Buffalo Exchange - Total Score

Buffalo Exchange is a pretty popular clothing resale shop here in San Diego. You may have some in your town too. They specialize in trendy clothes that the kids are into now a days. I'm a big proponent of recycling and buying used, and I tend to find things that I normally wouldn't pay for at prices I do want to pay. So yay for Buffalo Exchange.

Well, on this particular fortuitous evening, I found a lovely little merlot colored dress tucked away in the small section. Typically, I'm looking for more casual, empire waisted babydoll sort of numbers with which to frolic in the summer. But since it was kismet, and I was supposed to have this dress, my nimble browsing fingers caressed its soft, fine fabric, and it really was love at first sight. There was delicate rouching along the bustline accented with a satin sash to flatter my non-existent bosom. When I held it up, I immediately thought, "This is something Serena Van der Woodsen would wear!" (Yes, I'm a grown woman and I watch Gossip Girl.) It was so sophisticated and feminine. The dress was further perfected with a halter tie which so complements my collarbone and broad shoulders.

The brand? You might ask? Laundry by Shelli Segal. I know nothing about designers, but I did some research of course, and her lines are carried in Nordstroms and Saks. My dress, in fact, is still new with tags. The original price? $225. What did I pay for it? Umm, drop the first 2. I paid $25. And it's breathtaking on me. Not to toot my own horn, but it's really flattering.

You'd think I'd be content with all of the things I've already mentioned above, but I haven't even gotten to the best part. THE DRESS IS A SIZE 4!!!. I've never been a size 4 in my life. In fact, and one point, I was a size 24. I don't know who you are Ms. Shelli Segal, but you made my year. To look that amazing, in that nice of a dress, and have it be a size 4?! I'm wearing this dress to my brother-in-law's wedding in October. Sure, I can't gain a single pound between now and then. In fact, I had better lose 5 or so, but this dress is the ultimate motivation. In fact, it was the reason I didn't stop for vegan frozen yogurt tonight. And I always stop for vegan fro-yo. Wish I had a picture of it for you all, but I couldn't find one online. Sorry.

I also bought another little black dress with tulle (so fun) and a trashy little short, short, strapless/bustier jumper. I have no idea where I'll wear it, but if I sport it with heels I'll be six feet tall. It's totally a dancing in Vegas sort of number. Fun fun!