First, I'd like to say that I enjoy thrift
shopping, and I do it semi-regularly. A friend of mine has just recently launched her own blog, MichiHighlights.com, and asked for my participation in a little "challenge" of sorts. I was super excited when Michi
challenged me to a $20 thrift store shopping challenge to put my
thrifting skills to the test.
Now, in a perfect world, I would be showing all of you some
fabulous, vintage-y finds...but a las, I only went to the Goodwill and
Goodwill isn't really the kind of place that just overflows with vintage
goods like it use to. For the most part you have to go to "vintage
boutiques" for the good stuff and it don't cost 20 bucks...at least not
here in Atlanta. So when shopping at Goodwill, I am usually looking for
nice "closet fillers", i.e. everyday clothes. I tend to keep my eyes
open to name brands that I recognize. If I plan to give an item a
"second wind", I like to know that it's more than likely built to last.
Now with all of that said, I managed to snag four items with
my dub piece. I specifically decided to go with an autumn/fall theme
since it will be upon us before we know it.
First, I found a
nice little pair of Gap corduroy pants in the most amazing mustard
color. They are in excellent condition, but they are one size smaller
than my usual pant size. I decided to try them on, and they worked!
Now if you want to see the other items I snagged for a grand total of 20 bucks (give or take because of sales tax. lol), check out both of our posts HERE.
Have a fabulous weekend!
*NikG*
you just got soo many cool points in my book for the title of this post! haha. i love it.
ReplyDeleteand you're right, the vintage boutiques here do come with a price tag. however, there is this one spot in downtown college park that i like to go to and i can find really nicely priced jewelry from one vendor in particular.
oh, and the pants are great! love them!
College Park? Hmmm...I may have to "hunt" around for that place! I love vintage jewelry actually. I also think jewelry is one of the easiest ways to start off with, when trying to incorporate vintage into a wardrobe!
DeleteI love thrifting too - those yellow cords are fab! any GT lady would kill for those!
ReplyDeletehaha You're right about the color! Thanks!
DeleteYou make me want to go to Goodwill lol! Cute finds
ReplyDeleteYou should! I always find SOMETHING, whether clothes, jewelry, or something for my house!
DeleteYou look so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteI need those pants in my life. My daughter loves thirft shopping cause she can cut, dye or do whatever she wants with her thirft clothes.
ReplyDeletehello
ReplyDeleteLove, love those pants
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