Come thrifting with me: Tiktok version

This past weekend I headed out to some Frenchy’s locations (one I’ve never been to before) and while hunting for gold I decided to film a few things and put together a TikTok thrift vlog. Here’s part one and part two. Let me know what you think! I love making these, I also have a couple other thrift videos up, so if you’re on TikTok let’s be friends! I didn’t make a video of what I actually took home, but I’ll show you, because I know you’re interested.

The first is this Madewell dress. Yea it looks like a sack, but I love it. It’s got high slits on both sides and is made out of material that feels good to the touch. It’s probably my favourite find of the day.

Then I picked up this Theory dress strictly for resale. I’m heading to my favourite consignment shop soon to drop off some other things I don’t wear anymore, so figured I’d try to consign this dress while I’m at it.

Then my partner found a couple warner bros. Shirts from the 90s. The red one’s mine, green Taz is his. Yes these are purely ugly nostalgic wearable items for around the house. I’ve completely given in to comfortable house wear

Since we’re looking at questionable items, next is this Oh Henry sweater my partner also found. When I said the Madewell dress was my favourite, I lied. It’s this sweater.

Normally I find a lot of nice home goods pieces I like, but this weekend I only bought these crystal cocktail glasses. Already put to good use!

Other notables are this Ted Baker sweater. I can’t decided if I want to keep or sell?

And this aritzia babaton mockneck. Keep or not to keep. That is the question.

Lastly I found this comfy Arie lounge shirt. It’s nothing special and I was going to leave it, but it’s so soft and I gotta be honest, this is what I “wear to work” now. I have no business buying nice clothing. I’m a corporate PJ woman.

So what do you think? Was there anything in the TikTok videos you saw that I should have gotten? Should I consign the nice pieces? I’ve been really good at not picking up everything I see at Frenchy’s. Trying to be intensional and realistic but it can be tough!

Quick Frenchy’s Pit Stop

So today I’m suppose to be running adult errands (think groceries stores, Costco, health food store) but those things are boring and sad. So, I made a little detour to Frenchy’s to add a little bright spot to the day. I came home with a couple items, as always.

First I found this plaid JCRT new with tags market bag (As seen above). Obviously I didn’t know the brand. It’s a very cool, small, sustainably made, individually cut and made to order brand out of NYC. I’m for sure not cool enough to know what this company is, let alone wear it. But I snagged it for $2 so I will.

Next I found this vintage tee. Just like every other thrifter, I’m constantly on the hunt for vintage band tees. This Bon Jovi number has a vintage tag from the 80s. So I knew it was at least old. It could be a parking lot bootleg, but it matches an eBay listing with a good description. So, jury is still out.

Excuse my busted nails

The last quick thing I picked up is this cropped Puma tank. It’s nothing special, I thought it was cute. Like a lot of people in January, I believe I will workout and be healthier this year. Insert eye roll here. Getting new workout clothing is motivational right?

And that’s it! It was a quick in and out (about an hour and a half) hunt. I have been thrifting a lot lately, finding amazing pieces, so I think I’ll start this blog back up. If nothing else but to serve as a personal, historical thrift diary of my life.

Come thrift with me!

My try on haul. I think I ended up taking home half of these things. the first yellow check tank is so cute but looked so terrible on me! I brought home the Anthro denim top, the blue free people top, the pink cardigan with zigzag designs, the white LLbean fleece at the end and the MinkPink dress

Then I took a second video to get a peep at the brands

A view of the shoes at frenchys from my first stop. It was a flop for me this time. Didn’t find any shoes or boots.

A little view of the clothing layout at frenchys. Anyone remember when it was all in the bins? I can’t believe I was upset when they started hanging the clothing. I could never go back to bin digging!

This curated basket of greys was cute, but I didn’t end up getting anything at this stop

A messy backseat shot of my thrift haul

This Smart Set tag gives me the nostalgia.

I didn’t get any of these, but I loved them!

The Best Thrift Find of 2021

My best thrift find of the year goes to this vintage Burberry blazer. It didn’t fit me, nor had I anywhere to wear it, but does that matter when it comes to designer label vintage? I don’t think so. Either way, I paid $5.50 for it and flipped it for $150.

Frenchy’s, Goodwill & Salvation Army Finds

Over the past few weeks I’ve stopped by a few thrift stores. First was Frenchy’s while visiting my grandmother in Weymouth. I found a Madewell silk blouse for $3.95 and a Kipling one strap, drawstring purse for $1.25! Small but mighty scores. Yesterday I swung by the Salvation Army and picked up this GAP, indigo denim wrap dress for $11.99. I don’t usually thrift GAP clothing because honestly, I can’t resell it. But this dress was really nice. Soon my wardrobe will be 100% denim and I won’t be mad. Although I’ve made many promises to myself that I wouldn’t thrift anymore mugs, I had to pick up this Starbucks one. I just had to. It was 99 cents and double walked so no burnt hands! How can you turn down that deal?Lastly I ran into Goodwill real quick to take a peek. I found a VELVET military jacket for $8.99. Jackets are something else I don’t need more of (insert excuse here) I got it anyway. At least it has good resell value. The last thing I got, again, do I really need this, was a Disney Parks authentic woven sun hat ($3.99). I’m a sucker for Disney Parks merch. I’ve got a few Disney trips planned in my future. I’m sure one will include this hat It was pretty smooshed, all I had to do was wash it, stuff the hat to keep its form, spray it with starch spray (think hairspray for garments) and then lay flat to dry. Good as new!

Total: $31.93 tax incl.

Don’t you step on my new thrifted blue suede shoes

Felt the urge to thrift today, here is the favourite out of the three items I picked up. Baby blue Cynthia Rowley suede Loafers. I almost left these behind, but they were new, unworn and $4.50. I love loafers on other people and now I love them on me! 

Thrift in Use

I bought these Minnetoka moccasins at Frenchy’s the last time I was there (along with a couple other items I’ll post later). I took these slippers camping with me this past weekend and I love them. I love moccasins, and have a pretty great collection, but I’ll always welcome more! Especially when they’re $2.75.

Free People Thrift

I picked up this cute, embellished Free People dress the other weekend at Frenchy’s. I was on the fence about it mostly because there is still snow on the ground. It will be forever until I get to throw it on and feel that warm summer sun. Maybe I won’t like it when summer rolls around, but for $5.50 I decided not to worry about it. Did I mention it has pockets? 

Thrifted Odds and Ends

Quick trip to the thrift store and I found this Ray Ban case for my sunnies, and this printed neckerchief. Both things I didn’t need, but they looked so good together I had to get them. 

Rise & Shine

I did a little simple thrifting this weekend.  No clothes at Frenchy’s, but did score this mug for 50 cents from cute couple company Morning Culture (originally $16 USD).  On the way back to the city I stopped into Value Village and found this butter crock. I always wanted one, hopefully it lives up to the soft butter hype.