Last weekend, instead of bargain shopping for Christmas, I headed out to Salvation Army to search for the best 80’s outfit I could find. To celebrate the big 3-0, we’ve planned an 80’s Karaoke Party on Saturday. I may be the only one excited, but it’s my party and thats all that matters!
Anyway, what started as a trip to find the most ridiculous thing, quickly turned into a major shopping spree for my present day closet! Oh my word, let’s talk about a shopping high. I couldn’t even begin to believe the deals staring me in the face. First of all, as I walked in, a white board stood in the front saying every item of clothing was buy one get one free. This became quite useful to me as an hour later I had a shopping cart FULL of clothes. NAME BRAND CLOTHES! Brand new items with the original tags attached. I’m talking Bisou Bisou, Charles David, J Crew, Vintage Saks 5th Avenue…. Normally with name brands I can take them or leave them, but at a thift store? I’ll take them please.
I wish I could show you everything, but I seriously had a HUGE bag full of clothes. Instead, here are just a few pictures of some of the awesome deals I found:
For both these shirts, I spent $3. Looks super cute with jeans.
Cute little shirt to go over a cami, and adorable red pumps. Hush Puppies. Weird huh? I guess now that I’m 30, I can rock those babies. Anyway, what matters is they are cute, cheap, comfortable, and brand spanking new! Oh, and they were $5. Even better. Shirt was free.
Cute off the shoulder gray sweatshirt, $3. Patent Black Flats, $3.
Brown Skirt with Orange stitching. $5!
Okay, this is the vintage tunic from Saks Fifth Avenue. I was modeling it to send a picture to my sister. Tunic was free!
Now, this is the tunic with my new $25 jacket and $30 purse from TJ Maxx. A little birthday gift to myself.
Okay, I’ll show more finds another day….this is enough for today. But, I’ve decided that I need to go back once a week!
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Yeah for you! Salvation Army can be hit or miss and it depends on which store you go to…you obviously hit it on a good day! Enjoy your new clothes!
Wow…Christmas came early for you! You look super cute in the tunic!
Seriously, I suck! I can never find a good deal like that for myself! I do, however always find great deals for my kids:)
I cannot begin to express how jealous I am that you are having an 80’s karaokee party for you brithday. Seriously, that is my dream party. Can I come? 🙂 Sing some “Pour Some Sugar on Me” for me!
You go girl!! It’s amazing what people ‘give away’ ya know??? Now I might have to make a trip there!!
WOW!!! You found some GREAT deals!! I also love thrift store shopping…I’ve found Buckle jeans, a great suede jacket and Doc Martens. I love the outfits you found, especially that tunic. I love your boots by the way, were they from the thrift store too?? (Here’s to hoping). 🙂
What great finds! I’m coming to your thrift store!
I so loved this post!!! It is amazing what you can find if you aren’t afraid of what people might think!!! 😉
Holy good deals 🙂
That’s awesome. And I LOVE those red hush puppies! love love love!
So Cute!!!
Look at you all chic and divine! LOVE it when a good bargain is to be had!! And happy birthday!! =)
SWEET! I am such a bargain shopper, so I got so excited for you when I read about these deals. Man, you got some STEALS, girl! Woo hoo! Those outfits are way cute. And good for you for getting yourself a birthday outfit and bag, too.
I heart second hand stores! This is coming from a manager of Macy’s. O.k. ex-Macy’s manager…. new employment with a lot less stress.
Great finds.
New with SITS….I am taking the afternoon to read new blogs. I hope you do not mind me stopping by. Feel free to check out my blog. I am having a give-a-way *December 1 post*….that will end on Monday. Three winners! 😀
I have NEVER had that much luck at a thrift store. Lucky you!
You lil bargin’ shopper you! Kudos! Happy Birthday also! May all your wishes come true!
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