Ruidiya Floral Maxi

During a recent thrifting expedition (the main purpose of which was to look for shoot props & fabrics) I decided to briefly peruse the clothing section....and I darn gon struck gold! This amazing Ruidiya floral long-sleeved maxi caught my eye straight away among the duller grey & beige toned clothing surrounding it, and to my dismay, I noticed another lady had also laid eyes on the item! She turned to begin walking towards the dress, and in retaliation, I power-walked as quickly as I could towards the rack and snatched the dress up as soon as I realised it was my size! I love that slightly more competitive side of op-shopping - the thrill of the chase applies to clothing too, and it honestly makes you feel like the hugest winner when you are fortunate enough to hunt down & purchase a piece such as this.

I snapped these images on an overcast, damp day, and I loved the way that the gorgeous tones of the maxi contrasted and popped against the misty greens & greys of the backdrop.

Have you ever found an amazing item while thrifting, or perhaps lost out on one because someone like me swooped in early? (he he he) I'd love to hear your stories, so please let me know! xx