See What Was In My Bags #7

Good afternoon, I hope that everyone is enjoying their Holiday season with family and friends.  I am doing wonderful and I am excited for Christmas and the New Year that is hastily approaching.  Whewww, where did the time go.  I haven't done a bag post in a while because of all the hustle and bustle with the Holidays, children and just your everyday normal stuff.  So I decided that I would give you all a haul on some of my recent finds.  

See What Was In My Bags #7 

2 Hallhuber Skirts

I was able to source these skirts on 1/2 off day at my local TS.  I was almost floored when I saw what they were originally marked.  Let's just say I totally scored with these beautiful babies.

I think I have these moments mentally where while I am sourcing I get focused on one certain section of the store.  On the same day that purchased the two skirts above I also got these skirts.  They are all gorgeous and some more unique than others.  

Boden Skirt 

Soft Surroundings Tall XL 

Capacity Faux Wrap Skirt 

Tahari Polka Dot Pleated Skirt 

Vintage Maxi Skirt 

I feel in love with this skirt the moment that I laid eyes on it.  It was priced fairly reasonable, well maybe fairly reasonable is an understatement.  It was actually priced extremely low.  So surprised that no one had snagged it up before me.  

What's a thrift store trip without visiting the sweater section

Debbie Morgan Cardigan 

Vintage Best American Clothing Sweater 

Vintage Hugs Sweater 

Unfortunately this cutie had to be donated because of a small hole.  I know right, I felt the same way.  Well hopefully she'll get in the hands of an amazing seamstress and get repaired. 

Lisa Nichols Sweater 

The return on this sweater isn't a tremendous amount.  But with such uniqueness I figured why not.  It is always hard for me to refuse flashy, bold things.  

Wolford Sweater 

Well I sourced this sweater and had no idea when I first picked it up that this was a high end brand.  Looked it up and to my pleasant surprise this brand goes for some high money.  Needless to say I've already sold the sweater and it covered my expenses on my thrift store trip.  WOO HOO!!!  It's always wonderful to have 1 item that will cover all your cost. 

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And lastly what's a thrift store trip without going by the accessory departments.  

Diesel Black Gold Handbag 

Now let's talk consignment

I really don't do an extreme amount of consignment.  It can be too much at times, but I decided for this lovely elderly couple that I would.  It's a husband and wife that I truly adore.  He was recently diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis which is terminal.  They are the cutest and sweetest people that you could ever meet.  I had the pleasure of meeting them and through our conversation I told them about my business and they decided that they would like to consign some higher end items.  After going over my consignment speech that still agreed to give it a try.  (I am always afraid that people will be turned off about consigning once they here the truths about it)  Like for example, just because you paid $1000 for an item doesn't mean that you will be able to sell that item for $1000.  That part of the speech is most dreaded part, but nevertheless it's the truth and I have to say it.  Well on to this lovely coat.  This was a custom made piece with a mix of mink fur and leather.  I've listed this coat in hopes that it will attract the eye of someone who has an appreciation for beautiful things!!!

I'd like to wish each of you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!!!! 

Lasting thought:

When you are doing your holiday shopping or shall I say finishing your holiday shopping please keep in mind that life still goes on after Christmas.  Stay on a budget that is suitable for you and yours.  I received a text message from a friend and it read:  

When you are shopping for your childern:

Buy something they want

Buy something they need

Buy something to wear 

and 

Buy something to read

Be Blessed and Happy Thrifting

See What Was In My Bags #6

See What Was In My Bags #6 

Nothing but Shoes

Calvin Klein Sandals 

(Garage sale) 

Paolo Bentini Sandals Made in Italy 

(Church Rummage Sale) 

Ugg Australia Sandals 

(Goodwill Bargain Barn)

Steve Madden Cork Wedge Sandals 

(Church Sale)

Fossil Thong Sandals

(Church Sale )

Steve Madden Nude Wedge Heels 

(Goodwill Bargain Barn )

Rocket Dog Clogs 

(Goodwill Bargain Barn )

Joseph Seibel Sandals 

**Old inventory**

Polo Ralph Lauren Dry Goods Oxfords

**These are apart of my old inventory.  These shoes were in very horrible shape.  I tried to clean them up a little**

Gucci Men's High Top Fashion Sneakers 

(Closet clean out, personal)

Vintage K Swiss Leather Sneakers

(Goodwill Bargain Barn) 

Route 66 Boots 

(Closet clean out, personal) 

Dolce Vita Brown Leather Booties 

(Goodwill Bargain Barn) 

Paloma Bronze Metallic Pumps

**Old inventory**

Kenneth Cole New York 

(Kenneth Cole Store)

Kenneth Cole New York 

(Kenneth Cole Store)

I hope that you all are doing well.  Thanks for stopping by my blog!  

Happy Thrifting

and 

Happy Thanksgiving

See What Was In My Bags #5

See What Was In MY Bags #5 

Hello Hello Hello...  I hope that all is going well with each and everyone reading and viewing my bag blog.  Well as most of you already know, I really could pump the brakes on my trips to the Thrift Stores and such.  But it brings me so much comfort and it is my me time or therapy as some call it.  I managed to go to the Goodwill Bargain Barn three days this week, a few garage sales on Saturday and my favorite thrift store had a 50 cent sale again.  I wanted to share with you all some of the pieces that I picked up.  So let me get right to it and show and tell.  The Goodwill Bargain Barn is the same thing as some call the outlet or the bins.  The clothes are $1.69 per pound, the shoes, boots are $1.00, the sandals, flip flops are $.75.  The accessories and knick knacks are priced individually starting at $.25.  We call it the "barn"! 

Beaded Sweater 

(Barn) 

Fringe Top

(Barn) 

Cute Shopper Tote 

(Barn) 

Tommy Bahama Bikini

(Barn) 

Scarf

(Barn) 

Beautiful blazer might I add it's TracyReese

(Barn)

Sandals 

(Barn) 

Sandals

(Barn)

Clogs

(Barn) 

Clog Mules 

(Garage Sale) 

Striped Top

(TS) 

Animal Print & Floral Dress

(TS)

Polka Dot Linen Jacket

(TS) 

Both pieces are by one of my favorite designers, Carole Little 

(TS) 

Silk Dress 

(TS)

Below are some of the odds and in's pieces that I grabbed at the "Barn".  My best pick up yesterday was the Aqua Relief System which I only paid $1.  If you haven't noticed by now I love everything about fashion all the way down to the belt.  My eyes are like magnets to things flashy and pretty.  Most of the time at the barn they look over the belts.  Fine by me, I love it!  

Beautiful hand beaded evening bag

Arch Religious books with the cassettes

Thanks for reading and viewing.  

**Happy Thrifting**