I Went Thrifting in ☀️Lisbon | vintage treasure and alterations

Hello everyone and welcome to a new video!

I had the lucky opportunity last week to go to a handful of second-hand/thrift/vintage shops in downtown Lisbon and I wanted to share my finds with you! My two vintage finds were a bit pricey compared to what I usually get, but they felt like good quality pieces to me, which is why I was comfortable purchasing them. I can't quite recall how much the tucked silk blouse and the suede vest were individually, but altogether they were 60€. The burgundy blouse was priced at 49€ per kilo and cost €9. I think because I was on holiday I felt like splurging a bit, but I definitely think the last shop was a bit overpriced. Although I didn't find anything at the Humana shops, things were decently priced from what I could tell. Here's a little more information about the shops I went to, in case you're interested:

Let me know down below your favourite item and whether you'd like any of these patterns!

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[alisiaeve]

I LOVE that red blouse!! A pattern would be amazing! Also I really like how the vest came out!

[bonniegirlster]

The blouses are adorable, and I’d love a pattern of the red one!

[NemuiDoraneko]

Both blouses are supercute and the red one is giving me modern-edwardian vibes 🫖

[saymyname]

I like those two blouses very much. The red one has pirate vibes indeed and these warm colours look very flattering on you!

I hope you had a beautiful and relaxing holiday and have returned strengthened and will lots of new, brave sewing ideas.

PS: Since you successfully did your final exams you are no longer a student and can upgrade yourself in your channel info as "fashion historian"! Congratulations again 😊👍!

[TealCheetah]

Hand sewing instead of dealing with the machine is such a mood, lol

Last week I didn't want to bother finding a different machine needle, so spent an hour backstitching a seam. Yes, /much/ faster then switching the machine needle, good job self.

[maggiekedves]

Yes and Yes they both look great on you. Vest is giving me a good ole' hobbit vibe, chef's kiss.

[grammykcutter]

How fun and you did make them wearable for you in a timely manner. You should feel good about your purchases.

[believeinfaeries]

What great finds! The vest came out so well. Both blouses are great and definitely fit your aesthetic. Glad you had a great vacation!

[agimagi]

I would LOVE to have a pattern of the red blouse, it is the perfect historybounding item!

[Ellaodi]

I had no idea you were Portuguese! Love that!! Wish I had learned to speak it as a kid, I grew up in the states, but I'd love to hear your analysis of fashion and folkwear in Portugal esp rural areas 🧡🧡

[michellecornum]

Cute pieces . What fun to shop abroad. So sorry about the dreadful heat. Take care.

[RebelJunque]

Both blouses totally pass the cute vibe test 😉😊🥰

[gerileemakes]

I love the burgundy blouse on you! You did a good job with these alterations

[sarahwatts]

What a great look at a slice of Lisbon! I think you made really great choices. No second thoughts on the tiered blouse especially, what a stunner!

[dianethuillier]

"Does it look really cute??" Yeeees! They do!

[seashore]

That red blouse is so pretty!! And for the vest, I think your first alteration was the golden one (with the side seam), it looked really good :)

[NerdXertz]

The shirt with tucks is super cute, and it looks really comfy to boot. So price justified.

[historical.isolde]

That rack of mid-century slips was amazing! Trying to find them in Australia is surprisingly difficult. It can be hard finding modern nylon/polyester slips sometimes.

[rachelboersma-plug]

The red shirt looks so good on you. Rich jewel shades suit you beautifully.

[TealCheetah]

Good job on getting these altered instead of sitting in the pile forever!