The other day when I was doing a little shoe research at the G-Dub I thought I would take a peek at the housewares department. I'm on the lookout for a heavy cast iron griddle. Yes, I let the last one get away.......anywaaaayy so I stopped dead in my tracks because stacked on the shelf were these...(I love a little suspense!)
get out.
all 3 just stacked up there.... no scratches....no silver scuffs...
$1.99
$3.99
Did you think I was going to say they were 25 cents each?
Come on G-Dub is a good cause!
Alllll mine. I love them. Just, now where do I put them? hmmmm....
Ellen Tracy Brown Wedge $4.99
Ann Marino Embellished Sandal
Amalfi for Nordstrom $4.99
Novela Ballet Pump $4.99
There are a lot of jeans here so you really have to look, I like darker wash so I don't waste my time looking through each pair of 1980's acid wash with the worlds highest waist. Look for "rise" the size of the zipper gives it away. A 8 inch zipper is trouble. Two words: Mom Jeans. Run for your life!
Since we live in Colorado you can find a ton of ski wear, outdoor gear, warm parkas, and jackets. Many of them have the tags still on them. But you have to think "thrifty" you might find them in the summer, so look "out of season".
What the heck is wrong with this camera.....This is a Banana Republic sweater. But it was an "XS" don't buy it just because it is a good deal.
No one wants to be choked by a sweater all season!
Nope, still blurry, you get the point.
Banana Republic suit size 2. It could have come in with the sweater above that is an XS.
Which leads me to my next point. If you find one thing in your size from Banana Republic for example look for more. Rarely does anyone take the time to donate from your wardrobe one piece at a time. If you see something that you like in your size look for more from that donation. You never know
This says Halloween Costume to me. But someone could come in and say Perfect for Fall! There is something for everyone, and A Lot of things that won't be to your liking. Keep trying. I find amazing things because I enjoy the hunt!
1. People who donate from their wardrobe DON'T do it a piece at a time. If you see one thing that you like keep looking you will probably stumble across many more from the same donation. I have never seen a person drive up and hand over a shirt or a pair of jeans. But I have seen giant stacks of clothing on hangers. (When I see a huge section of men's shirts and suits all with tags or in the same size, I think someone has gotten himself in trouble. (I may or may not know someone who took her husbands entire side of the closet to the G-Dub) His loss your gain. (REALLY good stuff!!) There may have been some golf clubs in that donation as well.
2. Buy out of season, or if you have children buy the next size up.
3. Go with names you trust. Levi's, Gap, Old Navy......(especially for boys).
Banana Republic, White House Black Market, Lucky.....You just have to look.
Good Luck and go today!
A beautiful day for thrifting! Very empty parking lot. Wait what time is it again?
Get there early. You know that I have this crazy time issue so basically I just look at the small hand and then guess. Maybe that is why the parking lot is empty. I wanted to get there early but maybe not this early. Oh well.
50% off day.....
Don't worry I brought coffee...In my favorite cup.
Hey Lady! You don't just pull up and get our of your car and go stand in the front of the line. Do you see us waiting here?
Seriously some people have no G-Dub manners!
Dang it! Coffee on my shirt already?! Good thing I'm at the G-Dub!
(Clearly that lady's fault)
These things work great, keep some in your glove box.
On to shopping....
The Must Have Gladiator Sandal.....I don't care what the stores are telling you, it is not Fall in most parts of the country. We still have a few months of warm weather. Pick them up and then re-donate when the snow starts to fall.
The Fall Clog....a wardrobe MUST this season!
(picked these up for a half-off song!)
I sell some things on ebay, but I know that athletic equipment sells well. These golf shoes are Foot Joy and they were in great shape! The magic eraser will get the scuffs on in a blink!
YIKES......keep walking......don't turn around!
just keep moving, why would anyone buy this? Everyone knows these things come to life and run down the street at night!
Crazy nightmare inducing horribleness.
Jacuzzi Tub. Nuff said.
Tips:
1. Go early!
2. Don't buy things that you think will fit someday, or it is such a bargain that you can't pass it up. If you are just going to re-donate it in 6 months it isn't a bargain after all.
3. You have to leave your retail shopping ideas behind. Thrift stores have off season merchandise as well as timely merchandise. Buy for next season when you see great pieces.
4. Ask about the return policy. My G-dub has a 10 day return policy. You have to return it to the location from where it was purchased.
5. If you wait it will be gone. If you need to think about something put it in your cart. If you don't someone else will pick it up. You don't need to buy it, but thrift stores are one-of-a-kind places. They don't "re-stock". Once it is gone it is gone. That's what makes it fun!!
Not Dale of Norway, but a vintage Meister ski sweater from the 1960's or 1970's I would say. Yeah! I live and ski (well no more following the accident) in Colorado, this is perfect! Weeeee! So that is what I got for myself. I also picked up a Lily Pulitzer blazer, and a Burberry long sleeved polo shirt with the Nova Check collar.
My husband found an Armani Suit but not in his size, dang!
A few Juicy items for my niece. (her favorite brand)
Wait.....here is where it gets GOOOOD!
Um Wait....Does that say Rock and Republic?
Are they tiny like my niece?
Why yes they are!!!!!!! They were $25.00 but I couldn't pass them up!
My son did not appreciate the jumping for joy, he is 14 going on 44.
Nor does he appreciate my love for the Thrifty Shoppe.
But seriously who asked him?
Okay on to our regularly scheduled appointment with the Parker G-Dub. I have cognitive therapy right down the street. I work on my brain then I go reward myself with a little look-see.
Goodwill Juicy-ness..... hoody ($3.99)
Goodwill Juicy Capris ($3.99)
I shoved all of the Juicy Deliciousness into a box for my niece! I had to call and tell her about the jeans because I couldn't wait for her to see them!!!!!
That was a fun vacation. More Pix tomorrow!
