Thrifty Threads: A Goodwill Shopping Review

My most recent trip to the GW was VERY fruitful! I snagged 6 pieces and two accessories. I almost stayed seasonal! Just one little slip- Oops?

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1. American Eagle Coral Chunk Knit sweater $4

I LOVED the over-sized buttons and the shawl collar!

2. Heart on my Sleeve tie cardigan $4

Not a quality brand, but good over jeans.

3. Merona chevron vest $3.50

Slowly building my vest collection! Still looking for navy and white.

4. Banana Republic patterned top $3.50

Great quality- great print! 

5. Talbots polka dot oxford $3.50

I’ve seen so many great versions of the polka dot blouse, so I was very excited to find this one, especially from a great brand like Talbots!

6. Ship N Shore vintage purple oxford $3.50

When I saw this top, I thought “Challenge Accepted!” I LOVED the color and knew I could find a way to style it to look chic- keep your eyes open for this one! I won’t be able to wait too long to wear it.

7. Blue and white scarf  $1

I don’t know who made this scarf, or what it’s made of but for a buck, I snagged it!

8. Silver Chrysanthemum Broach $5

Such a classic broach- I plan on pinning it on my winter coat!

TOTAL COST for 6 pieces of clothing and 2 accessories: $28

Tell me readers, What are you most recent shopping snags? Thrifted or not! Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours,

B

Perfect Fit

Maroon long sleeve top- J Jill (via Goodwill) ~$3.50

Fair Isle Cardigan- St. John’s Bay ~$7 (on sale)

Wide leg jeans- Gap (via Goodwill) ~$6

Deer antler necklace- gift (similar items available on ebay and etsy)

Chestnut boots- UGGs (gift)

TOTAL COST: $16.50

            I love to be warm and as a result, I own many cardigans. This one I snagged on mega clearance last season. It’s large enough that I can easily wear it over long sleeves which is great as the weather here goes form cool to cold. I generally don’t like hoods on things other than hooded sweatshirts or a coat, but I made an exception for this one because it was such a great deal.

            As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not really a big jeans wearer. I have a few pairs of skinny jeans that I really like, and I tend to stick with those. This pair, while not my favorite silhouette, is a high quality pair in a great wash that I snagged for a fraction of the retail cost. Additionally, I, like many women, struggle with an appropriate fit in pants, especially jeans. Something I love about shopping second hand is that because most clothes have been preowned, they are prewashed. These jeans are not going to shrink- the size they were when I bought them is the size they are now, years later. Which is more than I can say for jeans you buy new in store!

Tell me readers, Have you ever bought something new only to bring it home, wash it, and have it shrink or change drastically in appearance? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours,

B

Sassy Tights

 Blue Oxford- Lands’ End (via Salvation Army) ~$3

Grey skirt- LOFT (via Goodwill) ~$4

Gold strand necklace- Consignment $3

Fancy tights- Target ~$7 (on sale)

Maroon velvet loafers- (via Salvation Army) $3

TOTAL COST: $20

         It cracks me up that the most pricy piece of this outfit were the tights! How hilarious! It’s because they were the only thing purchased new (and they were a sale item). These tights, I think they’re Merona brand, last FOREVER. I don’t even hand wash them- I pop them into the machine and they come out with no problems! It’s a miracle. I own around 6 pairs of different patterns of this style of stocking. Highly recommended.

            In other news, I finally found the blue oxford I was looking for. However, it’s ¾ sleeve, so I might want to continue hunting for the Ralph Lauren long sleeve top I’d been originally searching for. This skirt was cute when I bought it, but it needed an upgrade. I replaced all 8 buttons by hand with these beautiful brushed nickel ones with crest design. So worth it- it’s made it look much more expensive, in my opinion.

Tell me readers, Have you ever swapped out buttons or other features of a garment to change the look? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours,

B

Weekend Watch III

Welcome to another edition of Weekend Watch where I do the shopping FOR you and show you great deals from all over the internets.

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1. Cinnamon Bauble Necklace by JEWELIQ $25

This color is so great for fall. Need I remind you- Free shipping? BUY NOW!

2. Xhilaration Pink Glasses Pencil Case $12.99

Here’s another one of those “pencil case” clutches from Target. I love the fun retro print and the bright color is a head turner.

3. Old Navy Raspberry Punch Skinny Belt (2-pack) $19.94

I love a skinny accessory belt! These also come in “Lemonbar” (includes yellow and mint green) and “Saucy Red” (includes red and black).

4. Pink Suede Satchel by Gap $24.99

What a beautiful piece! It’s on sale so this piece and price might not last for long! Also comes in Mustard and Teal (both of which are slightly pricier)

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1. Merona (at Target) Green and Navy Plaid Blazer $34.99

I’ve been stalking this blazer for months. Perfect with the sleeve cuffed (showing off the awesome striped lining!) and some layered bracelets.

2. H&M Floral Cropped Pant $35 (these also come in leggings, which are only $10!)

These abstract floral slim leg crop pants are absolutely beautiful. The colors are fall appropriate. I will definitely be visiting H&M to see these in person!

3. H&M Plaid Wool Winter Shorts $30

Shorts for winter? Yes. A trend I love- I’m so glad to see it back again this year. Pair with opaque tights and some boots and you’re good to go!

4. Old Navy Striped Long Sleeve Top with Ruffle $12.50

Loving stripes for fall- throw in a ruffle and I am sold! I’ll be checking these out in-store soon!

