Ode to my favorite "Dumpster Dive"

Odds are that if you've been reading this blog long enough you've seen them. Try are a constant staple in my wardrobe rotation. They are season less. They are time less. And if it is any point of the day time, there is a great likelihood that I am wearing them.

I am talking about my Ray Ban Aviators. 

These glasses are simply awesome. They flatter almost every face. And they are always in style. They've been my headband, rested on my collar, and have hidden lack of sleep fabulously. Classic and cool, these have to be one of my favorite things I own.

These sub specs were the inspiration behind a recent ebay adventure to find a similar pair for my man (doesn't he just look charming).

But these weren't purchased by me at a Sunglass Hut or Sunglasses Kiosk. Nor were they a present. I didn't even find these at a Second Hand or Thrift Shop.

Nope, these impeccable shades were discovered as a dumpster dive. 

For those who don't know (don't be ashamed) a dumpster dive is a find one makes either by discovering something someone else has put out for free (usually bearing a sign describing the item as such) or taking a literal tumble into the trashes of others. 

Since I'm a borderline germiphobe, the latter has NEVER happened for me (I'm not knocking it, it's just not for me.)

However these I've found on as a complete dumpster dive. Let's go back into time about 2 years:

I was having a rough week. 

I was on my way to work, riding the bus to the coffee shop. I was praying, as I do in the morning. I was about a few stops away when something told me to get off of the bus. 

I hopped off and felt my eyes hit an object on the ground. Reaching down, a gold pair of frames, brown unscratched lenses, Ray Ban white lettering. I picked up a pair of virtually perfect Ray Ban glasses. 

And I've been in love ever since. These specs would have cost upwards of $175 and are STILL being sold on Ray Ban's site. For me? Free ninety nine. So happy.

What was your best dumpster dive/ or find?