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!

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.

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. 

My Favourite Thrift Store

Last weekend I was lucky enough to be passing by my favourite Frenchy’s thrift store. I always find something better than what I expect and It never disappoints. It’s the perfect relationship.   

      Surprisingly, I didn’t find any dresses, which is always my main goal while thrifting but, I did pick up some great things. First, and my favourite, is this Free People tote. Given out free with purchase at retail stores, It’s become my go-to beach carry all. I’m obsessed with the pattern of this Ralph Lauren sweater. Although not really appropriate for this time of year, I look forward to wearing it come fall and another favourite find from the day.    This Urban Outfitters sweater was too cute to pass up. I know, I know, it’s a winter wool sweater. I had no business picking this up, but just look at the sleeve detail. It’s also cropped a bit and will pair well with sleeveless dresses to “winterize” them. Clearly, I needed it.     Say hello to my first romper. Much like a winter sweater, my body has no business wearing a romper, like ever. This cute stripped number from the Gap will make a great lounge around the house piece to add to my lazy sloth lady collection.   One more winter item, I swear. This tube neck scarf was found in the skirt bin. Skirt bin? C’mon Frenchy… Skirt for my neck maybe. It’s new with tags, originally from Old Navy and retailed for $19.94. I love these types of scarfs, I’ll be glad I bought it when winter rears its cold, ugly head.   Some people might find this weird, or gross.. I mean, you’re reading a blog about second hand clothing, so likely not. Either way, I really like this cotton Nike sports bra. I just signed up for the gym again, so maybe new gym clothes will motivate me?     Lastly, new fuzzy Liz Claiborne socks! I love wearing these super soft ‘reading socks’ at night. Nice and cozy and you always need new socks, right?  My whole haul was $25.70. 

Thrifting my Heart Out

There is nothing better than stumbling upon a thrift store you had no idea existed. Okay, maybe that just applies to me, but this past weekend that very thing happened! I turned a corner and there it was, do my eyes deceive me? Can this be real? How can a Frenchy’s exist within 100 miles of my vicinity and I’m unaware? It was a large location in Amherst and in it I found a few summer pieces my wardrobe needed.   This Gap a-line skirt is the perfect length, not to mention light and breezy for summer. A steal at $4.50    I don’t know why, but I love this H&M kitschy hate-heart sweater. I had to have it for $4.50. It’s my new favourite sweater! This flowy Forever 21 kimono looks really cute on. I don’t normally thrift these types of cheaper brands, but if you like something… No matter the brand name… Buy it! This is something I’m constantly trying to put into practice when thrifting. Cheap brand or not, it was only $3.95. I’m sure I’ll get my money’s worth. I don’t wear a lot of tops, let alone tops that are in bright colours but I couldn’t resist this Michael Kors one. With a gold mini zipper detail, I think it will be a new staple in my summer wardrobe. Of course I was going to pick up this Banana Republic black basic T. The lace overlay and mini zipper detail on the back give it a little something extra. Plus the $3.95 price tag doesn’t hurt.

Thrift Recap

I haven’t been thrifting as much lately. I’ve been focusing on purging my belongings and filling the clean, empty space I just created wasn’t something I wanted to do. No matter how much clothing I have, I still have nothing to wear, so why not get rid of some things I never reach for? This new mindset has me really considering the things I do pick up at the thrift. Here is a recap of the items I found space for.

 I really liked this JCrew blouse I found at Frenchys a couple of weekends ago. The rich blue colour stands out nicely in my beige and grey wardrobe.

   On another Frenchys hunt I found this Free People dress, new with tags. I considered keeping it, but where would I wear this? The sleeves make it impossible to pair with a sweater, so I ended up consigning it. Not exactly making space in my wardrobe, but hopefully some cash in my wallet! Suggested retail price of $125, I paid $5.50.

