So if you’re somehow, I dunno, “bothered” by the thought of entering into a resale, thrift, second-hand, vintage or consignment shop ~ all I’ve got to say about that is… Yippee! More for me.
You see, if you don’t include these types of stores into your shopping mix then you are seriously missing out on some major deals. That’s ok. I’ll take them.
EVERYTHING I am wearing came from a resale, thrift and/or consignment shop. Everything ~ even the shoes… which, frankly, I don’t generally purchase unless they are are brand new and have the tags on them ~ and these did.
However, I know plenty of people who think differently about resale or consignment shoes. I have a girlfriend who recently found a fab pair of leopard Loubies that were slightly worn for $155. She couldn’t have cared less that another person’s foot had once walked in them.
My Outfit Rundown: Jacket $25 (French consignment store) Handbag $35 (Gucci) Skirt $17 (Ellen Tracy) Earrings $75 (Chanel) and Shoes $10 (GOMAX via thredUP)
I have purchased some major designer clothing and accessories over the years this way. Many of these items were BRAND NEW with their original tags and many were 70 – 90% off the retail price. To me, it’s all about the HUNT and then the DEAL. I’ve even scored awesome items that were once owned by famous women such as; Kim Cattrall and Paula Abdul. Yep – and there are some great stories behind those purchases.
Shopping this way is also known as “thrifting” and is a wise way to stretch your dollar, find amazing things AND it’s fun! Don’t be afraid to try it.
Locally I like to venture into the upscale resale boutique: Kouture Konsignment. Online I thrift at thredUP… and some of their pricing is cray-zee!
But I am no Master Thrifter, folks ~ but I do know one…and she has the real talent of finding items for just a few dollars each. Meet fellow local blogger, Darlene, from whosaprettygirl. SHE is the Master. Darlene even does “Thrift-Overs” where she “Makes You Over” from local thrift stores! Additionally she writes a monthly post on Thrift Town Thrift Stores blog. Be sure to check both sites out.
So, if you thrift as well, please do share ~ What is your BEST score?
Great look!
Have a nice weekend!
xx
Stephanie
http://www.stephaniegille.blogspot.com
A Burberry scarf for 10.
Love a great steal!
I am positively knocked out by your jacket–amazing that you found it at a thrift!!
Check out Vaunte and Tradesy!
You look amazing as always! I need to get back to Europe so I can thrift over there…although my latest thrift at Savers (yesterday) was a LEATHER Peter Nygard jacket in like new condition for UNDER $15.00! Score!!
Thanks so much for the shout out 🙂
Darlene
http://thriftmeover.com
http;//whosaprettygirl.com
That is a total score!
You have a good eye! Not that the other one’s bad!!
Ha!
I love thredUp….I just got a snakeskin like skirt from the Loft for only $11…love it!!
I love this outfit….it is beautiful. And it looks amazingly expensive..
I am an estate sale junkie.
Best purchase or rather most loved purchase so far? Must be this…
http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/2014/03/how-to-get-through-the-oscars-party-hardy.html
which I wore to an Oscar party.
I bought it for $10.
I love the quilted jacket.
bisous
Suzanne
Great look, as always! Did you tell me or did I discover on my own th Real, Real..website. Great second hand deals!
Love that site!
I am a thrift store, garage sale, curb alert junkie! My best score was a Curtis Jere Raindrops sculpture for $10. I also found a pair of Louboutin loafers for $1. Yes, ONE dollar! Today I bought a brand new pair of Michael Kors jeans for $3 (retail price was $129). Scores like that don’t happen often in my little town, but I do get lucky sometimes.
Those are big scores!