Hello Again!

Ah, finally dusted off the virtual shelves in the shop. Feels nice to reopen for business. Please drop by and say hello! // Visit the shop here //

This and thats

Summer is channeling easy days. Been thinking of early 80's neutrals in natural materials, paired with a smattering of color and metallic touches -- always with that boho feeling. Some new items in the shop.

Vintage Brio Beige Tan Leather Satchel Purse



Vintage Phyllis Poland Pewter Metallic Leather Flat Sandals - size 8



Vintage Glass Bead Necklace with Brass Bells



Vintage Southwestern Style Cotton and Leather Headband



Vintage Unisa Blue Crochet Espadrilles - size 7



Vintage Boho Braided Wide Belt in Brown and Natural

The Boots of Summer

Just uploaded these lovely sh*tkickers to the shop. These boots are giving me a heavy 80's West Coast, dusty Americana, road trip mood. Staring at them against the shiny, white surface reminds me of sandy landscapes across a flat desert plain. Can I get a faded tee and some Henley please?

80's Guess by Georges Marciano Brown Nubuck Suede Ankle Boots - size 9.5

Don Henley - Boys Of Summer
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Of envy, Paddy's and Oz...

"Green, green gasoline.... " I can't remember how the rhyme goes, but I know there's a cheeky verse slipped in somewheres. I've been on hiatus getting items up in my Hello My Friend shop, but finally making time to post some of the treasures I've collected on thrifting adventures.

I found these emerald lovelies while pacing a thrift shop back and forth, one day, with nary an item to be found. Sometimes I think things play hide & seek with me, cos these boots suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Don't they look like magical pixies or something? Perhaps I should ask for a few wishes.

80's Emerald Green Suede Flat Ankle Boots - size 9 (click for details)

Snakeskin and Suede Shoes on SALE!

Finally uploading new goods to the shop this week, and in an effort of moving forward, I've put the current listed shoes on sale. "S" is the magic letter -- ssssssssssssssnakeskin and sssssssssuede. Check out the mirror ball heels on the pumps!

Vintage Black Suede Pumps with Round Mirrored Heels - size 6.5 (click for details)




80's Mid Heel Snakeskin Pumps - Eur 38 /size 7.5 (click for details)




Mens Snakeskin Deck Boat Shoes - Eur 45/size 11 (click for details)

geta life

Sometimes I find things in pairs -- or I'll happen upon a bunch of similar items in one week. A few months ago, it was all purple pumps. Lately, it's all about Asian footwear.

I almost gave up the geta to the Hello My Friend shop, but my feet refused. They have a beautiful padded silk crepe & felt thong on lightweight wood platform. I was lucky to find these new deadstock. The grass woven slippers have a lovely detail of purple and red yarn woven through the toes. I love wearing these around the house in hot weather. They crunch beneath your feet!

// Wood/silk Japanese geta and woven grass slippers with yarn detail found thrifting.

More Pumpy Goodness

Sometimes the universe says unusual things. These past weeks, my universe has been saying "pumps." Funny huh? I've been like a pump-magnet. Here's some pumpy goodness I discovered -- a lot of 80's shapes in suede, with a dash of snakeskin. Newly uploaded to the shop.

Vintage 80's Royal Purple Suede Pumps with Cone Heels - size 8.5





legs & tights courtesy of Magic Mikas

Vintage Black Suede Pumps with Round Mirrored Heels - size 6.5








Vintage 80's Pointy Toe Snakeskin Pumps with Mid Heels - Eur 38 /size 7.5

Le Purple Suede Booties

Just posted some fierce bootie pumps in the shop. Or shall I say "shooties"? I am currently loving this style of shoe paired with dresses and/or tights. Looks especially cool with leggings too.

For some reason, I came upon several purple suede shoes in one week, and picked up a few pairs. Here's one of the more unusual shapes of the two.

Vintage 80's Violet Purple Suede Bootie Pumps with Banana Heels - size 7.5





legs & tights courtesy of Magic Mikas