So I went thrift shopping and loved it.
Late last year on a short trip to Swakopmund, my friend and I stopped by The Red Shelf.
I had heard about the shop before but never got the chance to pay it a visit in Windhoek.
We got to the shop and I fell in love. It had the cutest things, perfect for a minimalist dresser like myself. From vintage plaid blazers to vintage culottes and denims, I was in a happy place to say the least. The ambiance of the shop was also one I could get used to. Friendly, cozy and quirky. My kind of spaces.
I happily came out with a grey T-shirt (of the softest fabric) and two Palazzo pants. (As pictured below)
When I heard the Windhoek store had moved to the CBD, I was over the moon, because that meant I could easily pop in. And pop in I did.
I found it just as cute as the one in Swakopmund, so much that I picked out a few things I loved just so I could share them with you guys.
My top 5 items at The Red Shelf (Windhoek)
1. A Vintage Plaid Blazer
I’m a sucker for an over-sized everything. I am a jeans and T-shirt type of girl, throwing on a blazer like this makes me look a tad bit cooler. Lol
2. Wide-Legged Official Pants
I found an entire rack of wide-legged trousers. Great for the office, perfect with a crop top too. You can never have enough of these.
3. Polka Dot Midi Skirt
I don’t wear enough skirts. I’d like to change that this year, thank goodness The Red Shelf stocks vintage A-Line skirts. This one comes in the thickest softest fabric too.
4. Guy’s stuff.
They have stuff for men and kids as well. How cool are these tasseled loafers?
5. Hi I’m cool, Earrings.
How cute are these? The Red Shelf has a range of accessories. My favorites were these bicycle silver pair.
I sat down with the lovely owner, Sekai Hartz and had a little chat about how it all started.
How long has The Red Shelf been open?
Where do you source the merchandise from?