Thrifty Thursday-Time to gussy up

Returning this week to Yavapai Humane Society Thrift Shop I found some really nice clothes. I liked this outfit a lot, but have vowed not to buy skirts without pockets.

Instead I found some nice tops, a dress and a pair of beaded barrettes, all for under $20. And all in my favorite colors.

Next stop, St Vincent DePaul Thrift Store, also in Prescott.

I found what I really wanted in the parking lot. Well, not really, but I was intrigued enough to take this photo. Guess it belongs to an employee. What a perfect car to drive to (probably) volunteer at the thrift store.

I bought these two 1950s sterling silver bracelets, one with a matching ring. May have paid a bit too much for these, but then I always call silver jewelry my retirement. Can’t imagine it dropping in value.

Plus I bought this DVD. One of my many favorite musicals.

What kinds of deals have you run into recently? Hope you’ll consider sharing your treasures by linking in below.

Thrifty Thursday-Could be going to the dogs

I truly love thrift stores that support the community, like the Yavapai Humane Society in Prescott, Arizona.  Discover the treasures I found here.

ThriftyThursday-A new outfit

Getting a new out fit usually lifts a gals spirits and especially if it doesn't hurt your pocketbook because you shopped at a thrift store instead...

Makeover

Today Berta, Dolores and I went to Prescott, about 40 miles and one hour away. We started at Noahs, the animal rescue thrift store. Berta bought a merino wool dress for $12 with the original $115 price tag still on it. Unfortunately, so was the security tag. Dolores bought a colorful knit winter cap. I bought...

The goods

...the foam pad for $10, that's a sequin tube top by Frederick’s of Hollywood for $2 which I'm thinking of making a purse out of, and the book for $2. Score!

Next we went to the Mall. Started at Dillards where Dolores wanted to buy some makeup. She talked Berta and I into a makeover.

Berta first...

Me second...

On the third try we found a store that had the right gadget to take the security tag off Berta’s new dress. Noahs had written a note that the dress was a donation, not stolen.

We also went to Costco, a bead store, a printer ink store and Safeway. And we actually made it home before dark.

Espresso Deal

Berta and I went to Prescott yesterday morning for her eye appointment. Then had the rest of the day to play. Which for us is, hit the Thrift Stores, and lunch at Maya.

At St Vincent De Paul’s I bought this...

Stainless steel "moka" maker, makes from 3-9 cups of cappuccino, and it also steams the milk, or in my case the heavy whipping cream. Yummmmm! Original price online, $89.95. My price, $8.

It certainly won’t replace my electric espresso machine. But sure will be nice when I’m away from home. I just can’t face the day without a jump start, almond mocha breve.

Second-hand Clothes--Stylish to be Poor

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Lately on TV talk shows there’s a big deal being made about “thrifty shopping” and saving $100s. One example, two ladies took in bags of clothes from their closets to a resale shop. One lady was offered $50 cash or $70 credit. She took the cash, and then went shopping, and excitedly spent $98.

Today, it’s the “Frugal Family” consisting of two parents and five children living on ~$35,000/year and paying off their second home. They live “under their means.” And have just published a book. Even the teenagers listed off brand name clothes they saved big on.

I’ll bet many of you practice thrifty shopping. I have forever. In fact Monday when I went to Prescott I scored a winter coat, Liz Claiborne, 100% wool outer and lining, leather collar, like new for $15. Later I discovered the original price tags in a pocket. Just made me love it more.

Please click to enlarge if you can't see these price drops

I guess I could have set a trend many years ago, if I was a trendy person. Almost all my clothes—and I have too many—and home decorations were bought second-hand at yard sales and thrift stores. Yet I don’t want too many people to know about this because they’ll beat me to all the good deals.