*Thrift skirt, thermal at least a dozen years old that I've used for working out for years but now it's back in my everyday rotation. Anyone else do that? Didn't think so. White tank, because I wear them with most outfits as you will see, sandals bought last year at Marshalls, & Walmart digital watch cause I am cool like that.
*Thrift skirt, same white tank, thrift sweater/shrug from the girls dept., no big deal, just stretched the arms out a little and forced my way into it, same sandals.
You can't be too picky when you thrift. But actually it was exactly what I was looking for as I love the look of a tank but I don't wear sleeveless because of religious/modesty reasons so this little sweater worked out perfect.
*Thrift skirt, thrift shirt (bought a few months ago), same tank, Dansko shoes. The skirt is cuter than the picture and has a nice comfortable wide cotton waistband. Perfect for our hot summers here and will go with any T shirt.
*Thrift dress, same tank, Target shoes bought about 6 years ago on clearance for $3, they are my favorite pair of sandals. I love this dress! It needs to be sewn in a few places and a button put on at the waistband (I just rigged/taped it for the pic) but I love the length and color and silky feel of it.
The dress is supposed to come together and button but since I don't have a 20 inch waist I can only button it so far. I actually like the look of it better, showing the tank underneath and all. I am not a seamstress but I can put in a few stitches myself. I am really excited about this dress.
*Thrift dress, thrift shoes (bought in Utah a few years back for a few bucks), Target belt.
This dress is a gorgeous green color and has rouching at the shoulders and a great neckline. I am not sure if this belt is the right match but I'll work on it. This dress has shoulder pads so I need to take them out. It might need a few tweaks but nothing serious.
And that my friends is how it's done. 3 skirts, 2 new church dresses and 1 little shrug for just over 20 bucks.
Love that navy skirt!! Yay for thrifting! I typically don't have the patience for it, but LOVE it when I can score awesome deals!
ReplyDeleteMarie I love the two long skirts, love! And the dress that your 20 inch waist fits into. So cute. I'm so glad for the fashion show, so much better than just pictures of the clothing!!!! You're always the thrift inspiration. Love you and miss you,
ReplyDeleteShauna
I left you two messages today. Sorry about the stalking, I thought I'd be able to catch you the second time... :)
I take being stalked as a compliment, we were at the girls play practice which just started up.
DeleteYou read wrong I said I DON'T have a 20 inch waist, yikes can you imagine? But apparently the original owner did.
Everything is adorable! The Thrift Queen Rides Again!! I'm impressed! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove all that you purchased... what a steal! You look adorable. I have several friends tell me that they thrift for a lot of their baby/toddler clothes. I can't wait to do this in the future!
ReplyDeleteOh Brittnie for sure! Babies ruin their clothes and you turn around and they've outgrown them. You can get so many cute baby clothes for such great deals. You have enough expenses with a baby I would definitely save money where you can. I rarely bought my babies anything new. Sometimes you can't help it, but start with the consignment stores and thrift stores first.
DeleteI love long flowy skirts!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love the outfits you picked out!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you got all that for such a great price. You know how to SHOP! And everything looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz. It's hit or miss, usually I don't find so much all at once.
DeleteI need you to come with me when I shop! Everyone of those outifts is awesome and that last dress...GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteI know I have told you how beautiful you are on the inside but you are just as beautiful on the outside. You shine!!
Thanks. The ironic thing is I am not really into fashion, my days are spent cooking and cleaning and helping with homework. I can be really lazy with clothes but I am trying to make more of an effort.
DeleteAwesome thrift finds--I absolutely adore those first two skirts! And I love your ability to throw together perfectly California-esque outfits.
ReplyDeleteThanks Allie. I love the long skirts too. You can wear them year round here with sandals in the summer and boots in the winter.
DeleteI want your California weather! Not even going to lie--wore leggings under pants (yup, double pants) for a large portion of the winter here.
DeleteYou look so pretty in everything! And shoulder pads- haha I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm not trying to sound rude, but honestly don't know. Can you explain to me the religious reasons for not wearing sleeveless? I love learning about your religion. :)
We are advised to treat our bodies as temples hence the no smoking or drinking & eating well. Also no tattoos or extreme dressing no sleeveless/strapless, no two piece bathing suits, no midriff baring, shirts should cover the shoulders and skirts/shorts to the knee.
DeleteOne of an LDS person's main goals is to enter the temple which we consider very holy & sacred (there are temples all over the world, my closest one is in San Diego). Once you make this commitment you also wear certain garments under your clothes that make it impossible to be immodest.
This is why it is extremely easy to spot an LDS person. They wear long shorts, T-shirts that cover their shoulders and usually have a dozen kids trailing them. O.K. maybe half a dozen. But family is the most important thing to us.
Lauren I love your questions. Religion fascinates me too. Keep em' coming.
I heart Goodwill. I found the best sweater there a few years back, even though it's since been referred to as my Obi-Wan (Star Wars) Sweater. Still, I love it and that's what counts. You are gorgeous, and I especially love the 2 skirts and that last dress.
ReplyDeleteI heart it too. Ours just got redone and it is so nice and organized. They've upped the prices but they have 50% off days 4 times a month, that's when I go.
