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I went back and forth, debating how I wanted to kick off Trash Panic in this new timeline, pressured by scrolling and endless content consumption (plus two TikTok tarot readers telling me I am destined for fame this year, obviously) that I should come out with a shocking, gigantic big BANG — new year, new me, bitch!
But I’ve found myself overwhelmingly anxious, fuzzy brained and distracted, feeling restless despite the time away, the bleak, bitter air here in Minneapolis thick with tension, heartbreak, and all-consuming hurt, dissolving any lingering leftover holiday high, if there ever even was one to begin with.
So I’ve decided we’re easing into this newborn calendar, recognizing that tip-toeing is still valid movement, that winter is still in full swing — the squirrels, bees, and trees still sleep.
And with that, I give you a Dump, less to encourage an immediate dive into capitalistic consumption and more to inspire you to consider what’s important to you when it comes to the realm of STUFF and THINGS. In the internet viral climate of black and white/in and out resolutions, I encourage you to embrace moving towards, drifting away energy — a commitment to consider the lifespan of things you put on your body, the quality of trinkets that make your house a home. Intention.
Welcome to the “The Dump” — a round-up of curated vintage, secondhand, or handmade things I have bookmarked from around the internet that are looking for a new place to call home.
Swoop up the treasures, share it with your friends, let it inspire a secondhand hunt of your own (love something that sold already? Look at the similar items! Look at the search terms! Go down a rabbit hole!) and join in on saving something from ending up in “the dump.”
(moving clockwise-ish, starting top left)
etro velvet floral coat (fem m, $279)
this color combo is delicious and also feels very reminiscent of recent dries van notenprada tortoise sunglasses ($94.50)
under $100!tiffany and co ceramic peanut trinket dish ($179.99, purchase on eBay)
this is so weird and bizarre and wonderful and kitschyburberry cream furry heel mules (fem 5, $250)
never worn! delightfully weird!vintage pauline trigere tulip rhinestone brooch ($124.95, purchase on eBay)
sterling silver bird brooch ($28)
love the vintage silhouette of this, not all bird brooches are created equalvintage pearl cluster brooch ($74, purchase on eBay)
rare! divine!vintage glass flower brooch ($30, purchase on eBay)
distressed wilson leather jacket (masc m, $95, purchase on eBay)
this tan tone is yum, very miu miu to me (pair with lace and sequins and silk!)vintage christian dior striped wrap belt ($84.88, purchase on eBay)
abalone inlay small picture frame ($60, purchase on eBay)
arts and crafts hammered table lamp ($179, purchase on eBay)
had this in my watchlist forever, my gift to you, because dang it’s so witchy and good1960s knit pom beanie ($24, purchase on eBay)
tods red embossed leather pumps (fem 6, $315)
if you need dressy shoes, the toe shape on this can easily feel really artful and funkygold tone articulated gemstone clown brooch ($18.07, purchase on eBay)
FUNvintage handmade ceramic green lidded box ($18, on sale)
has a little chip, but that might make it all the more fun for your coffee table goodiessterling silver canary cubic zirconia ring (size 8, $67.96 on sale)
sergio rossi animal print pony hair knee high boots (fem 7, $279.99, purchase on eBay)
yes yes yes yes yes yes yesetro green crystal embellished purse ($225, purchase on eBay)
very alessandro gucci but like, far more affordablehandmade pottery petal trinket dish ($48)
for car keys and garage door openers and matchbooks and and andprehnite sterling silver modernist ring (size 7.5, $240.79, purchase on eBay)
rafael sanchez black woven tassel purse ($199, purchase on eBay) (equally as incredible alt here)
get it while it’s hot! and not $500!cache leopard faux fur neck wrap ($39.99, purchase on eBay)
1920s female figure pencil drawing ($35, purchase on eBay)
real art for your home and not a sad etsy printablebrighton brown leather western belt ($115, purchase on eBay)
1960s animal print pony hair purse ($88, purchase on eBay)
bally light brown leather jacket (fem l, $180)
price is good, the color is interesting, the cut is classic — what more could you want?
Below the paywall….a raincoat that is also a statement piece, winter puffers that are actually COOL, well-priced pony hair, and the most insane pair of lace up boots I ever did see….