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I GOT THEM!!!! And y'all, by the time I got off work there was not just one, not two, but THREE Ewan movies available and I got them all! You know what's crazy? The movies for sale were the next three movies in line for review in order! Moulin Rouge, Black Hawk Down, and Attack of the Clones! Isn't that cool? That brings my Ewan movie collection to five! I also got the movies Red and Red 2. Red 2 was available this morning and I considered getting it but I like the first one better so I didn't want to only buy the sequel. When I got off work, the first movie was available for sale so I went ahead and got them both! I don't think anything can dull my shine today! I shouldn't have bought so much. I'm sure I'll regret it later. Right now, I'm on cloud nine 😁🥰🥳

ALERT! ALERT!

Try to stay calm but THE "MOULIN ROUGE" DVD IS FOR SALE AT MY JOB!!!! I literally said "oh my fucking god" when I saw it. But I can't buy it because I'm on the clock and I still have 4 hours until I clock out 😫😫 I'm so scared that it's going to get bought in that time! It's brand new, still in the plastic, and only 2 DOLLARS! Oh my god, I want it sooooo bad!

Edit: I just got a chance to actually pick it up and take a look and it's not new in the plastic. Doesn't change anything for me of course. Also, another Ewan movie "Black Hawk Down" is available too! There's a good selection of general movies we have today and I'm tempted to buy an armful lol

Another Thrift Score!

Y'all! So there were a bajillion DVDs at the thrift store all week. I'm not kidding. They had so much that they had to start bringing the movies out in buckets because there wasn't any shelf space. I haven't had a chance to go through them all until today. I just kept telling myself "there's way too many movies for there to not be a Ewan one." I felt it in my bones. If he was in one of these buckets, I was gonna sniff him out. Finally, after a long and tedious search of scanning movie titles, guess what was at the very end?

BAM!! I could hardly contain my joy! I knew he had to be there and I knew I would find him! Yayyyy, I'm so happy! 😁 I picked up Chicago too because of my darling Renée Zellweger 🥰. There was a movie called Twisted that I considered getting for Ashley Judd too (she was in Eye of the Beholder with Ewan) but I only had so much pocket money to spend. What a great score!

Do you know how to fix tears in leather? I got my jacket from a thrift store so it came with a few holes and I'm too scared to try and fix it cause idk if you can even sew leather

Good on you for thrifting your clothes!

Leather is an interesting material. It's strong and durable, and will last for decades when taken care of properly. As it's a natural material, it will biodegrade at the end of its lifecycle and won't shed microplastics unlike some faux leather types (though not all, like these eco-friendly leather alternatives).

That being said, our modern leather industry is resource-intensive and can pose health- and environmental hazards. I would highly recommend buying second-hand leather over new leather, like you did.

If you do buy new leather, try to research the sustainability and ethics of the company you're buying from. Look for B Corp companies, or support indigenous designers.

Mending leather:

Sewing leather:

You absolutely can sew leather!

The most important thing to remember when sewing leather is that every hole you make while sewing is irreversible. Unlike fabric, holes are highly visible in leather. Try to avoid using pins, and plan your stitches up front if you can.

If you plan on using a sewing machine, you'll need a set of leather needles and you'll probably also benefit from getting an appropriate sewing foot.

As for hand sewing: if it's very thin leather, you could probably get away with using a large sharp needle. If the leather's too thick for standard sewing needles, you'll need leather needles, also known as glover needles, which have a triangular point. This point allows them to pass through leather without tearing it. You may also benefit from having something on hand to puncture holes into your leather, like a stitching awl.

Gluing leather:

If sewing isn't your thing, you can also try fabric glue. Just make sure to use a glue that's suitable for leather, as other glues may damage your leather. If the edges of the holes are too big to glue together, get some spare leather and glue on patches. Try to upcycle leather if you can for this, for example from leather objects that are beyond repair.

Visible mending:

If you'd like to do visible mending on your jacket, check out these Reddit topics on the subject:

How can I fix my leather couch?

Stitches in leather - yay or nay?

Advice needed. Very fine leather coat.

Old leather jacket repairs

i would be totally up for going thrifting, getting brunch, fighting god, or wearing a slutty dress, but my tummy hurts

Went thrifting today👻

I don’t know if it’s just me, but didn’t the Sasha dolls always have the best outfits for every Bratz collection.

I remember being shocked for the first time seeing dolls the had clothes that people in the real world might or could wear. (I don’t remember everyone dressing this stylish on the regular). Although Bratz dolls always got a bad wrap for over-sexualisation and inappropriate themes (sometimes deserved), I wonder if anyone noticed the more nuanced reflection of femininity in Bratz dolls, that other doll lines weren’t exploring at the time.

I found quite a few holiday Barbies while out thrifting the other day. I get why people are so keen on collecting these their designs are ridiculous. I’m obsessed with the happy holidays Barbie with the white hair and emerald dress, vintage Barbies really were extravagant, in a way they still are in some ways today.

The 2021 holiday Barbie is one of the more stunning modern Barbies I’ve seen in a while. Its unfortunate she’s not more articulated, her design is everything a holiday Barbie should be, flashy, over the top, and seasonal. I like the metal breast plate embellishment, it reminds me of some fashion trends that are popular right now. I’m definitely impressed by her hair. I would not be surprised if people were over everyone «making a big deal» about it, but it’s impressive to see braids executed in this way, not to mention the implications of a Barbie having her hair styled this way.

(I threw the winter evening Barbie into this post because she fits right in and I’m obsessed with the fur hat and coat)

Oh, to be a gay in his natural habitat (the thrift store)

what depop users sell size small vintage clothes in a budget? i’m looking for 70s stuff 🫡

[my 9utf!t fr9m ye$terday al9n% w!th what ! thr!fted that n!%ht.]

Translation:(my outfit from yesterday along with what i thrifted that night.)

[thrift haul and some loser selfies]

I found this camcorder at a thrift store for $9. There was a tape inside of it which i unfortunately had to cut and tear out of it, but i know it can be repaired and there's another thrift store near here that had a bunch of these 8mm tapes. That aside though, i was looking through a bunch of papers, among which were some old wedding photos and stuff from the 80s, an old map of Victoria and some other random stuff. Among those papers though, i found this strongly worded parking warning from presumably the 80s or something.

found some lovely jewelry while thrifting!

It gives off medowlark vibes lol

thrifted VS pjs !! ♡🎀

WHY DOES NO ONE DRESS LIKE THIS ANYMORE??

when the thrift haul’s so good that the old people shit talk you cause they think you’re a reseller