My Thrifting Outfit: A Boater and a Smile

This isn't technically a thrifting outfit. I say technically because it wasn't a thrift store we stopped at Sunday morning before hitting Skyline Drive. But it was a JCrew Warehouse Sale!

We're talking boxes and boxes of JCrew and Madewell items for pretty cheap :)

Shirt, Goodwill; Pants, Target Clearance; Cowboy Boots, Target; Vintage Dooney & Bourke Bag, Goodwill; Boater Hat, Good Samaritan; Necklace, Goodwill Outlet

I found a lovely JCrew sweater for $20! And some awesome socks for two bucks each, and a great scarf, and Converse shoes for ten bucks! Not thrift store cheap, but pretty close :)

How's your week going? I can't believe it's already Wednesday. Short weeks=awesome.

Always,
Amanda

I FINALLY FOUND THEM!!!

Everyone, meet my JCrew flats, a perfect size 8:

I just knew I'd find them!!!! Three dollars at Love of Jesus. Yup. :) :) :)

Always,
Amanda

I Wish My Feet Wore Five Point Fives

I am just about ready to throw in the towel for good. Although I have found quite a few JCrew flats in my thrifting journey, I have not found any in my size. Take these, for example:

These are brand-spankin'-new red leather JCrew flats, which were at the Love of Jesus. I could just see these amping up my mostly-basics wardrobe, no problem.

Except one tiny detail: they were size 5 1/2! There is no way that my size 8 tootsies can squish into a 5 1/2 shoe.

Sigh.

Should I throw in the towel, or keep looking?

Have a great Wednesday (the week is almost over!).

Always,
Amanda

My Cardie's Gray, The Skies Are Too.

Oh, my. What a day! I worked this morning, then went thrifting, then went to church and had dinner with the in-laws. Whew! What a busy, rainy, crazy day.

This is what I wore this afternoon/evening:

Necklaces, Family Thrift and Thrifty Quaker ($1 each); Vera Bradley Purse, Goodwill Outlet ($2); JCrew Cardie, Goodwill ($4); Pink Shirt, Goodwill ($3), Jeans, TJMaxx ($8); Peep-Toes, Goodwill Outlet ($1); Bangle, Love of Jesus (less than $1)

I got some really cool stuff today, even though we only went to a couple stores. I got another-yes, another- Samsonite train case. (Obsessed with them!) I also found a vintage Coach purse, some really cute shoes (Not JCrew. Boo.), some vintage pins, and some other random/fun stuff.

More on all that tomorrow sometime. Right now, I'm going to bed!

Always,
Amanda

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

What I'm Wanting: Vintage Evening Bags, JCrew Shoes, Etc.

Like I was saying a couple days ago, vintage evening bags are one of my new obsessions. I was looking around on Etsy and found this one:

Photo via the Etsy listing linked above.

I totally want something like this to add to my collection! It is so bright and fun and adorable.

What I'm also looking for as I thrift this weekend: more cool sunnies, the perfect leather jacket, vintage pins, and... some JCrew flats! (I know this is kind of pushing my luck, but hey, you never know! Still pining for those ones that got away...)

Some more eBay JCrew flats, for around $20 with shipping. I know I can find them cheaper!

Have a great weekend everyone, and wish me luck today :)

Amanda

Thrift by Color: Think Pink

When I was younger, I was a total tomboy. And in some ways, I still am. (I hardly ever wear dresses, can't walk in heels, etc.) But one thing I have come around on: the color pink. Love it.

Here are some of my favorite pink finds:

Vera Bradley Bag, Goodwill Outlet ($2); Pink Bangle, Love of Jesus (less than $1); Computer Cover, Goodwill ($2); JCrew Belt, Goodwill ($1)

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Always,

Amanda

The One That Got Away: JCrew Flats

The other night, I was wandering through the Goodwill by my apartment and I spotted the most perfect green JCrew flats.

I practically ran to them! I've been searching for JCrew flats on eBay, thrift stores, basically anywhere they don't cost an arm and a leg.

I was excited to see that they were size 8 1/2. (I wear an 8, but sometimes 8 1/2 works.)

Photo via this eBay listing

I tried them on. I walked around, and around. And they just wouldn't stay on my feet. Too big.
Ugh. The same exact green flats that got away are listed on eBay here (shown above) but, sigh, in a 9.

What have you all missed out on?

Always,
Amanda