My Thrifting Outfit: Featuring New Finds!

I worked yesterday morning, and then quickly changed and drove out to my favorite thrifts. Of course, I forgot to take pictures beforehand of my outfit (which was admittedly pretty boring...).

So I figured that when I got home, I'd change into my newly thrifted clothes and take some shots right before the sun went down!

Floral Shirt, Goodwill Outlet; Trench Coat, Good Samaritan; Jeans, Goodwill; Socks, Dollar Tree; Bass Duck Shoes, Love of Jesus; Sunglasses, Love of Jesus

Everything I'm wearing here, except the jeans and socks, were found today! While I didn't find my oxfords (I will look 'till I find them, of course!) I found something else on my 'want' list: duck shoes :) You wouldn't believe how expensive these are- even on etsy and eBay!

I found these perfect Bass brand (my maiden name :)) shoes at Love of Jesus for a mere $3. They're waterproof, so they're great for now in the melting snow and later in the spring rain. And the sunnies? Pure granny-type awesome. And they stay on my little nose, which is a feat in itself!

The trench was a neat find at Good Samaritan- they only charged me $2 for it, and it's in great condition. Although, it is a little cold outside to be sporting it right now.

Lastly, the floral shirt was one of those 'oh...I'm at Goodwill Outlet, so it'll be less than $1...I'll grab it' things. But I really like it! I think it'll get a lot of wear once it warms up a little :)

I found other great things that I can't wait to show you all! (Original Creepy Crawlers set anyone?!?)

Always,

Amanda

PS: The neighbor kids made that awesome snowman!

PPS: Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

What I'm Wanting: Oxfords!

I have to work this morning, but you can bet I'll be at my favorite thrifts this afternoon! The main thing I'm looking for is a cute pair of oxfords. I've found a couple pair I like on etsy, but none in my size. These are the closest to what I'm looking for:

from this etsy listing

I like that they're two-toned and flat, but I'd settle for any cute pair of oxfords! Of course, I'll probably find other great things instead, but it doesn't hurt to look :)

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Always,

Amanda

A Scarf With Prints; An Elephant

I found all sorts of great things on Wednesday, including some that fall in the 'random' category. (I am definitely drawn to the random!) While most of my finds I am passing on to other homes via the etsy shop, there are a couple things I just can't part with yet.

One of these is a made in Japan glass elephant. He's a cute little guy with pink ears and a grey body. Come to think of it, I really like pink and grey together :) Anyway...

I also found a really neat printed scarf with great colors that I can't wait to incorporate into an outfit.

Japan Elephant, Love of Jesus ($1); Scarf, Goodwill Outlet (<$1)

I have a feeling this scarf will definitely be paired with big mustard pretty soon! I'm sad that it's been too cold to wear my ever-growing cardigan collection outside without a jacket. Here's to hoping that spring comes soon- with no more snow and 60 degree, cardigan-perfect weather!!! Happy Friday, everyone :)

Always,

Amanda

Outlet and Outfit :)

While it did snow yesterday morning, by 2:15 when I got off work, the sun was out and thrifting was on :) My awesome hubby and I headed out Goodwill Outlet, Love of Jesus, and Family Thrift. They weren't as crowded as usual- probably due to the morning's snow and the fact that it was Wednesday- and I came away with plenty of great things!

But first, what I wore:

Vintage Cashmere Jacket, The Vintage Store; Pendleton Shirt, Goodwill Outlet; Black T, Goodwill Outlet; Jeans, Goodwill; Boots, UO last year; Squinting eyes, thanks to the sun! (Please ignore the fact that I forgot to wear sunglasses!)

And here are some of my favorite things I got at Goodwill Outlet:

Vintage Viewmaster and Slides; 80s Ski Goggles; Carpetbags of America Bag; Awesome Green Sneakers

Awesome, right? I also got some great things for the shop, which will be up later today :) Hope your Thursday is an awesome one!

Always,

Amanda

Blue and Green Should Be Friends

As long as I can remember, my favorite colors have been green and blue. I love them together! So naturally, I am drawn to greenish-blue things when I'm out thrifting. Imagine my delight when I found these awesome bookends! And these brand-new Target slippers!

Bookends, Goodwill ($2); Slippers, Goodwill ($2)

It's funny, because when the hubby and I went to North Carolina for Christmas, we went to a gem mine. And the little gift shop had bookends just like these for $40! Of course I had to snatch these up for $2 :)

What are your favorite colors together? Do you find yourself thrifting items in those combos? I'm interested to know if I'm the only one!

Always,

Amanda

Raining Cats and Dogs

So, it's supposed to snow again today, and then rain. Boo. But let's not talk any more about that! Let's talk about some more cool finds from Sunday :)

My dog back home at my parent's house (miss you, Rosco!) has been sick :( And every little dog figurine I find reminds me of how much I want to go to Florida and give him a big hug! One little glass dog I found Sunday I just couldn't pass up.

This sweet dog was a mere $2 at Heritage Antiques, and he seriously reminds me of Rosco! I think it's the way he's lying down, with his feet crossed. Now this miniature Ros is sitting on my desk with me :)

And, if you know me well, you know I am not a cat person. At all. But there are a couple cats I do like (hi Ace!), and sometimes something cat-related draws me in. Such is the case with little cross-stiched "Pippin".

He was found at Goodwill for $1.25, and looks so cute hanging over my desk :)

Although the hubby and I don't yet have a cat or dog to call our own, we do have little reminders of our furry friends hanging around. And who knows? Maybe someday soon it'll rain a real cat or (most likely) dog!

Have a good one!

Always,
Amanda

What I Found: Bakelite and Bows!

The hubby and I were (thankfully!) able to dig my car out of the snow yesterday morning and get out of the apartment for the day :) After a hardy breakfast at Waffle House, we set off to Goodwill, West End Antiques, Heritage Antiques, and The Vintage Store in Carytown. (Basically all the cool places that were open!)

I found some lovely things, including lots of little treasures, a little glass dog that reminds me of my dog back home, cool pins, geode bookends, a tiny set of drawers for tiny treasures, and these three things, my favorites of the day:

Large Polka-Dot Bowtie, The Vintage Store ; Super-Awesome Leather Lace-Up Shoes, Goodwill; Yellow Bakelite Bracelet, West End Antiques

It was so nice to get out and thrift again, although I certainly can't wait to get out to Goodwill Outlet! I made the mistake of calling them Saturday, just to see if they were open during the snowstorm. They were. Of course, there was no way I could get there! Oh well. It will just be that much more exciting when I get to go this coming weekend :)

I found a bunch more cool things that I can't wait to show you all, so stay tuned for more treasures!

Always,

Amanda