What started as a comfort hobby during COVID has turned into a lifestyle shift for me. I have been thrifting since high school but became heavy into it over the past 5 years. I am inspired by fashion trends, but even more excited to recreate the vibes with secondhand treasures. Pretty much everything I wear is thrifted, and I am proud of the looks and the method.
In honor of National Thrift Day (August 17th) I thought I would share some of my favorite recent discoveries!
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{Gold Mesh Bangle}
The thrift gods deliver!
There was a big sale at a local jeweler happening this Summer. I really wanted to go and yet I knew it wasn't good timing for me to be purchasing fine jewelry. I visited my local thrift *that same day* and this gold mesh bangle was waiting in the case just for me. This is the exact sort of item I would lust after in real gold, so to find this costume piece was a thrill.
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{Sunglasses}
Cat eye tortoiseshell sunglasses with gold embellishments.
On my way to Murrels Inlet with friends this Summer, we stopped in a few thrift shops and I scored these vintage shades. LOVE!
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{Needlepoint Loafers}
Hmm, I'm sensing a granny theme.
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{Sparkly Caftan}
Ugh, my photo quality is so terrible, but this caftan is beautiful. I have a few pieces that, even if I'm feeling bloated or uncomfortable, make me feel like a million bucks and this is added to that rotation.
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{Handkerchief Dress}
A perfect fall transition dress for Charleston, where it stays warm until November.
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{Blouse/Lightweight Jacket}
What a fun piece. I took the shoulder pads out and it looks great buttoned up as a blouse or open as a light jacket.
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Those are a few of my favorites from the past couple of months. As I've gotten more involved with thrifting, I've gotten much more selective. Because the things I buy are so inexpensive (I rarely pay over $5.00 for an item) I have made some questionable purchases in the name of the deal...things that have gone right back to the thrift store. Something I also have to remind myself is to not buy for my future self. I found the most fabulous St. John Evening set with red sequins and could picture my 60 year old self rocking it at a holiday party, but I made the rule to shop only one season ahead. So no sequins for my sassy future self :(
I plan on taking a few "thrift road trips" this Fall so stay tuned!
Happy National Thrift Day!
xLaura
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