Why I Thrift

There are five children in my family, of which I am the youngest.  My mom and dad have always been hard working people and for as long as I can remember, we have never done without.   Fast forward  to now. Sometimes I talk with my parents about when we were small children and how they made it work.  My mom told me that it was  a struggle to keep food on the table and make sure that we had everything that we needed for school.  Odd, I didn't see it that way. 

For us, school shopping was hitting the thrift stores and yard sales.  We always hit the"well-to-do" neighborhoods and scored some great finds.  What we were lacking, she would supplement by sewing.  This cycle went on for awhile. I thought everyone shopped like this. After all, I had clean clothes that looked nice and was always neat.

As I got older, for some reason, I strayed from this. I guess it was when I  became old enough to work.  I had my own money, so I followed the crowd and started hitting the malls. I wanted to keep up with the Joneses.  Now that I am older, I have returned to what I know.

I thrift for the obvious reasons.  One, it saves me money and two, I have a closet full of classic pieces and well as designer for a fraction of the cost.  I thrift because, as a single mother, I can funnel my savings from thrifting into what my child may need for school.  That's why I thrift.  What about you??

I Love My Sister

My sister works across the street from a thrift store and when she is not at work- lunch or break, she pops in to see what she can see...This is what she saw for me....

First coat is an Apt 9. The second is a Worthington with a removable lining.

This set she found for me at Goodwill.  I really love my sister!! Now, I need to purge some of my other shoes (GASP!!) I hope that I can find a good home for them. Until then......

Manic Monday

Today was a crazy day for me, but I knew it would be so today's look had to be quick to put together....
on the door today.....

dress-Harve Bernard, Goodwill
cardigan- Ann Taylor, Goodwill
shoes- Etienne Aigner, Goodwill

Until next time...

Ann Taylor Goes Rock

Today's look kinda made me laugh.  On the door today.....

skirt-Ann Taylor, Goodwill
faux leather vest-Dots
(not posted) black t-shirt-Dots
 I really like this vest and you will definitely be seeing more of it......
Stay fabulous!!!

Thriftin' Thursday

Today's look was totally thrifted....

top-Goodwill,  Chico's Travel Collection
pants- Goodwill, Ann Taylor Loft

shoes....

Goodwill- Etienne Aigner
One more day to go!

Just A Little Late

So I started my Thrifted and Gifted challenge on Monday and yes, I know that today is Wednesday......

military style jacket- Goodwill
tee shirt -Dots, basic
black pants-Goodwill
black pumps-Liz Claiborne, Goodwill

black cardigan-Ashley Stewart, basic
black patent leather belt-borrowed from a dress
grey pants- Old Navy, Goodwill
black pumps-gifted from my sister
white tee shirt-Dots, basic

and finally....two reasons why I love thrifting...

and

My BFF spotted them at my local Goodwill for $4.50!  These are Liuchiny stillettos and are practically brand new.  I cannot wait to wear them and look uber cute!!!
Until next time....

Next!!!!

So one of my BFFs has been stalking  reading  my blog.  She really needs one of her own because her eye for putting items together is incredible.So, anyway back to the post......This week she has imposed a challenge to me-Gifted and Thrifted.  I can only wear items that were either thrifted and/or gifted, shoes included.  Now, of course I am up for the challenge!  But.....after discussing this challenge with her, I was able to come up with "rules". 

I can only wear items that were either gifted and/or thrifted, including shoes.  Accessories are not included in the challenge.  If I have to add something to make the thrifted/gifted outfit to work, then the piece that is to be added has to come from my Basics list, like a white tee shirt for example.

Well, let's see how I do!

Stay fabulous!!

So Predictable

Today was just one of those days.  I couldn't decide what to wear and I knew that it was going to be a long day at work, so I wanted to be comfortable.   So today, I went for a predictable look......

tee shirt-Dots
pants, label removed by tailor-Goodwill $4.95
shoes-Calvin Klein, $21.00
bag-gift
flower pin-gift
I love these pants. I bought them when I was a bit bigger and had to stop wearing them because they kept falling off.  But, I found a great tailor, so they are back in rotation!  Tomorrow is going to be beautiful, so you know what that means- soaking up the sun and some thrifting!

Happy Friday

Getting Ready for Spring

Okay, so I know that I need to stay on a budget.  I know that I need to be uber cute.  Can I do both?  But, of course!  After reading a thrifty LA life, I am certainly inspired. So after stalking , reading over some of her posts, I decided to hit my local Goodwill. 

I had a game plan in my mind before hitting the store and attacking the racks.  My list included:

1. a white pencil skirt
2. a denim pencil skirt
3. a floral print sheath dress

that's where it stopped.  I also knew that I wanted to add some color to my rather neutral closet. I did find:

white capris-New York & Company
denim pencil skirt-label removed
white denim jeans- Hope by Kristian Alfonso
white linen pants- Sarah Spencer

No luck in the dress department, but to quote Scarlett O'Hara, "After all, tomorrow is another day!"
new to the collection......