Huge Spring Wardrobe Thrift Haul

So, I took a vacation. I took two days off and went to my grandmothers for her birthday. It’s so nice to take a couple days off once in a while and be around family. After working 12+ hours a day and not interacting with anyone, it was a difficult adjustment, but I really needed it. Maybe constantly working isn’t what life is all about? Duh. It’s not. It’s about thrifting. Anyways, the point is, my grandmother lives in the middle of Frenchy heaven. I hit up three while I was there, but there were so many untapped locations. I was mostly looking for a spring wardrobe, and ended up with a mix of everything. Here’s what I picked up at the Digby and ColdBrook locations on the way to grandmothers house.

                                                           Madewell dress                                            French Connection: new with tags!                                                         Born leather oxfords | $4.50                                            Tommy Hilfiger dress | $5.40                                                Victoria Secret shorts | $2.50

                                                  Victoria Secret dress | $5.40

Later that day I hit up St. Bernard Frenchys. Not pictured are the Hunter boot socks I bought for my mom. I’m not really into the whole Hunter boot craze, but for $1.95 I knew my mom would like them.

      I’m crazy over this Free People slip. She charged me $4.25 because she called it a nightie. Free People anything for $4.25 is okay in my books.                                          

This is one of my favourite finds. A Wallace by Madwell coat. From the holiday 2010 collection|$4.50

                                              Kate Spade | $1.00 Because why not.

The next day I went to Yarmouth and hit the mother load. My best thrift find to date. Please take a moment and congratulate me on this epic find. I could have gone home right then, I was done. How can you beat finding a Marc Jacobs purse? A Marc by Marc Jacobs purse! What! Here is the raw footage of it in my bin.

                                                       Marc by Marc Jacobs | $4.50  I even found the dust bag in another bin. This is the best thing I’ve ever thrifted. What’s yours?

I could have stopped, like I mentioned, but I kept going. I ain’t no fool.

                                                              Philosophy top | $3.10                                                 Tommy Hilfiger | $3.10                                                                Zara Trafaluc | $4.50 

Another amazing find, this Wildfox sweater| $4.50. As seen here on Dollskill for $199 USD                                                             Gap softwool | $4.50                                                    Express dress | $5.40                                                                     Gap | $5.40                                                               Tommy Hilfiger | $5.40                                                 BCBG Generation | $5.40    Saturday Sunday dress, sold at Anthropologie. New with tags | $5.40                                                            Lauren Conrad | $3.10                                             Love these JCrew sleep shorts | $1.90                                                       Coach wallet | $2.00

I was pumped to find this Mindy Kaling book. Since the latest season was just released on Netflix I’ve been bingeing on past seasons. I knew if I waited, I’d find this book second hand. I’m almost finished if you want to borrow it.  Lastly, I stopped at a tiny Frenchys and picked up this H&M tote and JCrew hoodie.

                                                                 Hoodie and tote | $5.50  

Come Thrift With Me

I knew there was a Frenchy’s in Lower Sackville for a really long time. For some reason, I never checked it out. I can’t explain why. It doesn’t sound like me, but today that all changed and you’re coming with me!

            Does it make you want to thrift? I checked out the dresses first, nothing. Jackets, nothing. I’m trying to be super picky in my thrifting. Then I moved onto the sweaters and blouses. Just looking at the bins makes me want to go back. So many treasures! So little time.  Here are some of my favourite brands but both were shrunk in a weird way. I had to leave them behind. Sad, I know. I did walk away with this Free People sweater though, all was not lost! Sweaters are $4.50, making this FP score a real deal!   

 

Vintage Woolrich

I don’t always get it right. Sometimes I buy things at the thrift and never wear them. This isn’t one of those items. Actually, it’s the opposite. I bought this coat at Frenchy’s when I was a teenager and never wore it. I bought lots of vintage items when I was a teen. Vintage clothing interested me. It still does. That’s why I brought this coat back out! Vintage Woolrich. I think I initially bought this coat so many year ago because it reminded me of the Hudson’s Bay Coat.