They're Not Flats, But...

I did find some JCrew Saturday! I had been looking on eBay for a JCrew cardie, but either a) they're not in my size (ie: they are an xs or something crazy like that!) or b) are still super expensive. I got this super-soft, short sleeve grey cardie at Goodwill for $4:



At the end of the day, I thought the cardie was all I had found JCrew-wise, until I took a second look at this belt, $1 at Goodwill Outlet...

I know you can't see it in the picture, but it's also JCrew. I snatched it up for the hammered buckle and the leather detailing.

So, no flats yet, but I just know they are out there somewhere. I just have to keep looking!

More on Saturday's haul 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

Jazzin' Up a Basic T

The past couple days, I've been itching to go back out to the thrift stores from last weekend. I just found so many great things over there, and I really want to find more! (Still searching for a leather jacket, a Samsonite train case, a printed bag, cool sunnies, etc.)

But to tide me-and you-over until Saturday (I'm going again! Yay!), here's a couple ways I'm planning on jazzing up my usual jeans and T combo this fall:

From top left, clockwise: A belt as a necklace! (Inspired by Adored Austin); My trusty cardigan and new Goodwill belt- my fave colors!; My Pendleton shirt as a jacket; My new plaid blazer; My Dollar Tree scarf; and my oft-featured, thrifted Old Navy Cardie

I'm loving last weekend's purchases, and I can't wait for this weekend!

Always,

Amanda

Treasure Hunted; Treasure Found!

So, as you all know, I went on a shopping (thrifting?) spree yesterday, searching for a couple things inspired by current trends and Forever 21. (A store with prices so reasonable, it really could be said to be one or two steps up from thrifting...)

Anyway, I was semi-successful in my search- I found more than half of what I was looking for!

I visited (aka: dragged the hubby to...) two Goodwills, a Salvation Army, and the Love of Jesus Thrift Store. (So have to do a post about this place...it is simply awesome. No other words.)

Here are my finds:

From top left, clockwise:

1) Bangles, all: Love of Jesus Thrift Store ($1 total for all of them!)

2) Cumberbund (to use as belt, obi-style!): Goodwill ($4)

3) Plaid long sleeve shirt: Goodwill ($2)

4) Vintage-y pink plastic necklace: Salvation Army ($2)

Total for all Forever 21 thrift-spired items: $9! I'd call that success- wouldn't you? :) Have a great Sunday everyone!

Always,
Amanda

PS: I got some other super-cool stuff, too! Be on the lookout the next couple days as I reveal my awesome finds and crazy, madcap thrift-ventures! (Too much? Probably. OK, adventures, then.)

Thrift-spiration: Forever 21

So, I am looking to the Forever 21 Web site for inspiration this weekend. I figure, 1: they always are up-to-date on current trends (which happen to be fairly vintage-inspired at the moment) and 2: if I don't find like items in my thrift search, I can afford to buy the real deal! Awesome. So, here's what I'm aiming to find this weekend:










Items, all Forever21.com

1) Crotchet-type scarf, the softer the better!
2) Cute, slightly Navajo-print short-sleeve sweater
3) Obi-style belt
4) Slightly fancy bangle (Plastic! I can wear it! Hate being allergic to metal.)
5) Vintagey sunnies (Sooo 70s, right? Love it!)
6) Slightly fancy teardrop necklace
7) Cool printed bag
8) Plaid button-down


I think I may have a shot at at least a couple of these! I'll let you know what I find :)

Always,
Amanda