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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!

Top 60 Thrift Blogs to Follow in 2018

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When I’m not thrifting, or hunting for my next bargain, I’m working full time in search marketing. So, I feel a little swell of pride that I’ve been able to rank my little baby blog in any list. Thanks for all you mystery people checking out my finds, and for being interested in the stuff that sometimes grosses other people out.

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.

Zero Waste Thrifting

After a long, hard week I decided I could use some thrifting time. I had a small list of things I wanted to find and set out. First to Value Village (I had a 30% coupon) and then the Salvation Army. I found most of the things, including 2 Marie Kondo ‘life changing magic of tidying up’ books. The woman beside me asked if I’ve read it, and she’s been wanting to find it too, then asked if she could have the other one. Of course! I’m not buying both. Happy to help someone else also find what they’re looking for. I was also looking for fliptop jars to use for buying bulk products at the Bulk Barn. I found these at the Salvation Army for $1 each. I also found two new, black Ikea tea towels $1 for both. I picked up a resable black cotton tote bag for $1.50 and a blue and white stripe tea towel for .48 cents. I didn’t need another purse, defiantly not two. But this lableless black leather bag had to come home with me. ($5.59) I love handmade looking leather bags. I also saw this cute little Roots purse. Basically it can only hold my phone and a few cards. Will be good for shopping or traveling. This was free, the cashier didn’t scan it through. I only noticed this when I got home. Oops. Sorry Value Village. It would have been $10. The last thing I picked up at Value Village was this Roots sweater ($7.69) Another oatmeal sweater to add to my basics collection! While I was hunting around the Salvation Army, I noticed a lot of Zara items that still had tags. It looks like Zara donated a buch of returns and damaged items that they couldn’t sell. I got this Zara knit sweater (regular $49) for $10. I had to sew up the arm, but it looks good as new! 

Thrift Therapy

I needed some retail therapy the other day, so I made my way to my friendly neighbourhood thrift store. First, I found this midi Urban Outfitters dress (ecote $7.00). I love the length (something rare for a UO dress to have) and the cute cross-cross detail on the sides which you probably can’t see. Also, I found another Chemex! A little baby mini three cupper for $2.00. Can’t say no to these and have decided to start a collection.I love these Club Monaco wrap brackets. This turquoise one is a nice addition to my collection!  (Another *cheap* collection in the making $1.00) Thrifting really brightens my day when I’m feeling down. It’s like going on a modern day treasure hunt for the things you love. Even better when you find a score!  After this thrifty therapy session I was feeling recharged (and ready to do some laundry). 

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! 

Quick Value Village Thrift Trip

I really wanted a large wicker plant pot. I’ve visited IKEA a lot lately since it opened, and every time I eye ball the wicker pots and every time I walk away empty handed. It’s something I don’t really need, so I don’t feel like I can spend $30 on it. $2.99 is right around what I want to spend.  This is probably a waste basket but repurposing is one of my favourite things!I also bought this cute little ‘makers of wax goods‘ candle. I’ve been burning a lot of candles lately too, so for $1, why not. Their candles are nice.

Saturday Thrift Shopping Adventures

I went thrifting to kill some time this weekend and try to boost my fall/winter wardrobe. I only found one item worth bringing home, but I love it. This Henri Bendel Classics 100% merino wool 3 quarter length cropped sweater. $3.99What I left behind and regret is this mid-century modern looking record cabinet. I’m going to try and go back for it Monday.. but I totall regret not buying it right away. We all make mistakes. Cross your fingers for 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.

Consignment Store Thrift Fundraiser Event

This weekend was my third time attending Brilliant’s second hand clothing fundraiser event. Everything at the event was $2. There were Hunter boots, Michael Kores Totes, Lululemon everything, of course that’s what people were in line for. Every year it seems to get more and more crazy, I heard people were in line at 4:30 am! That’s too much for me, I got there an hour early to stand in this line…Yeah, it was as cold as it looks. I thought my toes were going to freeze off! I stuck it out though and picked up some great things! Not sure it was worth it, but you can let me know. Cole Haan pink sandalsStuart Weitzman leather sandals Free People dress, new with tags Lululemon topFree People Free People Leather Roots bag for my mom Leather Kenneth Cole purse True Religion jeans that don’t fit 😂