Way back in 2012 (because it was so long ago, it was actually just two days ago), I decided to do one last dash to the thrift shop in an effort to clear out some stuff from my house and to look for some much needed jeans. My success in losing weight has left me with one pair of jeans that actually fits properly. Given the choice between buying some new (to me) jeans and being arrested for indecent exposure when I inadvertently leave my pants behind me, I'll take going shopping for new jeans.
First, I need to pass along another rule of bargain shopping. Actually, this is a rule of shopping in general. Know your store hours. I ended up running out of time shopping because I was sucked into the pretty dresses first, not realizing that the store closed at 5 instead of 8 as I thought it did. I left with two amazing dresses...but no jeans.
Before I settled on the dresses that I did, I tried on about eight different ones. From those eight, I whittled it down to three contenders.
Can you guess which ones made the cut?
If you guessed the first two, then you would be right! You win happiness in the knowledge that you have good taste. The third one I liked the shape of, but the pattern left a lot to be desired. It was one of those dresses that looked fabulous on the hanger, but once you get it on, you realize what a horrible mistake you made.
By the way, don't you guys just love my striped socks?
So, for $20, I got two brand new (yes, right from the store with the tags still on it!) dresses and a pair of turquoise faux snakeskin loafers (again, brand spanking new.) I love how cute they are!
What a fabulous way to close out 2012! Here's a tip for you guys: keep an eye out for thrift shops that take clearance close outs from major retailers. The Goodwill that I usually shop at gets stuff that was on clearance from some big box stores, so the stuff still has price tags on it and has probably never been used. It might cost a little more than the "regular" stuff that is on the rack. The dresses I bought were $7.50 instead of the regular $5.00, but the blue dress I got had an original retail around $50. The clearance price was $16. Either way you look at it, I am still way ahead.
I hope you all had a very happy and safe New Year's! Here's to a wonderful, prosperous and creative 2013 to you and yours! Til next time. -Erika
First, I need to pass along another rule of bargain shopping. Actually, this is a rule of shopping in general. Know your store hours. I ended up running out of time shopping because I was sucked into the pretty dresses first, not realizing that the store closed at 5 instead of 8 as I thought it did. I left with two amazing dresses...but no jeans.
Before I settled on the dresses that I did, I tried on about eight different ones. From those eight, I whittled it down to three contenders.
Can you guess which ones made the cut?
If you guessed the first two, then you would be right! You win happiness in the knowledge that you have good taste. The third one I liked the shape of, but the pattern left a lot to be desired. It was one of those dresses that looked fabulous on the hanger, but once you get it on, you realize what a horrible mistake you made.
By the way, don't you guys just love my striped socks?
So, for $20, I got two brand new (yes, right from the store with the tags still on it!) dresses and a pair of turquoise faux snakeskin loafers (again, brand spanking new.) I love how cute they are!
What a fabulous way to close out 2012! Here's a tip for you guys: keep an eye out for thrift shops that take clearance close outs from major retailers. The Goodwill that I usually shop at gets stuff that was on clearance from some big box stores, so the stuff still has price tags on it and has probably never been used. It might cost a little more than the "regular" stuff that is on the rack. The dresses I bought were $7.50 instead of the regular $5.00, but the blue dress I got had an original retail around $50. The clearance price was $16. Either way you look at it, I am still way ahead.
I hope you all had a very happy and safe New Year's! Here's to a wonderful, prosperous and creative 2013 to you and yours! Til next time. -Erika
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