Thrift Scores

[utopia]

my vintage bright coral red princess coat that my friend bought at a thrift store for $8. I traded her a purple leather skirt (!!! which I had actually bought to give to her...) for that coat - best trade of my life! it looks quite a lot like audrey hepburn's red coat in breakfast at tiffany's, although I actually like mine better because the shape is sleeker. B)

also, a blue wool vintage givenchy a-line skirt that I bought for about $1.25. it's absolutely gorgeous.

 

[*AndoraStar*]

Ladies you're really making me SHOP!! OH ya.. I'm going to shop now!

 

[classic1908]

Recent finds include a Saks Fifth Avenue gray cotton/rayon sweater for $7.
Others include a Steve Fabrikant (luxe knit) dress for $30, a Talora (Nordstrom) stretch denim reefer for $20, and a pair of INC beige slacks for $7.

 

[Angelica]

I found a great brown leather Miu Miu jacket with dark purple stitching for $75. The leather was in great condition, no cracks or dry spots.

 

[littlered]

Another great find this last weekend! A caramel brown vintage leather jacket. It's fitted and slightly broken in - and I only paid $22 for it!

 

[estevairevana]

Shucks, I almost said Macy's and Bloomingdales but as they are not really vintage, then I'll say Crabtree and Evelyn? Or Wet Seal is sometimes very chantilly.

 

[charlottesometimes]

Yippee! Today I bought a gorgeous wool scottish kilt for $10.00 which I am going to wear with black knee-length lace-up boots and a 70s velvet jacket so that it doesn't look too "mumsy".

 

[humble balmy gore]

The best things I have found at a thrift store include
Valentino couture vicuna coat ($12. Last september)
two Florence Knoll black leather settees ($20 each!!!,a couple of years ago)
Baccarat decanter ($80. last year)
1950's black leather motorcycle jacket ($20. last week)
There is a silent auction here every Saturday and I used to frequent,Once I got there a little late and this Old man had beat me to a set of 4 Verner Panton wire cone chairs with blue seat pads.He was driving off as I got there
I have more luck finding house stuff than clothes.
I have a friend that would find AMAZING things.He found a pair of white painted Margiela tabi boots.I thought that was INSANE.

 

[AlmostFamous]

My fave thing has to be my hot pink pumps with a 2 -3 inch heel, brand new for 2.99! I get comments on them whenever I wear them out. My 5 y.o cousin calls them "tay-tay's barbie shoes"!

 

[pfwoot]

I was so innocently riding my bike last night when I happened upon this amazing vintage/thrift store.

I got:
two 40's/50's bathing suits(very modest, yet still very cute)
two scarves
big round sunglasses.

I had to make myself leave b/c I needed to get home, but there were still several rooms I hadn't gone into yet and I think I 'm gonna go back and get earrings that I've thought about.

It was sooo much fun!

 

[Spacemiu]

Originally posted by humble balmy gore@May 14th, 2003 - 5:17 pm

I have a friend that would find AMAZING things.He found a pair of white painted Margiela tabi boots.I thought that was INSANE.

Thats amzing I'm going to faint!!!!!!!!!

 

[HBoogie]

Originally posted by pfwoot@May 27th, 2003 - 10:19 am
two 40's/50's bathing suits(very modest, yet still very cute)
two scarves
big round sunglasses.[/color]

oooh, you should wear the retro swimsuit with scarf and big round sunglasses! B)

 

[Tiffany199]

I bought a Donald Brooks dress for $5 at a garage sale and when I looked it up on the web as to info about the designer. I saw the dresses went for $450 and up.

Tiffany

 

[charlottesometimes]

I reading about everyone's treasures!

Yesterday I found a Joseph Homme pure wool jumper for hubby, perfect unworn condition $6.50. (The op-shop ladies had never heard of Joseph!) and a 50s red wool boucle coat also in perfect condition for $7.00

I get such a buzz from finding great stuff ...does anyone else feel this way?

 

[HBoogie]

B) definitely, Charlotte!

Welcome to tFS, Tiffany199!

 

[lilac_wine]

Yesterday, I found a soft black polkadot skirt that is so light you don't even notice you're wearing it (3 euros), an icy blue cashmere sweater for my mom (too big for me) (5 e.) and a couple of cool books, all Dutch, so I won't bore you w/ details.
Yay!

 

[Feline]

Purple leather jacket, looks unworn for £4.25.

 

[Tease]

I found a gorgeous, classic, black, retro, museum worthy, swimsuit, though it was not cheap ($99)... its worth more than what I paid. It is my most favourite item in my closet.

 

[asta]

i found a grey fur schiaparelli coat from the 40's for $12!!!!!!! it is amazing! and in mint condition.
i also found a huge cream bottega veneta tote bag- woven- for $1.

 

[utopia]

I found the most adorable doctor-style handbag the other day. it's brown leather with black leather detailing (which is so nice because I always accessorize with black and never brown) and just a small handle. I only paid $1.98 for it, and it's in amazing condition for it's age, though I can't determine exactly how old it might be. it doesn't really look like it's been used. regardless, I'm still elated over my find.