There you have it! Find anything great that I missed? Tell me about it! Comment or email be at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours,

B

Classy Girls Wear Pearls

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Plaid Dress- American Living (via Salvation Army) ~$4

Dark Fuchsia Cardi- Merona (at Target) ~From mom

Oversized Sunglasses- Wet Seal ~$3

Pearl Necklace- Gift

Teal Barrel Bag- Merona (for Target) ~$30

Tan Sandal- Target ~$20

TOTAL: $57

            Today is my homage to the blog run by the glamorous Sarah Vickers, Classy Girls Wear Pearls. If you have not seen her blog, please check it out! I am a lover of plaid and finding a plaid dress was a great excitement. The length is appropriate on me, which is tricky in a sundress, and this one far exceeds my fingertips! Hooray! Naturally, I paired it with a cardigan and my new bag. Sadly, the seasons are changing and this dress is getting packed up after this wear until next spring.

Tell me readers, What blogs inspire your outfit choices? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thirftfully Yours,

B

Complementary

Yellow Oxford- J Crew (via Salvation Army) ~$ .50

Purple Chino Shorts- Land N Sea (via TJ Maxx) ~$15

Oversized sunglasses- Wet Seal ~$3.00

Faux-Tortoise Link Necklace- JEWELIQ (gift, retails for $20)

Teal Barrel Bag- Merona (at Target) ~$30

White and Leather belt- Vintage (from mom)

Silver Gladiator Sandals- Bongo (via Marshall’s) ~$5

TOTAL COST: $53.50

            When I buy a new piece I love, regardless of present season or the seasonality of the piece, I always want to wear it as soon as possible. When I snagged this J Crew Oxford on my last trip to 50% off Wednesday at SalVal, I swear the .50 price tag motivated me all the more to style it immediately. So right after washing, drying and ironing, I built an outfit around it. I usually stay away from wearing complementary color, which seems weird because by definition, they are complementary- they go well together. In my opinion, sometimes these colors can look a bit childish together, especially when the colors are worn in their most primary, crayon-like shade. Luckily, the shade of this J Crew top is a bit more pastel and the shorts are more vibrant, allowing for color contrast.

            Can I mention again how much I love this necklace? I wish they were still selling it because now you all can’t buy one (SAD FACE). It’s so light weight and goes well with so many colors and styles. I’ve been loving necklaces styled over collars lately and the length on this is just perfect for that!

Tell me readers, Which complementary color pairing is your favorite? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours, B

The End of Summer

Black and white stripped dress- Old Navy ~$20

Gold link necklace- Thrifted (Salvation Army) ~$9

Red braided belt- H&M ~$5

Teal barrel bag- Merona (at Target) ~$30

Black gladiator sandals- Ruff Hewn ~$13

TOTAL COST: $77

            I have been waiting to wear this dress since I got it! It’s a dress I want to wear through multiple seasons, so I hurried to style it for one of the last warm days in September. I rolled up the long sleeves and belted it- still rocking bare legs, my friends! Once it’s colder, the sleeves will come down and I’ll be wearing leggings and a great pair of boots.

What do you all think of my new bag? A friend recently mistook it for a Coach bag! Precious, my dear, but I’d be afraid to own one of those! This is a $30 leatherette bag from Target that I featured in my Weekend Watch post. Of course, I styled this look using my beloved black gladiator sandals. Summer is now officially over, so I only have a little bit more time with these lovely sandals.

Tell me readers, What are your thoughts on my new bag? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours,

B

Weekend Watch II

Welcome to the second installment of Weekend Watch! Enjoy-

Forever 21 Necklace ($8)

LOVE this necklace & what a great piece for the price! That pave detail link is such an excellent touch. I haven’t checked my local store yet, but I know that in store selection at Forever 21 jewelry is generally much greater online than it is in the store. I have a necklace VERY similar to this already, but it was thrifted, so here is a great dupe if you liked mine!

Target Merona Loafers ($25)

I DID try these on at my last trip to target and I can tell you, I am seriously considering purchasing. They are comfortable and fashionable. I may use these as replacements for my truly beat-up moccasins- I’ll be thinking about them, maybe I’ll visit them again…

Pink Pineapple Whale Earrings ($25)

This online store sells some really beautiful jewelry for reasonable prices. These are so preppy and nautical- I LOVE them. I wish I knew how large they were… They also come with anchors

Target Merona Barrel Bag ($30)

I purchased this bag during a special Target was running- buy one Merona purse, get one 50% off. Well, I had been spying on this one for a while and easily found a second so I could get the deal. It has little metal feet, which I love and the color is perfect for fall. I wish the material was a little more rigid and stood tall when empty but it doesn’t totally fall flat either. 

Joe Fresh Jaquard Sweater ($19)

Oh Joe Fresh- Why do you not yet have online shopping? If you haven’t heard of this brand yet, go to their website RIGHT AWAY! They have great pieces at really affordable prices. Sadly, they don’t yet have many stores in the US (but they do have some in NY and Canada), however, this summer they signed a deal with JC Penny to sell their clothing in Penny’s starting next year. I picked this sweater because I love the print and it comes in 6 colors.

Forever 21 Stripped Cardigan ($20)

I cannot wait to see this cardigan in person. It’s buttonless, so it looks quite a bit more like a collarless blazer than a cardigan, but it’s knit material. It’s preppy and timeless. I may need to order this online just to ensure I get to check it out.

JC Penny Colorblock Dress ($30)

This color block dress is like an LBD with a twist. I LOVE Kelly green, so naturally I’m excited to see that color featured here. I’m not sure what the fabric feels like, and that’s a huge part of my decision to purchase (alone with fit and price of course).

Target Merona Stripped Sweatshirt ($20)

I look over Target’s website on the regular and never saw these. On a recent store visit, I spotted them and only then was able to find them on the website. It comes in another stripped color and a few solids, but these two are the best, most chic options. I think they’re quite J Crew-esque and you’ll never see this price at THAT store.

 So readers, see something great this week that I missed? Tell me about it! Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours, 

B