My Rhode Island buddy, Alice, recently came to town so I decided to take her out for a day of thrifting. When we walked up the stoop of my favorite vintage warehouse, Udelco, we noticed a sign that read 'Closed Till August 14th'. Of course Alice and I were thoroughly bummed but my fellow New Jersey Tomato, Sammy, instantly thought of a Plan B. Goodwill! Now, before this trip, I had never been to a Goodwill before and was expecting it to be full of chewed up and tossed around dingy underwear and old Mickey Mouse Overalls. Although I did spot a few pairs of undies and mickey ears, the store was top notch! The orderly aisles were filled with new Abercrombie Jeans (with tags!), Ann Taylor dresses, and even an Anna Sui top! I was completely astounded when I entered the dressing room with two armfuls of clothes! Here is what I bought:
To quench my purse craving!
Besso Jelly Bag, $7, originally $200
BCBG bag, $14, originally about $300
Dolce Vita heels, $12, originally about $160
American Eagle Crop Top and Shorts, both $6
You will surely see these in outfit posts to come!
Although I spent my day getting two cavities filled (blergg), I wanted to look nice! Wearing: Skirt from Loehmann's and top from Old Navy (I've had this top since elementary school!)
Not only are there clothes at Goodwill, but also knick knacks, toys, and household supplies. I found a Zebra bead spread for my sister's dorm room (silly girl wants to make her dorm an african safari. she already has the monkey garbage can) but sadly it was a king size :( C'est la vie, I guess she will have to settle for giraffe!
What have you guys gotten from Goodwill? Any good finds?
36 comments:
I love the Goodwill. For me there are the pricier of thrift stores in my neck of the woods. But still great finds. My favorite so far are these rare limited edition Etnies Plus wedges, brand spanking new, so cute and comfy, fits me like a glove. Research showed that they are a skater brand and make mostly dude's skate shoes, but one year, back in 2007 they created a line of ultra cute girl wedges. My pair is the ultimate thrift store score.
Wow, great post!!! I LOVE the pictures:))
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I wish i was america, to go to shops like Goodwill....
Lovely bags + sorry for the very long wait :-( Thanks for your lovely comment!
panda xx
Those bags are both great! I think goodwill can be very hit or miss depending on where the store is located! I have a very good one by my parents house and a not so good one by mine!
i love a great deal :} you got some good stuff! the most exciting thing i got from the goodwill stores around me was a record player for my brother haha so exciting! can't wait to see how you style these :}
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Love the heels you scored!
In Fashion and Style
awesome posts and awesome finds!
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I adore these pictures! Such a great idea!
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Wow such great stuff!! No one I know ever wants to go to Goodwill but maybe I will make them soon :D
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Lovely pics, very creative!
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What bargains! I love the shoes especially (:
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thank you for your sweet comment. great finds! love those Dolce Vitas <3
FABULOUS finds, I love them all :)) xoxo
Looks like you found some amazing goodies!!
I adore secondhand shopping, it's like a treasure hunt...far more fun than picking one out of ten the same!
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I wish we had a Goodwill in the UK, it sounds awesome!
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Awesome finds you've got!
Funny how you presented the items! I love goodwill.
That jelly bag is so cool! And the pics are so funny it's like u can pick them up from the tree! Great blog!
Sandra
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Hey again sweetie,
Just saying Thanks for the ultra sweet comment :)
Panda xx
lovely pics and bags
Awesome finds, wish we had a Goodwill in London :(
Love these!!! Im already jealouse!
lol this is such a good idea!!! thanks, i found my belt from a charity shop, a moschino belt for £4.50 can you believe!! x
Great idea to put those purses in the tree!! Love them!! xxoxoxo
Amazing finds! And cute display :) xx
You are so lucky. Those Goodwill finds are perfect
I love how you put them all in/on a tree!
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abi.x
I am Abimarvel.
Who needs hangers when you can put them up with the nature and the trees hahah Love it!
haha i love how you did that! such a fab idea. and i LOVE the goodwill.. dont know what id do without it!
You look much too lovely to be going to the dentist, but I have to admit I always dress up to go to the drugstore!
wow, those are great thrifted finds! i never have that luck :P
Oh you lucky girl, thrifting was good to you!
the blue baggg <3 :)
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Adele
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wow, lucky you! you scored some great bags. i like you photographed them on the tree like that :)
Hey, thanks for you sweet comment.
I like the jelly bag :D
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Sjanna from wehavebeenexpectingyou
Lovely pics
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