A few years ago, I splurged on a sampling of fine dark chocolates from around the world (hooray for Costco!). Ever since then, I do not like Snickers, 3 Musketeers, Hershey bars, etc. Halloween candy doesn't really tempt me. I want the good stuff.
When we lived in Chicago, there was a tiny thrift shop across the street that was a gold mine for designer duds. I quickly developed a taste for designer jeans. Ever since then, I do not like Old Navy jeans. Not even tempting. I want the jeans that fit perfectly, last for years, keep their shape, and have well-crafted details. Luckily for my husband, I am cheap... too cheap to shop at Nordstrom. I get my designer fix at the thrift shop or deeply-discounted stores.
The jacket is from my Chicago thrift store. I got it at a fill-a-bag-for-$5 sale. ($5 divided by a paper bag stuffed with clothes= super duper cheap.) I love the bright, bold pattern, the large squarish buttons and the purple piping on the inside seams. The necklace is from an estate auction: $3. The brown t-shirt was from MJR sales. It was 75% off of $5... it had a tiny hole that I had to stitch shut. My jeans are Rock & Republic from my Chicago thrift store: $6. My strappy gold wedge sandals are from a thrift shop in Columbus: $3. They were almost brand new. They are quite comfortable and darling.
This outfit cost less than $20.
As a bonus, the chair was $1 at an estate auction. That's right.
And I made the pillows.
If you are thrifty with your fashion, there is a nifty contest here.
When we lived in Chicago, there was a tiny thrift shop across the street that was a gold mine for designer duds. I quickly developed a taste for designer jeans. Ever since then, I do not like Old Navy jeans. Not even tempting. I want the jeans that fit perfectly, last for years, keep their shape, and have well-crafted details. Luckily for my husband, I am cheap... too cheap to shop at Nordstrom. I get my designer fix at the thrift shop or deeply-discounted stores.
The jacket is from my Chicago thrift store. I got it at a fill-a-bag-for-$5 sale. ($5 divided by a paper bag stuffed with clothes= super duper cheap.) I love the bright, bold pattern, the large squarish buttons and the purple piping on the inside seams. The necklace is from an estate auction: $3. The brown t-shirt was from MJR sales. It was 75% off of $5... it had a tiny hole that I had to stitch shut. My jeans are Rock & Republic from my Chicago thrift store: $6. My strappy gold wedge sandals are from a thrift shop in Columbus: $3. They were almost brand new. They are quite comfortable and darling.
This outfit cost less than $20.
As a bonus, the chair was $1 at an estate auction. That's right.
And I made the pillows.
If you are thrifty with your fashion, there is a nifty contest here.
