Some Things Considered

Found a new store today. It is a strange hybrid of new clothing mixed with used clothing. Something about the identical rows of exactly the same dress/top/whatever really threw me off my game. Here are things that were under consideration, some for the briefest moment. 

New with tags Merona peplum dress. $7.99. My heart just wasn't in it. I didn't even try this on! How horrible is it to say, I thought $8 was too much for this dress?!

Scotland shots 0.99. First off, we are a beer family so a shot glass is useless at ours. Second, it just didn't excite me enough. 

New with tags sequin skirt from Target. I think this is a store where Target and others cast off their unsold merch in exchange for a tax deduction? $4.99..... I've owned a skirt like this before and never wore it. 

Vince Camuto heels for $19.99. Brand new and lots of sizes. If you are the sort of lady who gets excited about brands and has to know where this store is then please let me know. They did catch my eye but all I could think was, where would I ever wear them??

If you are worried about me, dear reader...worry not! While I did manage to talk myself out of everything in that faux-thrift store, I made a stop on my way home at my old favorite, Salvation Army!!

I was going to save it for my next post but I'm having trouble containing my excitement - A real problem I face on a daily basis. 

Tacocat Rides At Midnight 

YES! 

$1.50

Black and purple velvet lace crop top. I felt like those adjectives would never end.

$2

Slightly less descriptors: black pleated mini dress

$4

Someone made this skirt! Someone made this denim skirt! Someone made this denim wrap skirt! Thank you someone! Seriously impressed by you right now. I hope somewhere you're getting an extra zing of good energy from all the appreciation I'm sending your way. 

$3

This was new with tags from Target (sound familiar? Seriously they must make their big donation at year end! Please add that to my list of thrifting tips!) $3.50

Happy weekend, world! 

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Click

That's the sound of my entire life falling into place thanks to my new LETTERMAN JACKET! It even has the letter "S" for hubby's name. I wasn't very althletic in highschool (I joined the water polo team for about 2 seconds because I liked a boy on the team. That should give you a sense of my athletism) so this is my chance to regain my Ra-Ra spirit! 

Snagged this teal and melon cutie in the same trip. I love how it makes me feel like a mermaid. The picture doesn't do a great job of catching the fluid feeling of the skirt.

Both were 40% off! 

Work it, brain

Just a week after reading this story, I found the book at American Way for $0.79! I love how the universe sneaks up like that.

http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-reading-a-novel-makes-muscles-in-the-brain-researchers-find-20140103,0,6975108.story#axzz2r0Lu8ilx

Make My Day

$3.00 Minnetonka double fringe ankle boots. 100% worth the scuffle they almost caused In the Salvation Army. I'm a lover, not a fighter but damn... I would have thrown down for these beauties. 

I love that they came complete with a sole full of dirt from the previous owner. I imagine the adventures they carry, hikes through the Sierras, treks through the South of Mexico... Wherever they've been, I'm glad they're here. 

Stateside

All is right with the world. One day stateside and I've returned to my natural habitat. 

Somehow my total was $21. 3 dresses, a blouse, a skirt and a blazer. I don't know, you do the math. 

International Thrifting

From a teeny tiny charity shop on a teeny tiny rock in the middle of the North Sea. 2 pounds. Looks so charming hanging in the nursery. 

I wish I had more to report but the shops were a wee bit disappointing. LA thrifters, you don't know how lucky you are!