Thursday, December 23, 2010

This is the time to hit thrift shops


A few days ago I featured a lovely patent purse I found at Goodwill for about $4.99. Last night, as I was running around looking for gifties for my mannie, I happened upon a Goodwill shop.

You could almost hear the crickets in there. It was, needless to say, super quiet, save for some dealer types who were rummaging through things with the subtlety of charging rhinos.


Everyone is so preoccupied with the holiday mall shop that the thrift shops are blissfully quiet.

This patent clutch - which almost looks like real leather if you look at the crinkles on the thin little flap that goes through the hardware - was only $3.99. I bought it as I loved the shape and the hardware - which is super heavy.

Just look at the screws on the inside of the purse!! Four of 'em to hold the gold hardware that runs along the bottom flap of the upper part of the clutch.

Another purse to add to my collection.

2 comments:

  1. I couldn't agree with you more! The local stores in Los Angeles are overflowing with stock, and the designs and labels are amazing! Great purse and I love the price!

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  2. Thanks Kris! Today the Goodwill here will be crazy as it's 50 % off day - I tend to avoid those days. I prefer to hit the thrift shops when they're quiet ... guess I'm not a competitive thrift shopper! Happy holidays!!

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