Vintage find #1

A holiday like Labor Day translates to shopping. Because I'm trying to be more resourceful with material things, I shopped at a thrift store today. Recycling materials is good, but actually using the recycled materials is good, too. Someone's trash is another's treasure.

I found a vintage silk white blouse that seemed perfect to wear to work at the office and for the after office activities. I also found a pair of Antonio Melani ivory sandals you could usually get at Dillard's which sadly happens to be nowhere near where I live at the moment. 

I hope to find more valuable items at thrift stores because I like the idea of donating unwanted goods and buying recycled goods. 

According to the EPA, about 12.4 million tons of textile waste was generated in 2008, or 5% of total municipal solid waste generation. 

So instead of throwing textiles away (unless there's serious, irreversible damage), participating in and supporting the recycling process will reduce the waste.