$2.50 Uggs

Ugg Boots, Goodwill Outlet ($2.50)

I've always been a bit wary of Ugg boots. I mean, I know they're not the cutest things in the world. But in my world, usually comfort wins in the battle of comfy or stylish...

I would never spend the normal amount on Ugg boots, but when I found them in the Goodwill Outlet bin, in my size, I had to snatch them up! I think they'll be perfect for lazy days with a bite of chill in the air.

Have a great Monday!

Always,
Amanda

Green Suede Shoes

Green Suede Boots, Good Samaritan ($4)

Man, I've been on a roll finding boots lately. Probably because the weather's starting to get warmer! But these are short and breathable enough for spring :)

There's something so exciting about finding brand new suede shoes for less than five bucks. Ah, thrifting. Good times :)

I hope you have a great Monday!

Always,
Amanda

Ultimate Treasure from the Goodwill Bins

Vintage Frye Campus Boots, Goodwill Outlet

When I got to Goodwill Outlet on Saturday, the bins of shoes were full like they'd just been brought out. But I only just managed to grab these nice looking leather boots just as they traded the bins for new ones. Then there was the usual stampede of people toward the new bins as I got away from there as quickly as possible!

Once I was out of the way of the craziness, I looked down at the boots and realized...they were vintage Frye campus boots!!!

I was freaking out to have found them in the reject bins that had already been gone through! Unfortunately though, they are size 9.5. I suppose I can try to wear really thick socks to make them fit, but they are just too big.

Anyone wear a size 9.5 who wants to do a trade of some sort? Let me know!

Always,
Amanda

The Tale of the Justin Boots

I have had one heck of a time with Justin boots. It started when they kept popping up on my favorite bloggers' feet. The black vintage ones with fringe. They were everywhere! Everywhere but my thrift stores.

Then, miraculously, I found a pair at Family Thrift. Black, check. Fringe, check. Women's size 8? No check.

Of course they were a women's size 7- just big enough to squeeze my feet into, but not to be able to move. At all. Plus, they were $25.

After that, I told my hubby exactly what I wanted, and showed him pictures. He said he'd find some on eBay. Unfortunately, the ones he found there were new and more cowboy than cool- plus they were at least a women's size 10.

Unwearable. Ugh. So I went back to eBay and found my current pair, above, for $8. They are cool and everything, but no black. No fringe.

So, this story's not over yet. I will, someday, find my perfect pair of Vintage Justin roper boots. And you can bet that I'll tell you all about it!

Have a super Thursday, everyone! It's almost the weekend!!!!
Always,
Amanda

Just Another Thrifting Thursday...

Today was one of those days that had me itching to go thrifting. And since my local Goodwill is the closest thrift store to me, I jetted there after work. I wasn't too surprised to find a bunch of teenage boys searching through the women's clothing for Halloween costumes. Quite the sight!

Anyway. I found some pretty cool stuff, for less than $10 total:

Crazy Monkey Candle ($2); Vintage Duckie Nite Lite ($2); Cupcake Candle ($1); Heavy-Duty Boots ($4)

Even the hubby likes the crazy monkey candle! He got home from work, and the first thing he said was, "Cool! I like this! But we can't burn it...it'll have to sit on our mantle in our new place!"

Totally agree.

Have a great night-more thriftiness tomorrow!

Always,

Amanda

File This Under: Best Find Ever!

I had this feeling- I can't really explain it, but I think I have a thrifting sixth sense or something- that I should go to Goodwill on my break today.

Now, this is the same Goodwill that I found, and then lost, my precious JCrew flats I mentioned earlier. But this time I totally scored!

I not only found the most beautiful, perfect Dooney & Bourke bag for $4, but I also found a JCrew belt, a Louis Vuitton purse strap (don't know what I'll use it for yet, but I'll use it!), and the cutest brown pair of sloutchy boots!

Meet my new brown boots :) $2

I like how my new boots are sort of cowboy, sort of Native American... (it's not PC to say "Indian" in this case, is it?)

Anyway... and my D & B purse. Oh my. I saw it, and I totally fell in love. Even before I opened the flap and made the discovery that it was-gasp!-worth a whole lot more than $4!

Such a pretty bag, $4

And just so you can see it's real-ness in all it's glory...

Ahhhh. How I can I even hope to find anything great this weekend when I found so many treasures today? Let's hope this luck never runs out!

Always,

Amanda

They're Not Identical Twins.

The other day, I totally fell in love.

OK, OK...not with a guy (completely in love with my hubby), but with boots. From Goodwill.

Take a look at these $4 beauties: (The same ones I wore on my thrifting day!)






I was being a total dork- I decided to go thrifting on my lunch break. So, I was winding through the store, quickly looking through, when I spotted these leather boots. I stopped. I checked- my size! I grabbed them, paid, and ran out the door back to work.

Fast-forward to later that evening, at home, cleaning my new boots with leather cleaner and anti-bacterial wipes. I look at the boots more closely and see that they are TWO DIFFERENT BOOTS! One's a 7.5 and one's an 8- different brands.

But guess what? They totally fit and look like they go together, so that's enough for me!
My new boots reminded me of these I saw on Forever21.com for $26.80! (I like mine better, though :))

Have a great Monday!
Amanda