✮ my best thrift haul yet (& some words on slow fashion) ✮

[@ch3rryk4ii]

Manifesting a strawberry plate, a schoolgirl skirt (with cigarette burn) and a pair of red miu miu shoes to appear in my life ❤️

[@fairyfarms]

same

[@sophiebarnwell5838]

The juxtaposition of Dakota caressing, smelling and vocalising her ardour for each book she is presenting and then throwing them almost violently on top of one another is truly masterful.

[@grainne5500]

I have an uncle who has preserved this beautiful tea set for almost half a century now. It's a beautiful blue bone china that belonged to his aunt and was passed down. Unfortunately, one of the cups was smashed to pieces and he was devasted for a while as it is not being sold anymore. Fast-forward 2 years, my british cousin found an old run down thrift shop in the middle of absolute nowhere (he described the environment as being more akin to a scrapyard). And in this old run down thrift shop was a tiny collection of the exact same beautiful blue bone china mugs going for 50 cent a piece. Never before did my family see a value in thrifting until we saw the pure joy my uncle had when he recieved them as a present.

[@nocturnalanimals5884]

lady dakota: *talking about slow fashion* youtube: *gives me a shein AD*

[@annabelmimpriss8744]

I love how you talk so enthusiastically about your books and then proceed to chuck them behind you each time haha

[@bokorjudit8]

I actually find it so disrespectful 🥲

[@veniceicesea]

@@bokorjudit8 lmao hardly, its her own books

[@spacebar9733]

@@bokorjudit8 books are made to go through a lot.

[@gabriellachristie4571]

The brand st.Michaels (the first skirt) was a only carried at Marks and Spencer’s, so it’s essentially vintage M&S :)

[@gabija519]

what a great day it will be

[@RoundSeal]

I'm so happy you took the time to speak about slow fashion. Fast fashion is so deeply harmful for so many different reasons. As a person who grew up needing thrifted clothes due to economical status, literally the best quality clothing I've ever owned in my life has been second-hand. People say things like "but [places like Shein] are important for poor people!" Nope, no they're not! I wouldn't ever dream of spending more money on something that will only last a fraction of the time. Online thrifting is becoming more accessible, too. Anyway, this is something I feel super strongly about 😅 Thrift stores are treasure troves, thanks for the video!

[@alexs3768]

Tbh the finds here are really amazing and you'd never find stuff like this in Los Angeles. Our thrift stores are full of tattered Shein and other fast fashion garbage since resellers buy up anything else before we can even get to the thrift shops.

[@phoebewhitaker4036]

All my life the things I’ve had, the things my family has had, have been secondhand. I grew up with not a lot of money, and now as an adult I still don’t have a lot of money. Thrifting is the way I shape my life. I wouldn’t have the opportunity to be blessed with most of the items I am without it. I thrift books and clothes and furniture and decor. I’ve been able to create my own personal aesthetic on things I’ve gotten secondhand. I even paint my furniture and walls using half off paints that have been brought back to home hardware stores because they were the wrong colors. It’s so beautiful to give things a new life and let their collective story live on. I am forever grateful to secondhand shops and the lovely people who choose to donate instead of toss their unused things 🤍

[@dreuvasdevil9395]

Incase anybody is wondering, the background piece from 6 minutes onwards is Chopin's 4th ballade.

[@abigailelenas]

another lady dakota masterpiece to bless our day❤️

[@etharon6397]

You talk like you write, you sound like prose you create and i think thats why your writing feels so authentic. You sound like you eat dictionary for breakfast and I just aspire to have that energy and aura as well one day 😔🙏

[@Thegirlwiththebooks-]

The blue and white plate is Delfts Blauw, popular in the Netherlands, I think it’s vintage too… My grandma has a lot of them :)

[@zoebasson]

i’m watching this whilst altering a 60s mini dress i got from a charity shop!! i’m so excited it’s such a gorgeous strawberry and cherry print

[@arabian800]

The part where you talk about books will forever be The best part

[@mothaja5105]

The thumbnail is everything

[@melanieeverglen]

Just seen the first few minutes of the video so far, but I adore the clothes. Your fashion sense never fails to amaze me! Soo pretty

[@queenofdisaster186]

i’m pretty sure that a lot of the time the issue with vintage clothes fitting weird is that people wear different undergarments now than they did then, specifically bras. a lot of 50s/60s clothes are made to wear bullet bras or other bras underneath so without it it tends to fall a bit strangely!