DeleteIf we lived closer we'd be the best thrift store buddies! I don't think I have bought clothes retail for at least 15 years. And no one knows the difference!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite outfit is the yellow sweater/blue skirt - its my goal that once I get rid of my damn belly fat to wear a skirt - I haven't worn a skirt or dress since about 2005! :(
Happy Friday!
I know it's the best. Just keep on doing what you're doing and skirts will be in your future.
DeleteWay to score some great deals- you look super cute Marie!! I especially love the skirts! I wish I could but I can't handle thrifting, I can barely handle walking into a store like TJ Maxx, I have a hard time digging and would rather pay to see organized color coordinated racks.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. I must say I kind of have an eye for it and can zero in what I like pretty fast. I don't dig.
Deletelove that second one!
ReplyDeletexoxo navy & orange
I think I've told you this before, but I really like your style! And you look 15 years old in the yellow shirt/blue skirt picture!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE thrifting clothes. I do it for myself and for Lexie. (Cory is a little more particular about his...) My favorite though is when my friends go through their closets and I get whatever I want for free. Can't beat that! ;o)
My husband too! I bought him a shirt years ago and he hated it, never again. I am picky too though, he for sure can't buy me clothes.
Deletegreat outfits marie! i love the longer skirts and the sandals underneath them. so beautiful on you
ReplyDeleteThrifting clothes rocks...although I admit I don't usually have the patience to go rummaging through the racks. Lovely choices. I do, however, love TAKING stuff to the Goodwill. That's an entirely different story...
ReplyDeleteI can go through a whole rack in under a minute. I can tell by fabric & pattern if it's something I like. Then holding it up I can totally tell if it might fit. I am fast.
DeleteI love taking stuff as well, love it. Cheers to purging.
Holy holy holy, you are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThrifting, I've always threatened myself that I would get into it.
Then I remember my options, the DI. Which is really just something I can't do. But I thrift books, so technically i do.
Whoa. Marie. Marie. your comments always make me smile.
You must visit Goodwills or Salvation Armies or the good ol' Christian thrift stores when you travel, there's so much good stuff. I do get all my books from there as well. 12 bucks for a book? No thanks, how about 50 cents.
DeleteYou look fabulous mama!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never really seen a picture of you before I don't think, other than your profile picture (that I can remember at the moment, at least!)... you are SO BEAUTIFUL, Mrs. Marie! And I cannot believe the wonderful finds you scored! We should get together on a thrifting trip ASAP ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. My sister, Marli, and I were talking today about how much we loved you and how sweet you are to comment on our blogs.
SoUtHeRnPiNkY.bLoGsPoT.cOm
I mean every word. You two, your actions and beliefs give me hope for our future. I love your conviction and morals. And I will go thrifting anytime, sign me up!!!!!!
DeleteLove the navy skirt ensemble. You look amazing in it all
ReplyDeleteRemember that show "That's Incredible"? You belong on it. :) Great finds that really look lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteI totally do! We used to watch it as a family, oh my gosh, good times.
DeleteWhat a great haul! When you have the time and a bit of patience, you can find some really fantastic stuff at thrift stores. You get the gold star for the day, lady!
ReplyDeletep.s. I too wear white tanks with everything. It's just a way of life.
I love the yellow skirt and the blue skirt. Great finds! It takes me back to my college days shopping at the salvation army, I really need to get back there.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow skirt is gorgeous!!! I would tell you to pass it my way when you are finished with it but all of the clothes I have loved through the years on you, I still see in your closet and you always wear them well.....but you always look so great in whatever you wear and I have that convo with Al all the time! Love all the new outfits! Should have went garage saleing this morning but got on the computer instead....../:
ReplyDeleteThanks, I learned all my best tricks from you!
DeleteI LOVE getting a good deal - and love second hand clothing. However, I feel like the stars have to be aligned for me to find anything I truly love. That, and I have to have the patience to be thorough in my search. :)
ReplyDeleteI hate when I buy something just because it's cheap when I don't really LOVE it. A $5 shirt is still expensive and a waste of money if I never wear it. But you... you are fabulous in every outfit!
Great finds! I really love that long yellow skirt.
ReplyDeleteEvery thing you bought is gorgeous. Everything. But the thing is that when you are as naturally pretty as you are it doesn't matter what you wear or spend because you look like a million bucks!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great Sunday so far.
Oh my gosh all of that is SO cute! Thrifting is definitely hit or miss, but when you find a good deal, it's the BEST!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ameena, it doesnt hurt that your so pretty! I love the little shrug from the juniors department!
ReplyDeleteWow. My husband would love it if I shopped like you do.
ReplyDeleteyou are so cute! i love those long skirts you got!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with your shopping savvy! I've gotten a few things in the "girls" department myself:) Those cupcakes look fabulous; I love coconut.
ReplyDeleteWooohooo! so impressed! All outfits are super great.
ReplyDeleteWow, you did well and look great!! You should ask the stores if they need a model. : )
ReplyDeleteI'm kinda bummed this is a thrift store post, because I love that first long skirt. I'd totally go buy it if I could. It's super cute.
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow skirt in the second picture.
ReplyDeleteMy only regret is that I won't be able to pick one up as well :)
awww!
ReplyDeleteMy favorites: skirt 1, skirt 2 and dress 1 (in same order).