I went thrifting with some girlfriends over the weekend. Boy, did we make out like BANDITS! We hit a thrift store in a higher tax bracket hoping to score some really great brands and managed to do just that - all while being part of a 50% off all apparel sale! WOO HOO!
Some of my finds, which I'll try to take pics of and post sort of soon, were:
*A beautiful, floral / impressionist painting / 50's housewife dress by Nine West that was a whopping $3.38.
*The cutest black velvet ankle boots with this super cute velvet flower thing going on on the side.
*A French Connection dress that is going to end up being my ultimate go-to summer dress; I can see it now.
*This crazy teal ankle length skirt. It's sort of chiffon-y with really loose pleating that hits at my natural waist and looks AMAZING with those ankle boots.
I did a little research on similar items from the brands I bought and when I did the math on what I spent versus what I would have paid retail ... OMG. I do believe I'll be hitting the 50% off thrift sale from now on, thankyouverymuch.
I even managed to be minorly selfless and buy a skirt that was just a tad too small and a pair of wedges that pinch the very edge of my pinkie toes (really, I could suffer through if I had to) with plans to give them to my sister in law who is officially at that age where clothes are not just necessary but actually really fun. And her love of shoes makes me proud. A girl after my very own heart, she is. So I got a brilliant amount of clothes for me - much of which will transition nicely into fall - AND still managed to think of others. My awesomeness knows no bounds.
By the way, the reason I purchased the skirt and wedges for my SIL is because the last time I did a thrift run I told her about it and she asked to go 'the next time.' I agreed and then made plans without her. Which I felt bad about. *sad face* So I'm trying to buy back her love and affection by plying her with gifts. And I'll definitely take her next time. Hopefully.
Anyway. I'll put some photos up soon - I might be wearing my finds, I might just show you how nicely they all sit on their hangers. Who knows? But at some point, I'll share. Promise.
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