, some healthy tinned food, or a pair of school shoes for a kid that needs an education.
Try and make do with what's already in the closet.
So stop. Just stop and think.
And Stop Buying More Shit!!!
Black Milk Geisha leggings; vintage mens tuxedo shirt; Forever 21 feather cape; Doc Marten boots
