I feel like I haven’t had much time for thrifting lately, which is probably a very relative assessment … since I still managed to squeeze in at least 2 or 3 trips. Ahem. And found a bunch of stuff. Surely, you are not surprised.
Ok, technically this wasn’t a thrift piece, since I saw it at the antique mall, but it’s cute and vintage so I decided to include it in the round-up. I’ve wanted a needlepoint bag for ages, even thought I am sure that I would almost never use it. They’re just so darn pretty! Anyway, this one was $40, which is too much for a whim … although, looking back, I’m kinda sad that I passed on it, did I mention that it was pretty?
This MaxMara dress had a fancy label, but the material looked and felt cheap. Pass.
I’m pretty sure this was authentic … and old. The outside of the bag was in good shape (the hardware was a bit tarnished), which is a testament to quality leather, but the inside was a bit rough (peeling, cracking, etc.). Passed on this too.
Not my style, and I’m still disappointed by the pricing trends at VV.
I love the quirky home stuffs/knick knacks you can find thrifting. This little sugar bowl appealed because of the green colour. At home, I realized it is a made-in-Canada piece from (likely) the 70s.
I collect milk glass/hobnail pieces, and this was a steal at $3. The antique mall prices these around $15-$20 a piece.
I don’t know what this is, but it’s adorable.
The leather on these ankle boots was super soft, so I bought them, even though they’re not quite booties (which is what I actually need).
You guys know that thrifted Anthropologie is my favourite kind of thrift score (well, that and Manolo Blahnik shoes), so I was pretty pumped about this Meadow Rue dress. Cute, comfy, and good for layering.
Another Anthro piece, which will be cute this summer.
Theory blazers are never amiss in my line of work, and for $8, this one was a no-brainer.
Hi, we share collecting milk glass and thrifting interests. Recently I came across the National Milk Glass Collectors Society and became a member. I don’t know if this is for all of north America or just the USA. Maybe you would like to take a look. The yearly membership includes a subscription to a small magazine. I’m hoping to get better educated on milk glass. It appeals to me because it is sculptural and pure looking.
Have a great day
Dad gum I’m jealous of the anthro skirt find! I remember lusting over it when it was in stores. Great finds.
Thanks! Every time I find myself lusting after a (usually older) Anthro piece I see in the blogosphere, I tell myself to wait … most likely, it will eventually turn up at my local thrift store. I’ve gotten pretty lucky in the past 🙂
I love these posts!! You’ve mentioned fellow-thrifting-bloggers. Care to share your favorites? I’d love to see others’ triumphs, as well!
I only know of a few, although I am forever trying to find more. There is Thrift Eye, Thrift and Shout (she just had a baby, I think, so she may not be posting as much), Julie Van Can (formerly We So Thrifty), My Edit (Jentine doesn’t post much anymore either). I also follow The Spirited Thrifter, a fellow Edmonton blogger. Then there is Le Hoarder, which mixes a little bit of thrifting with a ton of designer sample sales (she’s a personal shopper in NYC, I think) — her “hauls” are bananas. If you are on Instagram, I would also highly recommend Jennifer Heater (hers is one of my top fave IG accounts), Thrifting Coups and Got It At Goodwill.
Man, I want to find $8 Theory blazers!
They’re the best. Goodwill is probably your best bet (it’s where I found mine, and their prices haven’t been jacked up) but it really depends on your area — every store is so different.
That Theory blazer looks good but I find I wear less blazers than I imagine that I do
Yeah, I’m probably in the same boat, but for $8 I’ll take it anyway 😉
I love these posts. The sugar bowl would have come home with me – reminded me of my Denby pottery which is rapidly depleting and no longer available. Great blazer too. I can never pass up a great jacket when thrifting even when I don’t really need another….
Yeah, me too. I’m getting to the point where I have a LOT of blazers (even for my job), but I can’t pass up a good deal. Same with china/pottery too, it seems …