[@pwetrangkabayo]

that velvet cardigan, oh my

[@asteriareads]

i've noticed that with my true vintage pieces too about the arms and shoulders fitting much smaller/tighter, i thought i was crazy lol. if we were friends i'd tailor all your thrifted finds for you.

[@edythehart]

your voice is so soothing for in the background while drawing and staying up really late!

[@flowerswift]

the way Dakota throws the books is sending me

[@michelleannelynne]

That vintage 40s shoes 😍😍😍 I moved out of London to Zurich a couple of years ago and I miss the thrift/charity shops so much!! A very good source of clothes, arts & crafts, and books!

[@user-zg2bb1vc4y]

We have such different styles and body types and surroundings but I adore how passionate you are about thrifting and how you light up when you show an item you're super excited about!!! You're so lovely and such a delight to watch while I do my own mending and sewing❣️

[@woodbinescab]

Those brown shoes near the end , definitely something Lucy from A Room with a View would have worn.

[@ftgamal]

u really inspire me to embrace my own style

[@hamssayusuf1430]

This girl is all i ever want to be.

[@aradidduran362]

Does anyone know the first song name???? Also lovely video Dakota 💕

[@viiviieennee]

every time i see dakota in any form i feel shivers travel down my body and i love it, thank you for being lady dakota ❤️

[@yassy1]

You've always inspired me Dakota! I'm in love with your work and it helped with my writers block! xx

[@salf.7484]

Hello i just found your channel and i am so in love with the content you create and really appreciate your compassion while talking about the issues surrounding fast fashion and thrifting! Its so nice to see sincerity in online spaces ^ ^ I did want to point out that in Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson the main character seems to be lesbian and not only queer, i know queer is an umbrella term but in a time where lesbians irl are fighting to destigmatize the word and normalize it in everyday spaces i wanted mention it under this video. Happy pride everyone 🫂💐

[@sallyroad7641]

hiiii Dakota, i just wanted to say how inspiring it is for me to see someone with the same interests, style and values as me who is also Australian, i never meet people similar to me here and its so comforting to see your videos and be able to relate to someone so much, luv u

[@aptdccvii]

love to hear you talk about books, it's so genuine ahh + goya is def one of the painters that intrigue me most !!

[@kaitlynb1842]

Can you do a room/ home tour? I love your style!

[@salmonella6051]

eveyrtime i watch your videos i am filled with an overwhelming feeling of inspiration and potential

[@crystaldawnleslie1553]

Im glad you did the intro because thats exactly what made me subscribe. Over consumption is real even i have struggled with it. So having a channel to watch that doesnt push it is absolutely important ❤

[@aptdccvii]

the strawberry plate is the cutest thing ever

[@taylag2380]

"i'm not even shitting you" Love when that Australian country comes out

[@citseilidh]

i absolutely love the aesthetic of this video and also world of books, they are the best :)

[@beepuke8679]

OBSESSED with the hat i need to know where i can get a similar oneeee😭😭😭

[@themarrowvaults]

ahh the yellow wallpaper is one of my favourite stories!! its so amazing that you found it!!

[@unclarable]

you vocalized my thoughts on why i love thrifting PERFECTLY. yes yes yes!! also you found such amazing things. i recently thrifted oranges are not the only fruit too!! admire the heck out of you dakota

[@mejorts]

only discovered your videos a few days ago (i love them so much), i was so excited to see your upload!

[@florafae]

I love how cozy, vintage, ethereal your stye is ❤️ not just clothing but your decorating and videography style as well. I also really appreciate your consideration and disclaimer of broadcasting consumption 🥹

[@eleanorwoodroof1883]

love the clothes and the soothing vibes of your videos :)) , i think other parts of england have much cheaper charity shops. i know where i live there is clearance warehouse charity shop where everything is 50p-£2 which is incredible.

[@kelseytaylor6314]

❤😚I love you! Much love! I love how your content is more slow living focused

[@sinemrizova108]

tomorrow is my uni entrance exam for english philology and honestly I'll take this video as a blessing from lady dakota

[@mikaeladebela1168]

best of luck!

[@nightfallvn]

hope it went good love

[@tynryder27]

I accidentally stumbled across your videos, and I must say. You are absolutely charming and strikingly beautiful. I find myself drawing inspiration from you. much love from SoCal

[@ariverdreaming]

Yesss!! Thank you for talking about this. Slow fashion is so rewarding and results in such a beautifully unique and fascinating style such as yours 🌹

[@carrieicanhasbooks]

Watching your haul with as I drink tea from the thrifted 70's mug I found yesterday.

