Potential lottery winnings notwithstanding (come on, Powerball!), a combination of factors (vet bills, car issues, travel expenses, etc.) have severely affected my shopping budget. However…the urges are still there, and when the craving hits me I need my shopping fix stat! Yes, there are more important things than clothes/shoes/accessories*, but y’all know a girl’s gotta shop sometimes.
In an attempt to stop the shaking and itching and twitching (that’s an eye tick Mr. Wino-on-the-corner, I was not winking at you…but thanks for the Wild Irish Rose) I hit my favorite Goodwill and antique mall. I collected quite a bounty for a very small amount of cash–gotta love half-price day!
Either due to nostalgia or my advanced age, I’ve really been into grandma-style clothes: prim blouses, high-waisted tapered pants, anything reminiscent of the Golden Girls…
After scooping up my octogenarian gear at Goodwill, I hit the Antique Mall, where I found no less than three vintage fur jackets I wanted. Really feeling the fur right now. I showed some restraint and settled on the vintage mongoose/squirrel/Monchichi fur vest (I prefer faux, though I’ll make an exception for vintage), which I’ve been rocking nonstop whenever the temperature drops below 60. According to fellow shopper Ray, a slightly creepy guy clutching an old Thriller album, it was the most versatile choice. Thanks, Ray.
A quick trip to the dry cleaner and the rest of these babies are ready to go into rotation! Anyone else have luck thrifting lately?
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where are you favorite thrift stores around here? i have my fave stores for “stuff” but usually don’t shop for clothes.
I love vintage stuff too.. but lately the closest I have come to any shopping is my sister’s closet.. I did find a great pair of red maryjanes .. yummy.
GIRL YES!!! I just posted a collage of thrifts last night. It must have been in the water, because I came up!!!
Hi
I actually went thrifting today, and found those adorible boots that I just could not leave behind. This is great for the morale and the pocket.
Take Care
Hi I’m the owner of Tracey’s vintique I have great vintage clothing and accessories you would love my vintage collection!!!! Email me to set up an appointment I would love to meet with you traceywilson@zoomtown.com
Hi I’m the owner of Tracey’s vintique I have great vintage clothing and accessories you would love my vintage collection!!!! Email me to set up an appointment I would love to meet with you. traceywilson@zoomtown.com
I love it all! u were definitely smiled on!
hey,
I am new to your blog and loving it! It is hilarious that you say “school teacher” blouse as I work in a public school. Those shirts are reminiscent of what I’ve seen teachers wear as a young student:) I love the looks you put together.
I love Valley Thrift, St. Vincent de Paul, and Grand Antique Mall (all on Reading) and the Goodwill on Rt 4 (Fairfield) is my favorite. There’s also Ohio Valley Antique Mall (which is set up exactly the same as the other one) right there on Rt 4.
Right? Why is finding good thrifted stuff so much fun?