Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Fab Finds at the Thrift Store

I've recently started going back to second hand/thrift stores again, but now with a little more experience under my belt.  I would like to think that I'm a little bit more picky now than when I was in high school when it comes to thrifting.  So far these have been my haul for three different trips:

Trip 1
Silk scarf / Lord & Taylor skirt
Silk blouse / Leather clutch and handbag

Trip 2
Enya & B52's CDs / Silk cream blouse
Royal purple skirt / Nut dish with silver handle (used for my jewelry)

Trip 3: I saved the best for last.  My fab find from my latest thrift store trip; blush colored Zara pumps with two inch heels.  Please feel my pain and disappointment when I tell you that they were a whole size too small!  Darn!  I really didn't want to let them go.  I walked around the store holding them.  Up and down the aisle contemplating.  Who would appreciate this treasure??  After a quick text to my best friend Latrina, these babies will be going home to her in a few days!!

Getting something that would usually costs way more and shelling out less than ten dollars is definitely thrilling.  Plus, certain days are 50 percent off.  Hello?? Score!  Not going more than once a week can get tricky because who knows what will be at the store on a certain day, right?  Do you buy second-hand?  What are your favorite stores?  What is your favorite thrift find?

XOXO
Christine

17 comments:

LyddieGal said...

Oh la! awesome finds! That blouse and clutch are great. These aren't all from the same trip are they??

Chic on the Cheap

christine said...

Thanks Lydia! I think I did pretty well. So far the green blouse is my favorite find. They're from three different trips, and three different stores. Any good spots by your area?

Christine

Annie said...

Wow - you did awesome! That silk scarf and blouse are SO pretty :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Audrey Leighton said...

Amazing thrift finds!
Too bad about the Zara pumps...but the rest of your goodies are so cute :)
xx
Be Frassy

Fashionable Memories said...

What an amazing finds!!! I love the blouse the most! I'm really glad to have found your blog! I really enjoy reading your blog posts. If you have a chance, please visit/follow my fashion blog. Your supports will mean the world to me. Thank you so much in advance. Please have a great day!!!

Anonymous said...

Welp, I just got home from thrifting myself. Haha. LOVE those Zara pumps. You're such a thrifting pro!

xo,
Hannah
www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh so many awesome finds!! :D
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lucia m said...

wow! love your heels!!

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Courtney Erin said...

Okay, that green blouse is so awesome! What a great, great find. And don't even get me started on the shoes.

Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

christine said...

Thanks Annie!

christine said...

That's ok about the shoes...at least they're going to someone who will wear them well :)

christine said...

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be checking out your blog!

christine said...

Love it!! so how many days has it been since your last thrift trip eh? Yea, I know I'm just as bad... Next time I question whether to thrift or not I know who to ask...cause you got me to go to "trip #1" where I got my green blouse!! haha

christine said...

Thanks Meg!

christine said...

Thanks! Got them but they're going to my friend :)

christine said...

So far that's my favorite find so far and this other blouse that I didn't post... Yea, the shoes...

Unknown said...

I've been seeing thrift finds from different blogs like yours these past few days. Makes me REALLY want to try thrifting! :D


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