[@laurahintermaier8456]

I am watching this while going through my clothes and books to donate

[@salifscott4664]

Love the Chopin music in your videos ❤❤❤

[@__emmie]

you're so french-wave actress coded

[@bowlingfloral7407]

the books are making confused because they are facing different ways even tho ik cameras do that (love the video!)

[@laura_kzl]

dakota: this one is Goethes erotic poems also dakota: and it smells so good ugh *literally inhales it*

[@andreeamunteanu8762]

Could you possibly do a "summer book recommendation" or a "books to read on the beach" video? Xx

[@benwrex6280]

Seconding! This would be great!

[@maedianee]

dakota i adore you. this is my favourite video you have EVER done.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Love you Dakota and most sweetest and blessing angel and I appreciate you so much ❤

[@booksandbargains]

Love the pieces you've got here! St Micheals is one of my favourite brands :)

[@blinkingidiot45]

you made my day thank u dakota

[@maryseptihet]

I got a white Ralph Lauren dungaree dress for £5 in my local charity shop (which tbh they had no idea was designer, which great for me aha sorry not sorry) and I AM GASSED about it! Manifesting some tabi’s to go with it in one of my local charity shops or thrift stores ! ARGGGGGGGGGGGHHH

[@RedSails]

those 1940s shoes are so beautiful

[@neona7]

Thank you for sharing your thrift luck! I'm gonna need it on my holiday in Italy.

[@lunadeschutter]

love you dakota

[@nxreu]

we need more fashion videos!

[@margotk4653]

thank u for inspiring me even when i feel down

[@akira-ut9nv]

those shoes are such a steal dakota!!

[@mumumumey]

what’s the song you used in the intro !

[@thesixthfloorneighbor6041]

I'm studiying arts in spain and i have a lot of information about Goya, let me know if u want few recommendations about the artist (btw really good and cool video the intro was amazing) take care

[@laurenschenck5355]

All that books are amazing and unique ❤

[@laurenschenck5355]

My favorite clothing haul and absolutely amazing and you are a masterpiece ❤

[@saturn7120]

you remind me of Sabrina spellman sm stg

[@cypresscain]

does anyone know what the song at the beginning is called?

[@jajajaner]

I feel like we have the exact same style

[@BiodegradableYTP]

And when we needed her most, our favourite bubbly blonde bookworm returns to us.

[@finsfables]

1940s shoes wowww bloody gorgeous

[@raven-pw2bm]

Do a tattoo tour plsss

[@alicereis7151]

can anyone tell me the name of the song in the first chapter?

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! Everything is so beautiful love it all ❤

[@shilahriddell813]

Been missing you! 💞

[@ciara1045]

the word 'quid' in your sweet australian accent is everything lol

[@amymariee]

the brown coat reminds me of gilmore girls sm

[@joytheviewer]

I am really a fan for your sense in fashion i love your style so much . I hope you do more videos like this Much love 💋

[@laurenschenck5355]

The diary of Anann sounds amazing I need to get that ❤

[@danielleculler1495]

I literally sent this as a reference for my sister who is going to be studying abroad in London in the fall.

[@karenperrey2422]

St Michael's was the original branding of Mark's and Spencer I believe 😗

[@vitaminb12_]

loved this thrift! on an unrelated note you remind me of a mix between billie piper and natasha beddingfield xx

[@Bruno-ct1qz]

Whats the song in the beginning im begging you???

[@noaho8080]

Does anyone know the name of the song that's at the beginning?

[@vedanshiawasthi]

where’s your lipshade from?…..love it❤ much love to you girl💋🧿

[@shilahriddell813]

YAY!

[@Elizabeth-Beauty-of-Art]

What was the intro song? i found it really fun!🩷

[@ioannabibli3988]

Can you pleaseeeeee tell me what the song in the beginning of your video is???

[@Bruno-ct1qz]

Did you find it?

[@ioannabibli3988]

@@Bruno-ct1qz no :(

[@marasimpson2128]

whats the name of the song at the beginning i love it so muchhhhh :333

[@Blondie101010100]

St Michael's brand became M&S !

[@simingayethwala8008]

Dakota and red lipstick 😍

[@samdarko-channel]

i got a shein ad on this video 💀

[@vgillingham]

i love thrifting but i can NEVER find pants because of my small waist and wide hips and it sucksss

[@briannalillyjadegillespie]

We have been blessed

[@sofiac6506]

Heyyy what's the song in the intro?